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Blocked Drains
Leak Hunters quickly clears blockages, restoring flow and preventing further plumbing issues.
Blocked Drains Services in Newcastle
Blocked drains can disrupt your day and lead to serious plumbing issues if not addressed promptly. At Leak Hunters, we specialise in providing fast, effective solutions to blocked drains across the Newcastle region. Whether it’s a minor blockage or a severe obstruction, our expert Newcastle plumbers are equipped to handle the problem with precision and care.
What Sets Our Blocked Drain Service Apart
- Local Expertise: As a Newcastle based company, we understand the common causes of blocked drains in the area and have the experience needed to resolve them quickly.
- State-of-the-Art Equipment: We use the latest technology, including CCTV drain cameras and high-pressure water jetting, to accurately diagnose and clear blockages. This ensures a thorough and efficient service every time.
- Experienced Technicians: Our team of licensed plumbers has extensive experience dealing with all types of drain blockages. From tree roots and grease build-up to foreign objects and collapsed pipes, we’ve seen it all and can fix it all.
- Preventative Solutions: Not only do we clear your blocked drains, but we also offer advice and solutions to help prevent future blockages. We aim to keep your plumbing system running smoothly long after our visit.
- Prompt Response: We know that a blocked drain is an urgent issue. That’s why we offer fast, same-day service to get your drains flowing freely again as soon as possible.
Common Causes of Blocked Drains
- Tree Roots: Tree roots can invade your underground pipes, causing blockages and damage. Our advanced equipment can locate and remove these roots without the need for extensive digging.
- Grease and Fat: Over time, grease and fat can build up in your kitchen drains, leading to stubborn blockages. We use high-pressure water jetting to break down and remove these deposits.
- Foreign Objects: Items like wipes, sanitary products, and small toys can easily cause blockages if flushed down the toilet. Our plumbers remove these objects and restore flow, and where the pan or cistern is at fault, we handle toilet repairs and installation on the same visit.
- Pipe Damage: Cracked or collapsed pipes can restrict water flow and lead to blockages. We can identify these issues using CCTV cameras and provide the necessary repairs.
Don't Let a Blocked Drain Become an Emergency
Slow drains, gurgling pipes and bad smells around floor wastes are the first signs of a blockage. Left long enough, they turn into the kind of emergency shown in this video, where a fully blocked sewer line has built up wastewater behind it, and our team has to release it safely before clearing can begin.
By that stage, the job takes longer, costs more, and leaves a mess that a routine clear never would. After-hours rates, on-site containment and the clean-up that follows all add to the bill.
Our team can catch the problem before it reaches this stage. We find the cause behind a slow drain, so it’s cleared as a routine job rather than an emergency.
Our Blocked Drains Services
Drain Clearing: We offer comprehensive drain clearing services for residential and commercial properties. Our team will quickly identify the cause of the blockage and clear it using the most appropriate method.
CCTV Drain Inspections: To accurately diagnose the problem, we use CCTV cameras to inspect the inside of your pipes. This allows us to pinpoint the blockage and assess the overall condition of your drains.
High-Pressure Water Jetting: For tough blockages, we use high-pressure water jetting to break down and remove debris. This method is highly effective and minimises the risk of future blockages.
Pipe Relining: If your pipes are damaged, we offer pipe relining services to repair them without the need for excavation. This cost-effective solution restores the integrity of your pipes and prevents future blockages.
Contact Leak Hunters Today!
Don’t let a blocked drain disrupt your life. Contact Leak Hunters for fast, reliable blocked drain services in Newcastle. Our experienced plumbers are ready to tackle any blockage, big or small. Call us now at 4006 8330 or fill out our online form to schedule a service.
What Sets Leak Hunters Apart
Why Choose Leak Hunters?
Leak Hunters are your trusted local plumbing experts servicing Newcastle and surrounding suburbs. We are dedicated to providing top-quality plumbing solutions with a focus on customer satisfaction and exceptional workmanship.
Licensed & Insured
We work under contractor licence #156870C, verified with NSW Fair Trading. Fully insured on every job.
25 Years of Local Experience
Our team has been finding and fixing leaks in Newcastle homes for over 25 years. When others can’t find the leak, we do.
