Cable Machine
Tough Blockages? We’ll Get Your Drain Moving Again.
When a drain is blocked and plunging just isn't cutting it, a professional cable drain cleaning machine can break through stubborn blockages and restore your pipes.
At Drain Rat, we use professional drain-cleaning equipment to tackle blocked drains quickly and efficiently without unnecessary digging or disruption.
Blocked drain? Call Drain Rat today.
What Is Cable Drain Cleaning?
Cable drain cleaning uses a powerful rotating machine and a flexible metal cable, commonly known as a drain snake or electric eel.
The cable is fed into the blocked pipe, where specialised attachments can break apart, cut through or dislodge the obstruction.
It's a proven solution for many common drainage problems, including:
Hair and soap build-up
Grease and fat
Paper and organic matter
Compact debris
Stubborn bathroom blockages
Some tree-root intrusions
Recurring drain blockages
How Does It Work?
1. Identify the blockage
Our plumber assesses the affected drain and determines the most appropriate way to access the pipe.
2. Feed the cable into the pipe
The flexible cable is carefully guided into the drainage line towards the obstruction.
3. Break through the blockage
The rotating cable and appropriate cutting head work through the obstruction, helping to restore the flow.
4. Check the drainage
Once the blockage has been cleared, we can assess whether further investigation or cleaning is required.
When Do You Need Cable Drain Cleaning?
If your drains are slow, gurgling, backing up or repeatedly blocking, there could be more than a simple surface obstruction.
Cable drain cleaning can be particularly useful when:
Your shower won't drain
Hair, soap and other debris can build up inside shower waste pipes.
Your toilet keeps blocking
A cable machine can help tackle stubborn obstructions further down the drainage line.
Your kitchen sink is backing up
Grease, food particles and other waste can accumulate inside kitchen pipes.
Your drains are affected by roots
Specialised cutting heads can help remove some root growth inside drainage pipes.
Your drain keeps blocking
Repeated blockages could indicate a damaged, collapsed or poorly functioning pipe.
Cable Drain Cleaning vs Hydro Jetting
Not every blocked drain requires the same solution.
Cable drain cleaning uses a rotating mechanical cable to physically break through or remove an obstruction.
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to clean and scour the internal walls of a drainage pipe.
Depending on the blockage and condition of the pipe, our plumber can recommend the most suitable method.
What If the Blockage Keeps Coming Back?
Getting the water flowing again is only part of the solution.
If a drain repeatedly blocks, there may be an underlying issue such as:
Tree roots
Cracked or damaged pipes
Collapsed sections
Grease accumulation
Poor pipe alignment
Foreign objects
Pipe deterioration
That's where CCTV drain inspection can help.
A small waterproof camera can be inserted into the drainage system to identify what's actually happening inside the pipe, helping you avoid repeatedly treating the same problem.