Kitchen sink backing up? Toilet gurgling? Sewage at the overflow gully? Mickey Plumbing clears blocked drains across Melbourne's north with professional equipment - and finds out why they blocked, so it doesn't happen again.
Blocked Drains
If water is going down slowly - or coming back up - it's one of these. We clear them all.
Grease, fat and food scraps slowly narrow the line until nothing moves.
Wet wipes, sanitary items and root intrusion - the big three behind sewer blockages.
Leaves, silt and storm debris that turn a downpour into a flooded yard.
Hair and soap scum build-up that keeps water pooling at your feet.
The northern suburbs' speciality - roots finding their way into older clay pipes.
Sewage surfacing at the ORG outside - the sign it needs attention today, not tomorrow.
Our Process
We start with the questions that matter - what's blocked, how fast it came on, whether it's happened before - then check the overflow relief gully and fixtures to pinpoint where the line is choked.
A drain machine handles blockages near the fixture; the high-pressure water jetter deals with grease and tree roots deeper in the line. Professional equipment, not a hardware-store hand snake.
For recurring or stubborn blockages we run a CCTV camera down the line to confirm the drain is actually clear and show you the cause - not just clear the symptom and drive off.
You get straight advice on stopping it from happening again, and if the camera found damaged pipe, a written quote and the footage to go with it. Property managers get the full report through ServiceM8.
How Urgent Is It?
Air trapped by a partial blockage. Everything still works - but it's started. Book a standard visit before it seals up.
Sink filling while the tap runs, shower pooling at your ankles, smells from the drain. The line is nearly closed - same-day territory.
Toilet overflowing, or waste at the overflow relief gully outside. Health hazard - stop using water and call 0472 722 227.
Local Knowledge
A lot of homes in suburbs like Greenvale, Glenroy, Pascoe Vale and Essendon still run on older earthenware sewer pipes. The joints in those pipes are exactly where thirsty tree roots go looking for moisture - they work in through a hairline crack, then catch everything that flows past until the line chokes.
The other repeat offenders are kitchen grease that sets like candle wax inside the pipe, and "flushable" wipes - which are flushable in the same way a phone is waterproof. Right up until they aren't.
That's why we don't just clear the blockage and leave. If a drain has blocked more than once, the camera goes down the line so you can see the cause for yourself - and decide what to do about it with the facts in front of you.
See our CCTV drain inspections
Sewage backing up right now? That's an emergency - and it's exactly what the 24/7 line is for.
Call 0472 722 227Reviews
"Mickey plumbing was extremely professional! He came down to fix our blocked toilet and made us aware on what the reasons were for the blockage. Highly recommend these guys for any plumbing services. :)"
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"Murat came out to fix my blocked toilet and did a great job. Even after he cleared the blockage, he checked all the bathrooms and had a look outside."
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"Fantastic service! Quick, professional, and got the job done perfectly. Cleared the blockage quickly and for a fair price. Highly recommend for any plumbing needs!"
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Blocked Drain FAQs
Same-day, in most cases. Murat covers Melbourne's north and takes emergency calls 24/7, so an overflowing drain never has to wait until Monday. Most residential blockages are cleared in a single visit.
Both - it depends on the blockage. A drain machine handles everyday clogs close to the fixture, while a high-pressure water jetter cuts through grease build-up and tree roots deeper in the line. If a blockage keeps coming back, we put a CCTV camera down the pipe to find out why instead of guessing.
Usually not. CCTV inspection lets us locate the exact point and cause of a blockage from above ground. Excavation is a last resort for collapsed pipes - and if it ever comes to that, you'll get a clear written quote and see the camera footage first, so you know exactly why.
A drain that blocks repeatedly is telling you something - most often tree roots entering through a cracked joint, a sagging section of pipe, or years of grease build-up narrowing the line. Clearing it fixes today's problem; a camera inspection finds the cause so you can stop paying to clear the same drain twice a year.
It's the early warning. Gurgling means air is being trapped by a partial blockage - deal with it while water still drains and you'll usually avoid the overflow, the mess and the emergency call-out.
Mickey Plumbing works with real estate agencies and property managers across Melbourne. You get direct communication from Murat, plus job reports through ServiceM8 with photos and camera footage where relevant - everything you need for owners and compliance.
Tell us what's blocked and where you are - we'll be in touch fast with a time and a straight answer.
Emergency service: available 24/7 across Melbourne
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