Blocked Drains Perth — Drain Clearing & Repairs

Blocked wastewater and stormwater drains

Slow-draining sinks, showers and floor wastes

A slow kitchen sink, shower or floor waste may have a local blockage or be affected by a problem further along the drain. Tell us which outlets are slow and whether water returns elsewhere. We inspect the affected drainage and access points before agreeing the clearing work.

Blocked toilets and sewage backing up

A blocked toilet, water rising in a bowl and wastewater returning through a drain require different attention from a cistern that will not fill or stop running. We assess the drainage involved and explain the proposed clearing work. For a flush mechanism or leaking cistern rather than drainage, see our toilet repair service.

Blockages that keep returning

If the blockage returns, tell us when the drain was last cleared and what work was done. Any previous work notes help us assess the next step. We explain whether further investigation or repair is needed before you approve more work.

Stormwater pipe clearing and repairs

We clear and repair private stormwater pipes. Tell us which outdoor rainwater inlet or pipe is affected, whether water backs up during or after rain, and any previous clearing or repair work. We assess the pipework and access, then itemise the proposed clearing, repair and additional work in the quote.

Water backing up during or after rain

Describe where the water appears: a sink or toilet, an outdoor grate, a street drain or a sewer cover. Note whether it starts during rain, after rain or when a fixture is used. An outdoor grate is not necessarily part of the stormwater system. These details help us plan the assessment; they do not establish the fault or who maintains the pipe.

Water Corporation asks you to report wastewater overflowing on your property immediately. A suspected public sewer blockage is different from a private drain repair. For a street drain or other public stormwater asset, contact the responsible council or drainage authority. Keep clear of floodwater and do not lift drain or sewer covers.

How to describe private pipes, meters and drainage helps you send observations without choosing a diagnosis.

Drain clearing and any further repairs

We check the affected fixtures, how far the blockage is backing up and where we can access the drains. Our plumber explains the clearing work before carrying it out. Any further inspection, access work or pipe repairs are listed separately, so you know what the drain-clearing job covers.

Clearing a blockage or repairing a damaged drain

Clearing addresses the restriction affecting flow. Repair is a separate scope where the assessment identifies a damaged section or another issue needing corrective work. We explain that distinction and the evidence from the visit before asking you to approve additional work. The clearing or repair method follows the drainage findings.

After clearing the drain, we check flow at the relevant outlets and explain any remaining problem or recommended follow-up. For rental and managed-property maintenance, include the site contact and who approves the work. Our plumbing repair and installation services cover related fixture, water-supply and drainage work.