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One-off, or is something down there?

Six quick questions about your drain and we’ll tell you whether it just needs clearing or there’s a reason it keeps happening. Two minutes.

Clear it or fix it?

The last plumber you'll need to call about your blocked drain.

Sound familiar? It's fixable.

Shower won't drain, toilet gurgling, a smell from the gully you can't place, and maybe not for the first time. If you've paid someone before and here it is again, you start wondering if you've just got a bad drain for life.

You haven't. A drain that keeps blocking is telling you why, and once someone finds it, it stops.

Blocked again? Clearing a drain and fixing a drain are two different jobs. We do both: find the exact cause, show it to you on camera, and put an end to it. Whether we're your first call or your fifth, we're built to be your last.

Watch how we find and fix a blocked drain

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We fix the cause, not just the blockage

Fixed for good, not fixed for now

A blocked drain that keeps coming back isn't bad luck. Somewhere down that pipe there's a reason: a slight crack, a joint that's moved a few millimetres, a sag holding water. Tree roots don't break into a sound pipe; they find the fault that was already there. Clear the blockage and leave the reason, and you'll be paying to clear it again. That's what's different about how we fix drains. We get to the exact cause, so it doesn't happen again. Fixed for good, not fixed for now.

A Fix-It Right plumber feeding a drain camera into an open sewer inspection pit to find the cause of a blockage — We find the cause on camera, not just clear the blockage

Which drain is it?

Not sure? Your plumber will tell you on the day.

You've got two separate drainage systems, and they fail differently. If a toilet or sink is backing up, gurgling, or there's water coming up through the grate outside (your overflow relief gully: it's doing its job), that's your sewer. If water's pooling in the yard, downpipes are overflowing in rain, or the problem only shows up when it's raining, that's stormwater. Different system, different causes, different fix. Either way, the next part applies to you.

A Fix-It Right plumber locating a blocked drain line from the street access point — We pinpoint which line is blocked and where, before anything is dug up

Why drains block again

Knowing why is how it stays fixed

A drain doesn't block for no reason. Something stops the flow: wipes and foreign objects, grease, tree roots, a joint that's shifted, a belly where the pipe's sagged and holds water, or a pipe starting to collapse. Clearing gets the water moving again. It doesn't touch the reason.

And here's the part most people are never shown: drain problems progress. A root finds a joint: stage one. It grows, catches everything that passes: stage two. The pipe cracks and collapses around it: stage three. Same with a slight misalignment, same with a belly. Every stage-three dig-up started life as a stage-one detail someone didn't find. That's why we put a camera down and find the exact cause while it's still small, and when the pipe itself is the problem, relining can often fix it without digging up your yard at all. We went through 2,102 of our own jobs for our Blocked Drains Report, and roots, not wipes, were behind more blockages than anything else.

It's also why "cheap and cheerful" clearing is the most expensive habit in this trade: you pay per visit while the real problem quietly moves through its stages.

Illustration of a tree's roots reaching down to an underground sewer pipe, with one root getting in at a joint — Stage 1: a root finds a joint

Illustration of the root grown into a mass inside the pipe at the joint, catching debris carried along by the waste water — Stage 2: it grows and catches everything

Illustration of the pipe cracked and collapsed around the roots, with soil and debris filling it where it has broken — Stage 3: the pipe cracks and collapses

A Fix-It Right plumber fitting a new section of pipe in an inspection pit — Clearing gets the water moving; fixing the cause is what stops it coming back

How we find yours

Real method, not guesswork

Every blocked drain job starts the same way: with questions, not tools. What's backing up, how often, what's been done before. And you'll know the price of this first step before we touch a thing.

If it's your sewer, we start with a walk around while the water's still up, because a blocked drain tells you things a cleared one can't: how it behaves before the water's removed, measured against how it behaves after. Then we open the drain and get everything flowing again, and nothing else happens until it is.

If it's stormwater, your plumber starts with a walk around your property and draws your whole site by hand (every downpipe, where the water should leave your block) before anything else. Stormwater gets ignored for years, so finding the fault means joining the dots across your whole system, not guessing at one pipe.

Then, before any camera goes down, we do something almost nobody in this trade does: we teach you how your sewer system works. The same presentation our plumbers use on real jobs: what tree roots look like on camera, what a belly looks like, what a collapse looks like. Then we run the camera together. You see what we see, live, and because you've just been shown what you're looking at, you can read it yourself.

When we find the cause, we locate it, mark it out on the ground at your feet, and put a price on fixing it, before you decide anything.

