Blocked sink, a gurgling toilet or a damp, smelly yard? We clear blocked drains in Herston, from older homes to townhouses and units near the hospital precinct.
A trusted local team with same-day help and upfront pricing: no surprises on the bill.
Whether it’s a 1910s house, a townhouse or a unit, Lewis and the team clear Herston’s blocked sewer lines, toilets, showers, kitchen sinks and stormwater pipes. Our blocked drain plumbing page explains each method.
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.
Homes from the 1910s on. Herston had few residents until large-scale subdivision in the 1910s, then grew into a working suburb with local shops and churches. Sewer pipes laid in that era can have worn or shifted joints where roots get a foothold.
A real mix of homes. The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital precinct takes up the east of Herston, and most of the rest is residential. At the 2021 Census about 43% of occupied dwellings were separate houses, 19% townhouses and 38% flats or apartments, and roughly 58% were rented. In townhouse and unit complexes, a shared line can carry one household’s blockage into the next.
Filled ground near Breakfast Creek. Herston lies south of Breakfast Creek, and some low-lying parts were filled over the years, including the old York’s Hollow waterway and the hollow that became Ballymore Park. Filled ground can settle, and a pipe laid through it may dip where waste then collects.
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. Herston is an easy run in from our Chermside yard, and blocked drains in Windsor, just to the north, and in Wilston are on our list as well. To book same-day help, phone 0435 878 512.
Why does my older Herston home’s drain block every few months?
A drain that keeps blocking usually has a cause behind it, such as roots through a joint or a dip in the pipe where waste settles. A CCTV inspection shows exactly where, and we’ll price any repair before we start.
Our townhouse drain is blocked. Who pays?
It depends on whether the blocked section serves only your townhouse or is common property. We find and clear the blockage and give the body corporate or property manager a clear report of where it was.
What should I do while I wait?
Stop using the fixtures that are draining slowly, switch off the washing machine and dishwasher, and leave the overflow relief gully uncovered so any overflow happens outside rather than inside.
Is the price agreed first?
Yes. You get an upfront price once we’ve found the cause, and you decide whether to go ahead. The same goes for our hot water repairs in Herston.
Book a Blocked Drain Plumber in Herston
Call our team for same-day help with your Herston blocked drain. Local, trusted and upfront, 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!
