Category Archives: Drain

Hair does not break down quickly. Due to its light weight and small mass it readily catches on surfaces, and so naturally it is often found within the first metre of the drain it washed into, generally above or in line with the trap or water seal as this also provides an additional obstruction for the hair.

When it comes to choosing a plumber, most people ask around and choose a company that has been referred to them. So we don’t usually talk ourselves up too much – we prefer to let our quality work speak for itself.
Recently, however, Laser Plumbing Te Atatu was rated as one of the top cleaning companies in Auckland by Top Reviews, one of the leading review websites. This is based on customer feedback and reviews, so to be thought of in that high esteem by the people of Auckland is something we’re immensely proud of.
Customer feedback tells us that when looking for a plumber, people are interested in:
Range of services
Length of experience
Availability
Reliability
Pricing
You can be sure that when you contact Laser Plumbing Te Atatu, we tick all of these boxes to provide the best plumbing services in Auckland.

In recent years many of us have become a lot more aware of what we’re putting down our drains and how we’re using/recycling our water. We’ve been told about the need to keep wet wipes and microfibre particles out of our water system. And we’ve been introduced to easier and more efficient ways to collect rainwater to use.

So let’s take a closer look at our sewage and stormwater systems.

There are two broad categories of water that drains away from your home (as opposed to the fresh water that gets plumbed into your home for you to use).

If you have trees on your property or near your home, you may be prone to plumbing problems caused by tree roots. Root cutting is a specialist area of plumbing and drainage that the team at Laser Plumbing Te Atatu can help with, so let’s take a closer look at how tree roots can interfere with your plumbing – and what you can do about it.

It’s very common to have plumbing or drainage issues that are caused by tree roots. If there are trees near your drainage system or sewer lines, their roots will eventually find a way towards the pipes and cause damage. That’s because tree roots crave water and oxygen, and they find both of these where your drainage lines are.

Have you ever been in the shower and noticed that you were standing in a puddle of backed up, murky water?

Blocked shower drains usually happen gradually. That puddle is barely noticeable at first. But eventually, you notice that the shower water isn’t draining down as quickly as it should. Before you know it, you’ve got a backlog of soapy water that is creating an unwanted, unpleasant footbath.

If you’ve ever tried to clear a blocked drain, you’ll know that it’s not fun. It’s smelly, messy and a bit stressful if there are larger drainage issues to deal with. So it’s best to try to prevent your drains from getting blocked or clogged in the first place. This begins with knowing the top reasons why your drains get blocked.

Having a blocked drain is a hassle we all dread. It’s smelly, unsightly, stressful and usually means an interruption to our day-to-day activities. But did you know that a blocked drain can also be a hazard to your health?

Issues can cause blocked drains, either inside the house or outside, on the surrounding property. Blocked drains can be caused by something being washed down the drain that shouldn’t be there. Or by a gradual build-up of fat or grease. If neither of those is the cause. However, it may just be that there are tree roots that are affecting the drainage of wastewater or sewage from your property.

A blocked drain is a huge hassle and inconvenience. Not only does it mean you can’t use your kitchen or bathroom sink until the blockage is cleared, but a blocked drain may also cause damage to your property if it happens regularly.

A clogged or blocked drain means that water and waste are not flowing from your house to the sewage system properly. No one wants that.

Your first clue that you have a blocked drain is often the obvious sight of water not running down the drain properly. If your sink is filling with water and not draining properly, something is clogging the drain. You may also notice a bad smell coming from your plumbing, which might indicate wasted is clogged in the pipes.