Blocked Drain Clearing & CCTV
From a slow-draining sink or gurgling toilet through to full sewer blockages, blocked drain clearing is one of our most-called-out services. Newton Huang clears blocked drains, scopes lines with a CCTV camera, and tackles tree-root intrusions with high-pressure water jetting across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. We diagnose the cause, quote up front, clear the blockage on the visit, and leave you with a clear report on the condition of your pipes.
What a Blocked Drain Job Covers
Every blocked drain clearing job — whether it’s a slow sink, a backed-up sewer, or a recurring tree-root problem — follows the same thorough process. Here’s exactly what you can expect.
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Both, depending on the blockage. For sewer or stormwater blockages we use a high-pressure water jetter — typically 4,000 PSI through a specialised nozzle that cuts roots and shifts compacted debris. For lighter blockages or smaller branch lines, an electric drain machine with a cutter head gets the job done quickly. Heavy commercial blockages get our truck-mounted jetter.
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Yes — every blocked drain job includes a CCTV camera inspection so you can see exactly what we see. Clearing the block is half the job; understanding why it happened is the other half. CCTV shows whether you’ve got intruding roots, a cracked pipe, a belly in the line, fat build-up, or wet wipes flushed by a previous owner. That tells us whether you need a one-off clear, a regular maintenance jet, or pipe relining.
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Honestly — yes, eventually, if the underlying pipe is broken. A high-pressure jet cuts roots cleanly and usually buys you 6–18 months of clear flow. The lasting fix for recurring tree-root blockages is to repair or reline the damaged section so the roots can’t get back in. We’ll show you the issue on the CCTV footage and quote both options so you can decide between regular maintenance jetting or a permanent repair.
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You get a written summary plus a video clip showing the condition of the line, any defects (cracks, displaced joints, roots, deformation), and our annotated recommendation. It’s useful for your records, insurance claims, conveyancing, or just peace of mind that the system’s sound after we’ve cleared it.
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Most blocked drain clearings are completely no-dig. We access via the existing inspection openings or boundary trap, jet the line clean, and confirm with CCTV. If the pipe itself is damaged, pipe relining lets us repair it from inside with no excavation. Only when a line is fully collapsed or unreachable do we recommend traditional dig-and-replace — and we’ll always show you why on camera first.
Our Process
Phone Consult — We ask about your household size, current unit, and where it’s located. Most of the time, we can give you a ballpark price on the phone.
On-Site Quote — We arrive within 24 hours, measure the install location, check gas line capacity, and email you a fixed written quote the same day.
Order & Book — We order your unit and book the install, usually within 48 hours of quote approval. Most Blackburn jobs are completed the same week.
Install Day — Most Blackburn installs take 2 to 4 hours. We commission the system, walk you through the controls, and lodge the Certificate of Compliance with the VBA within 48 hours.
Service Areas
Our blocked drain cleaning covers Vermont, Vermont South, Mitcham, Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Ashwood, Ashburton, Surrey Hills, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Box Hill South, Burwood, Burwood East, Forest Hill, Heatherdale, and Donvale.
Meet Newton
No Call centres. No subbies. Just Newton, on your job.
When you ring Newton Plumbing, Newton picks up. When you book a job, Newton turns up. The phone, the quote, the experienced advice, the quality work, the follow-up - it’s the same bloke every time. Newton.
With over 15 years experience across Residential and Commercial, Newton prides himself on service excellence, quality workmanship, forming long-term relationships with his customers and ensuring value for money.
Plumbing Licence: #107733 Service Areas: Melbourne East, Melbourne CBD
Let’s Work Together
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project or simply give us a call. We'll discuss your project, your home and your plan and work together on the best installation and value for money.