Blocked drains can be caused by several things. If it's in the main sewer, usually tree roots, wet wipes or sanitary wear is the culprit. Kitchen sinks often get blocked with grease, and showers and basins with hair. If you start hearing a gurgling sound when water or waste is draining away, that's a tell tale sign of a blocked or partially blocked sewer.

But never fear! Mr. Nice knows how to fix it! We have all the latest diagnostic and sewer clearing equipment and can usually get your sewer flowing again within the hour.

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A Mr. Nice Guide

A blocked drain never chooses a convenient time to strike. Whether it’s a slow shower drain, a gurgling toilet, or a kitchen sink that simply won’t empty, the result is the same: frustration, inconvenience, and sometimes a rather unpleasant smell.

At Mr. Nice Plumbing, we believe a blocked drain deserves more than a quick plunge. Here’s how the main culprits reveal themselves, and how we go about restoring order to your pipes.

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Common Causes of Blockages

• Hair & Soap Scum – The dynamic duo of bathroom blockages. Hair tangles, soap binds it together, and before long, your shower drains slower than a Monday morning.

• Grease & Food Waste – In kitchens, fats and oils cool inside pipes, sticking to the walls and trapping food particles. The result? A pipe slowly suffocating under its own appetite.

• Foreign Objects – From children’s toys flushed in curiosity, to wipes that claim to be “flushable” (spoiler: they’re not), foreign objects are a classic cause of sudden blockages.

• Tree Roots – Outside, roots are nature’s plumbers, seeking water wherever they can. Unfortunately, that often means breaking into sewer lines and causing stubborn, recurring blockages.​​

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Signs Your Drain is Blocked

• Water draining slowly from sinks, showers, or tubs.

• Gurgling noises from toilets or floor wastes.

• Unpleasant odours wafting from drains.

• Water pooling where it shouldn’t—never a good sign.​​

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How We Fix Blocked Drains

Step 1: Investigation
We don’t guess—we diagnose. Using CCTV drain cameras, we inspect the inside of your pipes to find the exact cause of the blockage.

Step 2: Clearing the Blockage

• High-Pressure Jetting: Our jetter uses powerful streams of water to blast through grease, hair, wipes, and roots, restoring the pipe’s full diameter.

• Mechanical Tools: In some cases, we’ll use electric drain machines or root-cutters to physically remove stubborn obstructions.

Step 3: Long-Term Solutions
If the problem is recurring—say from root intrusion or broken pipes—we’ll recommend a lasting fix, from pipe relining to full replacement. The goal is not just to clear the blockage today, but to prevent it tomorrow.

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The Mr. Nice Difference

Clearing a drain isn’t just about brute force—it’s about doing it cleanly, efficiently, and with manners. We protect your property, clean up after ourselves, and leave your drains flowing as freely as your good humour.

Because at Mr. Nice Plumbing, we don’t just clear drains—we clear the way for peace of mind.