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Our Experience

20 Years of Sewer Repair Experience in Caloundra

For two decades, Caloundra Plumbing & Drains has repaired broken, cracked and collapsed sewer pipes for homes and businesses throughout Caloundra and the wider Sunshine Coast. Our licensed plumbers understand the local ground conditions around this coastal area, where sandy, shifting soils are known to move pipework and loosen old joints over time. We combine CCTV drain inspection technology with trenchless relining methods to repair sewer problems with minimal disturbance to your garden, driveway or path. That depth of experience means we identify the true cause of a sewer fault the first time, rather than applying a quick fix that fails again down the track.

20 Years of Sewer Repair Experience in Caloundra

Licensed & Insured Plumbers

Every sewer repair is carried out by fully licensed, QBCC-compliant tradespeople you can trust.

Upfront Fixed Pricing

You'll know the exact cost of your sewer repair before any work begins, with no hidden extras.

Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee

Every sewer repair we complete is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee for genuine peace of mind.

Local Caloundra Team

Our plumbers know Caloundra and the surrounding Sunshine Coast suburbs inside and out.

Need a Sewer Plumber?

Call Caloundra Plumbing & Drains for Sewer Repairs in Caloundra

Caloundra Plumbing & Drains repairs, replaces and relines sewer lines for homeowners and business owners across Caloundra and the greater Sunshine Coast. From a single cracked joint under the front lawn to a collapsed sewer main beneath the slab, our team arrives with the cameras, jetters and relining equipment needed to resolve the problem in one visit wherever possible. We provide fixed pricing before we start, so you always know what the repair will cost, and we leave your property as tidy as we found it under our Tidy Tradie guarantee.

If you've noticed gurgling drains, sewage odours near your gully trap, or wet patches appearing in the yard after rain, it's worth acting sooner rather than later. These are early warning signs of a broken or root-damaged sewer pipe, and the problem typically becomes more disruptive and costly the longer it's left unattended. Pick up the phone and speak with our local Caloundra team, and we'll arrange for a plumber to inspect, diagnose and properly repair the issue.

Facing a Sewer Problem?

Common Signs of a Broken Sewer Pipe

A damaged sewer line rarely announces itself with a single obvious symptom. More often, Caloundra homeowners notice a combination of small issues: a persistent sewage smell near the boundary trap, slow-draining sinks and showers throughout the house, or an unusually green, soggy patch of lawn that never quite dries out. Left unattended, these signs point towards a cracked, offset or root-damaged pipe that is allowing waste to escape below ground.

Older properties around Caloundra built with earthenware or ceramic sewer pipes are especially prone to failure, as the clay joints become brittle with age and shift as tree roots search for moisture. A collapsed or sunken section of pipe can create a low point, sometimes called a belly, where solids and paper collect and cause repeated blockages that no amount of jetting alone will permanently clear. In more serious cases, sewage backing up into a toilet or shower recess signals the line has fully blocked or caved in, calling for urgent attention rather than a wait-and-see approach.

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    Our Solution

    How Caloundra Plumbing & Drains Repairs Sewer Lines in Caloundra

    Caloundra Plumbing & Drains starts every sewer repair with a CCTV drain inspection, so we can see the exact location, cause and severity of the fault before recommending a fix. From there, we select the most practical repair method for your property and budget, favouring trenchless options wherever the pipe condition allows.

    • Spot patch repairs for a single damaged joint or hole
    • Trenchless sewer relining for structurally sound but deteriorating pipes
    • Root cutting and removal followed by joint repair, so roots don't simply return
    • Collapsed pipe replacement using targeted excavation where relining isn't suitable
    • Boundary trap, inspection opening and vent repairs to restore drain access and stop odours

    Whatever the cause, we explain the options in plain language and provide a fixed price before we start, so you can make an informed decision about your sewer repair with confidence.

      Related Services

      Other Ways We Can Help

      Sewer problems rarely exist in isolation, which is why Caloundra Plumbing & Drains offers a full range of drainage and plumbing services to complement our sewer repairs. Below are a few related services we regularly carry out for Caloundra homes and businesses.

