BPC Licensed · 40+ Years
Blocked Drains Toorak Melbourne
Blocked Drains Toorak · BPC Licensed · 40+ Years · Call 0413 522 220
Sewer overflowing or shower backing up in Toorak?
Yes, a blocked drain in Toorak 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 Solutions clears blocked drains in Toorak and repairs damaged sewers without digging up landscaped gardens, driveways or stone paving.
Who can fix a blocked drain at a Toorak property?
Drain Solutions can. Phone 0413 522 220 or book online, and a BPC licensed drainage plumber comes to your home, apartment or managed property.
Our Toorak work runs from apartments around Toorak Village to the large homes along Orrong Road and the streets toward the Yarra. Owners want the problem fixed and the garden, paving and house left exactly as they were. That is how we work: no-dig methods wherever possible, and no surprises.
Drain Solutions only does drainage, under BPC Licence No. 21741. On every Toorak job, we explain our rates before we start, and any repair is quoted in writing before work starts.
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Our latest process
Once I've called, what happens with my Toorak drain?
We take the details, arrange a time with you or your property manager, clear it, find the cause on camera once the drain is clear, and quote any repair before more is done.
A camera inspection is a separate service. Many blocked drains are only cleared, and the camera is added when you want to see the cause or the condition of the pipe. The steps below describe a job with the camera added.
- First conversation: what is backing up, whether sewage is inside, and who we should deal with on site.
- Arrival: at the agreed time, with a CCTV drain camera and a high pressure jetter.
- How it is charged: explained in full before we begin.
- Clearing: the jetter cuts out roots and debris without excavation. Most blockages take one to three hours.
- Diagnosis: once the drain is clear, we use an existing opening and run the camera along what is often a long, deep sewer to confirm the result. You can watch the footage as we go. If you want the footage, you receive it on USB or by a shared online link.
- Repair decision: any damage is quoted in writing, and nothing goes ahead without your approval. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Direct Debit and cash on completion.
More detail is on our main blocked drains page.
Where do Toorak's drain blockages come from?
Usually tree roots in very old clay sewers that run a long way under large landscaped gardens.
Many Toorak properties still sit on the original clay and cast iron drainage from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Homes range from grand Edwardian mansions to 1930s Art Deco apartments and modern renovations, and the sewer from house to main can be long and deep.
- Roots under big gardens: oaks, planes and elms in extensive private gardens.
- Displaced sections: clay moved by settlement or root pressure, including where renovations meet the original pipes.
- Garden debris: large properties wash leaves into stormwater pits after heavy rain.
- Corroded cast iron: original iron drainage that rusts inside and snags debris.
- Kitchen grease: a steady issue in older homes and apartment drains.
Can a Toorak drain be fixed without damaging the garden or paving?
In most cases, yes. Drain Solutions clears with high pressure jetting and repairs with drain relining, both from existing access points, so gardens and paving stay intact.
If excavation really can't be avoided, the camera pinpoints the spot, so only a small, targeted area is disturbed.
How much does clearing a Toorak drain 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.
On a long Toorak sewer, the time depends on where the blockage is and what is causing it, which is found once the drain is clear and the camera is in.
Factors that can add time on a Toorak job:
- A blockage well down a long, deep sewer.
- Several root entry points along the line.
- Heavy roots or cast iron scale needing an extra tool.
- Stormwater pits full of garden debris too.
- Attendance outside regular hours.
What are the repair options for a damaged sewer in Toorak?
Relining the damaged length is the usual choice, with a targeted repair or scheduled maintenance jetting as the alternatives.
- Relining: a structural liner is cured inside the old pipe from an existing access point, so landscaped gardens, driveways and stone paving are untouched. You receive a BPC plumbing compliance certificate, and the work is backed by six-year statutory warranty insurance. Written quote before work starts.
- Targeted repair: where a section can't be relined, the camera locates it precisely so the opening is kept small.
- Maintenance jetting: a clean every one to two years holds roots back until the joints are relined.
Who calls on Drain Solutions in Toorak?
Homeowners, owners of heritage-listed residences, apartment owners, property managers, builders and renovators, and people buying in the suburb.
- Homeowners: blocked sewers cleared and relined without disturbing the landscaping.
