Residential, Commercial & Civil Drainage Services

Clearing blocked drains is done using various techniques. We have a variety of high pressure water jetting machines. We unblock, clean and clear drain blockages caused by anything from tree roots to silt, and build up of debris, fat and household grime.

dRAINS kLEEN services drain pipes on residential properties, commercial buildings, industrial estates, and Council infrastructure. We specialise in unblocking blocked sewer mains, storm water drains & pits, as well as blocked guttering and downpipe systems, local household sewage systems, septic systems, gully traps, baths, basins, showers, toilets, kitchen waste pipes, laundry drains and more.

How do we clear blocked drains?

dRAINS kLEEN clear blocked drains using a range of methods depending on the size of the drain, the type and severity of the blockage, and the location of the blockage. Here are some common techniques we use to clean blocked drains:

CCTV Drain Inspection

The first step will usually be a CCTV (closed-circuit television) drain inspection to assess the cause of the blockage, before proceeding with cleaning. A small high-resolution video camera is attached to a flexible cable and threaded into the drain so our plumber can visually inspect the interior of the pipe to identify any blockage or damage to the pipe.

High-Pressure Water Jetting

Also called Hydro Jetting, high-pressure water jetting uses a high-pressure water jetting machine and hose with a specialised nozzle to blast water through the blocked drain at extremely high pressure. The force of the water dislodges plant matter like branches, leaves, and grass, as well as dirt and sediment, and clears the blockage. This is effective for removing a wide range of blockages including silt, leaves, grease and fat, and smaller tree roots.

Mechanical Drain Augering

Drain augers, also known as drain snakes, are mechanical devices with a rotating cable or auger that is inserted into the blocked drain. As the auger rotates, it breaks up and dislodges obstructions such as roots or solid debris, allowing water to flow again. Mechanical drain augering is best used to clear blockages in smaller diameter pipes and is used in combination with high-pressure water jetting for stubborn blockages.

Root Cutting

For blockages caused by larger tree roots breaking through the drain pipes, a mechanical root cutter may need to be used to cut and remove the roots from the pipe walls. Root cutting will often be followed by hydro jetting to flush out debris and restore the water flow.

Combining these state of the art technologies means we can unblock and clean your drains, no matter the size of the pipe or where the pips are on your property, and our experienced plumbing technicians will walk you through exactly what is going on within your drains and offer the best solution.

dRAINS kLEEN uses advanced specialised drainage equipment. We completely service and clean all drains, from 1″(25mm) all the way up to 10″(250mm). Storm water, sewer, bathroom drains, toilet, kitchen sink and pool piping, we clean then all.

Our high tech drain cleaning machines will cut tree roots inside your pipes to within a millimetre off the pipe wall (unlike the original electric machines still used by many plumbers, which will only create a hole through the growth, offering a short term fix to a long term problem). Professional drain pipe cleaning by dRAINS kLEEN can completely rid your drains of awful smells and drainage problems.

dRAINS kLEEN are the #1 plumbers to call for blocked drain cleaning because we do the job right, the first time, and with over a hundred five-star Google reviews you can rely on dRAINS kLEEN – ‘The blocked drain cleaning specialists’ for clearing and cleaning your blocked drains on the Sunshine Coast, to Brisbane and beyond. The fully qualified plumbers at dRAINS kLEEN specialise in blocked drain cleaning, electronic pipe location, CCTV drain inspection and broken pipe repair, because we offer a complete blocked drain cleaning service.

We cover all areas throughout the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane’s Northern Suburbs. Whether you have a blocked drain in Brisbane, pipes full of tree roots in Buderim, smelly drains in Caloundra, a slow drainage in Maroochydore, or a broken sewage pipe in Maleny, when you need a quality blocked drain cleaning service, we’ll come to you!

Blocked drain cleaning – Why you would need it!

• Tree roots seek the water from split pipes, and keep growing until you have a blocked drain
•  Silt, sand, leaves, debris, fat and grease, generic build up.
•  Squashed pipe, structural faults from corrosion and breaks all lead to debris being caught in one area
•  Foreign objects, cement or building materials within the drain.
•  Sanitary items & baby wipes flushed down the toilet
• And more…