Slow draining sinks and showers
Water pooling or draining slowly can be an early sign of a blockage building up inside the pipework.
Drain Plumber Melbourne
Blocked drains cleared across Melbourne
Slow draining sink, blocked toilet, sewer smell, stormwater backup or gurgling pipes? Grade A Plumbing helps Melbourne, St Kilda, South Melbourne, and Richmond properties get drains flowing again.
Speak with a Melbourne plumber
Tell us what is happening, your suburb, and whether the issue is urgent. We regularly service Melbourne CBD, St Kilda, South Melbourne, and Richmond.
Melbourne and inner-suburb plumbing service
Blocked drains are more than an inconvenience
A blockage can start as slow drainage and quickly become overflow, bad odours, water damage, or an unusable bathroom, kitchen, laundry, or commercial facility.
Melbourne based plumbersEmergency plumbing availableResidential and commercialUpfront quotesLicence details available on request
Problems we help with
Signs of blocked drains
Blocked toilet
Toilets that fill, drain slowly, or overflow may indicate a local blockage or a deeper sewer line issue.
Gurgling sounds
Gurgling drains can suggest trapped air caused by restricted flow within the drainage system.
Bad smells
Odours around drains, bathrooms, laundries, and outdoor drainage points can point to wastewater build-up.
Outdoor overflow
Overflowing inspection openings, stormwater pits, or surface drains need attention before damage spreads.
How we help
Common causes of blocked drains
The right repair depends on what is causing the blockage. We help identify likely causes and explain the best way to clear the drain and reduce repeat problems.
Tree roots
Roots can enter cracked or ageing pipes and create stubborn blockages that keep coming back.
Grease build up
Grease, fats, soap residue, and food waste can narrow kitchen and commercial drainage lines.
Foreign objects
Wipes, sanitary products, toys, packaging, and other items can lodge in toilets and drains.
Old pipes
Older pipework may sag, crack, corrode, or shift, causing recurring drainage problems.
Stormwater issues
Leaves, silt, roof debris, and heavy rain can overload or block stormwater systems.
Service areas
Melbourne VIC and surrounding suburbs
We service Melbourne CBD, St Kilda, South Melbourne, Richmond, and surrounding inner, north, west, east, and south east Melbourne. If your suburb is not listed, contact us to check availability.
Inner Melbourne
Melbourne CBDSouth MelbournePort MelbourneRichmondBrunswickSt KildaSouth YarraFootscrayCarltonFitzroyCollingwood
North Melbourne
PrestonCoburgReservoirEppingCraigieburnMicklehamThomastownBundoora
West Melbourne
WerribeeTarneitTruganinaPoint CookSunshineMeltonHoppers CrossingWyndham Vale
East Melbourne
Box HillRingwoodDoncasterGlen WaverleyBurwoodBlackburnMitcham
South East Melbourne
DandenongClaytonMoorabbinFrankstonCranbourneClyde NorthPakenhamOfficer
Why choose us
Clear plumbing support from first call to clean up
Fast response across Melbourne
Clean and respectful service
Honest advice
Clear communication
Upfront pricing
Quality workmanship
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you clear a blocked toilet in Melbourne?+
Yes. We help with blocked toilets, slow draining toilets, and toilet overflows across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.
What causes blocked drains?+
Common causes include tree roots, grease build-up, foreign objects, old or damaged pipes, and stormwater debris.
Should I keep using chemical drain cleaners?+
Chemical cleaners may not fix the underlying problem and can be unsuitable for some pipework. A plumber can assess the blockage and recommend the right approach.
Can stormwater drains be cleared?+
Yes. Stormwater issues can often be assessed and cleared depending on access, pipe condition, and the cause of the blockage.
Grade A Plumbing Melbourne
Need a blocked drain plumber in Melbourne?
Call Grade A Plumbing or request a free quote for blocked drains, toilets, sewer lines, and stormwater plumbing.