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Blocked Drains Melbourne

Blocked drain backing up? We find what is causing it, clear it, and tell you whether it will come back. Licensed Melbourne drain plumbers, on call 24 hours, with a written price before we start.

$0 Call out fee*

You pay for the work, not the visit

10% Off Senior Discount

Pension and Seniors Card holders

Same-Day Plumbing

Most blockages cleared on the first visit

Fully Licensed & Insured

Victorian licensed plumbers on every job

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    Michelle T.

    Absolute legends! Had a busted pipe under the sink and water was everywhere. Gave these guys a buzz and they were at my place in no time. Super friendly, knew exactly what they were doing. Fixed it up and didn’t charge an arm and a leg.

  • James K. review

    James K.

    Ripper service from start to finish. Called late on a Sunday afternoon thinking I’d have to wait 'til Monday, but they rocked up within the hour! Sorted my blocked loo faster that I expected. Fair pricing too. Top blokes, highly recommend!

  • Olivia M. review

    Olivia M.

    Can’t speak highly enough of these guys. Our hot water system carked it and with two kids at home, we were desperate. They came out same day, sorted everything, and even cleaned up after themselves. Honest, reliable and just good, old-fashioned service.

Blocked drain services across Melbourne

Every blockage has a cause, and clearing it without finding that cause just buys you a few months. We work out what is actually going on in the pipe, deal with it, and show you the evidence.
Fully licensed & insured
Affordable & Fair Pricing
Fast 24/7 Response
No plumbing job too small
Blocked Toilets

Blocked Toilets

A toilet that rises and falls, drains slowly or overflows is usually blocked within a few metres. We clear it without pulling the pan off where we can. If the water level drops when you flush elsewhere in the house, the blockage is further down the line and we will tell you.
Blocked Sinks & Basins

Blocked Sinks & Basins

Kitchen sinks block with cooking fat that cooled and set in the pipe. Bathroom basins block with hair and soap scum. Both clear quickly once we get to them. We also check the trap and waste for the damage that keeps it happening.
Blocked Showers & Baths

Blocked Showers & Baths

Standing water in the base is almost always hair bound up with soap in the waste or trap. We clear the lot rather than punching a hole through it, so you get full flow back instead of a slow drain again in a month.
Blocked Sewer Lines

Blocked Sewer Lines

When several fixtures back up at once, the blockage is in your main sewer line and waste has nowhere to go. This is the one that puts sewage through your floor, so we treat it as urgent. We locate it, clear it, and camera the line to see why it happened.
Blocked Stormwater Drains

Blocked Stormwater Drains

Overflowing grates, water pooling against the house and gutters that back up in heavy rain all point to blocked stormwater. Usually leaf litter, silt or roots. Worth clearing before winter rather than during it, because water against a slab is a much more expensive problem.
Tree Root Removal

Tree Root Removal

Roots are the most common cause of serious blockages in Melbourne, especially where clay pipes run near established trees. We cut them out and clear the line. We will also tell you honestly whether the pipe needs repairing, because roots return to the same crack within a year or two.
CCTV Drain Inspections

CCTV Drain Inspections

A camera down the drain shows exactly what is in there and exactly where. We use it for blockages that keep returning, suspected root damage or collapsed pipe, and for pre-purchase checks on older homes. You see the footage, not just our word for it.
Pipe Relining & Repairs

Pipe Relining & Repairs

Where a pipe is cracked, misaligned or root-damaged, relining seals a new pipe inside the old one without digging up the yard. It is the permanent fix when clearing has become an annual event. We quote it against replacement so you can compare.

Why choose 24HR Plumbing Services for your blocked drain?

A blocked drain isn't the time for a slow response or a job that's only half finished. We carry drain machines, jetters and cameras in every van, so the blockage gets cleared and the cause found on the same visit — no booking a second trip to work out why it happened.
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$0 Call out fee*

Most plumbers charge just to turn up, then charge again for the work. We don't. You pay for clearing the drain, not for the van arriving. The few exceptions are far outer suburbs and some after hours jobs, and we tell you before you book.

10% Off Senior Discount

Pension and Seniors Card holders get 10% off the job. No forms, no haggling. Mention it when you book and it's already in the quote you approve.

