Tree roots in the sewer, a toilet that won’t flush or stormwater pouring off a steep block? We clear blocked drains in Bardon, from Rainworth to Jubilee.
Trusted local plumbers, same-day help and a clear upfront price, so you’re not caught out.
From family homes along the Bardon ridgelines down to houses beside Ithaca Creek, Lewis and the team unblock toilets, sewers, sinks, laundry tubs and stormwater lines. Learn more on our blocked drains page.
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.
Some of Brisbane’s steepest streets. Bardon sits in the eastern foothills of Mount Coot-tha, with ridges separated by steep gullies. Simpsons Road and Macgregor Terrace follow the ridgelines, and the side streets are among Brisbane’s steepest. Stormwater gathers speed on these slopes, so a blocked pit or downpipe can overflow in a storm.
Ithaca Creek. Ithaca Creek drains the eastern side of Mount Coot-tha and flows through the suburb. Leaves, silt and debris can wash into stormwater pits on low ground near the creek, slowing drainage after heavy rain.
Family homes on bigger blocks. Four in five Bardon homes were separate houses in 2021, and 48% had at least four bedrooms. Large households put plenty through the drains, and established gardens mean tree roots can find their way into an older sewer line.
Built in stages. Bardon developed slowly. Land was first sold in 1862, the Bardon estate was subdivided in 1915, and the Rainworth estate was sold off for housing from 1918. Homes from different eras can have quite different pipework under them.
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.
Roots keep blocking our sewer. Is there a lasting fix?
Cutting roots out gets water moving, yet they return through any gap left in the joint. Our camera finds the entry point, and from there we can quote a pipe repair for you to consider.
Our block is steep. Does that make the job harder?
Not usually. We trace the line down the slope to find the blockage, then clear it with a drain machine or high-pressure jetting.
Sewage is bubbling up in the yard. Can you come today?
Yes. We get to Bardon homes the same day, so call 0435 878 512. Keep children and pets away from the overflow. If the hot water is out too, see hot water repairs in Bardon.
Do you cover the suburbs beside Bardon?
Yes, our team also unblocks drains in Ashgrove across Ithaca Creek and in Paddington on the eastern side.
How will I know the price?
Roots, a collapsed pipe or a simple blockage all cost different amounts to fix, so we confirm the cause and then quote it upfront for your OK.
Book a Blocked Drain Plumber in Bardon
Ridge, gully or creekside: call our team for same-day help in Bardon and an 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!
