CCTV diagnosis before we quote.
Fixed price before we start.
If your drain's blocked, you don't have time for guesswork. You need it fixed quickly and properly. T.U.R.D.S Plumbing clears blocked drains across Brisbane's Northside and the Moreton Bay region.
Blocked drains come from all kinds of causes: grease build-up, tree roots, broken pipes, foreign objects. Whatever the issue, we use the right equipment to find the problem and fix it the first time. We guarantee our workmanship. No temporary patch jobs.
Don't let a blocked drain turn into a bigger and more expensive problem. Book today and we'll have things flowing again.
Most drain blockages don't announce themselves, they build quietly. Grease, hair, tree roots, wipes that were never meant to be flushed, and then one day everything stops moving and you've got a problem that can't wait until Monday.
T.U.R.D.S Plumbing is a local, family-owned Northside plumbing business with 16 years in the industry. We carry CCTV drain cameras and high-pressure water jetters on every van, so when we arrive, we diagnose the actual problem before we quote you a price. You know exactly what you're paying before we lift a tool. No hidden fees. No nasty surprises on the invoice.
We charge a flat rate for the jetting and CCTV inspection in the first hour. Most standard blocked drains are cleared within that time. If we're dealing with a stubborn blockage that needs more work, we'll identify that within the first hour and talk you through the options and cost before proceeding. Nothing happens without your approval first.
We're available 24/7 for emergency blocked drains across the Moreton Bay region and Brisbane's Northside, so if a drain blocks at 11pm on a Saturday, you've still got someone to call.
Brisbane's Northside is a mix of older homes, new estates, and properties lined with the kind of established trees that look beautiful until their roots find your sewer line. That combination produces a fairly predictable set of blockage causes.
The cause matters because it determines the fix. A drain blocked by soft grease build-up is cleared differently to one compromised by root invasion. That's why we run a CCTV camera before we quote. We're not guessing.
A blocked drain rarely goes from fine to completely blocked overnight. There are usually warning signs in the days or weeks before things get serious. If you notice any of the following, the drain is telling you something.
Some blocked drains are DIY territory. A slow bathroom drain is often just a hair build-up you can clear with a $10 drain tool. But call a licenced plumber when:
If you're not sure, call us anyway. We'll ask a few questions and let you know if it's something you can handle yourself or something that needs a plumber on site.
The first thing to know is that most blocked drains are not emergencies, even if they feel like one. Here's what to do while you wait for us to arrive.
Stop adding water if you can. If a toilet has blocked, don't keep flushing. If a sink or shower is draining slowly, avoid using it until we've assessed it. Adding more water to a backed-up system increases the risk of overflow.
Don't use chemical drain cleaners. Off-the-shelf drain chemicals might seem like a quick fix, but they rarely clear a true blockage. They can damage older pipes, leave behind residue that complicates proper clearing, and create a hazardous situation for the plumber who arrives after you've poured them down.
Note what you noticed first. Which fixture blocked first? Are other drains slow? Is there a smell? That information helps us on the phone assessment and speeds up the on-site diagnosis.
Then call us. We'll run through a quick phone assessment to understand what's going on and get someone to you.
Toilets block for two main reasons: something that shouldn't have been flushed (wipes, sanitary products, excessive toilet paper), or a deeper blockage further down the line. A single blocked toilet is usually a quick fix. Multiple toilets or fixtures backing up at the same time points to a main sewer issue, and that needs CCTV to properly diagnose. See our dedicated blocked toilets page for more detail on toilet-specific blockages.
A main sewer line blockage affects your whole property. If more than one fixture is backed up at the same time (toilet, laundry, and shower all slow at once), the blockage is likely in the main line. Tree roots are a common cause on Brisbane's Northside, especially on properties with older terracotta or concrete sewer pipes. We run a CCTV camera to locate and assess the blockage, then clear it with high-pressure jetting. If roots have damaged the pipe, we'll discuss repair options and provide a price before any additional work begins.
Stormwater drains clear rainwater from your roof, driveway, and yard. When they block from debris, sediment, or root intrusion, water has nowhere to go and can end up pooling around the house or getting under the slab. We clear and inspect stormwater systems across the Northside and Moreton Bay region. For more complex stormwater issues including repairs and new installations, see our stormwater repairs and installations page.
Laundry drains block regularly in older homes, particularly where lint from washing machines has been building up in the pipes for years. Utility drain blockages can also involve outdoor areas, garages, and workshop drains. We clear these with the same equipment we use for all other drain types: jetting for stubborn or greasy blockages, drain machine for simpler ones.
We don't show up and start guessing. Every job starts with a clear picture of what's actually happening in the pipe before we choose a method.
Before we clear anything, we run a camera through the drain to see: where the blockage is, what's causing it, and whether the pipe has been damaged. We pick the clearing method based on what we find, and we show you what the camera picked up.