      CCTV Drain Inspection

      CCTV Drain Inspection

      We locate the exact cause and position of a sewer fault using camera technology before any digging begins.

      Pipe Relining

      Pipe Relining

      Trenchless relining restores damaged pipes from the inside, avoiding the cost and mess of full excavation.

      Blocked Drains

      Blocked Drains

      From tree roots to grease build-up, we clear stubborn blockages fast using high-pressure water jetting.

      Leak Detection

      Leak Detection

      Acoustic and thermal leak detection finds hidden leaks before they cause structural damage.

      Our Process

      How We Fix Your Sewer Line

      We follow a clear, considered process for every sewer repair, so Caloundra customers always understand what's happening and why. Careful diagnosis means we address the actual cause of the fault rather than treating the symptoms, and our fixed pricing means there are no surprises once work begins. Here's what to expect when you call Caloundra Plumbing & Drains.

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      Inspect & Diagnose

      We run a CCTV camera through the line to pinpoint the exact cause, location and extent of the damage.

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      Recommend & Quote

      We explain your repair options in plain terms and provide a fixed price before any work starts.

      3

      Repair & Restore

      We complete the repair using the least disruptive method suitable, then tidy the site before we leave.

      Other Services

      Complete Plumbing Solutions

      Beyond sewer repairs, Caloundra Plumbing & Drains handles the full scope of residential and commercial plumbing work across Caloundra. Whether it's a routine maintenance job or a gas fitting upgrade, our local team can help.

      Maintenance Plumbing

      Hot Water Plumbing

      Gas Fitter

      Blocked Drains Plumber

      Areas We Service

      Sewer Repairs Across Sunshine Coast

      While this page focuses on Caloundra, Caloundra Plumbing & Drains is a locally run business servicing sewer repairs throughout the surrounding Sunshine Coast suburbs, including Golden Beach, Kings Beach, Currimundi and Pelican Waters. Wherever you're located, our plumbers can be on site to inspect, diagnose and repair your sewer line.

