Clear the pan
A closet auger reaches through the trap of the pan and breaks up or retrieves what is blocking it.
TOILET BLOCKAGES · OVERFLOWS · SEWER LINE
Blocked Toilet Caboolture
A toilet that rises instead of flushing, gurgles when the shower runs, or overflows onto the floor needs the blockage cleared from the pan and the line behind it. Caboolture Plumbing and Hot Water clears blocked toilets across Caboolture and the Moreton Bay region and tells you what caused it.
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What we do for a blocked toilet
Clear the line
If the blockage is past the pan, the sewer line is jetted from the overflow gully or an inspection opening so the whole run is clear.
Blocked sewer drainsCamera inspection
A toilet that blocks repeatedly gets a camera down the line to look for roots, a collapsed section or an object lodged in the pipe.
Check the cistern and seal
A weak flush from a faulty cistern or a leaking pan seal can look like a blockage. We check both while we are there.
Why toilets block in Caboolture homes
Wipes labelled flushable do not break down like paper and are the single most common cause we clear from toilets and sewer lines. Sanitary products, too much paper and children's toys make up most of the rest.
In older parts of Caboolture the sewer line behind the toilet is earthenware, and roots in the joints catch paper until the line closes. A toilet that gurgles when another fixture drains is telling you the line, not the pan, is the problem.
A toilet that runs slowly after the cistern was replaced or adjusted may simply not be getting enough water per flush. That is a cistern setting, not a blockage.
Before you plunge or flush again
Do not flush a toilet that is already full; it will overflow. A plunger with a flange that seals the outlet can clear a paper blockage. If the water keeps rising, or other drains in the house are backing up, stop and call. Chemical cleaners make the job more hazardous and rarely help.
What a toilet clear includes
What a toilet clear includes
We clear the blockage, confirm the flush is back to normal and check the line if the problem has happened before.
- Pan augered or the line jetted, as the blockage needs
- Flush and refill tested
- Pan seal and cistern operation checked
- Camera inspection for repeat blockages
How it works
1
Call or book online
Tell us which drains are affected and whether water is coming up anywhere. That decides what goes on the van.
2
Find the cause
The plumber checks the fixtures, the overflow gully and the inspection openings, and runs the camera when the cause is not obvious.
3
Price before work
You get the price for the clear before we start. Relining or replacement is quoted separately if the camera shows damage.
4
Clear, test, explain
The line is cleared, checked with water running and, where damage was involved, inspected again with the camera. You are told what caused it.
Questions answered
The toilet is rising but not overflowing yet. What do I do?
Do not flush again. Turn the cistern tap off, try a flange plunger once, and if the level does not drop, call. Tell us whether any other drains are slow.
Why does the toilet gurgle when the shower drains?
Air is being pushed back through the toilet's water seal because the sewer line both fixtures share is partly blocked. The line needs clearing, not the toilet.
Are flushable wipes really a problem?
Yes. They hold together in the pipe and build up on roots or rough joints until the line closes. Bin them, even the ones labelled flushable.
I am renting. Who calls the plumber?
Repairs in a rental are normally arranged by the owner or property manager, so contact them first. They can book us directly.
Blocked toilet in Caboolture?
Stop flushing and call 1300 568 203, or book online if it can wait for a set time. We will clear the pan and the line behind it.