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Blocked Drain Services in Johannesburg & Pretoria

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Blocked drains need more than a quick fix. Alpha Plumbing’s drain cleaning services come with flat-rate pricing (no ticking clock) and solid guarantees: 30 days on general drain unblocking and three months on root-related recurrences. We’re available 24/7 with no extra after-hours fees, so you get reliable solutions without surprises. With over three decades of experience behind us, Alpha Plumbing delivers drain cleaning services you can count on.

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Blocked Drain Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Blocked drains often start with small warning signs – ignore them, and they can quickly become a full sewer line blockage.

Slow drainage in sinks, baths or showers

Gurgling sounds from pipes or toilets

Rising water in the toilet bowl

Bad smells coming from your drains

Wet patches or pooling outside

Overflowing gully or sewer drains

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Here’s Why We’re the Drain Specialists Customers Trust

From blocked drains in Johannesburg suburbs to sewer line problems in Pretoria estates, Alpha Plumbing is trusted for expertise, fair pricing and guarantees that few others offer.

Flat-rate blocked drain services
No hourly ticking clock. One fair rate, even after hours.
Industry-leading guarantees
Thirty-day guarantee on all drain cleaning, plus three months on root-related recurrences.
Fast response 24/7, no after-hours fees
24-hour drain cleaning available throughout the year – same flat rate applies.
We clean up after the job
Overflow mess? We leave your property neat once the drain blockage is clear.
Clear communication, start to finish
You’re always updated on who’s coming and when.
Specialist equipment & expertise
From drain cameras to root-cutting tools, we solve the cause – not just the symptom.

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Blocked Sewer Prevention: Simple Steps That Work

A few simple habits in the kitchen, bathroom and around your drains can prevent most blockages before they turn into costly sewer problems.

Never pour fats, oils or grease down the sink – they solidify and cling to your pipes
Wipe plates and pans into the bin before rinsing
Use a strainer to catch food scraps

Fit a hair catcher in showers and basins – hair is one of the top causes of clogs
Only flush toilet paper. Wipes, cotton buds and sanitary products belong in the bin, not the toilet

Flush sinks weekly with hot water to wash away soap and grease before they harden
Once a month, pour a kettle of boiling water with dish soap down your kitchen sink – this keeps fats and oils from building up
Keep an eye on outdoor drains and sewer lines – tree roots often find their way in

DIY Drain Unblocking Tips

Some minor blockages can be cleared at home – here’s what works (and what doesn’t).

Plunger: create a tight seal and pump firmly
Hot water with dish soap: can soften grease build-up in sinks
Wet & dry vacuum: powerful for sucking out a clog if you have one on hand

Baking soda and vinegar: fine for light build-up, but won’t clear serious blockages

Chemical drain cleaners: – may burn through a clog temporarily, but:

They can damage older pipes
They’re dangerous if splashed or inhaled
They rarely solve the root cause

Improvised tools or wire hangers: they often push the blockage deeper or scratch your pipes
Repeated chemical use: if one application doesn’t clear it, dumping in more rarely helps and just adds hazard
Garden hoses at full pressure: can flood your home and don’t match professional jetting equipment

More than one drain is blocked at the same time
You notice foul smells or dirty water backing up
The blockage keeps coming back

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Blocked Drain FAQs

You can, but we don’t recommend it. Chemical drain cleaners may provide temporary relief but often damage older pipes, harm the environment and pose a safety risk if splashed.

Recurring blockages usually mean there’s an underlying issue – like grease build-up in the pipes, tree roots in your outdoor lines or a collapsed pipe. Our drain camera inspection can identify the cause.

Our drain plumbers near you respond quickly anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria.

Yes – 30 days on general drain cleaning and three months on root-related blockages.

Private plumbers aren’t allowed to work on municipal sewer lines. If you suspect the blockage is in the public/mainline sewer, you’ll need to log it with your local municipality:

City of Johannesburg

Call Centre: 0860-JOBURG (0860 56 28 74)
Johannesburg Water: 011 688 1699/011 688 1500

City of Tshwane (Pretoria)

Call Centre: 012 358 9999

Email: [email protected]
Tip: Always ask for a reference number when you log a fault – this makes follow-ups much easier

On your property (your responsibility):
If only one fixture (such as a sink, toilet or shower) is blocked, or if the blockage is limited to your home’s internal pipes or yard drains, you need a private plumber.
Municipal line (city’s responsibility):
If all drains in the house are backing up at once, or you see sewage overflowing from a gully or manhole on the street, the blockage is most likely in the municipal mainline sewer. In that case, contact:
Johannesburg: 0860-JOBURG/011 688 1699
Tshwane: 012 358 9999/[email protected]

Why Customers Recommend Our Drain Specialists

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