      • Helensvale
      • Coomera
      • Nerang
      • Robina
      • Ormeau
      • Pimpama
      • Currumbin
      • Oxenford
      • Pacific Pines
      • Mudgeeraba
      • Ashmore
      • Surfers Paradise
      • Arundel
      • Labrador
      • Miami
      • Burleigh Waters
      • Kingscliff
      • Carrara
      • Bundall
      • Tugun
      • Coolangatta
      • Benowa
      • Elanora
      • Currumbin Waters
      • Terranora
      • Casuarina
      • Gilberton
      • Maudsland
      • Gaven
      • Sanctuary Cove
      • Bonogin
      • Tallai
      • Worongary
      • Molendinar
      • Coombabah
      • Hollywell
      • Sorrento
      • Mermaid Waters
      • Bilinga
      • Merrimac
      • Tallebudgera
      • Tamborine
      • Canungra
      • Bilambil
      • Bungalora
      • Carool
      • Cobaki
      • Duroby
      • Piggabeen
      • Chinderah
      • Cudgen
      • Duranbah
      • Tumbulgum
      • Jacobs Well
      • Kingsholme
      • Norwell
      • Willow Vale
      • Guanaba
      • Wongawallan
      • Beechmont
      • Binna Burra
      • Clagiraba
      • Boykambil
      • Monterey Keys
      • Santa Barbara
      • Neranwood
      • Sundale
      • Anglers Paradise
      • Currigee
      • Isle Of Capri
      • Paradise Waters
      • The Spit
      • Mermaid Keys
      • Miami Keys
      • Pacific Fair
      • Kirra
      • Benobble
      • Biddaddaba
      • Boyland
      • Ferny Glen
      • Flying Fox
      • Illinbah
      • Sarabah
      • Witheren
      • Wonglepong
      • Yatala
      • Alberton
      • Belivah
      • Luscombe
      • Woongoolba
      • Burnside
      • Bloomfleet
      • Gailes
      • Serviceton
      • Moorvale
      • Ipswich
      • Redbank Plains
      • Brassall
      • Goodna
      • Karalee
      • Redbank
      • Dinmore
      • Booval
      • Bundamba
      • Ebbw Vale
      • Basin Pocket
      • Churchill
      • Coalfalls
      • Flinders View
      • Leichhardt
      • One Mile
      • Raceview
      • Sadliers Crossing
      • Tivoli
      • Woodend
      • Yamanto
      • Amberley
      • Ripley
      • Walloon
      • Booval Fair
      • Bremer
      • Moores Pocket
      • Raymonds Hill
      • Wulkuraka
      • Blacksoil
      • Borallon
      • Glamorgan Vale
      • Goolman
      • Haigslea
      • Ironbark
      • Karrabin
      • Loamside
      • Muirlea
      • Purga
      • Swanbank
      • Thagoona
      • Willowbank
      • Peak Crossing
      • Blackwall
      • Fairney View
      • Vernor
      • Wanora
      • Wivenhoe Pocket
      • Glengarrie
      • Latimer
      • Rialto
      • Kerrydale
      • Brisbane
      • Wynnum
      • Kenmore
      • Chermside
      • Indooroopilly
      • Morningside
      • Sandgate
      • Sunnybank
      • Coorparoo
      • Aspley
      • Paddington
      • Toowong
      • Annerley
      • Camp Hill
      • Carindale
      • Hamilton
      • Kedron
      • Bulimba
      • Tingalpa
      • Ascot
      • Nundah
      • Windsor
      • Bardon
      • Jindalee
      • Oxley
      • Yeronga
      • Moorooka
      • Salisbury
      • Eight Mile Plains
      • Calamvale
      • Tarragindi
      • Carina
      • Clayfield
      • Brighton
      • Boondall
      • Carseldine
      • Geebung
      • Mitchelton
      • Keperra
      • Red Hill
      • The Gap
      • Chapel Hill
      • Fairfield
      • Runcorn
      • Mansfield
      • Rochedale
      • Belmont
      • Cannon Hill
      • Murarrie
      • Banyo
      • Zillmere
      • Taringa
      • Bellbowrie
      • Sherwood
      • Darra
      • Inala
      • Coopers Plains
      • Wakerley
      • Albion
      • Nudgee
      • Virginia
      • Lutwyche
      • Alderley
      • Enoggera
      • Moggill
      • Richlands
      • Woolloongabba
      • Rocklea
      • Greenslopes
      • Wishart
      • Teneriffe
      • Eagle Farm
      • Hendra
      • Taigum
      • Wooloowin
      • Gaythorne
      • Milton
      • Pullenvale
      • Corinda
      • Graceville
      • Wacol
      • Doolandella
      • Highgate Hill
      • Heathwood
      • Kuraby
      • Drewvale
      • Balmoral
      • Hawthorne
      • Hemmant
      • Petrie Terrace
      • Spring Hill
      • Pinkenba
      • Deagon
      • Nashville
      • Shorncliffe
      • Fitzgibbon
      • Kalinga
      • Grange
      • Ithaca
      • Chelmer
      • Fig Tree Pocket
      • Seventeen Mile Rocks
      • Sumner
      • Durack
      • Clifton Hill
      • Tennyson
      • Yeerongpilly
      • Archerfield
      • Macgregor
      • Robertson
      • Larapinta
      • Pallara
      • Willawong
      • Nathan
      • Gumdale
      • Ransome
      • Chandler
      • Burbank
      • Mackenzie
      • Lytton
      • Lota