Payment Plans for Large Jobs
For larger jobs like leak detection, drainage work, and shower repairs, we offer flexible payment plans. Ask us when you call.
Transparent, Fixed Pricing
A clear, upfront quote before any work begins. What we quote is what you pay. No hidden charges, no invoice surprises.
Specialist Detection Equipment
Thermal imaging cameras, acoustic equipment and moisture meters to locate leaks others can’t find.
10% Off Senior Discount
We offer discounts for eligible customers and selected services. Call our team to find out what’s currently available.
Newcastle, the Central Coast & Port Stephens
Areas Our Team Services
Fully licensed local plumbers and leak detection specialists, covering Newcastle, the Central Coast, Port Stephens and the surrounding suburbs.
Merewether | Bar Beach | Cooks Hill | Hamilton | New Lambton | Kotara
Our home base, with same-day plumbing and leak detection across the city, the beaches and the Lake Macquarie side.
Terrigal | Erina | Tuggerah | Wyong | Avoca Beach | The Entrance
Full-service plumbing and leak detection from Gosford through to the coastal suburbs, with written quotes before we start.
Raymond Terrace | Nelson Bay | Shoal Bay | Soldiers Point | Corlette
Leak detection, blocked drains and general plumbing across the bay and peninsula suburbs, with upfront pricing and no call-out fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes blocked drains?
Bathroom drains usually block with hair and soap, kitchen drains with grease and food waste, and outdoor drains with tree roots. Wipes, sanitary products and small toys flushed down the toilet cause many of the rest, as do cracked or collapsed pipes. In Newcastle's older western suburbs, roots from mature street trees often find their way into the rubber-ring joints of clay sewer lines.
What are the early signs of a blocked drain?
The usual signs are slow drainage, gurgling pipes, bad smells around floor wastes and water backing up into sinks or showers. Blockages build gradually, so clearing the drain at this stage is a routine job and can prevent an overflow.
Is it a blocked drain or the sewer, and who's responsible?
Several drains blocking at once, bubbling toilets or sewage overflowing outside point to a problem in the sewer line rather than a minor clog in one drain. Our camera inspection confirms where the blockage is. If it's inside your property, it's generally the owner's responsibility; if it's in the main sewer beyond the property, the local water authority handles it.
How do you clear a blocked drain?
We start with a CCTV drain inspection to find the blockage and check the pipe's condition, then clear most blockages with high-pressure jet blasting, which cleans the entire inside of the pipe. A drain snake breaks up anything jetting doesn't shift around tight bends. Plungers and store-bought drain cleaners often leave part of the blockage behind or push it further down the line. You get a written quote before any work starts.
Why does my drain keep blocking, and can it be fixed without digging?
Repeat blockages often point to a cracked or root-damaged pipe. We clear the roots, then repair the pipe with pipe relining through an existing access point, with no digging. The liner seals the cracks and joints, and its smooth surface resists build-up. Excavation is only needed where a pipe has fully collapsed or is badly out of alignment, as on our sewer job in Adamstown Heights.
How much does it cost to clear a blocked drain?
It depends on the cause, where the blockage sits, and how much of the pipe needs clearing or repair. We inspect first and give you a written quote before any work starts, with no hidden fees. Calling at the first sign of a slow drain keeps the cost down, as a fully blocked line can add after-hours rates, containment and clean-up.
When is a blocked drain an emergency?
An overflowing drain or sewage backing up inside needs attention straight away. Call our 24-hour emergency line on 02 4006 8330 rather than using the online form, which isn't monitored around the clock. For a slow drain that's still flowing, we offer same-day service across Newcastle.
Do you clear blocked drains on the Central Coast and in Port Stephens?
Yes. Around the Central Coast lakes, sandy soils and a high water table keep the ground wet, which loosens clay sewer joints and lets roots in. In Port Stephens, sand around Anna Bay works into cracked joints until the line blocks. We clear both with jet blasting, check the pipe by camera and reline it where it has cracked, with travel included in the written quote and no call-out fee.
Book a Blocked Drain Clear
Tell us which drains are affected and how long they’ve been running slow. We’ll confirm the next available appointment and quote the clear in writing before we start.
For an overflowing drain or sewage backing up inside, call 02 4006 8330 straight away.