A Fix-It Right plumber using a pipe locator to pinpoint a blocked drain and mark it on the grass above — We locate the fault and mark it on the ground at your feet

And through all of it, you only ever face one decision at a time. You'll know what the next step costs before it starts, nothing proceeds until you're ready, and you'll only meet the steps your drain actually needs.

What we'll recommend, and why

Three repair options, in writing, before we start

Our rule is a simple one: we only recommend work you'll benefit from. We'll show you the exact cause of your blockage on camera, and what fixing it properly costs. If we've noticed something else along the way, we'll show you that too: priced, in priority order, your call at your pace. The footage is right there. You don't have to take anyone's word for anything.

We get our job right so that you can keep going with yours.

A Fix-It Right plumber showing the cause of a blockage on the drain-camera monitor — We show you the exact cause on camera, and what fixing it costs

What it costs

Real prices, in writing, before we touch a thing

Clearing a blocked drain and repairing the pipe that caused it are two different decisions, and we price them that way: you'll never get one blurred quote covering both. Every price is agreed before work starts. What things cost and where the money goes is all on one page: What it costs

Two drain inspection camera reels and a handheld monitor on gravel, beside an open case holding a camera head and its lead

Some of the recent blocked drains we've done

Straight off our plumbers' phones. Not stock photos.

Kitchen sink trap with the dishwasher drain nipple under the bench

November 2026

Kingston

Blocked dishwasher drain connection cleared

What they rang about: The customer called about a dishwasher that was not draining properly, while the kitchen sink itself was draining normally.
What Josh found: Josh found the dishwasher drain hose blocked where it connects to the nipple on the kitchen sink trap.
What Josh did: Josh cleaned out the blocked trap connection so the dishwasher could drain freely again.

Josh

New basin trap and stop taps fitted under the vanity

After

November 2026

Highton

Blocked shower drain cleared and basin trap replaced

What they rang about: The customer reported a blocked shower drain.
What Ryan found: Ryan found the shower drain blocked, and an inspection afterwards showed a leak from the 40mm trap under the bathroom basin.
What Ryan did: Ryan cleared the shower drain with a jetter and replaced the leaking basin trap while fitting a new basin tap set.

Ryan

October 2026

Ringwood

Blocked stormwater and overflowing gutters

What they rang about: The customer called because stormwater was not draining properly, leading to water pooling near the rear footpath and potential issues with the house footings.
What Lachie found: The gutters were packed with leaves and overflowing, and the stormwater line was full of dirt.
What Lachie did: Lachie cleared out the gutters, then used a high-pressure jet and CCTV camera to inspect and clear the blocked stormwater lines.

Lachie

Toilet pan collar removed, showing the offset causing blockages

October 2026

Sebastopol

Slow-draining toilet traced under the pan

What they rang about: The customer reported that their toilet was running slow and blocking up.
What Jared found: Jared found multiple pipe offsets under the pan and a large drop restricting flow in the sewer line.
What Jared did: Jared lifted the toilet, pushed the blockage through with the drain camera, inspected the line and quoted the repairs.

Jared

Drain cleaning machine set up beside the house

October 2026

Narrabundah

Tree roots in an old terracotta drain

What they rang about: The customer called about a blocked outside drain.
What Gerry found: Gerry found severe tree root intrusion in the remaining terracotta pipe section at the back of the garden.
What Gerry did: Gerry cut the roots out with a root-cutting jet head to get the drain flowing, and talked through longer-term fixes.

Gerry

October 2026

Herne Hill

Overflowing drain beside the house

What they rang about: The customer reported that a pipe on the side of the house was blocked and overflowing outside.
What Jarryd found: Jarryd found tree roots invading an old earthenware inspection point and choking a pipe bend further down.
What Jarryd did: Jarryd accessed the line from the rear, cleared the blockage with a water jetter, and ran a camera to inspect the pipes.

Jarryd

Kitchen sink waste pipes under the bench during the job

October 2026

Springvale South

Greasy kitchen sink blockage cleared

What they rang about: The customer reported a blocked kitchen sink drain that they were unable to unclog themselves.
What Conrad found: Conrad found the kitchen sink blocked with grease and debris, alongside worn basin wastes and a mixer that needed replacing.
What Conrad did: Conrad cleared the kitchen sink using a jetter and grease treatment, and replaced the old basin wastes, traps, and mixer tap.

