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Scott Johnstone clearing roots from a narrow outdoor drain access.
Drain clearing project
Narrow Access Drain Clearing Annandale
An Annandale drain clearing job where Scott worked through a narrow side passage to remove roots and garden debris with portable cable equipment.
24/7 · All of Sydney · NSW Contractor Licence 123739C
Project photos
Narrow access drain clearing
Project details
- Area
- Annandale
- Completed
- April 2026
- Property
- House with a narrow side passage
Problem reported
The outside drain access and nearby household fixtures were slow to drain, with water holding in the line.
Cause found
Roots and garden debris were caught in the line. The narrow side access made it difficult to bring in larger equipment.
Work completed
Scott worked through the side passage, opened the outdoor access point, fed a drain-clearing cable into the line, cut and removed roots, and checked that water was moving again.
Equipment used
- Portable electric drain machine
- drain cable
- root-cutting head
- hand tools
- gloves
- water test hose
Outcome
The blockage was cleared and flow was restored without excavation on the day.
- Tight access beside the house made portable equipment the right starting point.
- The job is a good example of why access details matter before attending.
No exact property address or client details are identified.
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