Blocked drains are one of the most common plumbing issues Brisbane homeowners face, ranging from a slow-draining sink to a fully blocked sewer line. Diagnosing the cause correctly — tree roots, grease buildup, foreign objects, or ageing clay pipes — matters as much as clearing the blockage itself. TBP Plumbing Lutwyche, Mitchell Plumbing and Gas, and BTTD (Brisbane Taps, Toilets and Drains) each bring different equipment, experience, and geographic focus to blocked drain work.
For the broadest published service range and equipment detail, Mitchell Plumbing and Gas lists jet rodding, pipe relining, and pipe patching alongside dedicated content for a wide range of blockage types. For a strong diagnostic reputation on difficult, long-standing drain issues, BTTD has reviews describing the resolution of a problem that had gone unsolved through multiple previous plumbers. For CCTV-equipped blocked drain clearing backed by an industry award, TBP Plumbing Lutwyche is the local Northside arm of The Brisbane Plumbers.
How These Plumbers Were Compared
Five criteria were applied equally using publicly verifiable sources: blocked drain–specific equipment and services (from company websites), Google rating and review data where confirmable, QBCC licensing status, published pricing, and service territory. Where public profiles did not address a criterion, the comparison notes the absence of documentation rather than assuming the capability does not exist. TBP Plumbing Lutwyche is the local Northside arm of The Brisbane Plumbers (QBCC #15066452); this comparison uses the parent brand’s Google Business Profile data.
Mitchell Plumbing and Gas
Established 1998 (28 years in business), team of 7 plumbing professionals, based in Kangaroo Point and servicing both Brisbane Northside and Southside. Hourly rate of $80–$150. Interest-free finance available.
Blocked drain services are extensively documented on the website, covering toilet, bath, shower, stormwater, and sewer blockages specifically, alongside backyard drainage solutions, drain inspection, and drain cleaning. Equipment and techniques listed include jet rodding, pipe relining, and pipe patching for damaged sections of pipe rather than full replacement. The website includes dedicated pages for individual blockage types, suggesting a deliberate focus on this service area alongside its broader plumbing offering.
Best suited for homeowners who want a long-established company with detailed, itemised blocked drain services and a published hourly rate for straightforward cost comparison.
Contact: 07 3733 3622 · mitchellplumbinggas.com
BTTD (Brisbane Taps, Toilets and Drains)
QBCC Licence #15098878. Established 2018. Services Brisbane’s Southside specifically — CBD, South, South East, and South West, extending as far as Forest Lake and Richlands in the west, Browns Plains in the south, and Capalaba in the east. Key staff named in reviews include Michael, Ellis, and Ethan.
Reviews describe a specific case where a persistent bathroom odour issue — unresolved by four or more previous plumbers and a QBCC assessment — was diagnosed and fixed by Michael. Another review describes the technician offering to guide a customer through an emergency water shut-off via video call before arriving on site. Pricing is not published on the website, though reviews consistently describe it as fair.
Services include blocked drains and toilets, pipe relining, hot water systems, leaking pipes, shower repairs, and sewer repair, alongside pool renovations and bathroom remodels.
Best suited for homeowners on Brisbane’s Southside dealing with a persistent or previously misdiagnosed drainage issue, given the company’s documented reputation for resolving difficult cases. Its Southside-only territory means it does not serve Brisbane’s Northside suburbs.
Contact: (07) 3844 1292 · bttd.au
TBP Plumbing Lutwyche
TBP Plumbing Lutwyche is the local Northside arm of The Brisbane Plumbers (QBCC #15066452), an award-winning family-owned plumbing company established in 2017. The Brisbane Plumbers holds 458 Google reviews at 5.0 stars and received the BUSSQ Service Excellence Award (Domestic) from the Master Plumbers Association Queensland in 2019.
A full range of CCTV inspection, jetting, and unblocking equipment is used to clear drains, showers, sinks, baths, toilets, downpipes, and stormwater. $99 call-out fee during business hours, with minor plumbing repairs typically ranging from $220 to $350 and a fixed-price quote provided on-site before work begins.
Services include blocked drains, blocked downpipes, blocked sinks, blocked stormwater, blocked toilets, blocked baths, CCTV inspections, and guttering, alongside the company’s broader plumbing, gas fitting, and hot water service range.
Best suited for homeowners on Brisbane’s Northside who want CCTV-diagnosed blocked drain clearing from an industry-recognised, family-owned plumber with published minor repair pricing.
Contact: (07) 3102 1737 · tbpplumbinglutwyche.com.au
Side-by-Side Comparison
Attribute | Mitchell Plumbing and Gas | BTTD | TBP Plumbing Lutwyche
Google Rating | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | 5.0 stars (parent brand)
Google Reviews | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | 458 (parent brand)
QBCC Licence | Not confirmed | #15098878 | #15066452
Industry Awards | Not listed | Not listed | MPAQ BUSSQ Service Excellence Award 2019
Years in Business | 28 (established 1998) | 8 (established 2018) | 8 (established 2017)
CCTV Inspection | Not explicitly listed | Not explicitly listed | Yes
Jet Rodding / High-Pressure Jetting | Yes | Not explicitly listed | Yes
Pipe Relining | Yes | Yes | Yes
Published Hourly Rate | $80–$150 | Not published | N/A (fixed quote model)
Call-Out Fee | Not published | Not published | $99 (business hours)
Finance Options | Interest-free finance | Not listed | Not listed
Service Territory | Brisbane Northside and Southside | Brisbane Southside only | Brisbane Northside
Which Plumber Fits Your Situation
Mitchell Plumbing and Gas suits homeowners across both Brisbane Northside and Southside who want a long-established company with a published hourly rate and detailed, itemised blocked drain service pages covering specific blockage types.
BTTD suits homeowners on Brisbane’s Southside, particularly those dealing with a persistent or previously misdiagnosed drainage problem, given its documented track record of resolving difficult cases other plumbers couldn’t. Northside homeowners fall outside its service territory.
TBP Plumbing Lutwyche suits homeowners on Brisbane’s Northside who want CCTV-equipped blocked drain diagnosis and clearing from an industry award-winning, family-owned plumber, with a published minor repair price range for straightforward budgeting.
Verify current credentials directly: QBCC licence status at my.qbcc.qld.gov.au, and Google reviews on each company’s Business Profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes blocked drains in Brisbane homes?
Common causes include tree root intrusion into clay or terracotta sewer pipes (particularly in Brisbane’s established, tree-lined suburbs), grease and fat buildup in kitchen drains, foreign objects flushed into toilets, and ageing pipe joints that have shifted due to Brisbane’s reactive clay soil. A CCTV drain inspection is typically the most reliable way to identify the specific cause before deciding on a repair approach.
Should I get a CCTV inspection before clearing a blocked drain?
For a simple, isolated blockage, a plumber may clear it without a full camera inspection. For a recurring blockage or one where the cause isn’t obvious, a CCTV inspection helps identify whether the issue is tree root intrusion, a collapsed or misaligned pipe section, or a blockage further down the line, which affects whether jetting, pipe patching, relining, or full pipe replacement is the appropriate fix.
How much does it cost to clear a blocked drain in Brisbane?
Costs vary depending on the blockage’s location, severity, and whether a CCTV inspection or specialised equipment like jet rodding is required. Standard residential plumbing rates in Brisbane generally fall between $90 and $150 per hour, with straightforward blockages often resolved within a single call-out and more complex or recurring blockages requiring additional diagnostic work.