BPC Licensed · 40+ Years
Blocked Drains Camberwell:
Is Your Drain Backing Up?
Call 0413 522 220 · Written quote before any repair
Sewer overflowing or shower backing up in Camberwell?
Yes, a blocked drain in Camberwell 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.
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About Us
Drain blocked again after you paid to clear it last time?
Blocked drains in Camberwell keep coming back when roots sit in Federation-era clay sewers, and a camera finds why. Call 0413 522 220.
Who can I call for a drain that keeps blocking in Camberwell?
Call Drain Solutions on 0413 522 220. We are a drainage specialist a short drive away in Kew East, and stopping repeat blockages is one of the jobs we do most in Camberwell.
Many Camberwell owners have had the same drain cleared several times before calling us. From Camberwell Junction and Burke Road out toward Canterbury, the story is usually the same: a Federation-era clay sewer, a big tree, and a joint the roots keep finding. We clear it, show you where they get in, and explain what it takes to stop them.
Every job is done by BPC licensed plumbers, Licence No. 21741. On cost, we explain our rates before we start, and any repair is quoted in writing before work starts.
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Our latest process
What happens once I call about my Camberwell drain?
We take the details, book a time, clear the blockage with a camera and jetter, find where the roots are getting in, and quote any repair before going further.
- The details: tell us which fixtures are slow and whether this drain has blocked before. Sewage inside means we treat it as urgent.
- A booked time: we come from Kew East with a CCTV drain camera and a high pressure jetter.
- Rates up front: you hear how the job is charged before we start.
- Clearing first: a root-cutting head on the jetter cuts through the root mass and flushes it out. Most blockages take an hour or two.
- Finding the entry point: the camera goes back in to show exactly where the roots are coming through, and you can watch it with us. You receive the recording on USB or by a shared online link.
- Fixing it for good: you get a written quote to reline that joint, and nothing more is done until you say yes. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Direct Debit, and Cash on completion.
The full process is on our main blocked drains page.
What is blocking so many Camberwell drains?
Tree roots growing into Federation-era clay sewers, which run a long way across Camberwell's big blocks and give roots plenty of joints to find.
Most Camberwell homes are Federation and Edwardian houses built between the 1890s and the 1920s, and many still have their original clay sewers. Camberwell keeps one of Melbourne's most intact collections of pre-war homes, under a canopy of planes, oaks, elms and liquidambars that is among the densest in the inner east.
- Root intrusion: the most common job we attend in Camberwell.
- Hairline cracks: century-old pipes moved by settlement and root pressure, which roots then exploit.
- Displaced joints: joints that have shifted over decades and let roots and debris in.
- Heritage kitchen drains: older pipework that holds on to grease.
- Leaf-filled pits: big gardens dropping debris into stormwater pits after heavy rain.
Is it normal for a Camberwell drain to block every few months?
It is common, but it isn't something you have to live with. A drain that blocks again soon after clearing nearly always has a crack or loose joint where roots get back in.
After clearing, our camera shows exactly where the roots are entering. Relining that section seals it, which stops the roots coming back.
What will clearing a Camberwell drain cost?
Camberwell jobs start with a service call: the first hour on site, camera and jetter included, then hourly if the work runs over.
Long sewer runs and heavy roots mean the time varies, and nobody can tell how long until the camera is in. So we explain our rates before we start, and any repair is quoted in writing before work starts. Our blocked drain price guide lists typical 2026 prices.
Common reasons a Camberwell job takes longer:
- A blockage far along a long sewer run.
- Roots at more than one joint.
- A root mass heavy enough to need an extra cutting tool.
- Stormwater pits to clear as well.
- An after-hours call-out.
How do I stop roots getting back into my Camberwell sewer?
Reline the damaged joints so roots have no way in. If that isn't possible, a targeted repair or regular maintenance jetting are the alternatives.
Relining: we form a new structural pipe inside the old clay through an existing access point, so lawns, garden beds and driveways stay intact. You receive a BPC plumbing compliance certificate, with six-year statutory warranty insurance behind the work. Written quote before work starts.
Targeted repair: where a section can't be relined, the camera locates it precisely so only a small area is opened.
Maintenance jetting: a clean every one to two years keeps roots from building up to a blockage, but they will keep returning until the joint is sealed. Typical relining costs are in our drain relining price guide.
Who do you help in Camberwell?
Owners of Federation and Edwardian homes, people buying in Camberwell, landlords and property managers, and schools and businesses.
- Owners tired of repeat blockages: we find the entry point and quote the fix.
- Buyers: pre-purchase CCTV inspections of century-old sewers, with a written report if requested.
- Landlords and property managers: rental drains cleared, with invoices sent to the owner or manager directly.
- Driveway and garden owners: sewers relined without breaking concrete or digging up beds.
- Schools and businesses: commercial drains up to 600mm, at commercial rates.
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Why Choose Us
Why choose Drain Solutions for a Camberwell drain?
Because we don't just clear the blockage: we show you why it happened, give you a written quote to fix it, and we only do drainage.
- 40+ years in drainage, a short drive from Camberwell in Kew East.
- A camera check after every clear, so the root entry point isn't missed.
