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Blocked Drain Services in Chermside
Brisbane City Plumbing & Gas is based in Chermside, where Lewis and the team clear blocked drains for local houses, townhouses, units and businesses. That covers blocked toilets, sewer lines, kitchen and bathroom drains, and stormwater. More detail is on our main blocked drains page.
Toilet & Sewer Blockages
Toilets that block, bubble or overflow usually point to a choked sewer line. We clear the blockage and check the pipe beyond it.
Sinks, Showers & Laundries
Grease, food, hair and lint slowly build up until the drain stops. We clear it so water runs freely.
Stormwater Drains
Blocked pits and downpipes overflow when it rains. We clear stormwater lines on your property so water drains away from buildings.
Drain Camera, Jetting & Repairs
A CCTV camera finds roots, cracks and blockages, jetting clears grease and root growth, and we repair damaged pipe after you approve the price.
Our team running a CCTV camera through a drain to find the cause of a blockage
Blocked Drain Signs to Look Out For
Call before a slow drain becomes an overflow. Common signs:
Water sitting in the sink, basin or shower tray
Toilets bubbling or emptying slowly
Gurgles from the laundry tub or floor waste
A sewage smell near the overflow relief gully
Stormwater pooling near the building after rain
In a townhouse or unit, tell your neighbours too. A shared drain may affect them as well.
Post-war homes. Chermside grew quickly after the tram line was extended in 1947, and many new homes were built by the Queensland Housing Commission and the War Service Homes Commission. Drains under houses from that era have been in the ground for decades and can develop cracked joints and root intrusion.
Units and townhouses. In the 2021 Census, nearly 80% of occupied dwellings in Chermside were flats, apartments or townhouses. Shared drains in these complexes mean one blockage can affect several homes. We work with body corporates and property managers as well as owners and tenants.
Gympie Road and Westfield Chermside. Chermside is home to a regional shopping centre with dining precincts, and a busy commercial strip on Gympie Road. Business drains carry heavy daily loads, and grease can build up in them. See our commercial plumbing services.
Our home suburb. Our yard is at 67 Nielson St, Chermside. Call and we’ll tell you when we can attend.
How We Deal With a Blocked Drain
1. Look
We check what’s affected and where the drain can be accessed. A CCTV camera shows the cause when it isn’t obvious.
2. Clear
We clear the drain with machines or high-pressure jetting, chosen for the type of blockage.
3. Test
We confirm the drain is flowing and explain any damage, with an upfront price for repairs.
Before We Arrive
Stop using any fixture that’s backing up.
Don’t keep flushing a toilet that’s nearly full.
Leave chemical cleaners alone. They’re hazardous if the drain backs up.
Make sure the overflow relief gully outside isn’t covered.
If you’re in a unit or townhouse, tell your property manager or body corporate.
Our yard is at 67 Nielson St, Chermside QLD 4032. Call 0435 878 512 and we’ll tell you when we can attend.
Can you clear drains in a townhouse or unit complex?
Yes. We clear private and shared drains in complexes and report what we find to the body corporate or property manager, so the right party can approve any repair.
Do you work on commercial drains around Gympie Road?
Yes. We clear blocked drains for shops, food businesses and offices, including grease build-up in kitchen lines.
Why does my toilet keep blocking?
Wet wipes, sanitary products, too much paper, tree roots or a damaged pipe can all cause repeat blockages. If clearing only helps for a while, a CCTV inspection will show what’s going on in the drain.
Do you give a price before starting?
Yes. You get an upfront price after we’ve assessed the problem, before any work begins.
Book a Blocked Drain Plumber in Chermside
Your local plumber is based here in Chermside. Call our team to get your drain cleared, checked and priced upfront.
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!
