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Shower blockages are one of the most common plumbing problems in Australian homes. What starts as slow drainage often turns into water pooling around your feet, unpleasant smells, or wastewater backing up onto the bathroom floor.

Many homeowners try DIY solutions first, but in most cases, the only reliable and long-term solution is professional plumbing.

Real Shower Blockage Found During a Job

The image above shows a real shower floor waste blockage discovered on site. Inside the drain pipe, there is heavy internal buildup caused by:

  • Compacted hair
  • Soap scum and body product residue
  • Mineral scale lining the pipe walls

This level of blockage severely restricts water flow and cannot be cleared properly with basic tools or chemicals.

Why DIY Shower Blockage Fixes Don’t Work

Common DIY methods include:

  • Hair hooks or small drain snakes
  • Pouring hot water down the drain
  • Using chemical drain cleaners

While these methods may provide temporary relief, they usually:

  • Only remove loose material near the drain opening
  • Push debris further down the pipe
  • Fail to remove hardened soap and scale buildup
  • Risk damaging PVC or older pipes

If your shower drain looks anything like the image above, DIY methods are no longer effective.

The Real Solution: Professional Plumbing

For severe shower blockages, the best and safest solution is to contact a licensed plumber with the right equipment.

Tap Tech Plumbing specialises in properly clearing shower and bathroom blockages by removing the build-up completely — not just breaking a hole through it.

How Tap Tech Plumbing Fixes Shower Blockages

  • Mechanical drain cleaning to remove compacted hair and debris
  • High-pressure water jetting to clean pipe walls thoroughly
  • Full removal of soap scum, grease, dirt, and scale
  • Restoration of proper water flow
  • Advice to help prevent future blockages

This approach ensures the blockage is fixed properly the first time.

When to Call Tap Tech Plumbing

You should contact Tap Tech Plumbing immediately if you notice:

  • Slow or pooling water in the shower
  • Gurgling noises from the drain
  • Bad smells from the bathroom
  • Water backing up from the floor waste
  • Repeated blockages after DIY attempts

Ignoring these signs can lead to water damage, mould growth, and expensive repairs.

Emergency Shower Blockage? We’re Available 24/7

If your shower is overflowing or wastewater is backing up, this is a plumbing emergency.

Tap Tech Plumbing provides 24/7 emergency services for:

  • Completely blocked shower drains
  • Flooding bathrooms
  • Sewer and wastewater backups
  • After-hours plumbing emergencies

We respond quickly to minimise damage and restore safe drainage.

The Smart Choice for Shower Blockages

When it comes to shower blockages, temporary fixes rarely work. The smartest solution is professional plumbing that removes the problem completely.

If your shower drain looks like the one shown above, contact Tap Tech Plumbing for expert blocked drain services and emergency plumbing support.

Tap Tech Plumbing – Professional Plumbing & Blocked Drain Specialists