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Drainage Toowoomba City. See it first. Then clear it.

A camera goes in before the cable does. You see the cause on a screen — root intrusion, cracked pipe, grease buildup — before paying for the clear. That's the difference between guesswork pricing and an honest fix.

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What's covered

  • CCTV camera inspection
  • Blocked drain clearing
  • Stormwater drainage
  • Sewer line work
  • Drainage repairs + relining
  • Smell + flood diagnosis
Overview

Every drain, diagnosed before priced.

Half of Toowoomba City's older homes have earthenware sewer pipes that crack, sag, and root-bind after 50–60 years. Recurring blockages aren't bad luck — they're a structural symptom. The camera tells us whether you need clearing, root cutting, or relining.

Drainage equipment + relining systems we use

Ridgid logoRidgid
Caroma logoCaroma
Reece logoReece
Bosch logoBosch
Rheem logoRheem
InSinkErator logoInSinkErator
Sub-services · 10

What's included.

blocked drains

Blocked Drains

Kitchen sinks slowing down, showers ponding, the toilet refusing to flush — common patterns, different causes. Camera in, locate the blockage, quote the clear.

  • Kitchen, basin, bath, shower, toilet
  • CCTV-located first
  • Same-visit clear in most cases
  • Camera-verified clean line on completion
Blocked Drains
clogged drains

Clogged Drains

When 'blocked' becomes recurring — the drain clears for a fortnight then re-clogs — that's an underlying issue. Roots, grease build-up, or a structural failure. Diagnose first, fix the root cause, not just the symptom.

  • Root cause diagnosis via camera
  • Recurring blockage analysis
  • Pipe relining where appropriate
  • 12-month workmanship warranty
Clogged Drains
stormwater

Stormwater Drains

Surface grates, downpipe outlets, ag-line subsoil drains. When stormwater can't get away during Toowoomba City's wet winters, you get pooling, garden damage, and (worst case) water finding the house slab.

  • Surface grate clearing
  • Downpipe and gutter clearing
  • Ag-line subsoil drain repair
  • Stormwater pit cleaning
Stormwater Drains
repairs

Drainage Repairs

Cracked pipes, sagged sections (bellies), broken joints, root-bound earthenware — diagnosis tells us what kind of repair we need. Often relining (no-dig) is the answer.

  • Section replacement
  • Pipe relining (trenchless)
  • Joint reseat / repair
  • Root cutting + reline combo
Drainage Repairs
smelly drains

Smelly Drains

Bad smell that air-freshener won't fix is usually a partial blockage, a failed gully trap seal, or a vent stack issue. Camera + smoke test diagnose in 30 minutes.

  • Partial blockage clearing
  • Gully trap re-seal
  • Vent stack inspection
  • Smoke-test for leak path
Smelly Drains
broken pipe

Broken Drain Pipe

Excavator hits a line, ground movement after drought-then-flood seasons, tree root pressure — drain pipes break in predictable ways. Locate, expose, repair or reline.

  • Underground locate without trial digs
  • Repair vs. reline assessment
  • Trenchless option where possible
  • Backfill + reinstatement
Broken Drain Pipe
blocked toilet

Blocked Toilet

Sometimes the pan, sometimes the S-trap, sometimes the sewer line downstream. The camera tells us where the blockage is — and where the bill stops.

  • Pan vs. line vs. sewer diagnosis
  • Same-visit clear in most cases
  • No additional charge to diagnose
  • Children's-toy-in-toilet specialist
Blocked Toilet
blocked sinks

Blocked Sinks

Kitchen sinks block most often — grease + soap + food scraps form a wax-like layer that builds until water stops moving. Jet rod clears it; habit change keeps it cleared.

  • Jet rod or cable clear
  • Trap dismount + clean
  • Prevention coaching
  • 12-month no-reblock warranty on cleared lines
Blocked Sinks
blocked sewage

Blocked Sewage

The job nobody wants but everyone needs. Backed-up sewage is a health hazard — sanitise the affected areas, clear the line, document the cause for your insurer.

  • Emergency response priority
  • Health-grade sanitisation
  • Cause documentation for insurance
  • Council main coordination if needed
Blocked Sewage
camera inspection

Drain Camera Inspection

HD CCTV inspection for pre-purchase reports, recurring blockages, and insurance claims. Footage saved, written report next business day.

  • HD footage saved to file
  • Written report with timestamps
  • Pre-purchase inspections
  • Insurance claim documentation
Drain Camera Inspection
FAQ

Common questions about drainage in Toowoomba City.

Brendan Coonan Plumbing & Gasfitting quotes a fixed price before any work starts in Toowoomba City - you approve the cost upfront with no surprise add-ons. The price depends on the job; call 0418 793 898 for a clear quote on blocked drains, hot water, gas or general plumbing.
Yes. Brendan Coonan Plumbing & Gasfitting works under Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licensing and issues a Form 4 Certificate of Test on regulated plumbing and gas work across Toowoomba City and the Toowoomba region. Fully licensed and insured.
Brendan Coonan Plumbing & Gasfitting is a local the Toowoomba region team working near Toowoomba City, so jobs are prioritised by urgency. For a burst pipe, blocked drain or no hot water, phone 0418 793 898 and the team gives an honest arrival window for your Toowoomba City address.
Yes. From Toowoomba City, Brendan Coonan Plumbing & Gasfitting covers Newtown, Harristown, Rangeville, Centenary Heights and the wider the Toowoomba region. Same crew every visit, fully licensed under Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
Brendan Coonan Plumbing & Gasfitting repairs and replaces hot water systems and carries out gas fitting, leak detection, blocked drains and bathroom plumbing across Toowoomba City. Licensed under Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) - call 0418 793 898 to book.
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