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Great work by Chris today, really appreciate response to call out on a weekend, and fixed the blockage for us!
DHDamien HodgesGoogle review · June 2025
Geelong and the Surf Coast · Geelong 3220
Blocked Drains in Geelong, VIC
Geelong's drains range from century-old clay pipe in Newtown and Geelong West to new PVC in the southern estates. Blockage Bros covers the city and its surrounds, with the camera through the line before any quote.
Camera firstyou see the cause on screen
3 priced optionsin writing, before any work starts
The oldest parts of Geelong, around the centre, Newtown and Geelong West, have houses going back well over a century, many still draining through vitrified clay. Those pipes were laid in short lengths, sealed at each collar with mortar, and the collars are where trouble starts: they crack as the ground moves, and roots from established gardens get in. Highton has its share of hilly blocks with mature trees, where a long clay drain can collect roots at several joins at once.
Belmont and Grovedale were mostly built after the war, with a mix of clay and PVC underneath. South toward Armstrong Creek, the estates are new and all PVC, so blockages there come from wipes, fat and building debris rather than roots. Much of Geelong sits on reactive clay that moves with the seasons, and the wind off the bay drops leaves and sand into stormwater pits, which then struggle in a heavy downpour.
What goes wrong with drains around Geelong
Roots in the older suburbs
In Newtown, Geelong West and Highton, roots find the cracked joins of clay sewer pipe and slowly close it off. See tree root removal.
Stormwater pits that overflow
Leaves, sand and silt fill the pit and the pipe beyond it, or a car has cracked the pit, and the yard floods. See stormwater drain repairs.
A cracked sewer pipe under an old house
A broken section beneath the floor or a path can leak and smell well before it blocks. See sewer repairs.
Wipes in new-estate drains
On the newer estates, wipes and fat are the usual reason a PVC line backs up. See blocked drains.
How a drain job runs in Geelong
Blockage Bros covers Geelong from the centre out to Belmont, Newtown, Grovedale and Highton, and across the Bellarine Peninsula, with someone on call 24/7. Older cottages often have no front access, so the camera is fed in at the back, and the locator traces the drain under the floor from above.
Barwon Water maintains the sewer mains across the region. The length from the house out to its connection with the main is usually the owner's part, so if the camera places the blockage beyond it, check with Barwon Water.
Services in Geelong
Drain services in Geelong
The same crew, the same camera and the same three priced options on every job in Geelong.
Tree Root Removal in Geelong
In Geelong's older streets, roots are cut out of the clay line and it is jetted clean.
Tree root removal →Pipe Relining in Geelong
A liner seals cracked clay joins under Newtown and Geelong West gardens without digging them up.
Pipe relining →Stormwater Drain Repairs in Geelong
Crushed or silted pits are cleared or replaced so the yard drains again in a winter storm.
Stormwater drain repairs →Sewer Repairs in Geelong
A broken length of sewer under an older home is replaced at the located spot.
Sewer repairs →CCTV Drain Inspection in Geelong
The camera shows whether a Geelong drain is old clay, PVC or a mix, and where the fault is.
CCTV drain inspection →Drain Locating in Geelong
Under a house with no plans, the locator traces where the drain runs and how deep it sits.
Drain locating →Also in Geelong: blocked drains, blocked toilets, drain cleaning & hydro jetting, drain maintenance, static and isolation testing, drain repairs and replacements.
Your options
Three priced options. You choose.
Once the camera shows the cause, your quote gives you all three, each with its own price.
Option 1 · Quick fix
Clear it
Jetted clear today. The lowest price, but if the pipe is damaged it will block again.
Option 2 · Proper repair
Repair the fault
The damaged section located, dug up and replaced. Fixes the cause at that spot.
Option 3 · Never again
The permanent solution
The run relined or replaced, so roots and breaks cannot come back.
Prices depend on what the camera finds. You see all three before any work starts.
★★★★★ 199+ Google reviews
Drain jobs near Geelong: what customers say
Reviews of McQueen Group. Blockage Bros is its drainage crew: same owner, same technicians.
★★★★★
Daniel was earlier than scheduled time, he phoned me to advise he was on his way, i appreciate that very much. Attended property for toilet blockage, able to fix promptly and also gave me some tips for moving forward to help avoid blockages, very knowledgeable and assured they'd be back immediately if I experience any further issues. I'm very impressed and would highly recommend. Thanks team
AMAmanda McGregorGoogle review · July 2025
★★★★★
Ryan was fast and efficient at fixing a clogged drainage system. Thanks guys!
SSStub sGoogle review · June 2025
★★★★★
Massive shout out to Brandon for attending my rental in kurunjang twice in a matter of afew weeks due to a blockage in the drain. He was friendly, extremely professional and efficient in both visits. He did an outstanding job rectifying the issue and for that I am extremely grateful and appreciative for all his efforts and hard work. Thanks Brandon!
KSKellyanne SellGoogle review · May 2026
★★★★★
Had Chris and his apprentice come and help with a blocked pipe. At all times Chris was very clear and transparent about what work was required and took the time to show using the camera, explaining why the pipe needed replacing. Thanks guys amazing work.
LLLinda life4Google review · October 2025
★★★★★
What a great experience! Initially dealt with Ashley to get an emergency booking and she was absolutely fantastic and assured me everything would be okay and the would fix the problem. I had the pleasure of having Harley come out to my place to fix a very smelly blocked drain problem and he was great. Called before arriving and once here, was very transparent with everything he needed to do, reassured me he would be able to fix it and then once he did fix it, made sure it was clean and even turned my fans on to air the crap smell. Will definitely recommend these guys and will 100% use them again if I need to!
NANattalee AyresGoogle review · November 2025
★★★★★
Ryan and Michael from McQueen group provided me with thorough and very helpful advice. They did a great job identifying the reason my shower wouldn't drain properly and they fixed the problem efficiently. They were very professional and friendly to deal with. Highly recommended.
TSTim SmithGoogle review · June 2025
FAQs
Blocked drains in Geelong: common questions
Do you cover the Bellarine Peninsula as well as Geelong?
Yes. The Bellarine is covered as part of the Geelong area. If you are unsure whether your town is included, ring and ask.
My Newtown house has old clay pipes. Will they need replacing?
Not always. Many clay drains can be relined from the inside, sealing the joins without lifting the garden. A collapsed section has to be dug out and replaced, and the camera shows which applies.
Why do my stormwater pits overflow every winter?
Usually leaves and silt fill the pit and the pipe beyond it, or the pit has cracked under a car or a bin. The camera checks the pipe, and a collapsed pit is replaced.
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Guides
Guides that answer the question first
Who pays
Who pays for a blocked sewer in Victoria?
A blocked sewer raises a quick question: is this mine, the landlord's or the water authority's? Here is the general picture in Victoria, and why the camera footage settles it.
Read the guide →
Emergency
Water coming up the shower drain: what it means and what to do
Dirty water rising up through the shower or a floor waste is a sign the main sewer line is blocked. Here is what to do in the next ten minutes, and what happens when the crew arrives.
Read the guide →
Guides
Why does my drain keep blocking?
If the same drain blocks again and again, something in the pipe is letting it happen. Here is what usually causes it, why clearing alone only buys time, and how to stop it.
Read the guide →Drain blocked in Geelong?
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