      • Mayne
      • Doomben
      • Meeandah
      • Toombul
      • Brighton Eventide
      • Eildon Hill
      • Glen Kedron
      • Craigslea
      • The Grange
      • Ballymore
      • Normanby
      • Dorrington
      • Baroona
      • Rosalie
      • Jubilee
      • Rainworth
      • Torwood
      • Ironside
      • Long Pocket
      • Lone Pine
      • Priors Pocket
      • Mater Hill
      • Buranda
      • Altandi
      • Banoon
      • Loreto Hill
      • Ekibin
      • Wellers Hill
      • Whites Hill
      • Erobin
      • Colmslie
      • Doboy
      • Lindum
      • Enoggera Reservoir
      • Springfield
      • Karana Downs
      • Camira
      • Kholo
      • Chuwar
      • Lark Hill
      • Lyons
      • Yellow Wood
      • Samford
      • Highvale
      • Cashs Crossing
      • Birkdale
      • Dundas
      • Bellhaven
      • Holts Hill
      • Kairabah
      • Karawatha
      • Browns Plains
      • Beenleigh
      • Springwood
      • Loganholme
      • Underwood
      • Waterford
      • Daisy Hill
      • Yarrabilba
      • Greenbank
      • Loganlea
      • Eagleby
      • Berrinba
      • Munruben
      • Tanah Merah
      • Cornubia
      • Marsden
      • Chambers Flat
      • Bethania
      • Bahrs Scrub
      • Bannockburn
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      • Edens Landing
      • Holmview
      • Windaroo
      • Wolffdene
      • Brownsleigh
      • Logandale
      • Ingleside
      • Kallangur
      • Brendale
      • Scarborough
      • Narangba
      • Eatons Hill
      • Warner
      • Clontarf
      • Lawnton
      • Murrumba Downs
      • Mango Hill
      • Petrie
      • Margate
      • Kippa-ring
      • Rothwell
      • Bunya
      • Cashmere
      • Joyner
      • Dakabin
      • Griffin
      • Kurwongbah
      • Whiteside
      • Draper
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      • Humpybong
      • Dohles Rocks
      • Samsonvale
      • Clontarf
      • Scarborough
      • Kippa-Ring
      • Rothwell
      • Petrie
      • Griffin
      • Kallangur
      • Murrumba Downs
      • Narangba
      • Burpengary
      • Morayfield
      • Mango Hill
      • Bellmere
      • Caboolture
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      • Wamuran
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      • Dayboro
      • King Scrub
      • Humpybong
      • Margate
      • Lawnton
      • Dakabin
      • Dohles Rocks
      • Kurwongbah
      • Whiteside
      • Moorina
      • Bellara
      • Bongaree
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      • White Patch
      • Woorim
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      • Wamuran Basin
      • Bellthorpe
      • Neurum
      • Villeneuve
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      • Campbells Pocket
      • Ocean View
      • White Rock
      • Capalaba
      • Cleveland
      • Thorneside
      • Thornlands
      • Sheldon
      • Pinklands
      • Moore
      • Avoca Vale
      • Benarkin
      • Blackbutt
      • Colinton
      • Fernvale
      • Harlin
      • Linville
      • Monsildale
      • Nukku
      • Taromeo
      • Teelah
      • Wivenhoe
      • Caloundra
      • Maroochydore
      • Mooloolaba
      • Pelican Waters
      • Buderim
      • Nambour
      • Currimundi
      • Baringa
      • Sippy Downs
      • Buddina
      • Parrearra
      • Brisbane
      • Birtinya
      • Warana
      • Beerwah
      • Beerburrum
      • Landsborough
      • Booroobin
      • Maleny
      • Glenview
      • Ilkley
      • Palmwoods
      • Woombye
      • Burnside
      • Highworth
      • Mapleton
      • Montville
      • Yandina
      • Eumundi
      • Marcoola
      • Pacific Paradise
      • Yaroomba
      • Kenilworth
      • Kawana Waters
      • Aroona
      • Battery Hill
      • Meridan Plains
      • Bald Knob
      • Baroon Pocket
      • Cambroon
      • Conondale
      • Curramore
      • Reesville
      • Witta
      • Wootha
      • Mooloolah
      • Palmview
      • Eudlo
      • Chevallum
      • Hunchy
      • Landers Shoot
      • Mons
      • Tanawha
      • Cotton Tree
      • Kuluin
      • Diddillibah
      • Cooloolabin
      • Dulong
      • Flaxton
      • Image Flat
      • Kiamba
      • Kulangoor
      • Kureelpa
      • Perwillowen
      • Ninderry
      • Valdora
      • Eerwah Vale
      • Mudjimba
      • Twin Waters
      • Coolabine
      • Gheerulla
      • Moy Pocket
      • Obi Obi
      • Bokarina
      • Minyama
      • Wurtulla
      • Balingool
      • Calba
      • Cedarton
      • Commissioners Flat
      • Noosaville
      • Doonan
      • Cooroy
      • Verrierdale
      • Weyba Downs
      • Tinbeerwah
      What We Offer

