Blocked Drain Repairs Adelaide

Types of blockages we clear

Every Type of Blocked
Drain — We Clear It

Not all blocked drains are the same. The location of the blockage and what's causing it determines the equipment and technique needed. Our team handles them all.

Kitchen Drains

Grease, food scraps and soap build-up clog kitchen waste pipes over time, leading to slow drainage or complete blockage.

Grease build-upFood debrisSoap scum

Bathroom Drains

Hair, soap and personal care products accumulate in shower, bath and basin drains, causing slow draining or backflow.

HairSoap residueToothpaste

Toilet Blockages

Flushed items that shouldn't be — wipes, sanitary products or excess paper — causing partial or full blockages.

Wet wipesForeign objectsExcess paper

Sewer Drains

Tree root intrusion, collapsed sections and fat accumulation in the main sewer line causing backflow throughout the property.

Tree rootsGreasePipe collapse

Stormwater Drains

Leaves, sediment and debris blocking stormwater pits, grates and pipes — particularly problematic in heavy rain.

Leaves & debrisSedimentRoot intrusion

Floor Wastes & Pits

Laundry, garage and outdoor floor wastes that block due to lint, debris and sediment accumulation.

LintSand & gritBuild-up

Warning signs

Don't Ignore These
Blocked Drain Warning Signs

Catching a drain blockage early — before it becomes a full overflow or sewage backup — can save significant hassle and cost. Watch for these signs:

Slow-draining fixtures. If your sink, shower or bath is taking longer than usual to drain, a partial blockage is already forming. Left alone, it will worsen.

Gurgling sounds. Gurgling or bubbling noises from drains, toilets or pipes when water is draining elsewhere in the house indicates a partial blockage and trapped air in the line.

Unpleasant odours. A persistent sewage or rotten smell from drains — even when not in use — suggests organic build-up or a partial sewer blockage nearby.

Water backing up. Water appearing in a sink, shower or toilet when you flush or use another fixture is a clear sign of a significant blockage in a shared drain line.

Wet patches in the garden. Soft, wet ground above a drain line with no recent rain can indicate a blocked or leaking underground drain.

Our process

How We Clear a
Blocked Drain

1

Locate & Assess the Blockage

We identify which drain is affected and use CCTV inspection where needed to pinpoint the exact location and nature of the blockage — particularly for underground or sewer line issues.

2

Select the Right Clearing Method

Depending on the blockage type and location, we choose between drain snaking (electric eel), high-pressure water jetting, or root cutting. Jetting is the most thorough method for most blockages — it clears the entire pipe bore rather than just puncturing through the obstruction.

3

Clear the Blockage

We carry out the clearing process, removing the obstruction completely and flushing the line to confirm it's running freely. For tree root intrusion, we cut the roots back to the pipe wall and assess whether relining is needed to prevent recurrence.

4

Post-Clear Inspection

For recurring blockages or suspected underlying damage, we run a CCTV camera through the cleared pipe to check for cracks, root entry points or structural issues that could cause the problem to return.

5

Advise on Prevention

We let you know what caused the blockage and give you practical advice on preventing it from happening again — whether that's pipe relining, a grease trap, or simply changing what goes down the drain.

Common questions

Blocked Drain FAQs

We advise against it. Chemical drain cleaners are caustic and can damage PVC pipes, seals and fittings over time — and they rarely clear a true blockage. They may partially dissolve soft build-up, masking the problem temporarily while corrosion begins. They also create a safety hazard for our plumbers if liquid chemicals are present in the drain when we arrive. Call us first.

Recurring blockages in the same location almost always indicate an underlying pipe issue — commonly tree root re-entry through a crack or joint, a partial pipe collapse that traps debris, or a section of pipe with a dip (belly) that prevents solids from flowing through. A CCTV inspection will identify the cause, and pipe relining can permanently resolve most of these situations.

High-pressure jetting uses a specialised nozzle on a flexible hose to project high-pressure water in multiple directions simultaneously, scouring the entire pipe bore clean — not just cutting a hole through the blockage. It's safe for all standard pipe materials including PVC, cast iron and earthenware when used by a qualified plumber at appropriate pressures.

Most straightforward drain blockages — kitchen, bathroom and toilet blockages — are cleared within 30–60 minutes. Main sewer line blockages with tree root intrusion or structural issues may take 1–3 hours. We'll give you a time estimate once we've assessed the situation on site.

Yes. We use CCTV camera inspection to diagnose the cause of recurring blockages, inspect drain condition after clearing, and assess whether pipe relining or other repairs are needed. The camera provides real-time footage so you can see exactly what we see inside your pipes.

We clear blocked drains across all Adelaide metro suburbs. See the full service areas list or call 0468 280 017 to confirm your suburb.

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