Same-Day Plumbing

A blocked drain gets worse every hour it sits. Our vans carry drain machines, jetters and CCTV cameras as standard, so the plumber who turns up has what the job needs. Most blockages cleared same day.

Fully Licensed & Insured

Every plumber holds a Victorian plumbing licence and we carry full public liability insurance. Unlicensed drain work can void your home insurance and leave you with no comeback. Ask for our licence number any time.

Fast blocked drain emergency response

It’s 2 AM and your pipes just burst? No problem. We’re on call when you need us most. With local plumbers just around the corner, we’ll be at your place quick, before things get worse.
We are available 24/7
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How bad is your blocked pipe?

A slow basin and water coming up through the floor are very different problems. Here is how to tell which one you have.
Several Drains Backing Up
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Several Drains Backing Up

Toilet, shower and laundry all backing up at once means the blockage is in your main sewer line, not a single fixture. Waste has nowhere to go but up through the lowest drain in the house. Stop using water and ring us. This is a health risk, not an inconvenience, and it gets worse every time someone flushes.
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Sink, Shower Or Bath Won't Drain
Won't drain

Sink, Shower Or Bath Won't Drain

Water sitting and not moving means the pipe is fully blocked, but only that one. Usually hair and soap in a bathroom, cooking fat in a kitchen. A plunger sometimes shifts it. If it does not move in a few minutes, stop before you push it further down the line, and leave the caustic drain cleaner on the shelf.
Slow Or Gurgling Drain
Slow draining

Slow Or Gurgling Drain

Still draining, just slowly, or gurgling when water runs elsewhere? That is a partial blockage, and it is the cheapest stage to deal with. Gurgling specifically means air is being pulled past something sitting in the line. Book it in now and you avoid the 2am version of the same problem.
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Sink filling up, toilet rising, or a drain gurgling every time you run the tap? Blockages never pick a good moment. We clear them the same day.
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We're always nearby for quick plumbing response

Sewage backing up at 2am is not a problem that waits until Monday. Our plumbers work across Melbourne and carry drain machines, jetters and cameras in the van, so most blockages are cleared on the first visit rather than booked in for a second. You get a price before we start and the callout is free in the local area. Whether it is a slow basin or waste coming up through the laundry floor, you get the same response.
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Same day quick response

A blocked drain does not improve while it waits. We hold same-day availability for blockages because every hour a sewer line stays blocked is another hour waste is backing up toward your floor. Our plumbers are already out across Melbourne, so the van heading your way is usually minutes from the job, not across town.

Our commitment

You get the price before we start, not after we finish. If we find something beyond the blockage — roots, a cracked pipe, a line that needs relining — we show you the camera footage and let you decide. No pressure, no surprises on the invoice, and we leave the site as clean as we found it.
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Jobs we’ve recently completed

You can’t afford to wait, same as your problem. That’s why we guarantee same day service. Plumbing issue? We’re on it! Our local tradies are always out and about, ready to jump in fast. The minute you call, we’re already gearing up.
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Toilet repair job completed
Toilet Repair
Roof repair job completed
Roof Repair
CCTV drain camera inspection completed
CCTV Drain Inspection
Blocked drain cleared
Blocked Drain Clearing
Water Pressure Check
Water Pressure Check
Gas leak repair completed
Gas Leak Repair
Storage hot water unit replacement completed
Storage Hot Water Unit Replace
Water pressure check completed
Water Pressure Check
Kitchen tap replacement completed
Tap Replacement
Hot water service completed
Hot Water Service
Gutter Clearing
Gutter Clearing
Shower Fitting Replacement
Shower Fitting Replacement
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Blocked Drains FAQ

Straight answers to what Melbourne homeowners ask us most about blocked drains.
What causes a blocked drain?

Tree roots are the number one cause in Melbourne, especially in older suburbs with clay pipes. Roots find a hairline crack, grow through it, and trap everything flowing past. After that it's wet wipes (including "flushable" ones they don't break down), cooking fat that cools and hardens in the pipe, hair and soap scum in bathrooms, and foreign objects in toilets. Older homes in Richmond, Carlton and Fitzroy often have clay or earthenware pipes that have shifted over decades, which makes blockages a repeat problem until the pipe itself is fixed.

