CCTV + Hydro-Jet · 12-Month Clear-Drain Guarantee
(02) 6100 0000See exactly what's blocking your drain.
Colour CCTV down the line, up-to-5000-PSI hydro-jet clear, then a 12-month guarantee in writing. No digging up your yard unless we absolutely have to.
It's almost always one of four things.
Tree roots
Poplars and liquidambars are Canberra's worst offenders — they crack clay joints in older suburbs.
Fats & wipes
Kitchen fats and 'flushable' wipes are the #1 cause in newer estates.
Sagged clay pipe
Post-war Woden, Curtin and Ainslie homes often have failed clay junctions.
Foreign objects
Kids' toys, tampons, sanitary items — CCTV pinpoints them in minutes.
Camera. Clear. Guarantee.
CCTV inspection
Colour camera down the line so you see exactly what we see.
Hydro-jet clear
Up to 5000 PSI clears 95% of blockages non-destructively.
Root cut / reline
Cutter head for roots. No-dig pipe relining for collapsed sections.
12-month guarantee
If the same drain blocks in a year, we come back free.
What's included
Every drain job, same standard.
Priced from $220 including CCTV report. Larger runs and root-cutting quoted on site before we touch a valve.
Call (02) 6100 0000- Colour CCTV recording emailed to you
- Up to 5000 PSI hydro-jet blaster
- Root cutting on stubborn lines
- No-dig pipe relining option
- Access covers replaced correctly
- 12-month clear-drain guarantee
Fixed before we start.
Mon–Sat 7am–6pm
Standard call-out
$89from
Booked in advance — same-day where possible.
- Licensed technician
- Written quote before work
- Fixed-fee small jobs
- 12-month workmanship warranty
Any weekday, on the day
Same-day priority
$149from
Locked to a 2-hour window. Most popular for hot water and burst pipes.
- 2-hour arrival window
- Priority parts dispatch
- Fully quoted before work
- Lifetime workmanship warranty
Nights, weekends & public holidays
After-hours & emergency
$89from
No penalty rates — the same call-out fee, 24/7. Under-60-min response.
- Under 60 min response
- No weekend surcharge
- Isolation of water & gas
- Insurance-ready reporting
Rated 4.9★ across the ACT.
“First Choice solved a complex drainage issue that three other firms said was impossible. Precise, clean, and finished on time.”
“Hot water died on a Sunday night. Technician on site in 40 minutes, new unit in by lunchtime. Faultless service.”
“Fitted out our café kitchen with grease trap, backflow and hot water. Passed inspection first go. Highly recommend.”
Blocked drains FAQ
Questions from Canberra locals.
Will you cut up my yard to clear the drain?
Almost never. Our hydro-jet and CCTV workflow clears 95% of blockages non-destructively. If a pipe is collapsed, we quote non-dig relining before any excavation.
Why do my drains keep blocking?
In Canberra it's usually tree roots (poplars and liquidambars are the worst offenders), sagged clay joints in older homes, or fats and wipes in kitchen and toilet lines. CCTV tells us for certain.
How long does a drain clear take?
Most single blockages are cleared in under 90 minutes. We only leave when the CCTV shows a fully clear run.
Six reasons Canberra keeps calling.
One licensed team, one clean job, and the paperwork done properly — every time you pick up the phone.
Licensed & Insured
ACT Plumbing & Class-A Gas Fitter licences. $20m public liability on every job — you're covered from the moment we arrive.
Under 60-Min Response
Real 24/7 dispatch from three ACT depots. Most Canberra emergency calls are on site inside the hour — including Sundays.
Fixed Upfront Pricing
Written quote before any tool comes out of the van. No penalty rates, no surprise line items — what we quote is what you pay.
Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
In writing on every invoice. If our workmanship ever fails, one phone call and we're back — free.
Local Canberra Team
Vans stage from Bruce, Phillip and Fyshwick. Never subcontracted, never dispatched from Sydney — Canberrans looking after Canberrans.
4.9★ Rated & Trusted
12,000+ jobs completed across the ACT with a 4.9★ average on Google, ProductReview and word-of-mouth referrals.
Get the drain cleared today.
CCTV in, hydro-jet through, 12-month guarantee on paper. Same day where we can.
Send us your job.
We'll call you back.
Fill in the form and a licensed Canberra technician will phone you within 15 minutes during business hours. For emergencies, please call (02) 6100 0000.
Hours
24/7 Emergency Response · Office Mon–Sat 7am–6pm
hello@firstchoiceplumbing.com.au
Service area
Canberra ACT + Queanbeyan
Licence
ACT Plumbing & Gas Licence #0000
4.9★ across 500+ reviews
Google · ProductReview · Word of mouth
Under-60-min response promise
Real 24/7 emergency dispatch from three ACT depots. If your job is urgent, please call rather than fill the form — a licensed technician answers directly, day or night.