BLOCKED DRAINS & DRAIN UNBLOCKING | PALMERSTON NORTH & MANAWATU
A blocked drain has a way of making itself known at the worst possible time. A sink that won’t empty before guests arrive, a shower backing up on a school morning, or a toilet that’s clearly not going anywhere.
If you’ve got a drain blockage anywhere across Palmerston North, Feilding, Ashhurst, Longburn, Linton, Bulls, or Marton, Uneeda Plumber can get it sorted fast.
We’re Manawatu’s local drain unblocking specialists. Master Plumbers with over two decades in the region and the right equipment to clear any blockage, big or small.
DRAIN UNBLOCKING SERVICES
Whether it’s a slow-running kitchen sink or a completely blocked sewer line, our drain blockage plumbers handle the full range of drain-clearing and drain-cleaning work across the Manawatu.
Here’s what we can help with:
✓ Blocked Sink, Shower & Bath Drains
✓ Blocked Toilets
✓ Blocked Sewer & Stormwater Drains
✓ Gully Trap Clearing
✓ High-Pressure Water Jetting
✓ Root Cutting
✓ CCTV Drain Camera Inspections
✓ Drain Repairs & Pipe Replacement
✓ Emergency Drain Unblocking
WHY BLOCKED DRAINS GET WORSE IF YOU WAIT
A blocked drain rarely fixes itself. What starts as a slow-draining sink can turn into a full blockage (or worse, a sewage backup) if left alone. The most common causes we deal with across Manawatu homes include:
- Tree root intrusion: Roots find their way into older pipes through even the smallest cracks, especially in established suburbs of Palmerston North and Feilding.
- Grease and food buildup: Kitchen drain blockages are one of the most frequent callouts we get, caused by fats cooling and solidifying inside pipes over time.
- Foreign objects in toilets: Wipes, nappies, and other non-flushables that cause drain blockages fast.
- Collapsed or cracked pipes: Ground movement or age can shift underground pipes enough to completely restrict flow.
- Stormwater blockages: Leaf litter, sediment, and debris can block gully traps and stormwater systems, particularly after heavy rain.
The earlier you call a blocked drains specialist, the simpler and cheaper the fix tends to be.
HOW WE CLEAR BLOCKED DRAINS
We Diagnose First
Before reaching for the jetter, our drain blockage plumbers work out exactly what's going on. For trickier or repeat blockages, we use a drain camera to inspect the pipe from the inside, so we're fixing the actual problem, not just clearing the symptom.
High-Pressure Water Jetting
For most drain unblocking jobs, high-pressure water jetting is our go-to. It blasts through grease, root intrusion, and debris buildup, leaving the pipe clear and clean. It's faster and more thorough than traditional drain cleaning methods.
Root Cutting & Pipe Repairs
If roots are the culprit, root cutting clears the blockage and buys time. But if the pipe itself is cracked or collapsed, a repair or partial relining may be the right long-term fix. We'll tell you honestly which option makes sense for your situation.
WHY CHOOSE UNEEDA PLUMBER FOR DRAIN UNBLOCKING IN MANAWATU?
Local Blocked Drain Specialists Since 2004
We're based in Feilding and have been working across Palmerston North, Ashhurst, Longburn, Linton, Bulls, Marton, and the wider Manawatu for over 20 years. We know the region's housing stock, soil conditions, and the drainage issues that most often occur in older Manawatu homes.
Proper Equipment on Every Job
Drain unblocking takes the right gear. Our team arrives with high-pressure jetters, root-cutting heads, and drain camera equipment, so we can diagnose and clear blockages on the same visit in most cases.
Master Plumbers You Can Trust
We're proud members of the Master Plumbers Association. Every drain cleaning and unblocking job is carried out by licensed plumbers and drainlayers, and we back our work.
CONTACT OUR DRAIN UNBLOCKING TEAM
Got a blocked drain somewhere in Manawatu? Call us on 06 323 3607 and we’ll get it sorted. We cover Palmerston North, Feilding, Ashhurst, Longburn, Linton, Bulls, Marton, and the surrounding area.
Beyond drain unblocking, we’re also licensed gas fitters and trusted drainage contractors in Palmerston North for new drainlaying and repairs. We also handle hot water cylinder replacement and offer a full range of bathroom installation services. Get in touch today.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW QUICKLY CAN YOU GET TO A BLOCKED DRAIN IN PALMERSTON NORTH OR FEILDING?
Our blocked drain specialists aim to respond to blocked drain callouts across Palmerston North and Feilding as quickly as possible – often same-day for urgent jobs.
CAN YOU UNBLOCK DRAINS IN RURAL AREAS OR SMALLER MANAWATU TOWNS?
Yes. Our drain plumbers regularly service Ashhurst, Longburn, Linton, Bulls, Marton, and the surrounding rural Manawatu area – not just the main urban centres. If you’re unsure whether we cover your address, just give us a call on 06 323 3607 and we’ll let you know.
WILL YOU NEED TO DIG UP MY PIPES TO CLEAR THE BLOCKAGE?
Usually not. The majority of drain unblocking jobs are cleared using high-pressure water jetting or root cutting, without excavation. If a pipe is cracked or collapsed and needs repair, we’ll talk you through what’s involved and give you a clear quote before any digging begins.
WHAT'S CAUSING MY DRAIN TO KEEP BLOCKING?
Repeat blockages usually point to an underlying problem – most often tree root intrusion, a partially collapsed pipe, or a section of drain with poor fall (insufficient gradient to keep waste moving). A CCTV drain camera inspection is the best way to find out what’s really going on. Our drain cleaning team can run a camera down the line and show you exactly what they find.
DO YOU HANDLE BOTH SEWER AND STORMWATER DRAIN BLOCKAGES?
Yes. We clear blockages in both sewer and stormwater drainage systems for residential and minor commercial properties across Manawatu. Stormwater blockages are especially common after heavy rain – blocked gully traps and downpipe connections are a frequent callout for us throughout the region.