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Blocked drains |
Unblocking, clearing & cleaning

Howzat Plumbing's qualified team of Brisbane plumbers regularly carry out the following blocked drain related services to residential properties:

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  • unblocking drains (household drainage, stormwater and sewerage systems)

  • unblocking kitchen and laundry drains (sinks,  garbage disposal units / InSinkErators and tubs)

  • unblocking bathroom drains (shower wastes, vanity sinks / basins and baths)

  • clearing blocked and clogged toilets

  • cleaning drains to avoid slow draining issues

  • high-pressure jet rodding

  • CCTV camera to inspect condition of drains

Clearing kitchen sink blocked drain | Brisbane northside plumber

Need a Brisbane plumber for an URGENT BLOCKED DRAIN issue?

Whare are the common signs of a blocked drain?

If you notice any of the following signs that a drain could be starting to block up, it would be wise to contact a plumber as soon as possible to investigate the plumbing issue (the harsh chemicals used in store bought drain cleaners can cause serious corrosion damage to your home’s plumbing):

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  • foul odours and smelly drains

  • a backup of water in sinks and baths

  • small drain flies

  • strange noises coming from the pipes, including bubbling and gurgling

  • a build-up of mould and mildew around your home

  • termites being attracted to damp areas that are not draining adequately

  • a gulley trap overflow

Blocked drain from tree roots | Howzat Plumbing Brisbane Northside

Blocked drain caused by tree roots!

Whare are the common causes of a blocked sewerage or stormwater drain?

​A blocked drain can be caused by:

 

  • a poorly designed or faulty drainage system

  • every day living such as a build-up of hair and soap in the shower and bath

  • food, grease, fats and oils going down kitchens sinks

  • someone 'accidentally' flushing something down the toilet that they shouldn't e.g. nappies, baby wipes, sanitary products, cotton balls and buds and even a small discarded teddy bear!

  • tree roots (and it isn't uncommon for this to happen at multiple points in a drainage or sewerage system)

CCTV camera used for blocked drains | Brisbane northside plumber

Our CCTV camera will show us the condition of the blocked pipe and whether the pipe is broken or cracked as well.

Need a local plumber to clear a blocked drain?

Locating the source of the blockage:  Finding the source of the blockage used to take a lot of time and guesswork. Fortunately, our plumbers make use of up-to-date electronic locating devices (CCTV cameras) to identify the source of the blocked drain. The CCTV camera will show us the condition of the pipe and whether the pipe is broken or cracked and identify the exact location of the blockage (we can provide you with images if required). Using this approach, we can minimise the time and inconvenience a blocked drain will cause you. Our plumbers will keep you informed and recommend an appropriate solution.

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High pressure jet rodding:  Where suitable, our truck mounted Jet Rodding System provides for the perfect solution when it comes to unblocking drains. Equipped with a range of nozzles, the jet rodder shoots high-pressure water jets that can clear blockages and cut through tree roots without damaging the pipes. The high-pressure water also cleans the entire length of the pipe as the jet rodder progresses to the blockage, resulting in a thorough clean.

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Our professional and friendly Brisbane plumbing team can sort out any blocked drain issue you may have, whether at your home or a residential investment property. We can:

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  • unblock a drain (household drain, stormwater or sewerage)

  • unblock a kitchen drain (sink or garbage disposal / insinkerator)

  • unblock a bathroom drain (shower waste, vanity sink / basin or bath)

  • clear a blocked or clogged toilet

  • unblock a laundry tub drain

  • clean drains to avoid slow draining issues

  • use CCTV cameras

  • use high-pressure jet rodding

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Howzat Plumbing are experienced local plumbers who will do their best to rectify the blocked drain problem at your home as soon as possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us to arrange a convenient day and time.

Need a Brisbane 24 hour plumber for a BLOCKED DRAIN EMERGENCY?

Need a Brisbane plumber to upgrade your drainage system?

Howzat Plumbing will ensure that the drainage pipes at your home are designed and installed correctly and meet all the required standards and codes. We regularly upgrade and install new plumbing and pipe drainage solutions to residential properties across Brisbane including:

 

  • new build homes drainage and pipe installation (contracting to builders)

  • new kitchen, laundry and bathroom / toilet drainage pipes during a home renovation

  • installing additional drainage pipes around the exterior of the home

Based in Chermside, we are a 

Brisbane northside plumber

providing plumbing and blocked drain services throughout Brisbane

Howzat Plumbing is based in Chermside, however we clear blocked drains and install new drainage systems to homes throughout the Brisbane northside and southside, the Moreton Bay and Samford Valley regions, along with Brisbane's East, Bayside, Western suburbs, CBD and inner-city.

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