Common Problems We Solve
Blocked kitchen sinks
Kitchen drains collect fat, food waste and soap over the years until they slow down and finally stop. We clear the blockage and advise on what is likely feeding it.
Blocked toilets
A toilet that will not flush away, or one that drains slowly and backs up, needs clearing promptly. We deal with the blockage and check the waste pipework behind it.
Slow or blocked showers and baths
Hair and soap scum build up in shower and bath traps until water stands around your feet. We clear the trap and drain line and restore proper flow.
Recurring blockages
If the same drain blocks every few months, something is wrong with the line itself — roots, a collapsed or misaligned pipe, or years of scale build-up. We investigate the cause instead of clearing the same symptom over and over.
Smelling or gurgling drains
Gurgling sounds and drain smells often mean a partially blocked line or a venting problem. It is worth sorting out before the drain blocks completely.
What This Service Covers
Drain unblocking
Clearing blocked sinks, basins, baths, showers, toilets, and internal and external drain lines throughout the property.
Drain cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning drains that have narrowed over time, removing build-up from pipework, and resetting traps and fittings that keep catching waste.
Cause investigation
Finding why a drain keeps blocking — pipework, gradients, roots, or damaged sections — and recommending the right fix.
Our Approach
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Tell us where and when
Which drain is affected, how long it has been slowing down, and whether others in the property show the same problem — that pattern already tells us a lot.
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Locate the blockage
The plumber works through the line to find where the blockage sits and what is causing it, not just where the water backs up.
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Clear and check
Once the drain is clear, we test the flow thoroughly and check whether anything upstream or downstream needs attention.
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Advise on prevention
You get practical advice on what is likely causing build-up in that drain, and a recommendation if we believe a section of pipework needs repair or replacement.
Why Call Plumbing Fourways for This?
- Fast clearing of blocked sinks, toilets, showers and drains
- Recurring blockages investigated properly, not just cleared
- Advice that helps prevent the next blockage
- Work on internal and external drain lines
- Homes, complexes, restaurants and commercial kitchens covered
Serving Fourways and Nearby Suburbs
We provide this service in Fourways and the surrounding northern Johannesburg suburbs where we genuinely operate, including Broadacres, Dainfern, Lonehill, Craigavon, Douglasdale, Sunninghill, Paulshof, Midrand. If you are just outside these areas, contact us anyway — we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Get in touch to confirm we cover your address.
Blocked Drains — Frequently Asked Questions
We clear blocked drains in Fourways and nearby northern Johannesburg suburbs including Broadacres, Dainfern, Lonehill, Craigavon, Douglasdale, Sunninghill and Paulshof, and further afield by arrangement. Contact us to confirm we cover your area.