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If your bathroom or kitchen sink drains slower than usual, the problem might be more than just a few tufts of hair and food particles.
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Grease, hair and sediment build up in every drain over time, slowing the flow and causing smells and blockages. Our licensed plumbers clean your drains properly with high-pressure jetting, not just a quick plunge.
We clean drains across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, often the same day, with upfront fixed pricing.
Why choose Same Day Trades for drain cleaning?
We are local, licensed and insured plumbers who do this work every day, so we get it right the first time, with no mess and no surprises on the invoice.
- Fully licensed and insured plumbers
- Upfront fixed pricing before we start
- Same-day service where we can, with 24/7 phones
- Workmanship guaranteed and the job left clean
- Servicing Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide
Whatever the job, you get honest advice and a tidy, professional result.
Professional drain cleaning
Over time, every drain in your home accumulates grease, soap scum, hair, food scraps, mineral build-up and debris that narrow the pipe and slow the flow, until eventually it blocks. Professional drain cleaning clears this build-up and restores your drains to full flow, not just punching a hole through a blockage but scouring the pipe walls clean. Whether you have a slow drain, a complete blockage, recurring problems, or simply want to keep your drains flowing freely, professional cleaning with the right equipment does a far more thorough job than home remedies. We clean and clear all types of drains across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, and find the cause so problems do not keep returning.
Signs your drains need cleaning
Your drains will often tell you they need cleaning:
- Slow-draining sinks, showers, baths or toilets
- Gurgling sounds from drains
- Bad or musty smells from the drains
- Water pooling around drains or backing up
- Recurring blockages
- Multiple fixtures draining slowly at once
A single slow drain usually means a local build-up, while several slow drains at once point to a problem in the main line. Catching these signs early, when a drain is slow rather than fully blocked, makes cleaning easier and prevents the mess of a complete blockage or backup.
What builds up in your drains
Different drains accumulate different things. Kitchen drains build up with grease, fat and food scraps that set hard on the pipe walls. Bathroom drains, basins, showers and baths, clog with hair and soap scum that bind together. Toilet drains deal with paper and waste, and anything that should not be flushed. All drains can suffer from mineral and scale build-up in hard-water areas, and outdoor and main lines can collect silt, debris and tree roots. Over months and years these deposits coat the pipe and narrow it, reducing flow until a blockage forms. Professional cleaning removes this accumulated build-up, restoring the pipe to its full diameter and flow.
High-pressure water jetting
High-pressure water jetting is the most effective way to clean a drain, and it is a core part of our service. A specialised hose delivers water at very high pressure through a nozzle that scours the pipe walls clean, blasting away grease, soap scum, scale, debris and even tree roots, and flushing it all away. Unlike a drain snake that simply punches a hole through a blockage, jetting cleans the entire pipe back to its full diameter, which is why it is so effective and why the results last longer. Jetting is safe for most pipes and far more thorough than chemical cleaners or home methods. It is the professional way to truly clean a drain.
Drain machines and electric eels
For certain blockages, particularly solid obstructions and tree roots, we use a drain machine, also called an electric eel. This is a motorised cable with a cutting or clearing head that is fed into the drain to break up and pull out the blockage. Drain machines are excellent for cutting through root intrusions and clearing solid blockages that need mechanical force. Often we use a combination, a drain machine to cut through a tough blockage or roots, followed by jetting to scour the pipe clean. Choosing the right tool, or combination, for the specific blockage is part of doing the job properly, and we carry the full range to clean any drain effectively.
CCTV drain inspections
For recurring problems or to confirm a drain is genuinely clear, a CCTV drain camera is invaluable. We feed a waterproof camera through the drain and view a live feed, letting us see the condition of the pipe, find the cause of a blockage, and check for build-up, roots, cracks or damage. After cleaning, the camera confirms the pipe is clear and in good order. If a drain keeps blocking despite cleaning, the camera reveals why, such as tree roots or a damaged pipe, so the underlying problem can be fixed rather than just cleaned repeatedly. We use the camera to diagnose and verify, so you know exactly what is happening in your drains.
Why avoid chemical drain cleaners
Supermarket chemical drain cleaners are a tempting quick fix, but they have real downsides. They often fail to clear a solid blockage, generate heat that can damage pipes and seals, and release harsh, hazardous fumes, and the caustic chemicals are dangerous to handle and bad for the environment. If they do not clear the blockage, you are then left with a pipe full of caustic water for a plumber to deal with. They also do nothing to address an underlying cause like roots or a damaged pipe. Professional cleaning with jetting or a drain machine is far safer and more effective, and it actually cleans the pipe rather than just trying to dissolve the surface of a blockage.
Kitchen drain cleaning
Kitchen drains block more than any other in the house, because of the grease, fat and food scraps that go down the sink. Fat and oil cool and set hard on the pipe walls, trapping food and soap scum and narrowing the drain until it blocks. Home remedies rarely shift a solid grease build-up. Professional jetting is especially effective here, scouring the hardened grease right off the pipe walls and restoring full flow, far more thoroughly than a snake that just bores through. We clean kitchen drains properly so they drain freely again, and can advise on habits, like binning fat rather than rinsing it, that keep them clear for longer. See our blocked kitchen sink service.
