A sewer smell from an old war service home in Greenslopes, or stormwater spilling across a unit car park near Norman Creek? From the hills to the creek flats, Greenslopes owners, tenants and businesses call on us for blocked drains.
Same-day help and an upfront price from local plumbers you can trust, with no surprises.
Lewis and the team clear blocked toilets, sewer lines, kitchen drains, laundry tubs and stormwater across Greenslopes, from older houses on the low hills to unit blocks on the flats near Norman Creek. Jetters, root cutters and drain cameras are the tools of the trade, described on the 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.
Greenslopes: Low Hills and the Norman Creek Flood Plain
Hills down to a flood plain. Greenslopes has low hills in the east and south that slope down to the flood plain of Norman Creek, which runs through the suburb on its way to the river. Run-off heads for the low ground, so pits and stormwater lines near the creek need to stay clear.
A mature suburb. Most of Greenslopes’ residential areas had been built on by the start of World War II, including war service homes on the Dunellan Estate. Sewer pipes under houses of that age may have cracked or shifted joints, and tree roots look for exactly those gaps.
Houses and units. The 2021 Census split Greenslopes’ dwellings into roughly 42% separate houses, 10% townhouses or semis and 48% flats and apartments, and just over half were rented. In a unit block, a shared line can affect several homes, so we keep the owner or body corporate informed.
Logan Road shops. Shops have lined Logan Road since the 1920s, and the Greenslopes Shopping Mall opened in 1986 with a supermarket and dozens of shops. Food businesses and busy customer toilets need reliable drains, and our commercial plumbing team looks after 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.
Our house dates from the 1930s. Are old sewer pipes likely to block?
They can. Older pipes may have shifted joints or roots growing in. We clear the blockage and run a camera through, so you can see whether the pipe needs attention.
The unit car park floods when Norman Creek is high. Is it the drains?
Partly blocked pits and pipes make it worse. We clear the stormwater lines and check them with a camera; flooding from the creek itself is a separate issue that drains alone can’t fix.
Is there a plumber free for Greenslopes today?
Usually, yes. Give us a ring on 0435 878 512 and we’ll sort your Greenslopes drain that day. With the hot water out as well, have a look at our hot water repairs in Greenslopes.
Do you work in nearby suburbs?
We do. Our plumbers also work in Annerley, across the motorway to the west, and Woolloongabba to the north-west.
When do I get a price?
As soon as we know the cause. You get an upfront price for clearing it and decide whether we go ahead.
Book a Blocked Drain Plumber in Greenslopes
House, unit or shop: call our team for same-day help in Greenslopes 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!
