Drainage Services

Blocked Drain?

Drainage problems usually don’t start as emergencies. Most of the time, it’s a slow sink, a toilet that doesn’t flush right, or water sitting where it normally wouldn’t. Over time, those small signs turn into proper blockages that need sorting.

At Pipefix Plumbing, we deal with drainage issues every day, from blocked toilets and showers to stormwater and sewer lines that have backed up without warning. We work across Auckland and respond quickly, using the right equipment to find the cause and clear it properly. If you’re dealing with blocked drains Auckland homes often run into, we’ll get things moving again without the runaround.

We use professional tools like high-pressure water jetters, electric eels, and CCTV pipe cameras so we’re not guessing. The aim is to clear the blockage, check the pipe condition, and leave things working as they should.

Our Drainage Services

Blocked Drains

Blocked drains show up in different ways. Sometimes it’s a sink that takes forever to empty. Other times, it’s gurgling sounds, bad smells, or water backing up through a gully trap or toilet. No matter where it’s happening, the first step is finding out what’s actually causing the blockage.

As a local blocked drains plumber Auckland property owners trust, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We choose the right tool based on what’s blocking the pipe and how the drain is laid out:

• Electric eel for dense tree roots or compacted blockages
  
  
• High-pressure water jetter for grease, silt, and built-up debris
  
  
• Hand rods for smaller, easy-to-reach clogs
  
  

If you need reliable blocked drain services anywhere in Auckland, we’ll sort the problem properly rather than just pushing it further down the line.

High-Pressure Jetting

High-pressure jetting is what we usually reach for when a drain is properly blocked, or when it keeps playing up even after someone has “cleared it” before. It works especially well on grease, sludge, silt, and the kind of buildup that sticks to the inside of a pipe and slowly narrows the flow over time.

We use a petrol-powered hydro jetter that pushes water through at pressure to break the blockage apart and flush the pipe clean. With up to 60 metres of hose and a range of cutting heads, we can get right into underground drains and do a proper clean-out rather than just shifting the problem down the line.



This method is a good option for recurring issues, slow drains that never really come right, and situations where things back up again not long after the last fix. For many blocked drains Auckland properties deal with, jetting is the difference between a quick temporary opening and a reset that actually lasts.

Electric Eel

We usually bring out the electric eel when roots are involved or when a blockage is too solid to shift with pressure alone. It’s common in older drains where things have slowly worked their way in over the years and tightened the pipe up from the inside.

The cutting head works through the blockage bit by bit, which gives us more control over what’s happening in the pipe. Once the water starts moving again, we’ll often run a camera through as well. That way we can see what condition the drain is in and whether the problem is likely to come back.

This approach helps avoid digging things up unnecessarily. In a lot of older drainage systems, that bit of extra care makes a big difference.

CCTV Pipe Camera Inspections

When a drain keeps blocking and no one can really explain why, a camera usually tells the story pretty quickly. We feed it through the line and see what’s actually going on, rather than guessing from the surface.

Sometimes it’s roots pushing their way in. Other times it’s a cracked pipe, a section that’s dropped, or something that was never installed quite right in the first place. Once we can see it, the conversation gets a lot clearer.

From there, we can talk through the options and give proper pricing for any drain repairs Auckland properties may need. It’s based on what’s actually in the ground, not assumptions or trial and error.

Newly Installed Drains

We install new drainage systems for new builds, renovations, and upgrades where existing drains are no longer doing the job. All work is completed to current standards and planned to suit the site, not rushed through.



Whether it’s stormwater, sewer connections, or replacing outdated pipework, the focus is on long-term reliability. Properly installed drains reduce the risk of flooding, water damage, and repeated blockages, especially during heavy Auckland rain.

Additional Drainage Services

Alongside general drain clearing, we also provide:

• Chamber and pump maintenance to keep systems running properly
  
  
• Grease trap and tank servicing for residential and commercial sites
  
  
• Stormwater pit cleaning to prevent surface flooding
  
  
• Drainage upgrades and alterations where systems need improvement

We Clean Up on Completion

Once the drain is sorted and everything’s flowing again, we don’t just pack up and leave. Any mess from the job gets cleaned up, and we make sure the area is left the way we found it. Our Mt Wellington team clears away debris and waste before we go, so you’re not left dealing with the aftermath once the work’s done.