Drainage Guides

Find out which drain cleaning tools actually work for different blockages – from kitchen and bathroom sinks to stormwater drains and beyond.

Learn how to unblock drains outside – legally – in Queensland and beyond. Discover what DIY is allowed and how plumbers professionally clear blocked outdoor drains.

Thinking of using an electric eel drain snake cleaner yourself? Learn the steps, the risks, and whether there’s a safer DIY alternative.

If you’re reading it, you probably realise it – tree roots in pipes lead to serious plumbing issues! Learn how to detect, clear, and prevent root invasions.

Not sure who is responsible for storm water drains on your property? Here’s your clarification about your responsibilities vs the council’s responsibilities.

Has that sound of bubbling, glugging and gurgling drains given you a headache? Read our exclusive 6 steps to silence drain gurgling all by yourself.

How do I find stormwater pipes on my property? We hear it all the time, but we have the 5 easy methods that work – the plans, the clues, the run-off, and more.

Brisbane's wet season can turn a quiet drizzle into a devastating deluge - and a blocked downpipe is the last thing you need on top of all that when the rain is hammering your roof. What are downpipes again? They're those pipes connecting the gutters with the ground....

We’ve ranked Brisbane’s most smelly drains. Learn what’s going on – and how to end the stench – with our easy DIY tips. Find out how to clean smelly drains.

How to unblock shower drain issues in Brisbane’s record wet season? We’ve outlined 5 issues and the 5 professional solutions for your blocked shower drain fix.

How to unblock sewer pipe nightmares at home – while understanding how they occur in the first place. We’ve made sewer blockage clearing helpful and educational.

Discover how to unblock a toilet … the calm way! Explore why we panic when it happens. And, most helpfully, what are the 4 best ways to deal with it – calmly.