Conrad

New PVC stormwater access risers installed in an excavated trench

After

October 2026

Werribee

Stormwater access point for jetting and camera

What they rang about: The customer booked us to return and look further into problems with the property's stormwater system.
What Thane found: Thane found the stormwater system holding water along the back of the property, with water and debris sitting in the line.
What Thane did: Thane excavated a section of the line and installed a new access point so it could be jetted clear of water and debris and inspected by camera.

Thane

Kitchen sink waste pipes under the bench

October 2026

Watson

Greasy kitchen drain and buried gully cleared

What they rang about: The customer reported a slow-draining kitchen sink.
What Josh found: Josh found the overflow relief gully buried and the line completely blocked with grease.
What Josh did: Josh cleared the line from the kitchen sink and from the overflow relief gully upstream, then confirmed a clear run with a camera inspection.

Josh

Broken PVC fitting inside the rear sewer pit at the elbow

Before

October 2026

Bellbrae

Fully blocked sewer on a long rural run

What they rang about: The customer reported a blocked toilet and that every other drain in the house was affected, even after the toilet had been plunged clear.
What Jarryd found: Jarryd found a fully blocked sewer of almost 50 metres with no inspection openings, caused by a broken piece of PVC sitting at an elbow near the rear pit and catching paper.
What Jarryd did: Jarryd removed the toilet to jet and camera the line, cleared the blockage, then returned with a pit lifter to open the rear pit and remove the broken PVC.

Jarryd

Drain camera view of a pipe joint with buildup around the junction

October 2026

Bell Park

Junction blockage cleared and drain camera inspected

What they rang about: The customer reported an outdoor drain grate filling with water, and recently toilet paper floating in it.
What Jared found: Jared found the drain blocked at a junction by a piece of broken pipe, plus tree roots and cracks in other sections of the line.
What Jared did: Jared cleared the blockage to restore flow, camera inspected the drain, mapped the problem sections and quoted relining for the damaged areas.

Jared

Toilet refitted and resealed at the base on a tiled floor

After

October 2026

Chelsea

Flushed object retrieved from a blocked toilet

What they rang about: The customer reported their only toilet was blocked after a toilet cleaning hook had been flushed down it.
What Lachie found: Lachie found the toilet had been installed on packers and silicone because the waste sat too high, and advised modifying the waste to fix this properly.
What Lachie did: Lachie removed the toilet to retrieve the hook, refitted it as the customer preferred, resealed the base and flush tested it with no leaks.

Lachie

Toilet waste and riser pipework under a house

September 2026

Kew East

Clearing Stubborn Bathroom Drains and Tree Roots

What they rang about: The customer reported that their bathroom basin, shower, and bath were blocked.
What Lachie found: Lachie found that old galvanised pipes and tree roots invading a cracked boundary trap were causing the blockages.
What Lachie did: Lachie cleared the lines using a sewer machine and high-pressure water jetter, then inspected the drains with a camera.

Lachie

September 2026

Clayton South

Blocked kitchen sink and plumbing repairs

What they rang about: The customer reported that their kitchen sink drain was blocked.
What Thane found: Thane found a large grease blockage inside the drain and the outside gully.
What Thane did: Thane cleared the grease, replaced the kitchen drainage, serviced two toilets, and fitted a new hot water valve.

Thane

New PVC sewer pipe and riser laid in an open trench

September 2026

Mooroolbark

Repairing a blocked sewer drain

What they rang about: The customer called us back about an ongoing blocked sewer drain.
What Cailem found: Cailem found a section of the sewer line had several breaks and was invaded by tree roots causing blockages.
What Cailem did: Cailem excavated the front yard, replaced the broken pipe with a new PVC section and riser, backfilled the trench, re-laid the grass, and tested the system.

Cailem

Outdoor drain opening with its grate removed

September 2026

Mornington

Clearing Blocked Main Drain and Multiple Fixtures

What they rang about: The customer called because their kitchen drain, shower, and basin were blocked.
What Riley found: Riley found tree roots invading the main drain in multiple spots alongside grease buildup.
What Riley did: Riley used a high-pressure jet and camera to clear the roots and applied a treatment to unblock the drains.

Riley

Tree roots pulled out of the stormwater drain

Before

August 2026

Invermay Park

Clearing Blocked Stormwater Drains and Repairing Pits

What they rang about: The customer reported that the stormwater drains near the swimming pool were overflowing.
What Jared found: Jared found that the entire stormwater system down the right side of the house was blocked by tree roots and featured incorrectly sealed pits.
What Jared did: Jared cleared out the tree roots using a jetter, cleaned and sealed the pits, and installed a new drainage pit at the front.

