Drain blocked on the steep side of Swann Road, or a sink backing up in a Taringa unit? We clear blocked drains in Taringa for students, families and landlords.
A trusted local team with same-day help and the price settled first. No surprises.
On the slopes and along Moggill Road, Lewis and the team deal with choked toilets, root-filled sewers, slow basins, greasy kitchen wastes and overflowing stormwater all over Taringa. The gear we use is listed 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.
Dominated by a ridge. Taringa is dominated by a ridge running the length of Swann Road, with steep slopes on either side. On a sloping block, sewer and stormwater lines fall away quickly, and a blockage downstream can show up first at the lowest fixture or pit.
Where the 2011 flood came in. In January 2011, Brisbane River floodwater entered Taringa through Perrin Park and travelled on to Whitmore Street and Swann Road, entering numerous buildings. Low properties around the park depend on clear stormwater drains in heavy rain.
Federation and interwar houses. Taringa became steadily built up after the railway opened in 1875, and its heritage list includes Federation-era houses, a California Bungalow and an interwar Old English house. Older homes can have ageing sewer pipework with joints that roots work into.
Units along Moggill Road. About 62% of occupied dwellings were flats or apartments in 2021, and sites along Moggill Road, including the old primary school, have been redeveloped for units. A blocked shared line can affect several homes, and our commercial plumbing team also looks after the shops on Moggill Road.
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 street flooded in 2011. Should we worry about the drains?
Flood silt and debris can settle in stormwater pits and pipes. If water now lingers after rain, we can clear the line and run a camera through to check its condition.
Do you unblock drains in student rentals?
Yes. Taringa is popular with university students, and busy households can block a toilet or kitchen sink fast. We clear it and send the property manager our findings and an upfront price.
Our toilet’s blocked and exams start tomorrow. Can you come today?
Yes. Taringa gets same-day blocked drain clearing when you ring 0435 878 512, and if the shower has gone cold as well, look at our hot water repairs in Taringa.
Is Taringa the only suburb you cover around here?
No. We’re also in Toowong over the ridge to the north and Indooroopilly on the southern side.
What will it cost?
We can’t put a figure on it over the phone, because a root-choked sewer and a wipe in the toilet are very different jobs. Once we’ve found the cause, you get the price upfront and say yes or no.
Book a Blocked Drain Plumber in Taringa
Ridge-top house, steep block or Moggill Road unit: call our team for same-day help in Taringa 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!
