Plumbing service · Canberra
Blocked Drains Canberra
Fast, clean, camera-verified drain clearing.
Blocked drains slow your household, damage your property and — left too long — become expensive to repair. Our Canberra drain crews clear blockages fast with high-pressure water jetters, then verify the drain is fully clear with CCTV.
We service sewer, stormwater, kitchen, laundry and floor waste blockages across Canberra, Gungahlin, Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan.
What we include
High-pressure jet rodding
Truck-mounted jetters that cut through roots, grease and scale — not just push blockages further down.
CCTV drain camera inspection
We record the drain condition before and after, so you see exactly what caused the blockage.
Root removal & cutting
Motorised root cutters for tree-root intrusion through joints and cracks.
Drain locating
Sonde tracing so we know exactly where the fault is before any excavation.
Grease trap & pit clearing
Commercial kitchen grease and hospitality drain maintenance.
Pipe relining referral
For collapsed or repeatedly blocking drains, we recommend and deliver no-dig pipe relining.
Our process
Step 01
Diagnose
CCTV camera and sonde locate the blockage and the cause — not just guesswork.
Step 02
Clear
High-pressure water jet — safer than mechanical drain snakes for older Canberra terracotta and PVC.
Step 03
Verify
Post-clear CCTV pass so you see the drain fully cleared, on video.
Step 04
Recommend
If we find a broken or collapsing section, we quote a permanent fix — pipe relining or excavation — with no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What causes drains to block in Canberra homes?+
The most common causes are tree roots into terracotta and older PVC joints, fats and food waste in kitchen lines, wet-wipes in toilets, and stormwater silt buildup after Canberra storms.
Will a jet rodder damage old clay pipes?+
No — we adjust jetter pressure and use the correct nozzle for the pipe material. Jet rodding is safer for aged terracotta than mechanical cable drain snakes.
How much does a blocked drain cost to clear in Canberra?+
Straightforward residential blockages start from a fixed callout price. Complex jobs (multiple blockages, root intrusion, drain locating) are quoted after we inspect the drain. You approve the price before we start.
Do you use a drain camera on every job?+
For any recurring or serious blockage, yes. It's the only way to identify root cause, confirm the drain is fully clear, and rule out damage to the pipe.
Do you offer no-dig pipe relining?+
Yes — for cracked, offset or repeatedly blocking drains, we install epoxy pipe liners that avoid excavation. See our pipe relining page.
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