Jared

Camera view of paper and plastic bags blocking a drain in Alfredton

Before

August 2026

Alfredton

Cleared External Blocked Drain

What they rang about: The customer reported an external blocked drain.
What Jarryd found: A camera inspection revealed the blockage was caused by paper and bags.
What Jarryd did: Jarryd used a camera to inspect the line and successfully cleared the main blockage.

Jarryd

New PVC sewer junction and riser in the excavation

July 2026

Waramanga

Clearing a blocked toilet and sewer line

What they rang about: The customer called because their toilet was slow to drain and making gurgling noises, and they suspected tree roots.
What Josh found: A camera inspection found heavy tree root intrusion and damage along the sewer pipe.
What Josh did: Josh cleared the roots with water jetting, excavated the damaged section, and relined the pipes to fix the issue.

Josh

New PVC stormwater pipe laid in the trench

July 2026

Lara

Fixing a blocked stormwater drain

What they rang about: The customer called because their stormwater drain near the hot water system was rising and nearly overflowing.
What Brady found: Brady found a broken section of stormwater pipe that had been damaged during the original construction of the home.
What Brady did: Brady excavated the area, replaced the broken pipe with new PVC stormwater pipe, and tidied up the site.

Brady

July 2026

Pearce

Clearing a full-house sewer blockage

What they rang about: The customer reported that water was backing up and slow to drain across the house, causing an internal overflow.
What Gerry found: Gerry found a full-house sewer blockage and noted that the drain appeared to be in generally poor condition.
What Gerry did: Gerry accessed the sewer line via the vent, cleared the blockage with cleaning equipment, and tested the pipe to make sure it was flowing freely.

Gerry

Drain camera showing tree roots filling the sewer pipe

Before

July 2026

Conder

Broken sewer shaft under the driveway

What they rang about: The customer called because they were dealing with a blocked toilet.
What Jared found: A camera inspection revealed a large break with tree roots inside the shaft beneath the driveway.
What Jared did: Jared cut through the driveway, installed a new shaft, and patched the concrete while finishing the repairs.

Jared

Drain camera view of tree roots inside the sewer pipe

Before

June 2026

Macquarie

Clearing a blocked main sewer drain

What they rang about: Both toilets in the home were draining very slowly and backing up into the main line.
What Josh found: Josh found a damaged old pipe junction with tree roots causing a serious blockage.
What Josh did: Josh lifted the pavers, dug down to replace the broken section with new PVC, and cleared the line.

Josh

New PVC sewer pipe and inspection shaft in the trench

June 2026

Belmont

Clearing and Repairing a Blocked Drain

What they rang about: The customer reported a blocked drain.
What Jared found: Jared found heavy grease buildup along with a large break under the slab that was letting rock into the sewer line.
What Jared did: Jared excavated and replaced the damaged boundary shaft and main lines with PVC, cleared out the grease, installed a new service point, and patched and relined the rest of the drain.

Jared

Drain camera screen inspecting the toilet drain

May 2026

Brown Hill

Downstairs Toilet Blocked Drain Cleared

What they rang about: The customer reported that their downstairs toilet was extremely slow to drain and kept blocking up.
What Jared found: Jared found a blockage and discovered via CCTV footage that the drain had an incorrect fall sloping backwards to the toilet, which appeared to be an issue from the initial build.
What Jared did: Jared temporarily removed the toilet, cleared the blockage using high-pressure jet work, completed a CCTV inspection, and then reinstalled the toilet.

Jared

May 2026

Chapman

Front Yard Drain Clearing and Pipe Relining

What they rang about: The customer booked a routine annual plumbing and CCTV inspection.
What Gerry found: The inspection revealed a main drain blockage and sections that needed relining.
What Gerry did: Gerry cleared the main blockage and completed four metres of pipe relining in the front yard.

Gerry

Drain camera view of plastic objects lodged in the sewer

Before

March 2026

Alfredton

Clearing a blocked drain and new tapware

What they rang about: The customer reported that the toilet and sinks had been blocked and gurgling for a couple of days.
What Jared found: A camera inspection revealed that pieces of plastic and foreign objects were lodged in the sewer drain.
What Jared did: Jared high-pressure jetted the sewer to clear the blockage, then installed new basin isolation valves, flexible hoses, and customer-supplied taps.

Jared

March 2026

Bell Post Hill

Clearing a blocked drain and plumbing repairs

What they rang about: The customer called in because they were dealing with a blocked drain.
What Thane found: Thane found a main blockage in the drain along with worn-out kitchen and laundry waste pipes and a faulty toilet inlet valve.
What Thane did: Thane cleared the main drain blockage, replaced the kitchen and laundry waste pipes and gully, and installed a new toilet inlet valve and kitchen wall top set.

