Blocked Drains

A drain machine (electric eel / snake), and that’s where we always start. Most first-time blockages clear at this step for $180–$400 and never need anything more. We don’t jump to expensive tools on a one-off blockage.

Only when the drain earns it. If a blockage keeps coming back, a CCTV camera ($250–$450) shows us why before anyone digs. A hydro-jet ($350–$650) clears tree roots and stubborn build-up the camera has found. Each step is quoted before we do it — no surprise escalation.

Usually tree roots getting into a joint, grease and fat building up, or a cracked or sagging pipe. A recurring blockage is the drain telling you something structural is going on — that’s exactly when the camera pays for itself, because it turns guesswork into a targeted fix.

Yes, where the footage supports it. Relining (a “trenchless” repair) can fix a broken pipe without excavating your yard or driveway. When a dig is genuinely the only option, we’ll show you the camera footage so you can see why.

Sink strainers in every drain, never pour fats or cooking oil down the sink, keep wipes and hygiene products out of the toilet, and run a bucket of hot water through the gully now and then. A quick bi-annual check beats a Sunday-night backup.

It can be — if sewage is backing up into the house or every fixture is gurgling and won’t drain, that’s a 24/7 call. A single slow drain can usually wait for a booked visit. Not sure? Call and we’ll tell you honestly.