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CCTV inspections, hydro jetting and sewer repairs
Blocked sinks, toilets and stormwater drains cleared properly, with CCTV drain inspections to find the real cause. Call 0439 070 101 to discuss the blockage and arrange attendance.
The core of what we do
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, Narre Warren, Berwick, Pakenham, Officer. We also cover Clyde North, Beaconsfield and Rowville.
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, foreign objects and recurring sewer or stormwater blockages. A CCTV drain inspection also lets us locate exactly where along the line the problem sits, rather than guessing.
Know the cause
Common blockages we fix
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.
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 roots can enter through cracks, damaged pipework or compromised joints and cause recurring blockages until the underlying defect is identified and rectified — which is exactly where a CCTV drain inspection earns its keep.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A drain camera shows what is causing a blockage and what the pipe looks like inside — tree roots, cracks, broken or collapsed sections and misaligned joints. We can also locate the pipe from above ground, so any repair is planned around the actual defect rather than unnecessary digging.
Limits: a camera can only inspect pipe it can reach. If the line is blocked, collapsed or otherwise inaccessible, it may need to be cleared first and some sections may not be viewable. A camera inspection assesses the accessible drainage on the day — it is not a building inspection or a septic system certification.
High-pressure water clears tree roots, heavy build-up and stubborn sewer or stormwater blockages more thoroughly than a standard clear, and lets us confirm flow has been restored. Jetting clears a pipe — it does not repair one. If a camera shows cracked, broken or root-penetrated pipe, the blockage can return until the damaged section is repaired.
Recent blocked drain repairs in Scoresby involved high-pressure hydro jetting, CCTV camera inspection and excavation to replace tree root-damaged earthenware stormwater drainage with new 100mm PVC pipework.
Repair or replace
Finding the blockage is only part of the job. A blockage does not automatically mean the sewer needs replacing — the camera tells us which of these applies:
the pipe is sound and the blockage was a one-off.
a section is damaged, a joint has failed or roots are entering at one point, and the rest of the line is sound.
the pipe has deteriorated along its length, or its layout and fall cause repeat blockages, as in the Somerville sewer renewal and the Edithvale terracotta sewer replacement.
Some blocked-drain jobs need more than clearing the immediate obstruction. Where CCTV or locating shows damaged pipework, a boundary shaft or lead-off problem, or a section that has to be dug up, we locate the defect first so any excavation is limited to the section that needs work, and what will be disturbed and reinstated is explained before you approve anything.
Repairs are priced and agreed before work starts. See sewer repairs & replacement for how we scope, access and quote them.
Excavation and sewer renewals: where a section or the full run has deteriorated, we excavate to the sewer, renew it and reinstate the area.
Boundary shaft and lead-off repairs: damage at the boundary shaft (the inspection point near the property boundary) or on the lead-off that connects your drain to the sewer can cause repeat blockages. Work near the connection point may involve the water authority, and we explain what is required before starting. See boundary shaft and lead-off repairs.
Stormwater and sewer are separate systems. Stormwater lines block with leaves, silt and tree roots, and fail through cracked or collapsed pipe — problems that show up during heavy rain as overflowing pits or water pooling near the house.
Recent work
Take a look at some of the plumbing jobs we’ve recently completed in your area. These are just a few examples of the work we carry out — from simple blockages to CCTV inspections and repairs, we deal with it all.
Pricing & attendance
Planned on-site quotes are free. Any applicable attendance or diagnostic fee will be explained before the booking is arranged, and any repair or replacement is priced and approved before it starts. Emergency blocked-drain callouts are available 24/7, 365 days a year; after-hours rates apply outside standard operating hours (Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm).
How we work
We clear the immediate blockage and, where needed, use CCTV to find out what's actually causing it.
We explain what the camera found and what's needed to stop it recurring.
Any further work — jetting, repair or replacement — is priced and agreed before it starts.
Flow is confirmed and the work area is left clean.
If the scope changes, work stops and the revised work and price are approved before proceeding.
Every kind of blockage
A blockage inside the house and one in the yard are different problems with different fixes. This is how we approach each.
Clearing versus fixing. Clearing removes the blockage. If it comes back, we use the camera to see the pipe and recommend a targeted repair or renewal, rather than clearing it again and again.
A toilet that will not flush, drains slowly or gurgles may have a blockage in the pan, the toilet branch or the main sewer line. We clear it and, if it keeps happening, inspect the line with a camera to find the cause.
Slow-draining kitchen sinks, laundry troughs, showers and floor wastes are often grease, soap, hair or debris building up in the trap or waste pipe. We clear the line and check that it drains properly before we leave.
If several fixtures drain slowly at once, or water backs up in the lowest shower or floor waste, the main sewer drain is often the problem. Hydro jetting and CCTV inspection let us clear the line and see why it blocked.
Pooling water after rain, overflowing pits or downpipes that back up can mean stormwater drains are blocked by roots, silt or debris. We clear them with hydro jetting and inspect the pipe where needed. Example: a blocked stormwater drain cleared in Clyde.
Larger properties can have drainage pits, field drains or agricultural drainage lines that silt up or fill with roots. We inspect and clear these, and repair or renew sections that have failed.
Roots enter pipes at joints and cracks. Recurring root intrusion can indicate a pipe defect, so we inspect and explain your clearing, repair or renewal options. If the camera shows cracked, displaced or collapsed pipe, we explain the repair options. See sewer repairs.
More questions we are asked
Stop flushing, and avoid using other fixtures if water is rising. If a plunger does not clear it, call or text. If other drains are also slow, the problem is probably further down the line and needs a proper inspection.
Slow drainage at a floor waste or shower usually means a partial blockage in the waste pipe or a build-up in the trap. If it keeps returning, there may be a defect further down the pipe that a camera inspection can find.
Yes. We inspect and clear drainage pits and agricultural drainage lines, and can repair or renew sections that have failed. Tell us about the property when you call so we can plan the visit.
Common questions
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.
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.
Tree roots can enter through cracks, damaged pipework or compromised joints and cause recurring blockages. That's where a CCTV drain inspection earns its keep.
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.
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.
Based in Clyde. Local pages with published jobs and details:
A sewer blockage backing up into the house, or a stormwater drain overflowing during heavy rain, needs a fast response. As an emergency blocked drain plumber, Fine Detail Plumbing offers 24/7 emergency callout attendance, 365 days a year — after-hours rates apply outside our normal operating hours.
Blocked Drains
Clyde, VIC 3978 · Lic. 115280
Melbourne’s south-east and selected surrounding areas — confirm when you call or text
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