Looking for a blocked drain plumber in Melbourne's eastern suburbs? Most homeowners don't really want a plumber — they want the gurgling sound to stop, the bad smell gone, and confidence the same blockage isn't back in six weeks. That's the lens we work through. Here's exactly what causes blockages in eastern-suburbs homes, what fair pricing looks like in 2026, and how to tell whether you need a quick clear or a deeper fix.
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What homeowners ask us
No jargon, no upsells — just the information we'd want if it were our home.
Standard kitchen, basin or toilet blockages typically run $250–$420 with a machine. If we need a high-pressure water jetter and CCTV verification (usually for sewer or recurring blockages), expect $370–$945. Anything quoted under $99 is almost always a bait price — read the fine print before you book.
An eel or jetter clears the symptom. But if tree roots, a belly in the line, or a cracked clay pipe is the real cause, you'll be calling a plumber again before Christmas. We CCTV every drain after clearing it — if there's a structural issue, you'll see it on screen and get options (relining vs. excavation) instead of a sales pitch.
Three things to ask: do you publish your call-out fee, do you provide CCTV footage I can keep, and do you charge inflated emergency rates? If the answer to any of those is vague, keep dialling. Our call-out is $55 weekday / $185 weekend / $275 after-hours, flat — and the footage is yours.
If a plunger hasn't shifted it after a few tries, stop — forcing it can push the blockage further down the line. Call a plumber straight away if the toilet gurgles when other fixtures drain, water rises in the shower when you flush, or more than one fixture is slow at once. Those are signs the blockage is in the main line, not the toilet itself.
We clear blocked toilets the same day across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, with a fixed written quote before we start.
Sewer blockages usually show up as a sewer smell outside, an overflowing gully trap or several fixtures backing up together. In older eastern-suburbs homes the cause is very often tree roots getting into clay pipes. Stormwater drains block with leaves, silt and roots, and show up as pooling water or overflowing gutters in heavy rain.
We clear the line, then check it with a camera. If the pipe is cracked or full of roots, a CCTV drain inspection shows you exactly where, and drain relining can repair it without digging up the yard.
Your price is fixed and confirmed in writing before any work starts. For a full breakdown, read our guide to blocked drain costs in Melbourne.
Act on the first sign — it's always cheaper than waiting for a full blockage.
Watch before you book
Short videos walking you through exactly what happens on a blocked drains job — so there are no surprises.
What to expect
From the moment we knock until we leave the site clean.
Coming soonHow it works
The actual blocked drains process, explained in plain English.
Coming soonCost & options
What drives the price and which option suits your situation.
Coming soonOur process
The same process whether it's a $250 tap repair or a $15,000 relining job.
Speak to a real plumber — never a call centre. We listen first, ask the right questions and book the right slot.
Licensed plumber arrives in a marked van. We assess, explain what we find, and show you the actual issue.
You see the price before any work starts. If there are options, you see all of them — repair vs replace, dig vs reline.
Workmanship guaranteed. Compliance certificate where required. Site left cleaner than we found it.
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