No repairs proceed without a price and your approval. Written reports are available for insurance or pre-purchase purposes. See our CCTV drain camera inspections page for more detail.
High-pressure water jetting cuts through grease, clears root intrusions, and flushes the pipe completely clean. Unlike an electric eel, which punches a hole through a blockage, jetting clears the full pipe circumference.
It's our go-to method for kitchen drains, main sewer lines, and stormwater systems. See our high pressure water jetting page for more on this service.
Tree root intrusion is one of the most common causes of recurring blocked drains on the Northside. Roots enter through pipe joints and grow quickly once inside. We clear them with high-pressure jetting using a root-cutting nozzle, combined with CCTV to assess pipe condition. If there's structural damage, we'll advise on repair options and price the work before proceeding.
T.U.R.D.S is a local, family-owned Northside business with 16 years in the industry. Our maintenance plumbers carry 10 to 15 years of experience each, and we complete hundreds of new homes per year, so we understand all drainage types and the regulations around them.
Every job is done by a licenced, insured tradesperson. We don't use subcontractors. We carry CCTV equipment, high-pressure jetters, electric drain machines, and a full range of parts on every van, so most jobs are cleared in a single visit.
We know this area. We're not adding travel charges for a job 45 minutes from our base.
From your first call to a cleared drain, here's exactly how it works.
Call us on 0429 359 081 or submit a booking request online. We're available 24/7 for emergencies across the Moreton Bay region and Brisbane's Northside.
We'll ask which fixture is affected, whether others are slow, and whether there's an odour. It means we arrive prepared with the right equipment.
We run the CCTV camera and explain what we find. You get a fixed price before any work starts. Once you approve, we clear the drain using the right method and show you the result on camera. Nothing proceeds without your say-so.
We test the system, confirm the drain is clear, and let you know if there's anything to keep an eye on. No pressure to commit to anything on the day.
From family homes to busy businesses, we’ve built our reputation on trust, reliability, and real results. Here’s what locals across Brisbane’s Northside say about working with T.U.R.D.S.
100% recommend this service.
great price, awesone team and so helpful. Brent was amazing - the cause of the blocked drain was just as he said. spotted a fig tree 400 metres away- bingo. Tidy tradie - best I have seen.
Tim came to replace our 3 cracked sinks under warranty and did a very professional job, he also cleaned up after he finished,
Recommend him to anyone.
Quick response and easy communication via fb messenger. Turned up on time, did the job quickly and professionally and all for a great price!
Get quick answers to our most frequently asked questions about blocked drains.
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We charge a flat rate for the jetting and CCTV inspection in the first hour, which covers most standard blockages. If the job is more complex and additional work is needed, we'll identify that within the first hour, give you a clear price, and wait for your approval before proceeding. No surprises on the invoice. Call us on 0429 359 081 to discuss your situation.
We'd recommend against it. Chemical cleaners can damage older pipes, rarely clear a true blockage, and can make the job harder for the plumber who arrives after you've used them. Running hot water is fine. Chemicals are not.
A recurring blockage almost always points to an underlying issue: a partial pipe collapse, a persistent root intrusion, a significant grease build-up, or a pipe that's been misaligned or damaged. A CCTV inspection will identify the actual cause so we can sort it permanently, rather than clearing it again and again.
Almost certainly. When multiple fixtures back up simultaneously, the blockage is usually in the main sewer line rather than in an individual fixture drain. This needs a CCTV inspection to properly diagnose. Call us on 0429 359 081 and we'll get to you promptly.
A slow bathroom drain with visible hair build-up at the drain cover is usually something you can clear yourself with a drain hook or plunger. A main sewer blockage, a recurring blockage, or anything involving backed-up water in multiple fixtures needs a licenced plumber with the right equipment.
No. Every job is done by a T.U.R.D.S licenced tradesman. We're a family-owned business and we don't outsource our work. The person who shows up is accountable from the first call to the final test.
Yes. We guarantee our workmanship on every job and never do temporary patch jobs. If we carry out a repair and it isn't right, call us and we'll come back and fix it.
Yes. We're available 24/7 for emergency blocked drains. Weekend and after-hours call-outs are available across the Moreton Bay region and Brisbane's Northside. Call us on 0429 359 081.
Most standard blocked drains are cleared within 1 to 2 hours of us arriving on site, including the CCTV inspection. Stubborn blockages or main sewer line issues with root intrusion may take longer. If that's the case, we'll let you know within the first hour and talk you through what's involved.
In most cases, no. High-pressure jetting and CCTV inspection are both performed through existing access points. Excavation is only required if a pipe has collapsed or needs physical repair. If that's the case, we'll explain exactly why and what's involved before any digging happens.
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