Plumbing drain cleaning and blocked drains

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At King Plumbing, blocked drains are what we do best. Based in Oakdowns and proudly serving Hobart and surrounding suburbs, we offer fast, reliable drainage solutions using the latest equipment to clear everything from kitchen sinks to stormwater lines. We’re a local business committed to honest advice, quality workmanship, and friendly service.

In 2025, we’re available Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, with after-hours and weekend service available by request. If you’re experiencing a blocked drain, don’t wait — contact King Plumbing today for fast, professional service you can trust.

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What Is Hydro Jetting:

High-pressure water drain cleaning has become the preferred method for modern plumbers to clean a drain. More and more plumbers are changing over from the old standard electric cable machines to a "hydro-Jetter". A tool that pumps jets of high-pressure water through drain blockages, sometimes, clearing a blockage in a matter of seconds. With the expertise and experience of the right plumber, hydro jetting is the most thorough, cost-effective and environmentally friendly method of drain cleaning today. 🔗Learn More...

Why Blocked Drains Happen:

A blocked drain or clogged pipe can happen anywhere where you have water. Most of the problems tend to come from outside tree roots or inside the kitchen where food, grease and soap can combine to leave quite a bit of gunk in your drains. After many years of collecting small amounts of gunk regularly, eventually, the pipe bore where all the water flows can get pretty narrow. The same can happen with bathroom drains, which pick up a lot of hair, and also the laundry drains which can pick up a lot of fibre and lint. It’s usually after many years of collecting small amounts that these drains get blocked. We can also help with any of your clogged pipes outside of your house. These can receive tons of organic matter like leaves, dirt, tree roots, and even dead animals. When searching for a local plumber near me; no matter what your problem is, King Plumbing your local plumbing contractors can come and unblock your drains and get the water flowing like they’re new.

Tree Roots in Drains – A Hidden Danger for Older Hobart Homes:

During Hobart’s spring and summer, tree and shrub roots grow up to 30 times faster than in winter as they search aggressively for moisture. Unfortunately, one of their favourite water sources is right beneath our feet—your sewer and stormwater drains.

This problem is especially common in older Hobart homes with clay or earthenware pipes 🔗Learn More.... These pipes, now decades old, often develop small cracks at joints or from ground movement. That’s all it takes for tree roots to find their way inside.

Once inside, roots thrive in the nutrient-rich environment and quickly grow, expanding and branching out until they block, damage, or even collapse your drains. A high-pressure drain clean may offer short-term relief—but just like pruning a tree, those roots will return—often thicker and more aggressive than before. At King Plumbing Services, we can give you the permanent solution for these roots that will grow back into the drains.

Call Us For All Drain Problems:

A blocked drain, blocked toilet or clogged pipe can quickly become a problem in your home. At King Plumbing Services Hobart we can answer your drain cleaning questions, from steps to help you avoid blockages, to what to do in the event of a major drain overflow.

Camera and Video Drain Inspection:

With severe blockages, a video inspection can be helpful to identify the cause of the problem. In the last few years, drain inspection cameras have become an invaluable tool when it comes to identifying and fixing plumbing drainage issues. Using fibre optic cable and a 512hz camera head, which are then pushed into your plumbing drains, as your local plumber we can see the condition of your drains, recognise cracks and breaks or identify damage caused by tree roots.

Bathroom Drains:

From showers and baths blocked with hair and soap buildup to basins filled with toothpaste and blocked toilets and other grime, bathroom drains present many challenges when it comes to keeping drains clear. Regardless of the problem, King Plumbing Services has all the latest equipment necessary to address blocked bathroom drains and can provide expert drain cleaning services for all emergency plumbing.

Laundry Tub Drains:

In a busy household, a blocked laundry tub and washing machine can become a huge problem. Soap, hair, lint, dirt and even objects left in clothes pockets can contribute to blocked laundry drain. With the ridged k45 drain snake, it's possible to unblock a laundry tub. King Plumbing your local plumber we carry all the tools of the trade necessary to get your blocked laundry tub drain back in service again.

