Blocked Drain Plumber
24/7 Emergency Service for Merimbula,
Bega & the Sapphire Coast
Rated 4.9 stars by 60+ Sapphire Coast customers on Google
Keogh Plumbing is a Merimbula-based plumbing team specialising in blocked drains and pipe relining across the Sapphire Coast and Bega Valley. We service Merimbula, Bega, Eden, Pambula and the surrounding regions, and we’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for your drain emergencies.
Most blockages get diagnosed and cleared on the first visit. Every job comes with a fixed price before we start, so there are no hidden call-out fees and no surprises on the invoice.
Common Signs You Have a Blocked Drain
Blocked drains usually warn you before they turn into a real disaster. A slow drain can turn into a sewage overflow fast, and cleaning that up will cost you more than a quick fix if you catch it early.
A sink, shower or bath that drains slowly, or water that sits and won't clear
A gurgling sound from the toilet or drain when water is running
A bad or sewage smell coming from drains inside or outside your house
Water pooling around an outdoor drain or near the base of a gully trap
More than one of your fixtures is backing up at once, which usually points to the main sewer line
Types of Blocked Drain Problems We Fix
Every blocked drain issue is a bit different depending on where it is, what’s causing it, and how long it’s been building up. Here’s how we handle some of the more common problems on the Sapphire Coast.
Blocked Shower or
Bath Drain
Hair, soap residue and product buildup are the usual culprits. They bind together over time and stop the flow. We assess the blockage and clear it with the right method for the build-up.
Blocked
Kitchen Sink
Grease, cooking oils and food waste do the damage here. Grease coats the inside of the pipe until the flow narrows to nothing. We clear it out and get the drain back to full capacity.
Blocked Stormwater or Outdoor Drain
Leaves, dirt and garden debris build up in outdoor drains, and heavy Sapphire Coast rain can bring it to a head quickly. Left alone, a blocked stormwater drain can push water back against your foundations.
Blocked Sewer Drain
Signs include more than one of your fixtures backing up at once, a lingering sewage smell, or sewage rising from a gully trap. We use a CCTV drain camera to find the cause and clear it with the right gear.
How We Clear Blocked Drains
Booking a blocked drain job with us is simple. Here’s what happens from the moment you call to the moment your drain runs clear.
- Call or book online: Reach us on 02 6430 7104 or use the online booking form. We’ll confirm your appointment and give you an arrival window. For emergencies, we aim to get to you the same day you call.
- We arrive fully equipped: Our vans carry jet blasting gear, drain snakes and a CCTV camera, so in most cases we’ve got everything on board to diagnose and clear your blocked drain on the first visit.
- We inspect and diagnose: Before any work starts, we work out where the blockage is, what’s causing it and how bad it is. For tricky or recurring blockages, the CCTV camera shows us exactly what’s going on inside the pipe.
- We quote upfront: Once we know what the job involves, you get a fixed price before we start. No hidden fees, no hourly surprises. No work is started until you approve the quote.
- We clear the blockage: We match the method to the job: jet blasting for grease, sludge and tree roots, or a drain snake for smaller pipes and bathroom blockages.
- We check the result: After clearing, we confirm your drain is flowing properly. If we find pipe damage, cracking or root penetration, we’ll walk you through your options, including pipe relining as a no-dig repair.
What to do in a Drain Emergency
While you wait for us to arrive, a few quick steps can stop a blocked drain from doing more damage in an emergency..
- Stop using water in the house. Every flush or tap adds to what’s already backed up behind the blockage.
- Keep kids and pets clear of any overflow, and don’t try to clear a sewage backup yourself.
- Leave the supermarket drain chemicals alone. They rarely clear a full blockage and, in some cases, can burn you, damage older pipes or make the problem worse.
How Much Does It Cost to Unblock a Drain?
The cost will depend on where the blockage is, how bad it is and what work needs to be done to solve the problem. A simple bathroom drain cleared with a drain snake is a smaller job than a complex sewer blockage that needs jet blasting and a CCTV inspection, and the quote we give you will reflect that.
You’ll get an upfront fixed quote before any work begins, so you know exactly what the job costs before we start. No hidden call-out fees, no hourly surprises.
Why Choose Keogh Plumbing?
Fully Licensed
& Insured
Local Experts in Merimbula
Transparent, Upfront Pricing
Efficient Workmanship
What the Locals are Saying
Our South Coast Service Area
We provide eco plumbing solutions across the region, including:
Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Bega, Tura Beach, Tathra, Wolumla, Millingandi, South Pambula, Mirador and surrounds.
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