Blocked toilet, slow shower or a gully overflowing in the yard? Torna Plumbing clears blocked drains across Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan and the Gold Coast, then finds out why it blocked so it stays clear, with a fixed price before any work starts.
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Blocked Drains Brisbane:
Cleared and Fixed at the Cause
Toilet, sink, shower or outside drain backing up? We clear it, find out why, and quote a fixed price first.
Fixed price firstCause foundLicensed & InsuredAfter-hours serviceFree quotes · QBCC 15519957
Tell us what is blocked and we will call you back to book a time.
Free quotes
Toilet close to overflowing? Stop flushing, turn off the small tap behind it and call 1300 307 903.
Fixed price first
Agreed before we clear it
After-hours service
For drains that will not wait
Licensed plumber
QBCC 15519957
Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee
On every repair we carry out
Spot the signs
The way a drain misbehaves tells us a lot about where the blockage sits. Pick the closest match.
Water sits in the sink or shower. Usually hair, soap or fat building up.
Air pushed past a blockage further down, often in the main line.
Waste sitting in the pipe, a dried out trap or a cracked line.
Flushing makes the shower rise. Stop using water and call us.
The yard drain or stormwater pit spills over and will not empty.
Roots or a damaged pipe are catching waste in the same spot.
Blocks again soon after clearing?
The pipe itself may be cracked, sagging or letting roots in.
Blocked drain guide
A blocked drain rarely appears out of nowhere. Most build up over weeks as waste catches on the inside of the pipe, until one day the toilet will not flush or the shower floods. If only one fixture is slow, the blockage is usually close to it. If several play up at once, or water rises out of the gully outside, the main sewer line under the yard is the more likely cause, and that line needs attention sooner.
Many older Brisbane homes have clay sewer and stormwater pipes laid decades ago. Joints shift over time, tree roots find their way in looking for water, and reactive clay soils and heavy summer storms can make pipes crack or sag, leaving a low spot where waste settles. When a drain blocks again soon after clearing, something like this is usually going on. A camera inspection can be arranged where needed, so any repair is based on what is actually in the ground.
If water is rising, stop using taps, showers, the dishwasher and the washing machine. For a toilet close to overflowing, stop flushing and turn off the small tap behind it. Keep children and pets away from any sewage, and if an outside gully is spilling, leave the grate in place. Skip the chemical drain cleaner: it rarely shifts a solid blockage and can be harsh on older pipes.
When we arrive, we find where the blockage sits, give you a fixed price before any work starts and clear the pipe properly with the right tools. Then we explain what caused it so you can stop it happening again. If the pipe itself is damaged, we show you what we found and quote the repair as a separate fixed price, so you can decide in your own time. Complex jobs may need an assessment fee, credited if the work goes ahead.
Joseph Tornatore is a fully licensed plumber and gas fitter with almost a decade servicing South East QLD, and every repair is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee.
Book OnlineOur Simple 3-Step Process
We work out where the blockage sits and give you a fixed price. Nothing starts until you say yes.
We use the right tools for that drain, then run water through to make sure it flows freely.
We tell you what caused it and how to stop it coming back, or quote the repair if the pipe is damaged.
Torna job book
Drain, waste and inspection jobs we have finished lately. Tap a suburb to see that area, or a service to read how we handle it.
Found the leak in the pipes under the basin and repaired it.
Drain unblocked and running freely again.
InSinkErator removed and the sink waste reconfigured.
Toilet serviced and a new trap fitted under the shower.
Air conditioner condensate line run to a drain.
Camera survey to map the sewer and stormwater lines before a pool.
Real completed jobs from our job sheet.
See every area we coverMorgan Pratt
Google review
Had some plumbing work done recently and was really happy with the service. Communication was good, they turned up when they said they would, and the work was completed to a high standard.
Kristy Andrews
Google review
We’ve used Torna Plumbing on three separate occasions and Joseph has been amazing every time. His communication is exceptional, he gives so much advice when he’s here and every job has been done properly.
Lloyd Studders
Google review
Had a great experience with Torna Plumbing. Joseph was polite, professional, did a great job and cleaned up after. All for a good price too.
LoveTay Candles
Google review
I recently recommended Joseph from Torna Plumbing to a friend and they had such a great experience! Joseph was professional, reliable, and easy to deal with from start to finish.
Cameron O'Reilly
Google review
Joseph is a plumber you can put your trust in to do the job right and at a fair price. Did a fantastic job on our property despite how tough it was. Couldn’t recommend Torna plumbing more!
Jessica Crew
Google review
Torna Plumbing were very professional to deal with. Joseph was very knowledgeable and thorough and really took the time to explain the issues.
Ashneel Kumar
Google review
The guys at Torna Plumbing were quick to respond, affordable and easy to deal with. They helped fix my hot water system. Would recommend.
SN
Google review
Super quick service. Joseph was here within an hour and fixed my hot water issue at a fair price. He even fixed another little tap issue at no extra charge. Highly recommended!
Hemant Sharma
Google review
Thanks Joseph for getting our Gas cooktop installed. Very Neat and Tidy Job, Honest Pricing and Happy to answer all our queries and doubts.
Why Torna
A licensed plumber who clears the blockage and tells you what caused it
Related services
Overflowing gullies, yard drains and pits that fill up in heavy rain.
FAQ
Answers to what people ask us most about blocked drains.
It depends on where the blockage is and what caused it. You get a fixed price before any work starts. Complex jobs may need an assessment fee, which is credited if the work goes ahead.
A drain that blocks again soon after clearing usually has something catching waste, such as tree roots, a cracked joint or a sagging section of pipe. We look for the cause and can arrange a camera inspection where needed.
As a general rule, the pipes that serve only your property are the owner's responsibility, while shared sewer mains are looked after by the local water service provider, such as Urban Utilities in much of the Brisbane area. If we find the problem is in a main, we will tell you and point you to the right contact.
Yes. We offer an after-hours emergency service for drains and toilets that are overflowing. Stop using water in the house and call 1300 307 903.
We suggest you skip it. Chemical cleaners rarely shift a solid blockage, can be harsh on older pipes and make the job less safe to work on. A plunger is fine for a simple toilet clog.
Yes. We clear overflowing gullies, yard drains and stormwater pits as well as toilets, sinks, showers and floor wastes inside the home.
FAQ
It depends on where the blockage is and what caused it. You get a fixed price before any work starts. Complex jobs may need an assessment fee, which is credited if the work goes ahead.
A drain that blocks again soon after clearing usually has something catching waste, such as tree roots, a cracked joint or a sagging section of pipe. We look for the cause and can arrange a camera inspection where needed.
As a general rule, the pipes that serve only your property are the owner's responsibility, while shared sewer mains are looked after by the local water service provider, such as Urban Utilities in much of the Brisbane area. If we find the problem is in a main, we will tell you and point you to the right contact.
Yes. We offer an after-hours emergency service for drains and toilets that are overflowing. Stop using water in the house and call 1300 307 903.
We suggest you skip it. Chemical cleaners rarely shift a solid blockage, can be harsh on older pipes and make the job less safe to work on. A plunger is fine for a simple toilet clog.
Yes. We clear overflowing gullies, yard drains and stormwater pits as well as toilets, sinks, showers and floor wastes inside the home.
Send us the details and we will be in touch to book a time. If something is overflowing right now, call us instead.
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