Sewer blockage – Doherty Plumbing Solutions to the rescue

Sewer plumbing Ashwood

Ruth was concerned about a possible sewer blockage somewhere inside the pipeline at her Ashwood property. After basins and showers were used, the wastewater was not draining quickly. The drain in the bathroom was bubbling up and there was a water build-up outside the house.

She called the Doherty Plumbing Solutions office, the local plumbers in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs. Our licensed plumbing professional Tim was dispatched to attend the job.

Tim’s assessment found a blockage to the drainage along the ORG / ISBT shaft was causing the overflowing. He deployed our sewer machine with a heavy-duty cutter to the ORG point and was able to clear the drain successfully.

The cable machine ran from upstream to downstream to ensure the sewer drainage was fully cleared. Tim also performed a water and paper test as a final evaluation. Everything was back to working normally.
Ruth was happy with the outcome of the service and kindly left us a 5-star Google review. Thank you, Ruth, for your support and patience. We are glad to have assisted you and appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.

Where can I get plumbing service for blocked pipes in Melbourne?

Identifying tell-tale signs and potential causes of pipeline blockage could help you protect the drainage at your property and minimise future headaches.

If you are concerned about the possibility of a blocked drainage system at your property, you need professional help from Doherty Plumbing Solutions.

Our team of experienced plumbers work across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including Burwood, Glen Iris, Mount Waverley, Camberwell and more and can promptly detect the root cause and resolve the issue at your home or business, with minimal disruption to you.

We have access to drain machines and cameras (if required), and with our vast experience, we can accurately diagnose the problem and reach a resolution for our customers.

Contact the friendly team at Doherty Plumbing Solutions today.

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    Once again it was a pleasure dealing with Doherty. Thank you to Brian for promptly organising the visit and thank you to Tim for arriving on time and clearing the blockage. Highly recommend their services.
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    Sue Smith
    10/02/2025
    Fantastic service. I called with a question about my hot water service and within 24hrs Brian had been out and fixed the problem. Great service, great turnaround times and fair pricing too.
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    Emily Kermac
    4/09/2024
    James was professional and knowledgeable. He explained my shower leaking issues as I was not able to attend myself. The plumbing work was completed promptly. And I was advised next steps with Tiler to make water proof. Very helpful and would definitely recommend to my family & friends.
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    Fay
    11/21/2025
    Arrived at the scheduled time, completed the work professionally and in a timely manner, and to our complete satisfaction, as has always been the case in the past. Staff are always polite and skilled.
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    Roger Wilson
    10/13/2024
    I had an incredible experience with George from Doherty Plumbing. He was punctual, reliable and sorted out my leaking roof. Trustworthy and experienced. Would definitely recommend this small business if you are looking for excellent skills.
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    Natalie King
    11/03/2025
    I have been dealing with Doherty Plumbing for some years and I find them to be professional, knowledgeable and prompt. Their costs are very competitive. They are quick and always fix the problem. They have been so competent and reliable, that I will always call them and never go anywhere else.
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    Gillian Morgan
    2/06/2025
    Tim arrived on time and quickly and efficiently got to the work needed - snaking out a blocked storm outlet. All working now like it should and as I hoped. Great service from Doherty’s!
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    Mark Coffey
    8/12/2025
    Brian Doherty and his team provided first class service for several gas/electric requirements we had. The plumbing staff were excellent, fully capable, and very easy to work with. Most highly recommended service.
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    PJB
    9/13/2024
    Quick and efficient. The work was done as quoted and unlike many tradies they turned up when they said they would. Very happy with there work.
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    Tony G
    12/13/2024
    Great experience - notified me when they were coming and knew exactly how to fix a difficult problem in lightning time.
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    The Crack
    4/23/2024
    For reliable plumbing services, call 03 9877 5775 or 0417 577 432