Blocked drains, cleared
North & Home Plumbing clears blocked sinks, showers, toilets and sewer lines across Brisbane’s inner east, then uses a drain camera to show you the cause.
What causes a blocked drain?
Inside the home, most blockages come from hair and soap in showers, fat and food scraps in kitchen sinks, and wipes or sanitary products in toilets. Outside, tree roots finding their way into old clay sewer pipes are the most common cause of repeat blockages in older Brisbane suburbs.
A blocked drain is cleared with a drain machine or a high-pressure water jetter. The plumber then runs a CCTV camera through the pipe to see why it blocked and whether the pipe is cracked or broken. North & Home Plumbing holds drainage licensing for sewer work.
When to call us
- Sinks, showers or basins that drain slowly
- Toilets that gurgle or rise when flushed
- Bad smells from drains or the yard
- Repeat blockages that come back every few months
What to expect
- 01
Find the blockage
We check which fixtures are affected to locate the blockage in the line.
- 02
Clear it
A drain machine or high-pressure jetter clears the pipe back to full flow.
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Camera check
A CCTV camera shows the inside of the pipe, and you can watch on screen.
- 04
Options in writing
If the pipe is damaged, you get repair options and fixed prices to consider.
How do I stop drains blocking again?
Use a hair catcher in the shower, wipe fat from pans into the bin, and flush only toilet paper. Wipes labelled flushable still cause blockages. If roots were found, ask about relining the pipe, which seals the joints they grow through.
Common questions
As a sample price, North & Home Plumbing clears a standard blocked drain in Brisbane’s inner east from $249, including a camera check. Larger sewer blockages are quoted before work starts.
Related services
- 01 Gas fitting Gas cooktops, heaters, hot water and leak repairs by a licensed gas fitter. $180 install
- 02 Plumbing repairs Leaking taps, running toilets, noisy pipes and broken fittings, fixed by a licensed plumber. $149 call-out
- 03 Hot water systems Repairs, replacements and new installs for electric, gas, heat pump and solar hot water. $189 diagnosis
Book blocked drains
Book online in a minute, or call and talk to a real person. The emergency line is answered 24/7.
- Office hours
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- Monday to Friday07:00-17:00
- Saturday08:00-12:00
Book a plumber
Tell us what is happening and a time that suits you. We confirm by phone or text within one business day. For an emergency, please call.