Roots in the sewer of a postwar Seven Hills home, or a stormwater pit overflowing at the bottom of a hilly yard? Families, owners and landlords across the suburb call our team when a blocked drain in Seven Hills needs clearing.
From Palatine Hill to Viminal Hill, households get same-day help from a trusted local team, priced upfront. No surprises.
Lewis and the team clear blocked toilets, sewer lines, kitchen and laundry drains and stormwater all over Seven Hills, from the streets that circle its named hills to the Clearview Urban Village on the former TAFE site. The blocked drains page has the details of how we work.
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.
Seven hills, plenty of run-off. The suburb takes its name from rises named after the seven hills of Rome, from Palatine Hill to Viminal Hill. Water off those slopes heads for the low points, so the pits and stormwater lines at the bottom of a block take the full force of a storm.
Built after the war. Very few houses went up before World War II; afterwards the State Housing Commission sponsored owner-built homes. Road making and drainage waited until the 1960s and sewerage until 1972, so sewer connections in the older streets may date from the 1970s.
Families in big homes. At the 2021 Census about 82% of dwellings were separate houses, around 44% had four or more bedrooms and households averaged 2.9 people, and about seven in ten homes were owned outright or with a mortgage. A full house works its toilets and kitchen drains hard.
Bushland next door. A 52-hectare bushland reserve covers the north-east of the suburb, with creeks and a hilltop with views all round. Leaves from big trees can clog downpipes and yard pits, and roots go looking for cracks in sewer pipes.
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.
Ours is a postwar owner-built home. What kind of sewer pipe might be under it?
Pipes from that period may be clay or similar, with joints that roots can work into. After clearing the blockage, we put a camera down the line so you can judge its state for yourself.
Leaves from the reserve keep clogging our yard pit. Can you help?
Yes. We empty the pit, jet the stormwater line it feeds and film it to look for breaks. A grate or leaf guard may help keep it clear between storms.
Our laundry tub fills up and overflows every time the washing machine pumps out. Can it be sorted today?
Phone 0435 878 512 for a same-day visit in Seven Hills; the cause may be somewhere between the tub and the sewer junction. For a water heater that has failed, our page on hot water repairs in Seven Hills explains the options.
Are Norman Park and Camp Hill on your list too?
They are: Norman Park lies to the west and south, and Camp Hill to the south-east.
How do you charge?
Only once the cause is known. The upfront price comes first, and the go-ahead is yours to give.
Book a Blocked Drain Plumber in Seven Hills
Call our team for same-day help with a blocked drain in Seven Hills 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!
