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Find the cause · Melbourne's west, Geelong, BallaratA drain can look fine on camera and still lose water through a cracked join. Static and isolation testing proves whether it leaks, and which section is at fault.
A camera shows what a pipe looks like. A test shows whether it holds. Most of the time the two agree, but not always. A hairline crack, a join that has pulled apart slightly or a perished rubber ring can let water out and roots in while looking almost normal on screen. When the question is whether a drain leaks, a test answers it plainly, with a result you can write down.
Blockage Bros runs two kinds of test. A static test fills the drain with water and watches the level: if it holds, the line is sound; if it drops, something is letting water out. An isolation test does the same to one section at a time, plugging the line either side of a stretch, so a leak can be narrowed to a specific length of pipe instead of the whole run.
Testing follows the same six steps as every job. The camera goes down first so we know what we are testing, and the locator marks where each section runs and how deep it sits. The result then tells everyone, you, a buyer or a property manager, exactly what needs fixing. After a repair or a reline, the same test shows the work holds.
A static test looks at the drain as a whole. The line is sealed at its low end, filled with water and left to stand. A steady level means it holds. A falling level means it does not, but on its own it cannot say where.
An isolation test answers the where. Plugs go in either side of one section, that section is filled and watched, then the plugs move along until the leak is pinned to the stretch that failed.
Testing is sometimes asked for when selling, after a repair, or to prove a leak. Owners also use it when roots keep returning or the ground keeps sinking and nobody can see why. Landlords and property managers often want a test result alongside the footage, because together they show the problem plainly.
You get the result, the footage and the locator marks together, then three priced options in writing before any work starts. A single failed join under the lawn usually points to a small dig. Several failed sections along an old clay line usually point to relining or replacing the run.
Blockage Bros tests drains across Melbourne's west and north-west, Geelong and the Surf Coast, Ballarat and Kyneton, with someone on call 24/7.
Melbourne's west: Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Caroline Springs, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Tarneit, Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, Altona.
Melbourne's north and north-west: Sunbury, Essendon, Brunswick, Craigieburn, Epping, Reservoir, Preston.
Geelong and the Surf Coast: Geelong, Lara, Torquay.
Ballarat and the Macedon Ranges: Ballarat, Kyneton.
Once the camera shows the cause, your quote gives you all three, each with its own price.
Jet the line so it flows today, knowing a drain that failed its test will keep losing water and letting roots in.
Dig at the section that failed the isolation test, replace it, and test it again to show it now holds.
Reline or replace the whole run when several sections fail, then retest the full line once the work is done.
Prices depend on what the camera finds. You see all three before any work starts.
Reviews of McQueen Group. Blockage Bros is its drainage crew: same owner, same technicians.
Massive shout out to Brandon for attending my rental in kurunjang twice in a matter of afew weeks due to a blockage in the drain. He was friendly, extremely professional and efficient in both visits. He did an outstanding job rectifying the issue and for that I am extremely grateful and appreciative for all his efforts and hard work. Thanks Brandon!
Had Chris and his apprentice come and help with a blocked pipe. At all times Chris was very clear and transparent about what work was required and took the time to show using the camera, explaining why the pipe needed replacing. Thanks guys amazing work.
What a great experience! Initially dealt with Ashley to get an emergency booking and she was absolutely fantastic and assured me everything would be okay and the would fix the problem. I had the pleasure of having Harley come out to my place to fix a very smelly blocked drain problem and he was great. Called before arriving and once here, was very transparent with everything he needed to do, reassured me he would be able to fix it and then once he did fix it, made sure it was clean and even turned my fans on to air the crap smell. Will definitely recommend these guys and will 100% use them again if I need to!
Ryan and Michael from McQueen group provided me with thorough and very helpful advice. They did a great job identifying the reason my shower wouldn't drain properly and they fixed the problem efficiently. They were very professional and friendly to deal with. Highly recommended.
Great work by Chris today, really appreciate response to call out on a weekend, and fixed the blockage for us!
Daniel was earlier than scheduled time, he phoned me to advise he was on his way, i appreciate that very much. Attended property for toilet blockage, able to fix promptly and also gave me some tips for moving forward to help avoid blockages, very knowledgeable and assured they'd be back immediately if I experience any further issues. I'm very impressed and would highly recommend. Thanks team
Ryan was fast and efficient at fixing a clogged drainage system. Thanks guys!
Wet or sinking ground over the line, roots that come back soon after a clean, or a smell outside with no blockage are the usual clues. A static test confirms whether the drain leaks, and an isolation test shows which section.
Yes. Fine cracks and slightly open joins can be hard to see, especially in old clay pipe. The test measures whether water stays in the pipe, which is the question that matters.
It depends on the length of the run and how many sections need isolating. A short line with one access point is straightforward; a long line tested section by section takes longer.
It depends on where the problem is and what caused it. The camera shows the cause, the test shows whether and where the drain leaks, and you get three priced options in writing before any work starts.
The same six steps on every job, so nothing gets guessed.
Tell us what the drain is doing.
A CCTV camera goes down the line.
We pinpoint the fault from the surface.
Jetted clear, then tested so we know it holds.
Roots, a crack or a collapse, shown on the footage.
Repair, replace or reline, priced in writing.
We find it. We fix it. Ring now and someone on call picks up, day or night.