Thane

March 2026

Corio

Clearing and relining a blocked sewer drain

What they rang about: The customer reported a blocked drain causing issues at the property.
What Jarryd found: Jarryd's inspection revealed intrusive tree roots and damaged pipe sections that needed repairing.
What Jarryd did: Jarryd cleared the roots and installed multiple sectional relines to permanently repair the damaged drain.

Jarryd

Concrete cut open along the broken sewer pipe

February 2026

Smythes Creek

Broken sewer pipe full of tree roots

What they rang about: The customer called about toilet problems.
What Brady found: Brady found a broken sewer pipe filled with tree roots along with a full septic tank.
What Brady did: Brady cut through the concrete slab, replaced the broken pipe section, cleared the inlet blockage, and reinstated the pavers.

Brady

December 2025

Ballarat East

Investigating a blocked stormwater downpipe

What they rang about: The customer reported that one of their downpipes was blocked and pooling water even during light showers.
What Brady found: Brady found that the customer's side of the stormwater was clear, but the pipe running underneath the asphalt driveway was blocked all the way to the curb outlet.
What Brady did: Brady inspected the drain and attempted to clear the blockage, then advised the customer to have the owners corporation assess the shared system.

Brady

October 2025

Ballarat North

Recurring Toilet Blockage Cleared

What they rang about: The customer called because their toilets kept backing up and they suspected tree roots in the pipes.
What Jarryd found: While there were some tree roots at the pipe junction, the actual blockage was caused by a plastic cleaning basket stuck inside the toilet.
What Jarryd did: Jarryd jetted the drain, inspected it with a camera, and removed the stuck cleaning basket.

Jarryd

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Our reviews from customers with blocked drain issues

Real customers, in their own words

Riley from Fix it Right Plumbing was very helpful in clearing stubborn concrete stuck in our stormwater drain after concreting works. His recommended solution fully cleared the drain. Highly recommended.

Reply from Riley

Thank you Harry for the kind words and taking the time to share your experience! I'm glad we could clear that concrete and get everything flowing properly again. If you ever need a hand in future please don't hesitate to get in touch! Cheers, Riley.

Harry KandolaMelbourne

Today Conrad from Fix It Right plumbing attended my property to unblock a sewer pipe. Throughout the process, Conrad was very courteous, professional and took the time to explain everything carefully and clearly. The work he undertook turned out to be very challenging - there were unexpected issues in the blocked pipe - however fortuitously he was able to get the pipe completely cleared and it worked out fine in the end. I was very happy with the outcome and look forward to working with Conrad and Fix It Right Plumbing in the future. Thank you!

Reply from Fix-It Right

Thank you very much for the lovely review Greg! I’m very pleased to hear you are happy with the outcome and the service provided. Thanks for choosing Fix-It Right Plumbing!

Gregory ChompffMelbourne

Gerry helped us diagnose and repair a difficult blockage, providing all the necessary reports and camera footage to take further action with Icon water. Super friendly, communicative, and had all the right tools for the job. Will use again. Thanks Gerry!

Reply from Gerry

Hey Thomas Thank you so much for leaving a review! It was a pleasure being able to help you out and I appreciate the kind words! Thanks again Gerry

Thomas OlesenCanberra

Gerry was an absolute legend! My shower had been blocked for a whole week, and he came in and fixed it so quickly and easily - no fuss, no drama, just straight to work. He was super friendly and professional. He also gave some helpful advice on how to prevent it, which I really appreciated. Couldn’t recommend Gerry enough - great service and genuinely a really nice guy!

Reply from Gerry

Thank you so much for the review Mo! I’m glad we could sort that pesky shower out for you. I really appreciate your kind words and glad I could help out. Thanks again, Gerry!

Amonrada WannaphanCanberra

Gerry was fantastic at diagnosing and fixing our blocked kitchen sink. He went above and beyond to find and fix the issue, crawling under our sunroom, which previous owners had built directly over the overflow pipe. Highly recommend and will use again in the future.

Reply from Gerry

Thankyou so much for leaving a review Hayley! It was a tricking one and I’m so glad we could get it sorted before the weekend! Looking forward to helping again in the future!! Gerry

HayleyCanberra

Huge thank you to Jared for sorting out our blockage issues after our two year old decided start his plumbing career early.. throwing down 4 pipes from his kiddy pool he received for Christmas, without our knowledge 😬 Jared clearly explained the job and what would have to be done to retrieve said pipes and restore drainage. Massive thank you!

