BPC licensed. CertLoc certified.
40+ years of drainage expertise.
Melbourne's Blocked Drain & Pipe Relining Specialists
Is Your Drain Backing Up?
Call 0413 522 220 · Written quote before any repair
Blocked drains Melbourne: toilet won't flush, shower backing up or sewage overflowing outside?
Yes, a blocked drain in Melbourne can be cleared, and an experienced specialist can attend. High pressure jetting clears it, with a camera if it keeps blocking.
Call 0413 522 220 and talk it through. You get the options and an honest opinion.
If you want to see the cause, a camera can be added once the drain is clear, at extra cost. If tree roots or build-up are left, the pipe can be given a good clean. If the pipe is damaged, relining or repair is mostly done without digging. Any repair comes with a written quote before work starts.
Only need a CCTV inspection? That is a separate service. The camera checks the drain, and if the pipe is dirty and you want it cleaned, the pipe can be jet cleaned.
Drain Solutions also provides underground utility locating, water leak detection, backflow prevention testing and thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) testing.
Based in Kew East, working across Melbourne's inner and middle suburbs. BPC Licence No. 21741.
Blocked drains and sewer blockages are everyday work for Drain Solutions, backed by 40+ years of drainage experience.
Call 0413 522 220 · Rates explained before work starts
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About Us
Your Local Drainage Specialists
Why choose a drainage specialist instead of a general plumber?
A drainage specialist brings the right equipment and experience to every drain job: Drain Solutions carries CCTV cameras, high pressure jetters, relining gear and locating equipment, backed by over 40 years of drainage experience.
Our team has worked with Melbourne's drainage since the early 1980s. The clay pipes under the Federation homes in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Toorak are well-known territory. Drain Solutions does not do tapware, hot water systems or gas fitting. Drainage and underground services are all we do, for residential properties, commercial buildings, schools and institutions. That focus means we can diagnose the problem with a camera, fix it properly on the first visit, and handle whatever the camera finds in-house, from clearing to relining to repair. Whether you have a blocked toilet, a blocked sewer or need drain relining without excavation, Drain Solutions will clear the blockage and get your drainage system back to full function.
We are BPC licensed plumbers (Licence No. 21741), a CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation authorised to access Telstra and Optus assets, and BYDA registered. We also hold the BPC specialist endorsements for backflow prevention and thermostatic mixing valves. We take health and safety seriously, work cleanly, treat every property as if it were our own, and are fully licensed and insured. Payment on completion. ABN 85 143 305 757. Call 0413 522 220.
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BPC licensed plumbers, Licence No. 21741
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CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation
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40+ years of drainage experience in Melbourne
40 +
years Experience
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Our Equipment
Drain Solutions High Pressure Water Jet Truck, Melbourne
Drain Solutions runs a compact jet truck only 2m high and 1.9m wide, so it fits into underground car parks and tight access areas that larger trucks cannot reach.
- Compact truck for tight access areas
- Only 2m high x 1.9m wide
- Underground car parks with 2m clearance
- 260m of jet hose for remote jetting
- Drains from 100mm to 450mm diameter
- Versatile water jetter
- All types of sewer and stormwater drains
- Domestic, commercial and industrial
- CCTV push camera on board
Underground Utility Locating Melbourne: CertLoc Certified
CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation · Telstra and Optus Accredited · BYDA Registered
Drain Solutions is a CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation (CLO), authorised to access Telstra and Optus underground assets across Melbourne. We locate domestic water, gas, telecommunications, electrical, stormwater and sewer assets with ground penetrating radar (GPR), radio frequency locators and concrete scanners before anyone starts digging.
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Our Services
What does Drain Solutions do?
Drain Solutions is a specialist drainage and underground services company, not a general plumber. We clear blocked drains with high pressure jetting, use CCTV cameras once the drain is clear to find the cause, and fix damaged pipes, mostly without digging.
One visit can cover the whole job, handled with the same operator and the same equipment: the jetter clears the blockage first, the camera then finds the cause once the drain is clear, and if the pipe is damaged we reline or repair it in-house. Every job is different, and what the camera finds determines what comes next. We also locate underground services, detect water leaks, and test backflow prevention devices and thermostatic mixing valves. Any repair comes with a written quote before work starts. BPC Licence No. 21741. Based in Kew East, we work across Melbourne's inner and middle suburbs.
Blocked Drains & Sewers
Drain Solutions clears blocked drains, blocked toilets and sewers across Melbourne, from 40mm household pipes to 600mm industrial sewers, for homes, schools, commercial buildings and industrial sites. High pressure jetting clears the blockage first, and a camera can then be added to find the cause or check the pipe. BPC licensed. Written quote before any repair work. Call 0413 522 220.
