Slow drainage
Water takes longer than usual to drain from a sink, shower, bath or floor drain, even after basic cleaning.
Plumbing Bros services
Blocked Drains, Drainlaying & CCTV Inspections
Blocked drain clearing, CCTV drain inspections and professional drainlaying services for homes and businesses across Greater Wellington and the Kāpiti Coast.
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How we can help
Blocked drain and drainage services across Greater Wellington
From slow-draining fixtures and unpleasant smells to wastewater backups and damaged underground pipes, Plumbing Bros can investigate the problem, identify the likely cause and recommend an appropriate drainage solution.
Professional help for blocked and damaged drains
A blocked drain can begin as a minor inconvenience and quickly develop into an overflowing fixture, wastewater backup or more serious drainage problem. Plumbing Bros provides blocked drain clearing, CCTV drain inspections, drainage repairs and drainlaying services across Wellington City, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and the Kāpiti Coast.
Our qualified team investigates the symptoms, assesses the affected drainage and explains the recommended next step. The aim is not simply to restore flow, but to understand why the blockage occurred and whether damaged or poorly performing drainage requires further attention.
Blocked drain services
Plumbing Bros can assist with:
- Blocked sinks, toilets, showers and floor drains
- Slow-draining plumbing fixtures
- Wastewater and sewage backups
- Recurring drain blockages
- Blocked outdoor and underground drains
- CCTV drain inspections
- Drain fault investigation
- Drainage repairs and replacements
- New drainlaying and drainage alterations
- Residential and commercial drainage work
Common signs of a blocked drain
Slow drainage is often one of the first signs that a blockage is developing. You may also notice water rising in another fixture, toilets that struggle to flush, gurgling sounds, unpleasant smells or wastewater appearing around an outdoor drain.
A single slow fixture may indicate a local blockage. When several fixtures are affected at the same time, the problem may be located further along the drainage system. Plumbing Bros can assess the pattern of symptoms and investigate the likely source.
Avoid repeatedly using affected fixtures when wastewater is backing up. Continued use can cause contaminated water to overflow into the property or surrounding areas.
CCTV drain inspections
When the cause or location of a drainage problem is not immediately clear, a CCTV drain inspection can provide valuable information about the condition of the pipework.
A specialist camera is passed through the drain to inspect areas that would otherwise be difficult to see. This can help locate blockages and identify issues such as damaged pipework, displaced connections, root intrusion or other obstructions.
CCTV inspections can be particularly useful when a drain blocks repeatedly, when underground drainage may be damaged or before deciding whether excavation or repair work is required. The findings allow the team to recommend a more informed solution based on the condition of the drain.
Drainlaying and drainage repairs
Some drainage problems cannot be resolved through clearing alone. Cracked, collapsed, damaged or incorrectly installed drainage may need to be repaired, replaced or altered.
Plumbing Bros provides professional drainlaying for repairs, alterations, renovations, new homes and other residential or commercial plumbing projects. Our team can assess the existing drainage, explain the work required and complete the agreed installation to applicable New Zealand standards.
Planning drainage correctly is especially important when fixtures are being moved, a property is being renovated or new plumbing is being installed. Involving a qualified drainlayer early can help identify practical requirements before construction begins.
Drainage services for homes and businesses
Plumbing Bros works with homeowners, landlords, property managers, builders and commercial clients throughout Greater Wellington and the Kāpiti Coast.
Whether the problem involves a blocked household drain, recurring issues at a rental property or drainage work for a larger project, customers can expect practical advice, clear communication and respectful service from the initial assessment through to completion.
Is your blocked drain an emergency?
Call Plumbing Bros on 021 420 856 if wastewater is backing up, a toilet or drain is overflowing, contaminated water is entering the property or essential plumbing can no longer be used.
For urgent assistance outside normal business hours, call the main office number. If the team is unavailable, leave a voicemail or send a text message and Plumbing Bros will respond as soon as possible.
When to call
Signs you may have a blocked or damaged drain
Drainage problems often provide warning signs before a complete blockage occurs. Arrange an inspection if you notice recurring changes in how your drains look, sound or perform.
Gurgling or unusual sounds
Toilets, sinks or drains make bubbling or gurgling sounds when water is used elsewhere on the property.
Unpleasant drain smells
Persistent sewage or wastewater smells may indicate trapped waste, a blockage or another drainage fault.
Wastewater backing up
Water or wastewater returns through a toilet, shower, sink, floor drain or outdoor drainage point.
Why Plumbing Bros
Find the cause before deciding on the solution
Recurring drainage problems may indicate more than a temporary obstruction. Plumbing Bros combines practical drainage experience with CCTV inspection capability to investigate the affected system and recommend work based on what is happening inside the drain.
- Qualified plumbers and drainlayers
- CCTV drain inspection capability
- Blockage investigation and drainage repairs
- Residential and commercial experience
- Work completed to applicable New Zealand standards
What to expect
How we investigate drainage problem
- 01
Tell us what is happening
Contact Plumbing Bros with the affected fixtures, symptoms you have noticed, property location and whether wastewater is overflowing.
- 02
We inspect the drainage
The team assesses the problem and may recommend a CCTV inspection when the blockage, damage or recurring fault needs further investigation.
- 03
We recommend the appropriate solution
Plumbing Bros explains the findings and completes the agreed drain clearing, repair, replacement or drainlaying work.
Where we work
Blocked Drains across Greater Wellington
Our team supports homes, businesses and property professionals throughout the region.
Customer feedback
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Helpful information
Blocked Drains FAQs
Common questions about this service and booking Plumbing Bros.
What are the common signs of a blocked drain?
Common warning signs include slow drainage, gurgling sounds, unpleasant smells, toilets that do not flush properly and wastewater returning through sinks, showers, toilets or outdoor drains.
When is a blocked drain an emergency?
A blocked drain requires urgent attention when wastewater is overflowing, contaminated water is entering the property, several essential fixtures cannot be used or the problem creates an immediate health or property-damage risk.
Why does my drain keep blocking?
Recurring blockages may be caused by an obstruction, damaged pipework, root intrusion, displaced connections or another fault within the drainage system. An inspection may be required to identify the cause rather than repeatedly treating the symptoms.
What is a CCTV drain inspection?
A CCTV drain inspection uses a specialist camera to examine the inside of drainage pipes. It can help locate blockages and identify damage or other faults that cannot be seen from the surface.
When might I need a CCTV drain inspection?
A CCTV inspection may be recommended when a drain blocks repeatedly, the location of the problem is unclear, underground pipe damage is suspected or further repair or excavation work is being considered.
Do you provide drain repairs and drainlaying?
Yes. Plumbing Bros provides drainage repairs, replacements, alterations and professional drainlaying for residential and commercial properties, renovations, new homes and other plumbing projects.
Can I continue using the affected plumbing?
Avoid using affected toilets, sinks, showers or appliances if wastewater is backing up or fixtures are overflowing. Continued use may cause further overflow or contamination. Contact Plumbing Bros for advice.
Which areas do you cover?
Plumbing Bros provides blocked drain, CCTV inspection and drainlaying services across Greater Wellington and the Kāpiti Coast, including Wellington City, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Paraparaumu, Waikanae and surrounding communities.