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Blocked Drains, Toilets & Sewers — CCTV Inspection & Hydro Jetting — South East Melbourne

Blocked sinks, toilets and stormwater drains cleared properly, with CCTV drain inspections to find the real cause.

Blocked Drains Melbourne's South East

Blocked drains are rarely random — tree roots, grease build-up, a broken or collapsed pipe or years of wear are usually behind it. We clear the immediate blockage and, where it's a recurring problem, use CCTV drain inspections to show you exactly what's going on underground before recommending a fix. From a single blocked sink through to a full sewer line replacement, this is the core of what we do, across Clyde, Cranbourne, Berwick, Pakenham, Officer and the wider South East.

We don't just clear the blockage and leave. Where required, we use CCTV drain cameras and hydro jetting equipment to identify what's actually causing the problem — including tree roots, broken pipes, collapsed drains and recurring sewer or stormwater blockages.

Common blockages we fix

Blocked Toilets

A blocked or backed-up toilet is one of the most common calls we get. Wrong tools or too much force can make it worse — we clear it properly the first time, and check whether it's an isolated blockage or a sign of something further down the line.

Blocked Sinks & Basins

Fat, food scraps, soap and everyday buildup compact inside pipes over time until water stops draining properly. We clear it fast, and if it's a repeat problem in the same sink, we'll tell you why rather than just clearing it again.

Blocked Showers & Baths

Hair, soap scum and general buildup are the usual culprits in shower and bath drains. We clear the blockage and can advise on simple ways to slow it from happening again.

Sewer Blockages

A sewer blockage is a bigger job than a single fixture — often affecting multiple drains in the house at once. We diagnose the real cause, whether that's tree roots, a collapsed section, or ageing pipe, rather than just clearing the symptom.

Stormwater Blockages

Blocked stormwater drains cause water to pool where it shouldn't, sometimes backing up toward your home during heavy rain. We clear stormwater lines and check for the debris, root intrusion or pipe damage causing it.

Tree Root Intrusion

Very common in South East Melbourne's older and semi-rural properties. Roots can enter through existing cracks, damaged pipework or compromised joints, and can cause recurring sewer blockages until the underlying defect is identified and rectified — which is exactly where a CCTV drain inspection earns its keep.

Collapsed & Broken Pipes

Older drainage — particularly ageing terracotta pipework — can crack, shift or deteriorate over time. This is usually the real cause behind a blockage that keeps coming back no matter how many times it's cleared.

Recurring Blockages

If you've had the same drain cleared more than once, clearing it again treats the symptom, not the cause. We use CCTV drain inspections to find out what's actually happening underground so we can fix it properly, once.

How we diagnose and fix it

CCTV Drain Camera Inspections

We use CCTV drain cameras to find out why a drain keeps blocking — identifying tree roots, cracks, broken pipes, collapsed sections and other drainage defects, rather than just guessing. You get a clear answer about what's causing the problem, not just another temporary fix.

Hydro Jetting

High-pressure hydro jetting can clear tree roots, heavy build-up and stubborn sewer or stormwater blockages far more thoroughly than a standard clear — often the right call for a drain that's been blocked repeatedly.

Drain Repairs

Where a section of pipe is damaged but the rest of the line is sound, a targeted repair can fix the problem without the cost of replacing the whole run.

Drain Replacement

When pipe has genuinely reached the end of its life — cracked, collapsed, or full of root intrusion along its length — a full replacement may be the most appropriate long-term solution, done to Building and Plumbing Commission standards and inspected before backfilling.

Emergency blockages don't wait for business hours

A sewer blockage backing up into the house, or a stormwater drain overflowing during heavy rain, needs a fast response. We're available 24/7, 365 days a year for genuine plumbing emergencies.

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  • Blocked toilets, sinks and showers
  • Blocked stormwater and sewer drains
  • High-pressure drain jetting
  • CCTV drain camera inspections
  • Tree root removal from pipes
  • Recurring blockage diagnosis
  • Drain repairs and full replacement
  • Grease trap clearing
  • Outdoor drain and gutter connections
  • Emergency blockages, 24/7
Fine Detail PlumbingLIC. 115280
Service
Blocked Drains
Based in
Clyde, VIC 3978
Coverage
South East VIC + beyond
Phone
0439 070 101
Email
info@finedetailplumbing.com.au
Common questions

Blocked Drains — FAQs

How do I know if it's a blocked drain or a bigger sewer issue?

Multiple fixtures backing up at once, gurgling drains, or bad smells from outside drains usually point to a main line issue rather than a single blocked sink. Describe what's happening and we can usually tell you what to expect before we arrive.

Do you use drain cameras?

Yes — for blockages that keep coming back, a CCTV drain inspection shows the actual cause (roots, collapsed pipe, misalignment) so you're not paying to clear the same drain every few months.

Can tree roots really block a pipe?

Very common in South East Melbourne's older and semi-rural properties. Roots find their way into small cracks or joints and grow inside the pipe, which a standard clear won't fully fix — that's where a CCTV drain inspection earns its keep.

What's the difference between a drain repair and a full replacement?

A repair fixes a damaged section while the rest of the pipe is sound. A full replacement is needed when the pipe has deteriorated along its length — usually the right call for older terracotta pipe with recurring problems.

Do you handle stormwater blockages as well as sewer?

Yes — stormwater and sewer are different systems with different causes, and we handle both, including the drainage issues that come with blocked or damaged stormwater lines.

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