When you notice signs that your drain is starting to clog, it is important to treat the problem right away before the problem gets worse and causes problems. There is a list of home remedies that can act as a preventive step, however, if the blockage has already taken place, it might be too late. Don’t worry – you still have our help! We are an experienced team when it comes to blocked drains of any type.
Our plumbers are qualified and licensed plumber Sydney CBD experts who will provide you with the necessary solutions. We will come to you with fully equipped vans and use the state-of-art tools to unblock your drains. A high-pressure water jet will be used to break and force out any type of blockage. We also utilise a tool called drain snake to fix the issue.
Having CCTV equipment, we can pinpoint the blockage and remove it as soon as possible. You have already tried all the previous ways and nothing worked. It is then time to call a professional plumber service. With our experience and knowledge, a plumber will be able to solve all your problems.
CBD properties deal with blocked drains more than most. Older buildings along George Street and Pitt Street have cast iron and earthenware pipes that have been in the ground for decades. Tree roots from street plantings push through pipe joints. Restaurants and food courts in areas like Haymarket and Darling Harbour put heavy grease loads through drainage systems never designed for commercial kitchens. We see it all, and we fix it properly the first time.
Fig trees and other large species planted along CBD streets send roots metres underground. They find pipe joints, push through, and create a net that catches everything flowing past. We clear the roots and reline the pipe to stop regrowth.
Commercial kitchens produce enormous volumes of cooking fat. Even with grease traps, residual oil coats pipe walls and hardens over time. We use high-pressure hydro jetting at 5,000 PSI to strip grease back to bare pipe and restore full flow.
Wipes, sanitary products, food scraps, and construction debris are common culprits in CBD buildings with high foot traffic. These items lodge at bends and junctions, causing backups that worsen quickly in multi-storey buildings.
Earthenware and cast iron pipes in buildings built before the 1970s eventually crack and collapse. Soil enters the pipe, reducing capacity until flow stops completely. CCTV inspection identifies the exact location and extent of damage.
Every blocked drain job starts with a CCTV drain camera inspection. We insert a high-definition camera into the pipe to see exactly what is causing the blockage, where it is, and the condition of the surrounding pipe. This takes the guesswork out of the job and means we quote accurately.
For soft blockages like grease, hair, and organic matter, hydro jetting clears the pipe in minutes. The high-pressure water jet cuts through buildup and flushes debris downstream. For tree roots, we use an electric eel or robotic cutter first, then hydro jet to clean the pipe walls, then recommend pipe relining to seal the joints and prevent regrowth.
After clearing, we run the CCTV camera through again to confirm the pipe is clean and structurally sound. You get a copy of the footage if you need it for strata records or insurance claims.
We work with strata managers and building managers across the CBD to maintain shared drainage infrastructure. That includes scheduled CCTV inspections, grease trap servicing, main line clearing, and emergency callouts when a blockage affects multiple units. We provide detailed reports with camera footage, pipe condition assessments, and maintenance recommendations that satisfy strata compliance requirements.
We provide blocked drains services across Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs.
Mr Splash Plumbing (NSW License #306457C) has been the trusted choice for homes and businesses across Greater Sydney and Melbourne since 2010. Whether you need an emergency plumber for a burst pipe at 2am, a same-day blocked drain clear with our free CCTV camera inspection, a new hot water system installed, a gas leak fixed, or a full bathroom renovation, our licensed plumbers cover every category at upfront fixed pricing with no call-out fees. Every job is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee and over 1,200 five-star Google reviews from happy customers across Sydney and Melbourne.
We service Greater Sydney and Melbourne including the CBD, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, North Shore, Lower North Shore, Hills District, Sutherland Shire, St George, Canterbury-Bankstown, Macarthur, Western Sydney, Northern Beaches, Blue Mountains, Sydney West, Bondi, Manly, Parramatta, Liverpool, Penrith, Hawkesbury, and surrounding areas. In Melbourne we cover the CBD, East Melbourne, South Melbourne, and South-East Melbourne suburbs. Call 1300 677 752 for same-day service.