Reply from Jared

Hi Ellie thanks for the fantastic review, I'm glad we were able to restore your sewer and have a laugh at the same time. Don't hesitate to give us a call for any future plumbing requirements.Thanks, Jared

Ellie LanganGeelong

Hats off to Brady who did an amazing job on my sewage pipe. I havent been able to use the toilet due to extremely dense roots completely blocking the drain. He arrived on time, got to work while I rest in the house and what do you know, few hours later he cleared the drain clean and was able to extract the drain auger I got stuck while attempting to DIY. Thankyou so much Brady for your handwork, fix it right plumbing has definitely fixed it right.

Reply from Brady

Hey Matt, thank you so much for leaving this amazing feedback! I’m glad that you’re happy with my service, and the advice i gave to you. Best of luck with your whole house renovation and I'm happy I could sort out your drain If there are any other problems please don’t hesitate to give us a call we’re here to help. Thanks again for choosing fix it right plumbing Brady

Matt MangaliGeelong

When my sewerage drain became blocked with tree roots, so I booked on line on Wednesday night making a booking for the following afternoon. In the morning I was sent a text informing me that I would receive a text 1/2 an hour before my plumber arrived. Ryan, my plumber did that and was soon on site. Ryan soon had the drain cleared and with the camera was able to show me where the problem was. We also had a look at a couple of long term solutions for me to think about. I will definitely be using this company again when the next problem arises. It is nice to deal with trades people, where nothing is a problem. Thank you Ryan.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Hey Brendan, Thank you for taking the time to write a positive review. It was a pleasure to be able to unblock your sewer for you in your astonishing home in Leopold. I’m glad to hear you are happy with the quality of my workmanship and finished result. Thanks, Ryan Fix-it Right Plumbing

BrendanGeelong

Brady did a great job in clearing out a blocked sewer pipe, completing CCTV of the drain and providing clear explanation of future works required

Reply from Brady

Hey Mick , thank you so much for leaving this amazing feedback! I’m glad that you’re happy with our service, and the advice i gave to you. If there are any other problems please don’t hesitate to give us a call we’re here to help. Thanks again for choosing Fix it Right Plumbing Brady

Mick McNeelGeelong

We had major/ total blockage in the main sewer drain, no water services in the house, Airbnb rented for a few days, plus helpful neighbours. The first company tried for a couple of days, effectively gave up & left both showers flooded with putrid water. Fix it Right turned up at 8 the next morning, persisted with a difficult issue and had the problem located & partially cleared in a few hours, no water mess in the house . Returned for replacement of a section of the main, big days work with digging & deep pipes & ornamental garden restored as if nothing happened. Professional, informative, up front. Very happy with the way they went about it.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Thanks so much for the great review, Bruce! We’re really glad we could help get everything sorted quickly and professionally, especially with the added pressure of a tricky blockage, Our team always aims to leave things better than we found them, so it’s great to hear the garden and surrounds were restored just right. Thanks again for choosing Fix It Right

Bruce JacquesMelbourne

Fast, professional and fair. Brady from Fix It Right Plumbing diagnosed and fixed a drainage blockage the same day, left everything clean, and the problem hasn’t returned. Highly recommended.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Hey Sal, thank you so much for leaving this amazing feedback! I’m glad that you’re happy with my service, and the advice i gave to you. If there are any other problems please don’t hesitate to give us a call we’re here to help. Thanks again for choosing fix it right plumbing Brady

Sal AhmedGeelong

We had Jack out to look at our stormwater drains - very little would flow through. Absolute superstar - he went above and beyond to jet out as much as possible, identify all the breaks, and quote up repairs on the spot. He then explained everything he had done clearly, and made it easy to understand what further work we needed (and why). Great value! 10/10 would recommend!

Reply from Fix-It Right

G’day Mark and Jess, thank you so much for taking the time writing a lovely review. Great to get your stormwater water up and running at your new house. Can’t wait to hear from you soon about moving forward with some of the other plumbing issues :) Cheers, Jack Fix-It Right Plumbing

Mark and JessMelbourne

Thane went above and beyond to find the issue in the main drain causing the blockage. He took the time to investigate instead of providing a quick fix. Real friendly & professional. Highly recommend.