- Heritage residences: careful, clean work with no-dig methods wherever possible.
- Property managers: a single point of contact, footage, and reports at extra cost when needed.
- Builders and renovators: drains checked on camera before new work connects to old pipe.
- Buyers: pre-purchase CCTV inspections, with a written report at extra cost.
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Why Choose Us
Why do Toorak owners choose Drain Solutions?
We protect the property, we only do drainage, and every repair is quoted in writing before it starts.
- 40+ years of drainage experience.
- A jetter, and a CCTV camera inspection when you want one.
- No-dig relining by our own team, from existing access points.
- The pipe is filmed after clearing, so you can see the result.
- BPC licensed under No. 21741, with compliance certificates for regulated work.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Direct Debit and cash on completion.
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Relining Video
Can I see a drain relined in Toorak?
Yes. This video from the Drain Solutions YouTube channel shows real before and after CCTV footage of a drain relined in Toorak, so you can see inside the pipe before and after the new liner goes in.
Drain Relining Toorak Melbourne: Before & After CCTV Footage
See inside the drain before and after relining, filmed with a CCTV camera in Toorak, 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
Do you also work in suburbs near Toorak?
Yes. We regularly work in South Yarra, Prahran, Armadale, Malvern, Hawthorn, Glen Iris and Camberwell.
Toorak jobs are run from our Kew East base. Water leak detection and underground service locating are also available here. Call 0413 522 220 to confirm your area.
Need a Toorak drain cleared? Call 0413 522 220
Call 0413 522 220 or book online. We'll clear it without digging, find the cause on camera once the drain is clear, and quote any repair in writing so you can decide in your own time.
Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 12pm. Sunday closed. Emergency call-outs outside business hours on 0413 522 220.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Direct Debit and cash on completion.
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FAQs
Toorak Drain Questions We Hear Most
Can you repair a Toorak sewer without lifting our stone paving?
In most cases, yes. We clear the pipe with high pressure jetting and repair it with drain relining, both from an existing access point. Paving, driveways and landscaped beds stay as they are, and any relining is quoted in writing first.
What if digging can't be avoided?
Then the camera pinpoints the spot, so only a small, targeted area is opened rather than a trench across the garden. We explain this before any work and include it in the written quote.
How long does a typical Toorak blockage take to clear?
Straightforward blockages are usually cleared within one to three hours on site. Where there are several root entry points or the pipe is damaged, relining is normally done on a return visit, and we explain what is involved first.
We are renovating in Toorak. Should the drains be checked first?
Yes. A CCTV inspection before building work shows whether the old clay or cast iron pipes should be relined or replaced before new pipework is connected. It avoids joining a new extension to a failing sewer.
Do you work with Toorak property managers and builders?
Yes. We work for owners, property managers, builders and renovators. We can provide camera footage, and a written report at extra cost.
Can I see the drains before buying a Toorak home?
Yes. A pre-purchase CCTV inspection records the inside of the sewer, so you know whether it is sound, cracked or full of roots before you commit. A written report can be added at extra cost.
Why do Toorak sewers block so often?
Many Toorak homes still have their original clay sewers, now more than 100 years old, running long distances under big gardens. Oaks, planes and elms find the cracked joints, and roots inside the pipe grow until it blocks.
What should I budget for a Toorak drain job?
A long, deep sewer can take more time, so we explain the rates before we start, and repairs are quoted in writing.
How often should roots be cleared from a Toorak sewer?
For properties with recurring roots, maintenance jetting every one to two years keeps the pipe clear and avoids an urgent call-out. Relining the damaged joints is what stops the roots for good.
Will insurance pay for a blocked sewer at my Toorak home?
That depends on the policy. Sudden damage is sometimes covered, but root intrusion that developed over years usually isn't. We can provide CCTV footage, and a written report can be prepared at extra cost, for your insurer.
Who do I call if a Toorak drain blocks on the weekend?
Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 12pm. Sunday closed. Emergency call-outs outside business hours on 0413 522 220.
What payment do you accept?
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 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 once the drain is clear 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. Once the drain is clear, the camera pinpoints the damage, 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.
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.
- Blocked Drains95%
- CCTV Drain Camera Inspections88%
- Drain Relining85%
- Underground Utility Locating85%
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