Blocked toilet in a one-bedroom Dutton Park unit, or a sewer backing up in a house on the ridge? Tenants, landlords and local businesses in Dutton Park rely on our team to clear blocked drains.
Local plumbers people trust, with same-day help and an upfront price. No surprises.
Lewis and the team clear blocked toilets, sewer lines, sinks, showers and stormwater across Dutton Park, from units near the Boggo Road precinct to houses along the ridge above the river. Read how we track down blockages 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.
Ridges and seepage lines. Dutton Park lies on a ridge east of the river, sloping down from Gladstone Road, and in a few places the land drops to small watercourses and seepage lines. Water follows those lines in heavy rain, so pits and stormwater pipes on the lower side need to stay clear.
Floods near the river. In January 2011, as in past floods, parts of the cemetery and the adjoining park went under water. Properties on low ground nearby rely on stormwater drains that can carry the flow away.
Small homes, mostly rented. At the 2021 Census about 57% of dwellings were flats or apartments, more than a quarter of homes had just one bedroom and about 63% were rented. In a small block, several units may share a sewer line, so we report to the property manager or body corporate.
Institutions and light industry. Hospitals, the old gaol, bakeries and other institutional and industrial uses once took up much of the land, and the Boggo Road site is now a science precinct and urban village, alongside some light industrial and commercial areas. Workshops, labs and shopfronts here can call on our commercial plumbing team.
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.
I rent a small unit and the shower drains slowly. Should I call you or the agent?
Start with the agent: in a rental, the owner normally signs off on plumbing work. The agent can phone us, and our report and upfront price go straight back to them.
Our house is on the slope down from Gladstone Road. Why does the lowest drain overflow?
On a sloping block, a blockage further down the line shows up first at the lowest fixture or pit. We trace the line, clear it and show you where the problem was.
Our only toilet is blocked. Can it be cleared the same day?
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!