Drain Relining
Drain Solutions permanently repairs cracked, broken and root-damaged pipes from the inside with no-dig drain relining. The pipe is cleaned by high pressure jetting, then a liner is installed and cured in place. No mess, minimal disruption, and your garden and driveway stay intact. CCTV inspection before and after. Six-year statutory warranty insurance.
CCTV Drain Camera Inspections
Drain Solutions inspects drains with full colour CCTV cameras to identify blockages, cracks, root intrusion and pipe damage: push rod cameras for pipes from 50mm to 150mm and a tractor camera for pipes over 150mm. Footage is supplied if wanted, and a written quote for any repairs required. Used for fault diagnosis, pre-reline assessment, pre-purchase checks and insurance claims.
Underground Utility Locating
Drain Solutions is a CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation (CLO), authorised for Telstra and Optus underground assets. GPR, radio frequency locators and concrete scanners find domestic water, gas, telecommunications, electrical, stormwater and sewer assets before you dig. BYDA registered. Residential, commercial and civil projects.
Drain Repairs
Drain Solutions fixes stormwater drains, sewer pipes and drainage infrastructure for homes and businesses, using a combination of relining and replacement: from patch relining one section to full pipe replacement where relining is not possible. Once the drain is clear, the CCTV camera pinpoints the damage, so any digging is targeted. Written quote before work starts. BPC licensed. 40+ years experience.
Water Leak Detection
High water bill or wet ground with no obvious cause? Drain Solutions finds hidden underground water leaks without any digging, by tracing the pipe route first, then listening along it with acoustic equipment. You get a written report so your plumber can repair the exact spot. No guesswork, no unnecessary digging. BPC licensed. We cover Melbourne's inner and middle suburbs.
High Pressure Water Jetting
Drain Solutions uses high pressure water jetting to clear sewer and stormwater pipes from 40mm to 600mm. It cuts through tree roots, flushes out grease, silt and debris, and descales cast iron pipes using chain flail attachments. A camera check can be added afterwards to confirm the pipe is clear. Available for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Melbourne.
Backflow Testing
Drain Solutions holds the BPC backflow prevention endorsement and carries out the full range of backflow prevention services, including testing RPZ valves and other backflow devices for commercial and institutional properties. Compliance certificate, and results lodged with your water authority for you.
TMV Testing
Drain Solutions holds the BPC thermostatic mixing valve endorsement and tests, services, calibrates, installs and certifies TMVs for aged care, schools, hospitals, childcare centres, commercial buildings and homes. Annual compliance certificates for every valve tested.
Concrete Scanning
Drain Solutions scans concrete slabs, walls, floors and ceilings with ground penetrating radar to find reinforcing, post-tension cables, conduits and pipes before you drill, core or cut. Scanning first reduces safety risks and costly delays in concrete renovations. CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation. BPC licensed. 40+ years experience.
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How It Works
From Blocked Drain to Fixed in Three Steps
Call or Book Online
Call 0413 522 220 or book online and tell us what the drain is doing.
CCTV Drain Inspection
Once the drain is clear, a camera can be added to find the cause of the blockage or damage.
Clear, Repair or Reline
The drain is cleared, repaired or relined to suit the problem.
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Client Reviews
What Melbourne customers say about Drain Solutions
Ivan, Collingwood
“Wonderful service from start to finish.”
Yvonne, Bentleigh
“Many thanks for doing the job so promptly.”
Jenny, St Kilda
“I recommend Drain Solutions for your blocked drain needs.”
Jim, Northcote
“Thank you for your prompt and excellent service on our drainage requirements.”
Helen, Camberwell
“Thanks for coming out so quickly and unblocking my drain.”
Associations
Certloc Certified Locating Organisation
CertLoc Certified, Telstra Authorised
Optus
Nulca
Drain investigation, plans and reports
Drain Solutions also works as a plumbing consultant, investigating subsurface and agricultural drains and stormwater and sewer drains across Melbourne. After a CCTV drain inspection, a detailed plan and report can be prepared with vision, photos and notes, to the level of detail your job requires. It can be as simple or as thorough as you need, and the extent of the reporting is agreed with you first.
The advice comes from a licensed plumber with more than 40 years of experience installing drainage and more than 20 years of CCTV inspection, drain relining and high pressure water jetting, so recommendations are based on what the repair actually involves. Contact Drain Solutions on 0413 522 220 to discuss your drain.
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Why Choose Us
Specialist Drainage Experts
Clear First, Then The Right Fix
Drain Solutions combines 40+ years of hands-on experience with CCTV cameras, high pressure jetting and no-dig relining. The drain is cleared first, then the camera finds the cause, so the fix is matched to the problem. Every repair comes with a written quote before work starts. BPC Licence No. 21741. Call 0413 522 220.
- Leak Detection98%
- Fixing Pipes90%
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Our Prices
See our blocked drain clearing prices.