Kitchen Sinks:

Over time, kitchen sink wastes can run more slowly and eventually block as greases, soaps, fats and detergents build up inside the drain 🔗Learn More.... If you find yourself with a blocked kitchen drain, we will use a ridged k45 sink machine to cut through the blockage, remove the fat, and restore your blocked kitchen sink drain to full functionality. When searching for a local plumbing contractor near me in Hobart, specialising in drain cleaning services and sewer cleaning, look no further, we have the experience to solve your kitchen drain issues.

Floor Wastes:

Floor wastes in bathrooms, laundries, garages and deck areas serve to keep excess water from flooding and causing damage. A professional plumbing contractor can identify the location of a floor drain blockage and provide the necessary, drain cleaning service to remove whatever is the cause of the blockage. We can also help you with tips and advice to prevent future blockages and keep drains clear. With over 30 years in the plumbing business, King Plumbing is an emegency plumber that is expert in drain cleaning and can help solve your floor waste drain issues

Storm-water Drains:

If you have a blockage in your storm-water drains that you can't fix, driveway pits that are overflowing or water starting to pool around your yard, call us at King Plumbing immediately. It is always best to have storm-water drains, and downpipes unblocked quickly because lousy weather and overflowing drains are a recipe for disaster.

At King Plumbing Service we will use a High-pressure water jetter to remove the roots, debris and sludge that lays inside your storm-water drain. With our 30 years of experience, we find the high-pressure water jetter is the most thorough piece of equipment to remove the silt and dirt from storm-water drains and clogged pipes.

🚰 Blocked Drain in Howrah – A Valuable Lesson for Homeowners 🚰

We were recently called out to a home in Howrah where the drains were completely backed up, causing unpleasant overflows and inconvenience for the owners. On first inspection, it looked like a typical blockage, but after further investigation we discovered the real issue – paper towels had been flushed down the toilet.

Unlike regular toilet paper, which is designed to break down quickly in water, paper towels are much thicker and do not disintegrate. Instead, they stick to the rough surface inside old concrete pipes, gradually building up until the pipe becomes blocked. That’s exactly what happened here – the towels clung to the pipe walls and created a solid obstruction that stopped waste and water from flowing freely.

Once we cleared the blockage, the system was flowing as it should again. However, this job highlights an important reminder: only flush soft toilet tissue down the toilet. Even so-called “flushable wipes” or tissues can cause issues, especially in older plumbing systems where pipes are more porous and prone to catching debris.

💡 Plumber’s Tip: Toilets are designed for toilet paper only. Everything else – wipes, paper towels, sanitary products – should go in the bin, not the bowl. Following this simple rule will save you from costly callouts, messy overflows, and long-term damage to your drainage system.

If you’re experiencing slow drains, gurgling noises, or overflows at your property, give King Plumbing Hobart a call – we’ll get things running smoothly again.

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🪠 In Pipe Video Camera Available

🪠 Clay Earthenware Pipe Blockages

🪠 Blocked Drains Cleared

🪠 Tree Root Blockages Removed

🪠 Bathroom Blockages Cleared

🪠 Toilet Clogs Cleared

🪠 Kitchen Blockages Cleared

🪠 Over 30 years Experience

🪠 Licensed Tasmanian Plumbers

🪠 No Call Out Fees

🪠 Rates Are All-Inclusive

🪠 Latest Drain Cleaning Tools

🪠 Insured And Registered

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Affordable Hydro-Jet Drain Cleaning!

Over Flowing Drains Fixed

What Is Hydro Jetting:

Reliable, Professional Drain Cleaning!

Bathroom Blockages Removed

Why Blocked Drains Happen:

Tree Root Blockages Removed!

Tree Root Drain Cleaning

Tree Roots in Drains – A Hidden Danger for Older Hobart Homes:

Video Drain Camera Inspection Available!

Drain Camera Inspections

Call Us For All Drain Problems:

Camera and Video Drain Inspection:

Bathroom Drains Unblocked!

Bathroom Drains:

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Kitchen Sinks:

Floor Wastes:

Affordable Storm Water Drain Cleaning!

Storm water Blockages Removed

Storm-water Drains:

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