North Shore, Auckland
Blocked drain? Cleared at the source, not just pushed further down.
Sinks, showers, toilets and outside drains across the North Shore. We find what is causing it, clear it properly and leave the place tidy.
- Certifying Plumber, Drainlayer and GasfitterAll three on the PGDB public register
- Price agreed before we startGiven after we assess the fault
- Qualified tradesmen onlyNo apprentices running the job
- Birkenhead basedWorking across the North Shore
- 5.0 from 12 Google reviews
- Price agreed before we start
- Certifying Plumber, Drainlayer and Gasfitter, verify on PGDB
- 027 687 3363, Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm
Already tried the supermarket stuff?
Plungers, bicarb and the blue bottle will shift a soft blockage near the plughole. They do nothing for a blockage further down the line, and caustic cleaners can damage older pipes. If it has come back, or the water is not moving at all, the blockage is past the point of home remedies.
What we clear
- Kitchen sinks with fat and food build-up
- Bathroom basins and showers slowed by hair and soap
- Blocked and overflowing toilets
- Laundry tubs and washing machine wastes
- Outside gully traps and stormwater drains
- Main sewer lines and tree roots
We find the cause, not just the symptom
A blockage that keeps coming back has a reason: a belly in the pipe, roots at a joint, a collapsed section, or a gully trap that was never quite right. Clearing it once is the easy bit. We tell you what caused it and whether it is a one-off or something to fix, so you are not paying for the same job twice.
If it is a broken or root-bound drain, the repair is done and certified by us. Griffin is a Certifying Drainlayer. Verify on the PGDB register.
How the job runs
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Tell us what's blocked
Which fixture, how long, and whether it is overflowing. A photo helps.
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Get a time and a price
We tell you when we can be there and what it will cost before we start.
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Cleared at the source
We locate the blockage and clear it properly, not just push it along.
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Cause explained, place tidy
You know why it happened and what, if anything, needs fixing. We clean up.
What North Shore homeowners say
5.0 from 12 Google reviews
"Griffin was superb to work with. Done a superb job of my kitchen and bathroom. Would highly recommend his work."
"The A-team when it comes to plumbing and renovation projects. Griffin project managed my development in Swanson delivered on time and on budget."
"Incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. Really personable and efficient, making the whole process smooth from start to finish."
Common questions
My sink is draining slowly but it is not fully blocked. Can it wait?
It can, but slow drains rarely fix themselves. The build-up that is slowing it now is what blocks it completely next month, usually at the worst time. Clearing it early is the cheaper job.
Will drain cleaner from the supermarket damage my pipes?
Caustic cleaners can soften older plastic waste pipes and they do nothing for a physical blockage. If you have already poured some down, tell us before we start so we can work safely.
Why does my toilet gurgle when the washing machine drains?
Gurgling means air is being pulled through a trap because the line downstream is partly blocked or poorly vented. It is an early warning, and worth acting on before the toilet backs up.
Do I need to be home while you clear it?
For an inside blockage, yes, we need access. For an outside gully or drain, we can often do it while you are out if you give us the go-ahead by phone.
What if the blockage turns out to be a broken pipe?
We tell you what we have found, what fixing it involves and what it costs, before doing any more. Griffin is a Certifying Drainlayer, so repairs and relays are done and certified by us.
Book online
Need a plumber on the North Shore? We're ready.
Tell us about your plumbing issue and we call you back to talk it through and book a visit. No obligation.
- Call us027 687 3363
- HoursMonday to Friday, 7am to 5pm
- CoverageBirkenhead and the North Shore