Yes — we’re available 24/7, including weekends and public holidays, for any urgent plumbing issues.

We aim to dispatch a plumber as soon as possible. In most cases, we can get someone to you within the hour, depending on location and availability.

We operate across South Africa, with local teams in most major regions. Give us a call to confirm coverage in your area.

No — same price 24/7.

Yes, including CCTV inspection and root treatment options.

Yes, card facilities are available on site.

Yes — all teams are security-screened and professionally uniformed.

Yes, we respect your property and tidy the work area before leaving.

A cheap or unknown plumber may seem like a saving at first, but they often lack the specialist equipment, training and accountability that a professional drain service provides. Without proper diagnostic tools or a workmanship guarantee, you risk paying twice — once for the cheap fix, and again when the problem returns.

Drain Surgeon has been trusted since 1979. Every job is carried out by security-screened, uniformed teams in sign-written vehicles, using professional high-pressure jetting equipment and CCTV drain inspection technology. As a national brand, we stand behind every job with full accountability — something a one-person operation simply cannot offer.

Most do not. Drain Surgeon includes a workmanship guarantee on all drain clearing work, giving you peace of mind that the problem is properly resolved — not just temporarily masked.

Common warning signs include: bad smells coming from drains, overflowing gullies or outdoor drains, gurgling sounds from toilets or pipes, slow-draining showers, baths or basins, sewage backup in the garden, and stormwater overflow. If you notice any of these, you may have a blockage that needs professional attention.

Gurgling sounds are usually caused by trapped air in the drain system — a classic early warning sign of a partial or developing blockage. Left untreated, this often worsens into a full blockage or sewage overflow.

Yes — tree root intrusion is one of the most common causes of slow, progressive drain blockages in South Africa. Roots seek out moisture and can infiltrate drain joints and pipes over time, eventually causing complete blockages. CCTV drain inspection is the most effective way to identify and locate root intrusion.

Act quickly — blocked drains rarely fix themselves and the damage can worsen fast. Call Drain Surgeon on 0861 758 623 or book online for a fast response from a professional drain clearing team near you.