Blocked Drains — Lismore, Ballina & Byron Bay

Slow sinks, gurgling toilets, overflowing gully traps and flooded yards. We clear the blockage, find the cause and fix it properly.

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Blocked Drains Cleared and Fixed

A blocked drain is more than an inconvenience. Sewage backing up into the yard or house is a health risk, and blocked stormwater can push water under the house or into the walls. We clear blocked sewer and stormwater drains for homes, rental properties, farms and businesses across Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers.

What we do

  1. Find the blockage. We work out which line is blocked and where.
  2. Clear it. We clear the line so water flows again.
  3. Find the cause. Roots, grease, wipes, silt or a broken pipe. Fixing the cause stops it coming back.
  4. Repair or replace. Cracked, collapsed or root-filled pipes are dug up and replaced. We own our excavators, so bigger jobs don't wait on outside contractors.

Stormwater and groundwater

After heavy rain, many Northern Rivers properties find their stormwater can't keep up. Water sits against the house, runs underneath it or floods the driveway. We install grated drains, ag pipe and new stormwater lines to carry water away. More about our plumbing services.

Bruce Jobson has been plumbing since 1985, and Bruce Jobson Plumbing Pty Ltd has been established since 2009. We hold NSW Contractor Licences 219416C and 109133C, and we are based at 64 Lancaster Drive, Goonellabah, a few minutes from Lismore.

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Blocked Drain FAQs

What are the signs of a blocked drain?
 
Water draining slowly, gurgling sounds from sinks or toilets, bad smells, water coming up through the gully trap outside, or soggy patches in the yard over the drain line.
What causes blocked drains?
 
The most common causes are tree roots getting into old pipes, fat and grease, wet wipes and sanitary products, silt and debris after heavy rain or floods, and cracked or collapsed pipes.
Who is responsible for a blocked drain?
 
Drains on your property are usually the owner's responsibility, while the council or water authority looks after the main. If you are not sure where the blockage is, we can check before any work starts.
Can you replace a broken drain?
 
Yes. When a pipe is cracked, collapsed or full of roots, clearing it only buys time. We dig up and replace damaged sections using our own excavators, and handle the council paperwork for the new work.

Get Your Drain Cleared

64 Lancaster Drive, Goonellabah NSW 2480

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm · after-hours calls on 0414 720 602

Phone: 0414 720 602 or 02 6624 4662