From Brunswick to Mernda
We cover the inner suburbs of Brunswick, Coburg, Fitzroy and Collingwood. We go through Essendon and Aberfeldie, out to Taylors Lakes and Taylors Hill. Then across to Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park, and around to Epping, Mernda and South Morang. Then back in through Greensborough, Bundoora, Heidelberg and Ivanhoe.
We’re a direct contractor to Yarra Valley Water. We repair the house connection branches that run straight into the sewer network.
Each year in the north we clear more than 900 blockages and reline more than 12,500 metres of drain with drain relining.
We’re a local, Australian owned company, and our staff live in the northern suburbs. Further out of town? We also cover northern Victoria.
Why does my drain keep blocking?
A drain that blocks again and again is frustrating. The usual cause depends on which drain it is.
- Kitchen sink. Grease and fat from dirty dishes go hard as they cool. A dishwasher on the same drain adds to it.
- Shower, bath and basin. Soap and hair washed down the shower clump together.
- Toilet. Too much toilet paper and not enough water. After a number two, use the full flush, and never flush wipes.
If one drain keeps blocking, there’s often a bigger problem below. It could be tree roots, a partly collapsed pipe or joints that have pulled apart. A camera shows which one. Read more on why drains keep blocking.
Drain services in the north
Our local crew looks after homes and businesses from Pascoe Vale to Preston and Reservoir. We clear blocked drains with jetters and drain clearing machines. We run CCTV drain inspections to find the cause. And we reline broken pipes with no digging.
Run a shop, cafe or office? Our commercial drain services cover stacks and urinals, laundries, drains and concealed downpipes.
Questions from northern suburbs customers
Can I clear a blocked drain myself?
For a minor sink or shower clog, maybe. Try a kettle of boiling water, then baking soda and vinegar. But a plunger can push the blockage deeper, where it joins old build up. Toilets rarely clear with home remedies, so it’s best to call us. See can I clear a blocked drain myself?
What is a sewer drain?
It’s the one drain that takes everything from your sinks, showers, bath, toilet, dishwasher and washing machine. Fats, hair, soap and toilet paper all end up there. That’s why it’s the drain most likely to block.
Is cleaning enough if my drain keeps blocking?
Not always. Cleaning removes grease and build up. But if roots, cracks or a collapse caused the blockage, it will likely come back. That’s when relining makes sense.
Clearing blocked drains
A blocked drain is a pain. It can also cause health problems and damage your home. Most blockages happen in one of two drains: the sewer or the stormwater.
- It’s a sewer problem if it affects things inside your home, like toilets, sinks, basins, baths or showers.
- It’s a stormwater problem if it shows up most in heavy rain. Think blocked downpipes, pits and overflowing grates. Tree roots growing into the pipe are the usual cause.
How we do it, in 3 easy steps
We get the background
When you book, we ask about the blockage so your Drain Man is informed. Onsite, your Drain Man will confirm the details of the job and then get straight to work.
We look with a camera, then clear it
An in-drain camera finds where the blockage is. A high pressure water jet or a drain clearing machine clears it. Then we run the camera again, and you get the before and after footage.
We fix the cause
Your Drain Man shows you how to avoid more blockages. If the pipe needs it, you get a repair plan for a permanent fix.
Drain relining
Got a broken, collapsed, blocked or root filled drain? We clear the blockage without making things worse.
Our no dig drain relining uses trenchless technology. So you don’t pay to dig up and replace driveways, paths, patios or gardens. Every relined drain carries a lifetime warranty.
We use CCTV cameras to find the cause and high pressure water jets to clean the drain before we reline it. We film every job, so you see exactly what we see.
We can reline a whole sewer or stormwater drain, or just patch a short section. You end up with a stronger drain that flows better. Relined drains keep tree roots out, don’t leak, are stronger than the old pipe and are guaranteed for life.
Meet your local Drain Man or Woman
Todd
Todd is a qualified plumber with over 10 years in the industry. He joined The Drain Man in 2015. Clearing and cleaning drains is his main job, and he relines drains too.
Suburbs we service in Melbourne’s northern suburbs
- Abbotsford 3067
- Aberfeldie 3040
- Airport West 3042
- Alphington 3078
- Attwood 3049
- Banyule 3084
- Batman 3058
- Bellfield 3081
- Briar Hill 3088
- Broadmeadows 3047
- Brunswick 3056
- Brunswick East 3057
- Brunswick Lower 3056
- Brunswick North 3056
- Brunswick South 3055
- Brunswick West 3055
- Bundoora 3083
- Calder Park 3037
- Campbellfield 3061
- Clifton Hill 3068
- Coburg 3058
- Coburg North 3058
- Collingwood 3066
- Collingwood North 3066
- Coolaroo 3048
- Craigieburn 3064
- Cross Keys 3041
- Dallas 3047
- Delahey 3037
- Donnybrook 3064
- Eaglemont 3084
- Epping 3076
- Essendon 3040
- Essendon Fields 3041
- Essendon North 3041
- Essendon West 3040
- Fairfield 3078
- Fawkner 3060
- Fitzroy 3065
- Fitzroy North 3068
- Gilberton 3072
- Gladstone Park 3043
- Glenroy 3046
- Gowanbrae 3043
- Greensborough 3088
- Greenvale 3059
- Hadfield 3046
- Heidelberg 3084
- Heidelberg Heights 3081
- Heidelberg Rgh 3081
- Heidelberg West 3081
- Hillside 3037
- Ivanhoe 3079
- Ivanhoe East 3079
- Ivanhoe North 3079
- Jacana 3047
- Kalkallo 3064
- Keilor 3036
- Keilor Downs 3038
- Keilor Lodge 3038
- Keilor North 3036
- Keilor Park 3042
- Kingsbury 3083
- La Trobe University 3083
- La Trobe University 3086
- Lalor 3075
- Macleod 3085
- Macleod West 3085
- Meadow Heights 3048
- Melbourne Airport 3045
- Merlynston 3058
- Mickleham 3064
- Mill Park 3082
- Moonee Ponds 3039
- Moonee Vale 3055
- Moreland 3058
- Moreland West 3055
- Niddrie 3042
- Niddrie North 3042
- Northcote 3070
- Northcote South 3070
- Northland Centre 3072
- Oak Park 3046
- Oaklands Junction 3063
- Pascoe Vale 3044
- Pascoe Vale South 3044
- Preston 3072
- Preston Lower 3072
- Preston South 3072
- Preston West 3072
- Regent West 3072
- Reservoir 3073
- Rosanna 3084
- Roxburgh Park 3064
- Somerton 3062
- St Helena 3088
- Strathmore 3041
- Strathmore Heights 3041
- Sumner 3057
- Sydenham 3037
- Taylors Hill 3037
- Taylors Lakes 3038
- Thomastown 3074
- Thornbury 3071
- Tullamarine 3043
- Viewbank 3084
- Watergardens 3038
- Watsonia 3087
- Watsonia North 3087
- Westmeadows 3049
- Yallambie 3085
- Yuroke 3063