- Root-cutting heads and a jetter for pipes 40mm to 600mm.
- Relining by our own team, so the fix doesn't need another company.
- Licensed by the BPC (No. 21741), so regulated work comes with a compliance certificate.
- We accept Visa, Mastercard, Direct Debit, and Cash on completion.
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Relining Video
Can I see a drain relined in Camberwell?
Yes. This video from the Drain Solutions YouTube channel shows real before and after CCTV footage of a drain relined in Camberwell, so you can see inside the pipe before and after the new liner goes in.
Drain Relining Camberwell Melbourne: Before & After CCTV Footage
See inside the drain before and after relining, filmed with a CCTV camera in Camberwell, Melbourne.
Written quote before work starts. See the Drain Relining Videos page for 11 more suburbs.
Click to watch bigger.
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Areas We Serve
Which suburbs close to Camberwell do you service?
We also work in Hawthorn, Glen Iris, Balwyn, Kew, Canterbury and Surrey Hills.
Across these suburbs we also offer leak detection and underground service locating. Ask us on 0413 522 220 if your area isn't shown.
Camberwell drain blocked again? Call 0413 522 220
Call 0413 522 220 or book online. We'll clear the drain, show you on camera where the roots are getting in, and give you a written quote to stop it happening again.
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FAQs
Your Camberwell drain questions
Why does my Camberwell drain keep blocking after it has been cleared?
Because the crack or loose joint the roots came through is still there. Clearing takes out the roots inside the pipe, not the entry point, so they grow back. The camera finds that spot, and relining it is what stops the cycle.
Another plumber cleared my drain twice. What will you do differently?
After clearing, we put the camera back in to find where the roots are getting into the pipe and show you on screen. You then get a written quote to reline that section, so you are fixing the cause rather than paying to clear the same blockage again.
How many hours will my Camberwell drain take to clear?
Most household blockages are cleared within the first hour or two on site. If the pipe also needs relining, that is normally a separate visit, and you know the cost in writing before it is booked.
How do you charge for clearing a Camberwell drain?
With a service call that covers the first hour on site, including the camera and the jetter, then an hourly rate. Camberwell's long sewer runs can take a little longer, so we explain the rates before starting, and any repair is quoted in writing.
Can you reline a sewer under my Camberwell driveway?
Usually, yes. The liner goes in through an existing access point and is cured in place inside the old pipe, so the driveway isn't broken up. Relining comes with a BPC compliance certificate and six-year statutory warranty insurance.
Do you look after Camberwell rental properties?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords and property managers across Camberwell, and we can invoice the property manager or owner directly.
Should I get the drains checked before buying a Federation home in Camberwell?
Yes. Damage to a century-old clay sewer can't be seen from above. A pre-purchase CCTV inspection shows its condition before you commit, and a written report is available if you ask for one.
Is it cheaper to keep jetting the drain or to reline it?
Jetting every one to two years keeps roots under control, but they keep coming back through the cracked joint, so it is an ongoing cost. Relining the damaged section is a one-off repair that stops them. We give you a written quote, so you can compare the two.
Will insurance cover a blocked sewer in Camberwell?
It comes down to your policy. Some cover sudden damage, but roots that have grown in over years often aren't included. We can give you the CCTV footage and a written report for your claim.
Can you handle commercial drains at Camberwell schools?
Yes. Our equipment handles pipes from 40mm up to 600mm, which covers schools and commercial buildings as well as homes. Commercial sites are charged at separate rates, explained when you book.
Can I call you out on a weekend?
Yes, call 0413 522 220. Our regular hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 12pm. Outside those hours, call 0413 522 220.
When and how do I pay?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Direct Debit, and Cash on completion.
Happy customers. Real results.
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What We Offer
What does Drain Solutions do?
Drain Solutions is a specialist drainage and underground services company, not a general plumber. We find drain problems with CCTV cameras, clear them with high pressure jetting and fix damaged pipes, mostly without digging.
One visit can cover the whole job, handled with the same operator and the same equipment: the camera finds the cause, the jetter clears it, 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.
Drain Relining
Permanent no-dig repair for cracked, broken and root-damaged pipes. Your garden and driveway stay intact.
CCTV Drain Inspections
Full colour CCTV cameras find blockages, cracks, root intrusion and pipe damage. Recorded footage on every inspection.
High Pressure Water Jetting
Clears sewer and stormwater pipes from 40mm to 600mm. Cuts through tree roots and flushes out grease, silt and debris.
Drain Repairs
Stormwater and sewer pipe repairs for homes and businesses. The camera pinpoints the damage first, so any digging is targeted.
Underground Utility Locating
CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation (CLO), authorised for Telstra and Optus underground assets.
Water Leak Detection
Finds hidden underground water leaks without digging. A written report lets your plumber repair the exact spot.
Backflow Testing
BPC backflow prevention endorsement. Testing of RPZ valves and other devices, with a same-day compliance certificate.
Camera 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 camera finds the cause first, 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.
- Blocked Drains95%
- CCTV Drain Camera Inspections88%
- Drain Relining85%
- Underground Utility Locating85%
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