What are the signs of a blocked drain?

Water draining slowly is the earliest warning. Watch for gurgling sounds from the toilet or sink when you run water elsewhere, a smell of sewage around drains or in the yard, water pooling around outdoor grates, or the toilet level rising and falling on its own. If multiple fixtures are slow at once, the blockage is in your main sewer line rather than a single pipe, and that needs a plumber straight away.

How much does it cost to clear a blocked drain in Melbourne?

Most straightforward blockages cost between $89 and $250 to clear. The price depends on where the blockage sits, what's causing it, and whether we can reach it through an existing access point. Tree root removal and jobs needing a CCTV camera inspection cost more. We quote before we start so you'll have a written price in your hand before any work begins, and the callout is $0 so you're not paying just to have someone look.

Can I clear a blocked drain myself?

Sometimes, for minor blockages. A plunger or a drain snake from the hardware shop will handle a simple sink or shower clog. What we'd avoid is caustic drain cleaner as it can damage older pipes, it rarely clears a proper blockage, and it makes the job hazardous for whoever opens the pipe afterwards. If the blockage is in your main line, keeps coming back, or involves more than one fixture, DIY won't fix the cause and you risk pushing the problem further down the line.

How long does it take to clear a blocked drain?

Most jobs are done in one visit, typically 1–2 hours. A simple blockage close to an access point can be cleared in under an hour. Tree roots, a collapsed pipe, or a blockage deep in the main line takes longer and may need a camera inspection first to find exactly where the problem is. We'll tell you the likely timeframe when we quote, not after.

Who is responsible for a blocked drain, me or the water authority?

As the property owner, you're responsible for the pipes on your property up to the connection point at the boundary. Your water authority Yarra Valley Water, South East Water or Greater Western Water depending on where you are look after the main sewer beyond that. If a blockage affects several properties, it's likely in the main and the authority will handle it at no cost. If it's yours alone, it's on you. We can identify which side of the boundary the problem sits on and tell you straight.

Will tree roots keep coming back after the drain is cleared?

Yes, unless the pipe is repaired. Clearing roots removes the blockage, but the crack that let them in is still there and roots will find it again usually within 12 to 24 months. For a permanent fix you need the damaged section relined or replaced. We'll show you the camera footage so you can see the condition of the pipe and decide whether to clear it now and monitor, or repair it properly.

What is a CCTV drain inspection and do I need one?

It's a waterproof camera fed down the drain so we can see exactly what's inside. You need one when blockages keep returning, when we suspect tree roots or a collapsed pipe, or before you buy a property with mature trees and old plumbing. It takes the guesswork out and instead of clearing blindly and hoping, we locate the exact spot and cause. You get to see the footage too.

Is a blocked drain an emergency?

It is if sewage is backing up into your home, if the toilet is overflowing, or if you've lost use of your only bathroom. Raw sewage is a genuine health risk and needs dealing with immediately. A slow-draining sink can wait until business hours. We're available 24/7 so if you're not sure how urgent it is, ring us and we'll tell you honestly whether it can wait until morning.

How do I stop my drains from blocking again?

Keep fat and oil out of the sink and pour it into a container and bin it once it's set. Only flush the three Ps: pee, poo and paper. Wet wipes, sanitary products and paper towel all cause blockages regardless of what the packet says. Fit drain strainers in showers and basins to catch hair. If you've got large trees near your sewer line, a CCTV inspection every couple of years will catch root intrusion before it becomes a backup.

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Recent Blocked Drains Jobs Across Melbourne

Suburbs where we have recently done Blocked Drains services.
Northcote
Preston
Coburg
Brunswick
Thornbury
Hawthorn
Camberwell
Kew
Footscray
Yarraville
From the Mornington Peninsula to Melbourne CBD

From the Mornington Peninsula to Melbourne CBD

A blocked drain never turns up at a good time. Neither does a dead hot water system on a Sunday night. Most people just want it sorted properly by someone who shows up when they said they would. That's why we built 24HR Plumbing Services across Melbourne. Licensed plumbers, the right gear in the van to finish on the first visit, and a price you agree to before anyone starts work.
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