Blocked Drains Randburg

Blocked Shower Drain in Ferndale — Fast Response and Neat Workmanship

We recently helped a family in Ferndale whose shower drain suddenly stopped flowing, leaving water pooling across the bathroom floor. When we arrived, we first checked the trap and line using a small inspection camera. It turned out that years of soap scum, hair, and product residue had built up into a hard plug near the junction. We used a flexible rodding system followed by a low-pressure rinse to clear it without lifting a single tile.
Helpful Tip: Pour a kettle of hot water mixed with a bit of dishwashing liquid down your shower drain every few weeks — it helps dissolve light grease and soap build-up before it hardens.

Clogged Kitchen Drain in Blairgowrie — Grease and Food Waste Build-Up

A homeowner in Blairgowrie called after their kitchen sink started backing up every time they did the dishes. We could smell the issue before seeing it — thick grease had coated the pipe walls. We removed the trap, cleaned it manually, and then ran a small hydro-jet to clear the main line to the outside gully. Within 30 minutes, the flow was restored, and the smell was gone.
Good to Know: Never pour cooking oil or fat down the drain. Instead, let it cool, scrape it into a container, and dispose of it with your household waste.

Blocked Outside Drain in Randpark Ridge — Tree Roots in Old Pipes

In Randpark Ridge, we were called to a property where the outside drain kept overflowing every few days. Our CCTV camera inspection revealed that tree roots from an old boundary tree had grown into the clay pipe joints. We used a root-cutting nozzle on the jetter and then treated the pipe with a root inhibitor to prevent regrowth.
Helpful Tip: If your drains block often after rain, you may have root intrusion. Schedule a CCTV inspection before it becomes a costly excavation.

Overflowing Toilet in Linden — Full Line Blockage Downstream

A Linden resident phoned in after the toilet began gurgling and the shower filled with water when flushed — classic signs of a downstream blockage. Using our drain rods, we reached the blockage about 8 metres out, where tissue and wipes had snagged around a joint. We cleared the obstruction and confirmed full flow.
Good to Know: Only flush toilet paper. Wet wipes, even the “flushable” kind, can block pipes quickly — especially in older Randburg homes.

Flooded Driveway Drain in Darrenwood — Stormwater System Cleaning

After heavy rain, a Darrenwood client’s driveway drain overflowed, flooding their garage. Our team cleared leaves, sand, and small stones that had collected in the channel drain and downstream pit. We also adjusted the grating to improve flow and prevent future pooling.
Helpful Tip: Before the rainy season, clean out stormwater drains and check that covers aren’t blocked by garden debris — it saves you from costly flood damage later.

Kitchen Drain Backflow in Cresta — Emergency Call-Out

Late one Sunday, a Cresta resident’s kitchen drain started bubbling up dirty water from the outside gully. Our emergency team arrived within an hour, ran the jetter line, and flushed the system fully clear. We disinfected the affected area and explained how to maintain regular cleaning intervals.
Good to Know: If you hear gurgling sounds when draining water, it’s an early warning sign of a partial blockage. Fixing it early prevents emergencies.