Reply from Thane

Hey Winston, thank you for taking the time to leave an awesome review. I’m glad to hear you were happy with the services provided. It is my ultimate goal to ensure it’s fixed right the first time I look forward to hearing from you in the near future Thane

Winston LuongMelbourne

We had Adam come to our home for a blockage in cranbourne, he was very informative and told us every step he was doing, showed before and after pics and we couldn’t have been happier with his service. Hard to find a genuine plumber & companies who offer decent prices with thorough work. Highly recommended!

Reply from Adam

Thank you for such a lovely review. It means a lot to me to get the feedback of my customers and to confirm we have fixed the issue long-term. I was happy when we found out your drain didn’t have too many issues and we could help you on the spot. Please keep us in mind if you have any further plumbing concerns in the future. Cheers, Adam

Neats FernandezMelbourne

Jake was very helpful and fixed the blocked sewer pipe and relined it to make sure it was a permanent fix.

Reply from Jack

Hey legend, thanks for trusting in the process and getting the sewer cleared, checked, and fixed all in one day. Now it lets you focus on work at home with no dramas! Please reach out if you ever need anything else in the future! Thanks again, Jack

Nick SandersMelbourne

Thanks Jared for spending the day cleaning out all the roots in the garden pipe, getting rid of the smell in the ceiling (vent pipe was the issue! still no smell!), and advice on the toilet. Very thorough, very clear about price, and all the steps and risks and options going ahead. Thanks Jared! Give him a payraise!

Reply from Jared

Hi Will, thanks for the fantastic review. I’m glad we were able to resolve your issues and that they were all effective processes. Thank you for using fix it right plumbing. Thanks, Jared

Will TandersGeelong

We had a blocked drain which was getting worse, and struggled to get a plumber to arrive. Thane came through, clearly explained what he was doing, and solved everything quickly and effectively, even though our apartment building caused some challenges. Would definitely recommend Thane and Fix It Right Plumbing to anyone who is looking for an efficient and reliable service.

Reply from Thane

Hey Liam, thank you for the kind review! It’s reviews like yours that make me appreciate helping out as much as possible. Cheers. Thane

Liam CrossMelbourne

Jarryd came out to help us with a blocked drain stopping the house mains. He was professional, polite, punctual and prepared. He gave a full breakdown of pricing which helped it hurt less in understanding what the cost consists of. Before that, we found the office staff very helpful and patient. It was all in all a great experience and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them/use again. Thanks team!

Reply from Jarryd

Hi Peta Thank you for finding the time to write such a great review. It was a pleasure to help you out in Portarlington, and get your blocked sewer sorted in a timely manner, we how how stressful it can be! I’m very glad to hear you are happy with our service. If there is anything else in the future please reach out to us and we be able to help. Thanks Jarryd

Peta BolgerGeelong

Gerry from Fix it came to our house on a Friday afternoon call and solved our blockage in a professional manner and provided great advice! Absolutely recommend his work! Thank you

Reply from Fix-It Right

Hey Helga, I'm so glad I could get your drain unblocked before the Easter weekend, it was a bit of a puzzle but we got there in the end, thanks so much for the review! Thank again, Gerry!

Helga SousaCanberra

Booked a plumber through Fix It Right to come out to deal with two partially blocked toilets. Managed to clear them just a bit prior to the plumber, Josh, arriving. Josh checked the toilets and other taps / drains to give me peace of mind (I was about to leave on a trip!). He was friendly and informative about options. He didn’t even charge me for the visit. I am very grateful.

Reply from Josh

Hi Lauren thanks so much for the review, glad I could give you some advice and peace of mind before you went away. Please reach out if you ever need us in the future! Thanks Josh

Lauren StinsonCanberra

Thane attended our house to inspect a toilet blockage. After 30mins (including looking at plans and digging under some rocks in garden) he found the sewer pit. Apparently the blockage had corrected itself and he also showed me how they operate and what to look for if it happens again. Then proceeded to walk through the house and inspect all taps and plumbing etc to see if they were all OK. Turns out that they were and toilet fixed itself. 40mins total at our house triaging and at no charge for callout and inspect. I got quoted on some other optional plumbing around the house by receiving a fixed quote as soon as he got in the car. I am still in shock at the efficiency and quality of this company. I thought tradies were supposed to be disorganised at best. The friendliness, expertise and professionalism shown by Thane and the communication prior to attending was top notch. I have recommended Fix It Right to many people already and will not go anywhere else in future. Appreciate you guys and the work you do. Keep it up

