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James from Plumbdog heads out to Midvale to investigate a blocked kitchen sink — but the real challenge isn’t just the blockage… it’s finding the drain!

After the homeowner recently had their backyard concreted, the disconnector gully was completely buried, leaving no access to the drain line. The only solution? Cut through the concrete and expose the hidden gully.

In This Video

•Locating a buried kitchen gully after new concrete installation
•Cutting and jackhammering concrete to expose the drain
•Clearing a heavily sand-blocked drain with a high-pressure jetter
•Installing a brand-new gully riser and grate
•Cleaning and disinfecting the area before finishing the job

💬 “When gullies get buried under concrete, even a simple blocked drain turns into a detective job. Once we find it, though — we can fix it properly.”

The Result

•Hidden gully successfully located and exposed
•Sand blockage completely cleared
•New gully riser and grate installed for proper access
•Kitchen sink draining perfectly again

Another tricky plumbing situation solved by the Plumbdog team — turning a buried problem back into an accessible, functional drain.

Location: Midvale, WA
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Darius from Plumbdog is in Sorrento, dealing with a blocked disconnector gully that’s been overflowing — and it doesn’t take long to find out why.

Tree roots have invaded the drain, but that’s not the only issue. The gully was installed in a dead straight line, making it almost impossible to clear properly!

In This Video

•Identifying and clearing a blocked gully caused by tree roots
•Demonstrating why straight-line gullies are a plumber’s nightmare
•Comparing correct vs. incorrect gully installation
•Explaining how small changes in pipe direction make big differences for maintenance
•And of course, a few of Darius’ classic one-liners along the way!

“When a gully’s installed dead straight, it’s basically asking for trouble — give the water somewhere to go, not the roots!”

The Result

•Tree roots cleared from the gully
•Drain flowing freely again
•Installation fault identified for future correction
•Great learning moment for both homeowners and tradies

This job shows why good drainage design matters — and why proper pipe angles make every plumber’s life easier.

Location: Sorrento, WA
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James from Plumbdog is in Maylands, tackling a stubborn toilet sweep blockage in a granny flat. After a previous attempt to clear the drain, the problem persisted — and this time, the team brings CCTV inspection and high-pressure jetting to get to the bottom of it.

🛠️ In This Video

•Removing the toilet suite to access the drain
•Using CCTV inspection to locate the blockage
•Identifying tree roots infiltrating the drain
•High-pressure jetting to clear the line
•Replacing the faulty toilet sweep and mini stop
•Cleaning up and leaving the site spotless

“Sometimes it’s not obvious until you get the camera in — roots, old pipes, and dodgy bends can all conspire to block a toilet!”

The Result

•Toilet suite fully functional again
•Tree root blockage cleared
•Drain line inspected and restored
•Granny flat left clean and safe

This episode is perfect for homeowners and plumbing enthusiasts wanting to see the full process — from diagnosis to a professional repair.

Josh from Plumbdog is in Morley, helping a homeowner whose hot water system wouldn’t stop running — a classic sign of a hidden leak.

Using acoustic and thermal imaging, Josh quickly pinpointed the issue: a burst hot water pipe beneath the bathroom floor slab.

The Repair

•Detected an under-slab hot water leak with thermal imaging
•Jackhammered tiles and concrete to expose the corroded copper pipe
•Repaired damaged pipework and performed a full pressure test
•Reinsulated and concreting the slab for a clean, professional finish
•Explained how acidic concrete can eat away at copper pipes over time

Even after the repair, Josh found the old pipework had become thin and brittle, recommending a future rerun of the hot water line through the roof to prevent recurring issues.

•The Result

•Burst copper pipe repaired and pressure-tested

•Slab reinstated with proper insulation and concrete

•Clear explanation for the homeowner on future preventative work

•Hidden leak fully resolved with minimal ongoing risk

If you suspect a hidden water leak under your floors, don’t wait for it to worsen — call the Plumbdog team for expert detection and repair.

Location: Morley, WA