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Blocked Drains
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A drain will often give you warning signs before it becomes completely blocked. Water may sit in the shower, the toilet may gurgle, or an outside gully may start to smell. Coffison Plumbing, Electrical & Air clears blocked drains for homes, businesses and managed properties across the Redcliffe Peninsula, Moreton Bay and North Brisbane.
Our team uses professional drain-clearing equipment and CCTV drain cameras to diagnose blockages and identify underlying problems within the line. This helps determine what caused the blockage and whether further repair work may be required.
A slow drain and a blocked drain can initially produce similar symptoms. Acting when the first signs appear may help prevent the problem from becoming more disruptive.
Where several fixtures are affected, a CCTV drain inspection can help identify whether the problem is within a main drainage line rather than an individual fixture.
Not sure which fixture is at fault?
Blocked drains can have several causes, and the appropriate solution depends on what is happening inside the pipe.
Stormwater drains can also become obstructed by leaves, silt, sand and other debris, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.
The right method depends on the location and cause of the blockage. We use professional drain-clearing equipment, including hydro jetting and CCTV drain inspection technology, to diagnose and clear drainage problems.
Our blocked drain services can include:
For units and complexes, drainage work can be coordinated with owners, building managers or body corporate representatives. Learn more about our strata and body corporate plumbing services.
A CCTV drain inspection allows the plumber to see inside the drainage system and identify problems that cannot be diagnosed from the surface alone.
A drain camera can help identify issues such as tree-root intrusion, grease build-up, cracks, displaced joints and foreign objects. Where appropriate, locating equipment can also be used to establish the position of a drainage fault.
The findings can then be used to determine whether clearing the blockage is sufficient or whether further repair work should be considered.
See this in practice in our Redcliffe sewer junction repair, where a camera inspection found a cracked junction beneath a concrete slab.
High-pressure water jetting can remove grease, silt, debris and some root intrusion from drainage pipes. The equipment directs pressurised water through the line to clear accumulated material and restore flow.
The appropriate cleaning method depends on the condition, material and configuration of the drainage system.
Learn more about our hydro jet drain cleaning service.
Stormwater and sewer drainage systems perform different functions and can experience different types of problems.
Leaves, silt, sand and other debris can obstruct stormwater lines and pits, while damaged, displaced or collapsed pipes can also affect drainage performance.
Our licensed plumbers can investigate stormwater drainage problems and recommend the appropriate clearing or repair method. Where the pipe itself is damaged, repair or replacement may be required.
Learn more about our stormwater drain repair service.
Where a CCTV inspection identifies cracks, damaged joints or root-entry points, pipe relining may provide an alternative to excavating and replacing the entire affected section.
Pipe relining repairs suitable drainage pipes from within the existing line using a resin liner. This can reduce the amount of excavation required around driveways, gardens and other finished surfaces.
Not every damaged pipe is suitable for relining, so the condition of the line needs to be assessed before the repair method is recommended.
Learn more about our pipe relining service.
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Customers across Redcliffe and the surrounding service area have reviewed our plumbing work.
The cost of clearing a blocked drain depends on the cause of the problem, the condition and location of the drainage line, site access, and the equipment or repair method required.
| What we look at | Why it changes the quote |
|---|---|
| Access | Working through an inspection opening is quicker than reaching a line under a slab or a paved area. |
| Cause | Grease and debris clear on the day. Roots, breaks and collapsed sections need a repair method quoted. |
| Pipe condition | Older clay and early PVC change both the jetting pressure and the repair options. |
| Length of line affected | One damaged joint is a patch. A run of failed pipe is a relined or replaced section. |
| Timing | After hours and public holiday attendance is priced differently to a booked weekday visit. |
We quote before the work starts, and larger drainage repairs can be spread through our payment plans.
We service the Redcliffe Peninsula, Moreton Bay and North Brisbane, including Scarborough, Newport, Redcliffe, Margate, Kippa-Ring, Woody Point, Clontarf, Rothwell, Deception Bay, North Lakes and Murrumba Downs.
The team is available 24/7 for plumbing problems, with same-day service also advertised across its service area.
For nearby coverage, see our Scarborough plumbing page or view the full areas we service page.
Where drainage symptoms may instead be associated with a leaking or damaged water line, our water leak detection service may be appropriate. Urgent plumbing problems can also be handled through our 24/7 emergency plumbing service.
Recurring blocked drains can indicate an underlying problem within the drainage system. We can clear the blockage and, where appropriate, inspect the line to determine whether roots, damaged pipework or another fault is contributing to the problem.
If additional repair work is recommended, the team can explain the findings and proposed solution before the work proceeds.
Coffison Plumbing, Electrical & Air provides 24/7 plumbing services across Redcliffe, Moreton Bay and North Brisbane, backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Yes. We attend blocked drains 24 hours a day, including weekends and public holidays. Call 0457 857 586 and we will confirm when a licensed plumber can be on site.
Most domestic blockages are cleared within a few hours of arrival. A blockage caused by roots or a broken pipe takes longer, because the line is camera checked and the repair quoted before anything else happens.
Usually not. Most blockages clear through an existing inspection opening, and damaged sections can often be relined from the inside. Excavation is only quoted where the camera shows a pipe that cannot be repaired in place.
Yes, payment plans are available. The options and the application sit on the payment plans page, and we can go through them with you when the repair is quoted.
Yes. Wipes hold together in water instead of breaking down like toilet paper, so they catch on joints and root hair and build into a blockage. They are one of the most common causes we cut out of sewer lines.
It can. Wastewater backing up through a floor waste or an overflow gully soaks into flooring and wall linings, and a leaking or broken drain line under a slab moves soil around footings. Clearing it early keeps the job to a drain repair.
