Blocked Drains
Blocked drains cleared without digging up the yard
Camera inspections show us exactly what's going on before we touch anything, then high-pressure jetting clears it - roots, grease and scale.
What's involved
Blocked Drains on the Sunshine Coast
A slow drain rarely stays slow for long. We run a CCTV camera down the line to see exactly what's blocking it - roots, grease, scale or a collapsed pipe - then clear it with high-pressure water jetting rather than guessing and digging up your yard. You get a clear line and a straight answer about whether anything underneath needs attention.
Call for Blocked DrainsWhat you get
- CCTV drain camera inspections
- High-pressure water jetting
- Stormwater and sewer line clearing
- Root intrusion, grease and scale removed
- No unnecessary excavation
- Advice on preventing the next blockage
Good to know
Understanding blocked drains
A blocked drain is almost always a symptom of something specific - tree roots finding a cracked pipe, years of grease and soap scale narrowing the line, or something that should never have gone down there. Blindly snaking the line clears the symptom but not the cause, which is exactly why blockages come back. A CCTV camera shows us what and where the problem is before we commit to anything.
High-pressure water jetting then scours the full diameter of the pipe - roots, grease and scale - rather than just punching a hole through the middle. On the Coast, mature trees and older clay or earthenware pipes are the usual culprits, and the camera footage tells us whether a clear-and-monitor approach is enough or a damaged section needs repair.
Talk it through - 0488 959 609Signs of a blocked drain
- Sinks, showers or toilets draining slowly
- Gurgling sounds from drains or the toilet
- Water backing up when you flush or drain
- Bad smells coming from drains or the yard
- More than one fixture blocked at once
How it works
Straightforward from the first call
Camera down the line
We inspect the drain first so we know exactly what and where the blockage is.
Upfront quote
You see the plan and the price before any work begins.
High-pressure jetting
We clear roots, grease and scale and flush the line properly.
Confirm it's clear
A final camera pass confirms the line is flowing and flags anything to watch.
Pro tips
Tips to keep your drains clear
A few things our plumbers wish every homeowner knew.
Never tip fat or oil down the sink
It pours in like a liquid but sets like candle wax inside the pipe. Wipe pans out and bin the grease - it is the number-one kitchen-drain killer.
Only the three P's in the toilet
Pee, poo and (toilet) paper. So-called flushable wipes are the biggest cause of blocked sewer lines - they simply do not break down.
Fit drain screens
Cheap mesh screens over shower and basin wastes catch hair and debris before they build up into a blockage.
Act on a slow drain early
A slow drain rarely fixes itself, and clearing it early is far cheaper than dealing with an overflowing one at 11pm.
Not sure exactly what you're dealing with? Call 0488 959 609 - 24/7, upfront pricing.
Call now$50 off your Blocked Drains
New customers: mention the code WEB50 when you book your Blocked Drains job and we'll take $50 off. One offer per job, can't be combined with other discounts.
Where we work
Blocked Drains across the Sunshine Coast
Based in Sippy Downs, we cover the coast and hinterland - from Caloundra to Noosa.
FAQs
Questions about blocked drains
Do you dig up the yard to clear a blockage?
Rarely. We use a CCTV camera to locate the exact problem and high-pressure jetting to clear it. Excavation is a last resort, only if a pipe has actually collapsed.
What causes most blocked drains here?
On the Sunshine Coast it's usually tree-root intrusion into older clay pipes, plus grease and foreign objects. The camera tells us which, so we fix the cause rather than just the symptom.
Will the blockage come back?
If it's roots or a damaged section, we'll show you the footage and talk through options so it doesn't keep recurring.
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Learn moreReady to sort your blocked drains?
Call 0488 959 609 for fast, upfront help - 24 hours a day, right across the Sunshine Coast.