Most homes in Nundah are apartments and units, and Lewis and the team clear blocked drains in shared buildings as well as in houses and businesses. That covers sewer lines, toilets, kitchen and bathroom drains, and stormwater. Find out more about our drain clearing across Brisbane.
Blocked Toilets
Repeated toilet blockages often mean a problem further down the drain. We clear the toilet and the line behind it.
Sewer & Waste Lines
Slow sinks, gurgling and smells in more than one room point to the main sewer line. We locate the blockage and clear it.
Stormwater & Downpipes
Blocked downpipes and stormwater pipes overflow in heavy rain. We clear out leaves, silt and roots so water drains away from the house.
CCTV, Jetting & Repairs
We inspect with a drain camera, clear stubborn blockages with high-pressure jetting, and repair damaged pipe once you approve the price.
Our team running a CCTV camera through a drain to find the cause of a blockage
Signs It’s Time to Call a Plumber
Small warning signs often come before a blocked drain overflows:
Water draining slowly from the sink, shower or bath
A gurgle from the toilet when the basin drains
A toilet that needs two flushes or blocks regularly
Sewer smells in the bathroom, laundry or yard
Downpipes spilling over, or water pooling after rain
If more than one fixture is affected, the blockage is likely in the main line.
Mostly apartments. In the 2021 Census, about 60% of occupied dwellings in Nundah were flats or apartments, and more than half of all homes were rented. Shared sewer lines mean a blockage in one pipe can show up in several units, so we work with tenants, property managers and body corporates to find the right section.
Old cottages beside new blocks. Nundah’s traditional workers’ cottages and interwar houses now sit alongside modern apartment buildings. Pipes serving older homes may have worn joints where roots and waste catch.
Sandgate Road cafés. Cafés and other businesses line the Nundah Village strip on Sandgate Road. Commercial kitchens send fat and food scraps down their drains every day, which can build up into a stubborn blockage. See our commercial plumbing service.
Low ground near Toombul. Schulz Canal runs through the south of Nundah, where the low-lying Toombul shopping centre site was prone to flash flooding and the centre was damaged in the 2022 floods. In low-lying streets, stormwater drains can back up quickly in heavy rain if pits are already part-blocked.
What Happens When You Call
1. We Inspect
We check the affected fixtures and drain access, then use a CCTV camera if the cause isn’t obvious.
2. We Clear
The drain is cleared with machines or high-pressure water jetting, depending on whether the cause is roots, grease, wipes or silt.
3. We Check
We make sure the drain flows properly. If there’s damage, you get the repair options and the price first.
Waiting for the Plumber? Do This
Stop using the sinks, showers and toilets that are draining slowly.
Turn off the washing machine and dishwasher.
Don’t try caustic drain cleaners on a full blockage.
Keep the overflow relief gully grate uncovered.
Tenants should tell their property manager or landlord.
Yes. Our yard is at 67 Nielson St in Chermside, and we also clear blocked drains in Clayfield and Hendra, just south of Nundah. Call 0435 878 512 to find out when we can get there.
Water is coming up through my apartment’s floor waste. What should I do?
Stop using water in that part of the apartment and let your building manager or body corporate know, as the blockage may be in a shared line. Then call us. We’ll find which section is blocked and clear it.
Can you clear a grease blockage in a café or restaurant?
Yes. High-pressure jetting scours fat off the inside of the pipe, and a camera check afterwards shows whether the line is clear. Call to arrange a time that suits your business.
I rent my unit. Who do I call about a blocked drain?
Report it to your property manager or landlord first, as they arrange repairs. We work directly with property managers, so they can call us to find the cause and get it cleared.
Will I know the cost upfront?
Yes. We assess the blockage first and give you an upfront price. Nothing starts until you’ve agreed to it.
Book a Blocked Drain Plumber in Nundah
From one blocked toilet to a shared apartment drain, call our team for a local, upfront price with no surprises.
Lewis was quick, professional and fairly priced. Installed a new water heater with a clean and tidy finish. Highly recommend Brisbane City Plumbing and Gas
Lewis Burrows1 month ago
Lewis helped us out with a blocked drain in Bardon. Very helpful very responsive. Can’t think the boys at Brisbane City plumbing and gas enough.
Daniel Ehmer1 month ago
Lois and his team come help me with a blocked drain at Ascot. The boys are really helpful and Resolve the problem straight away can’t think the guys enough!
Catherine Fien1 month ago
Lewis install my diswasher and did a fantastic job!
