Blocked drains and sewer faults are one of the most disruptive, and most preventable, problems in any building. A backed-up sewer can close amenities, flood a basement or cause health and environmental issues. Fenech Plumbing & Gas provides both reactive blockage clearing and planned, scheduled drain maintenance for strata, commercial and property-managed buildings: CCTV inspections, high-pressure jet rodding, root cutting and repairs, with a clear condition report each time.
For strata and commercial buildings, a planned drain maintenance schedule, a periodic CCTV inspection and preventive jet clean of known problem lines, costs far less than an emergency callout, a flooded basement or an insurance claim. Recurring root intrusion, grease build-up in food-tenancy lines and ageing clay sewers are predictable; catching them on a schedule keeps tenants trading and avoids after-hours premiums.
Drainage maintenance pairs with our strata plumbing and commercial maintenance programs, alongside backflow and TMV testing, so we can cover all of a building's plumbing in one schedule.
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Tell us about your building and the problem, whether that is a recurring blockage, slow drains, or a planned maintenance schedule, and we'll recommend the right approach.
Yes. We run a CCTV drain camera through the line to locate the exact position and cause of a blockage, then clear it with high-pressure jet rodding. This pinpoints the problem so any repair is targeted rather than guesswork, avoiding unnecessary excavation.
As a general rule the property owner is responsible for the sewer pipes on their property up to the connection point, while Sydney Water is responsible for the main beyond it. We can inspect the line, confirm where the blockage sits and advise who is responsible before any work proceeds.
Yes. Tree roots are one of the most common causes of recurring blockages. We cut and clear roots with high-pressure jet rodding and mechanical tools, and CCTV the line afterwards to check the pipe condition and recommend a longer-term fix if the pipe is damaged.
Yes. For strata and commercial buildings we can schedule preventative jetting and CCTV inspections of known problem lines, which reduces emergency blockages and keeps shared drainage flowing reliably.
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Peter & his team have twice done work at our house. The most recent was blocked drainage. He was professional, genuine & turned up when he said he was going to. Would recommend him without a doubt.
Peter and his team are excellent! He is very friendly, professional and great at his trade. Peter helped me unclog a kitchen sink as well as help resolve a bathroom drain issue. Thank you for helping me. I will not hesitate to continue …
Peter and team did an excellent job installing a channel drain around our garage. The site was left in immaculate condition, and the job done to a very high standard. Easy communication and on time. Highly recommend!