The Northern Beaches is blessed with beautiful beachy suburbs adjacent to leafy parks and forest reserves – great for a healthy lifestyle but this can be problematic for your plumbing. Blocked drains and pipes are common issues in the Northern Beaches and surrounding suburbs because of leaf matter and other debris, particularly after heavy or unseasonal rains.
SXP started as a sole-trader operation over 20 years ago and has since grown into one of the Northern Beaches’ most trusted and reliable plumbing services
SXP offers plumbing services to commercial, residential and strata properties across the Northern Beaches. We deal in all sorts of plumbing, from new builds and renovations to emergency plumbing, repair and maintenance, rainwater system, drainage solutions – including trench and excavation work – you name it!
Part of our vision as a company is to become an educational platform, advising builders, architects, and tradies on best practices in terms of plumbing and helping every customer understand their plumbing better; we’ll help you learn strategies to get the best out of your plumbing and forestall problems before they arise.
Founded by Sven and Nikki, SXP has a vision to be the go-to plumber of the Northern Beaches and surrounds, prioritising honesty, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Having clear and well-maintained drains and pipes is important for the overall health of your plumbing system. You can encounter problems from poor water pressure to slow drainage, blocked toilets, leaking pipes, pipe burst or seepage if your drains are left unchecked for too long. These issues can compound and compromise the integrity of your plumbing system, leading to costly repairs and potential property damage.
Kitchen and washrooms are the main culprits for household debris blocking drains. Anything from oil and grease build up to hair, sanitary items or other foreign objects getting stuck can cause pipes to block up, or lead to slow blockages that wreak havoc on your water pressure and drainage capacity.
Best practices to minimise household-related blockages include installing drain covers on all sinks in the bathroom and kitchen and performing a monthly hot-water drain clean to ensure grease and oil buildups are kept to a minimum.
Leaves, dirt, and tree branches are some of the most common elements to cause blockages in drains and pipes from the surrounding environment. Debris after rain or windy weather can get caught in drains and pipes, causing full or partial blockages that can then cause larger issues like seepage, leaks, or pipe breakage. Tree roots are another culprit for drain leaks and damage, while high humidity and saltwater in a seaside location can also accelerate corrosion in pipes.
Use drain covers, regular gutter cleaning and ensure trees are planted away from plumbing and drains to minimise the risk of blockages.
Blocked pipes, sinks, or toilets can quickly disrupt your day, which is why timely action is essential. At SXP, we prioritise fast and efficient service to resolve blockages in toilets, showers, and sinks — helping restore normal function with minimal delay.
For more stubborn blockages, our team has advanced tools to inspect, remove, or repair with minimal disturbance on your property:
We use a high-pressure jet cleaner to quickly and safely clear debris and other blockages from pipes and drains, allowing for efficient reopening of drains without the necessity of manual removal.
We believe that ultimately, prevention is better than a cure – so we aim to provide preventative advice for future blockages. We recommend a regular maintenance schedule so that any trouble areas are dealt with before they become a costly problem. And of course, we’re there for you when any problems do arise.
Whether you need a quick fix, a full system installation, or advice on your plumbing project, our team is ready to assist. We offer no-obligation quotes, fast service, and reliable solutions that you can trust.
Don’t wait until plumbing problems get worse
– call SXP Plumbing Services today for expert help.