Bathroom drain cleaning
Bathroom drains, basins, showers and baths, clog with hair and soap scum, which bind together into a dense mat that chokes the flow. Toilets can block with paper, waste or objects. These build-ups accumulate just below the plug and in the trap, and deeper in the waste line. We clean bathroom drains thoroughly, clearing the hair and soap build-up and scouring the pipe, so your basin, shower and bath drain freely and your toilet flushes cleanly. Regular cleaning, plus simple prevention like hair catchers, keeps bathroom drains flowing. We handle the full range, from a slow basin or shower to a blocked toilet, restoring proper drainage throughout the bathroom.
Outdoor and main drain cleaning
Outdoor drains, stormwater lines and the main sewer line can block with silt, leaves, debris and tree roots, and when the main line is affected, multiple fixtures inside drain slowly or back up at once. Cleaning these larger, underground lines takes professional equipment, high-pressure jetting to scour the pipe and clear roots and debris, and often a camera to inspect the line. A blocked main or stormwater drain can cause serious problems, from sewage backing up to yard flooding, so keeping them clear matters. We clean outdoor, stormwater and main drains, clearing the blockage and checking the line, so the whole system flows freely and any underlying damage is identified.
Preventive drain maintenance
The best way to avoid blocked drains is to keep them clean before they block. Regular preventive drain cleaning, especially for homes with large trees near the drains, older pipes, or a history of blockages, keeps the pipes clear and catches developing problems like root intrusion early. Combined with good habits, binning fat and scraps, using hair catchers, and only flushing the three Ps, preventive cleaning dramatically reduces the chance of an inconvenient and messy blockage. For businesses, regular drain maintenance avoids the disruption of a blockage during trading. We can set up a preventive cleaning schedule for drains that are prone to problems, keeping them flowing and avoiding emergencies.
How much does drain cleaning cost?
The cost of drain cleaning depends on the drain, the severity and location of the build-up or blockage, and the method needed, cleaning an accessible slow drain is cheaper than clearing a severe blockage deep in the main line, or dealing with tree roots. A camera inspection adds to the diagnosis but gives certainty about the cause. Emergency and after-hours call-outs cost more than a standard appointment. We assess the job and give you an upfront fixed price before we start, so you know the cost. If cleaning reveals an underlying issue like roots or a damaged pipe, we will explain the options for a lasting fix.
Same-day and emergency service
A blocked or badly slow drain is disruptive, and a backing-up sewer is urgent, so we treat drain problems as a priority. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, and we can usually get a licensed plumber to you the same day across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. We arrive with jetters, drain machines and cameras to clean the drain, clear any blockage and diagnose the cause in one visit, with an upfront fixed price. Whether it is a slow kitchen sink, a blocked shower, or a backing-up main line, we will get your drains flowing freely again fast, and find the cause so it does not keep happening.
Licensed, guaranteed drain plumbers
Cleaning drains properly takes the right equipment, jetters, drain machines and cameras, and a licensed plumber who cleans the pipe thoroughly and finds the cause, not just shifts the symptom. Our team is fully licensed and insured, we clean and clear all types of drains, inspect the line, and tell you honestly if there is an underlying problem to fix. You get upfront fixed pricing, tidy work and freely flowing drains, plus advice on keeping them clear. For a plumber near you for drain cleaning, we cover Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. See also our drain repairs service.
Drain cleaning FAQs
How much does drain cleaning cost?
It depends on the drain, the method and how bad the build-up is. A simple clean is affordable; jetting or camera work costs more. We give an upfront fixed price.
What is high-pressure drain jetting?
Jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the inside of the pipe clean, cutting through grease, sludge and roots, and it keeps drains clear longer than a snake alone.
How often should drains be cleaned?
Most homes are fine with cleaning as needed, but if you have recurring blockages or large trees near the pipes, a regular clean prevents problems.
Can you clean drains without digging?
Yes. Jetting and drain machines clean from access points with no digging. A camera confirms the pipe is clear.
Will cleaning fix a recurring blockage?
Cleaning clears the build-up, but if blockages keep returning there may be a crack or roots, which a camera inspection will find.
Should I use chemical drain cleaners?
We do not recommend them. They can damage pipes, are bad for the environment, and rarely clear a solid blockage.
Do you clean stormwater and sewer drains?
Yes. We clean kitchen, bathroom, laundry, stormwater and sewer drains with the right equipment for each.
Do you offer same-day service?
Yes. We can usually clean your drains the same day across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
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Trusted Tradesmen
With hundreds of 5 star reviews, we’re the local tradesmen you can trust.
Transparent Pricing
We make sure you know exactly what you are paying for ahead of time.
Licensed And Insured
You’re in safe hands as our tradesmen are fully licensed and insured to do your job.
Workmanship Guarantee
Our work will be free of defects in workmanship and workmanship will be warranted for life.
Convenient Bookings
We offer convenient booking times that can be worked around your schedule.
Available All Hours
We take calls 24 hours a day and 365 days a year so that we’re always available to be of service.