Reply from Thane

Hi Lee Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review, I really appreciate it. I’m glad we were able to get to the bottom of the issue and find the sewer so you know exactly what to look for if it ever happens again. Even better that the blockage cleared itself and everything else around the house checked out fine. For me, it’s not just about fixing the problem on the day, it’s about making sure you feel confident and informed about your plumbing moving forward. I’m stoked you felt the communication and professionalism were on point, that’s exactly what we aim for every time. Thanks again for the recommendations and for putting your trust in myself. Really appreciate the support. P.s thank for the Facebook post too! Thane

leewizzaGeelong

Really easy to book in with and flexible. Shout outs to Alexis for her support as well as Dylan, Gerry and Blaze who did really great work inside the house and with a blocked drain. Very clear process for quotes and the guys will help fix smaller jobs while they're visiting for bigger problems.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Hey Megan thank you so much for the review! I'm so glad you got the best experience from all aspects of our team and we can’t wait to help again in the future!

Megan GCanberra

Mitch from Fix it Right Plumbing was prompt, communicated clearly and proactively and completed the work efficiently at the cost quoted. As far as dealing with a blocked sewage system can be pleasant, Mitch made it as easy and positive an experience as possible. Highly recommend.

Reply from Mitch

Hi Monica, thanks for taking the time to leave a great review! I’m happy we could get on top of your drainage issues and get the property back up and running again. If you have any future plumbing needs please feel free to reach out again. Thanks, Mitch

Monica WildeCanberra

Fixit Right turned up on time. I booked via their telephone contact and soon after received all the service details by email. Two other local plumbers were contacted by email query and mobile voice messages but no reply provided. Mitch and Dillon arrived and worked out a quote on the scope of work. This is very efficient and provides the costs before work. Part of the drain solution included contacting ACTEW who were on-site in 30 minutes. That was appreciated by all. Mitch and Dillon also had to manually move about a cubic metre of soil to access the buried storm water and drainage pipes which had been fractured by tree roots. A big day's work (0830 - 5pm). I was kept informed of all the steps and options. Very impressive service. Would hire again.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Hi Derek, thanks for the amazing feedback! I’m glad we could diagnose and fix your drainage issue all in the same day. If you have any future plumbing needs we would love to hear from you again. Thanks, Mitch.

Derek KovacsCanberra

Prevention

So the bad day never comes

The best blocked drain is the one that never happens. Fix-It Right Care Plan members get an annual drain inspection: the camera goes down while everything's still working, which is exactly when a stage-one problem is cheapest to find.

The Fix-It Right Care Plan

Areas we service

Real local teams. Tap yours and meet them.

We fix drains across Melbourne, Geelong, Canberra and Ballarat: same process, same training, same 10-year warranty wherever you are.

Blocked drain questions

Straight answers, no runaround

Why does my drain keep blocking?

Because the cause is still down there. A root in a joint, a shifted pipe, a belly holding water: clearing removes the blockage, not the reason. We find the exact cause on camera so it doesn't happen again.

Will you have to dig up my yard?

Often, no. When the pipe itself is the problem, relining can fix it from the inside without excavation. And you'll only ever meet the steps your drain actually needs, one decision at a time.

What will it cost?

You'll know the price before anything starts: clearing and repair are always priced as separate decisions. Our full pricing is on the What it costs page.

What's the grate outside that's overflowing?

That's your overflow relief gully, and it's doing its job: it's built to release a sewer backup outside your house instead of inside it. If it's overflowing, your sewer drain is blocked.

Can tree roots really break a pipe?

Roots don't break into a sound pipe: they find a crack or a joint that's already faulted, then grow. Left alone, that stage-one root can end in a collapsed pipe. Found early, it's a far smaller fix.

This comes with every job we do

What every job comes with

$0 call-out. We come out and look things over. If you don't go ahead, you don't pay.
Three repair options. The first gets you out of trouble, the last takes care of everything the whole-home check found, and there's one in between. All of them are proper fixes.
Fixed For Good. Done properly the first time, triple tested before we leave, and backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Every job

Fix-It Now - Pay Later

12 months, no interest, nothing to pay

Get it fixed today, on any job, and make your first payment in a year. It's there because a burst pipe doesn't wait for payday, and neither should the repair.

See how it works

*Eligible jobs. Terms, conditions and credit approval apply.

The same plumber, start to finish

The plumber who comes out and works out what's wrong is the one who fixes it, and they stay with your job from start to finish until it's done properly, top to bottom. We don't send one person to look and another to do the work, and we never pull your plumber off your job to chase the next call. Not many plumbing companies anywhere are that strict about it, and it's why the job gets done right the first time.

A Fix-It Right plumber showing a homeowner the pipes under the kitchen sink

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