Lewis and the team clear blocked drains in Wooloowin’s Queenslanders, newer dual dwellings and unit blocks, including sewer lines, toilets, kitchen and bathroom drains, and stormwater. Learn more about our Brisbane blocked drain service.
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.
Interwar Queenslanders. Most of Wooloowin’s older houses are interwar Queenslanders on large blocks, and several homes in the suburb are heritage-listed. Pipes laid in that era can have cracked or shifted joints, and on a big block the sewer line may pass established gardens where roots can get in.
New homes on old lots. Some Queenslanders have been replaced by dual dwellings, and townhouses and units were built mostly east of the railway line. Where a sewer line is shared, or new plumbing joins an older drain, a blockage in one spot can affect more than one home.
Half units, half rented. Flats and apartments made up about 48% of occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, and roughly half of households rented. We work with tenants, property managers and body corporates to find and clear blockages in shared lines.
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. Our yard is at 67 Nielson St in Chermside, and we also clear blocked drains in neighbouring Clayfield and Kedron. Call 0435 878 512 and we’ll let you know when we can come out.
Can you work on the drains under an old Queenslander?
Yes. Raised Queenslanders often make the pipes under the house easy to reach, but the underground sections can be decades old. We find the blockage, clear it, and camera-check the line if it keeps happening.
We live in a dual dwelling. Whose drain is it?
That depends on how the property is titled and plumbed. A camera inspection shows where each line runs and where the blockage sits, so the owners can work out who is responsible.
Is a sewer blockage my job or Urban Utilities’?
Owners look after private sewer pipes up to the connection with Urban Utilities’ network. If a sewer maintenance hole is overflowing or several neighbours are affected at once, call Urban Utilities on 13 23 64. Otherwise, call us and we’ll find the blockage.
Will you tell me the price first?
Yes. You get an upfront price once we know what’s causing the blockage, and the work doesn’t start until you approve it.
Book a Blocked Drain Plumber in Wooloowin
Queenslander, townhouse or unit: call our team for a local, upfront price on your blocked drain, 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!