See our CCTV drain inspection prices.
See our drain relining prices.
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Areas We Serve
Find Your Suburb, We Service Melbourne
Drainage specialists with over 40 years of experience across Melbourne. Call 0413 522 220 to check we cover your area.
LICENSED & INSURED
DRAINAGE EXPERTS
OH&S compliant
40+ years experience
Contact us today for an obligation free quote
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FAQs
Drain Solutions Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
What types of drainage problems does Drain Solutions fix?
Drain Solutions clears blocked drains and sewers, relines damaged pipes without digging, carries out CCTV drain inspections and drain repairs, finds underground water leaks, locates underground services, and tests backflow devices and thermostatic mixing valves. We are a specialist drainage company, not a general plumber.
Can the CCTV inspection, jetting and relining all be done in one visit?
Often, yes, though each job is different. The jetter clears any blockage first, then a camera can be added to see the cause or check the pipe, at extra cost. If it shows damage that can be relined, we can assess and quote it on the same visit.
Do you fix the pipe after finding a problem, or do I need another company?
Drain Solutions handles the whole drainage job in-house: clearing, jetting, relining, locating and repair. If the camera finds a problem, we quote and in most cases carry out the fix ourselves, so you do not have to coordinate another company.
Is Drain Solutions a general plumber or a specialist?
Drain Solutions is a specialist drainage and underground services company. We do not do tapware, hot water systems or gas fitting. We focus on drainage, relining, CCTV inspection, utility locating and related compliance testing, which is why we carry equipment most general plumbers do not have.
How do I know if my drain needs relining or just clearing?
You do not need to know in advance. Many blocked drains only need to be cleared. If a CCTV camera is added, it shows the condition of the pipe on screen, and we explain whether it needs clearing, relining or a repair. You can see the pipe on screen before deciding on any repair.
How much does drain work cost?
Prices vary with the job. Call 0413 522 220 and we will explain our rates before we start. Any repair is quoted in writing before work starts. Payment is on completion.
What is a BPC compliance certificate and do I need one?
A BPC (Building and Plumbing Commission) compliance certificate is issued by a licensed plumber to confirm regulated plumbing work meets Victorian regulations. It also means the work is backed by six-year statutory warranty insurance. Drain Solutions issues one for all regulated work, including relining, backflow and TMV testing.
What does CertLoc certified mean?
CertLoc is the national certification body for underground utility locating in Australia. A CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation is authorised to access Telstra and Optus underground networks. Not every locator in Melbourne holds this certification. Drain Solutions is listed on the CertLoc national directory and is BYDA registered.
What Melbourne suburbs does Drain Solutions service?
Drain Solutions services Kew, Kew East, Hawthorn, Toorak, Camberwell, Balwyn, Glen Iris, Richmond, Fitzroy, Carlton, South Yarra, East Melbourne, St Kilda, Brighton and surrounding inner and middle suburbs, from our base in Kew East. Call 0413 522 220 to confirm your suburb.
What is the difference between a blocked sewer and a blocked stormwater drain?
A blocked sewer backs up inside, through a floor drain, shower or toilet that will not flush. A blocked stormwater drain shows up outside, as water pooling around pits and downpipes after rain. Drain Solutions clears both across Melbourne.
Do you take emergency calls after hours?
Yes. Our regular hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 12pm, and we take emergency calls outside those hours on 0413 522 220. A sewer backing up inside the house is treated as an emergency.
How do I know if I have a blocked drain?
Common signs are slow-draining sinks, toilets or showers, gurgling noises from your pipes, water pooling around floor drains, or a sewage smell. If you notice any of these, call 0413 522 220.
Do you use CCTV cameras to diagnose blocked drains?
Yes, once the drain is clear and you want to see the cause. About 80 percent of blocked drains are only cleared, and a camera inspection is added when you want to see the cause or check the pipe. It is an added cost. The camera identifies the exact cause and location, footage is supplied if wanted, and any repair is quoted in writing.
What is drain relining and do I need to dig up my garden?
No. Drain relining repairs damaged pipes from the inside using a structural liner. We access the pipe through an existing point, so your garden, driveway or flooring stays intact.
How quickly can you respond to a blocked drain in Melbourne?
Call 0413 522 220 and we will explain when we can attend.
Can you clear blocked drains in commercial and industrial properties?
Yes. Drain Solutions clears drains for residential, commercial, school and industrial properties, with equipment for pipes from 40mm up to 600mm in diameter.
Are your plumbers licensed in Victoria?
Yes. All Drain Solutions drainage work is carried out by BPC licensed plumbers under Licence No. 21741, and we issue BPC compliance certificates for regulated work.
Do you provide a written quote before starting work?
Yes. Drain Solutions provides a written quote before any repair or relining work begins, so you know the cost before we start. Payment is on completion.