      Why Caloundra Locals Choose Caloundra Plumbing & Drains

      Caloundra Plumbing & Drains was built around three simple promises: honest pricing, tidy work and a repair that lasts. Here's what that means for your sewer repair.

      Upfront Fixed Pricing

      You'll receive a fixed quote before we begin, so there are no hidden costs once the job is underway.

      Tidy Tradie Guarantee

      We treat your home with respect and leave the work area as clean as we found it.

      Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee

      Every sewer repair is backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee for lasting confidence.

      Testimonials

      What Caloundra Customers Say

      Take a look at what Caloundra homeowners and business owners have to say about their experience with Caloundra Plumbing & Drains's sewer repair team, rather than relying on our word alone.

      Call To Action

      Request Your Sewer Repair Quote

      A broken sewer line won't fix itself, and the longer it's left, the more damage it can cause to your yard, driveway or foundations. Caloundra Plumbing & Drains is ready to inspect, diagnose and repair your sewer problem with an upfront price and a guarantee you can rely on. Reach out today to arrange a time for one of our Caloundra plumbers to visit your property. Whether it's a minor patch repair or a full sewer line replacement, we're here to help get your drains flowing properly again.

      Reasons to Choose Caloundra Plumbing & Drains

      Reasons to Choose Caloundra Plumbing & Drains in Caloundra

      Choosing the right sewer plumber matters, particularly when the repair involves digging near your home or beneath a slab. Caloundra Plumbing & Drains's team lives and works around Caloundra and the wider Sunshine Coast, giving us practical knowledge of the soil conditions, older pipe materials and council requirements specific to this area. Combine that local expertise with two decades of hands-on experience, and you have a team well equipped to handle sewer repairs of any size.

      Local Knowledge

      We understand the ageing earthenware pipework common to older Caloundra homes and the sandy soil movement typical of coastal blocks.

      Modern Equipment

      CCTV cameras, jetters and relining tools let us diagnose and repair sewer lines with minimal digging.

      Guaranteed Workmanship

      Every sewer repair carries a lifetime workmanship guarantee, so you're covered long after we've left.

      20

      Years of experience

      5,000

      Completed Jobs

      80

      Recurring Customers

      500

      5-Star Reviews

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Sewer Repair Questions Answered

      Sewer repairs can be confusing, particularly when it's unclear whether a fault sits on your property or on the council's side of the connection. Below, our Caloundra plumbing team answers some of the questions we're asked most often.

      The most common signs are a persistent sewage odour near the boundary trap or gully, slow or gurgling drains throughout the house, and unusually lush or soggy patches of lawn above the pipe run. If several fixtures are affected at once rather than a single drain, it usually points to a fault in the main sewer line rather than a simple blockage. A CCTV inspection is the most reliable way to confirm what's happening underground before any digging takes place.
      Yes, tree roots are one of the most frequent causes of sewer damage, particularly in established gardens with large trees. Roots are drawn to the moisture and nutrients inside a sewer line and will exploit any small crack or loose joint to get inside, gradually widening the gap as they grow. Once roots have entered a pipe, cutting them back only offers temporary relief unless the damaged joint or crack they entered through is also repaired.
      Trenchless relining creates a new pipe within the old one using a resin liner that cures to form a smooth, jointless surface. This method suits structurally sound pipes that have deteriorated internally, offering a long-lasting repair without the need to dig up gardens, driveways or paths. It isn't suitable for every situation though, particularly where a pipe has fully collapsed or lost its shape, in which case replacement is the more appropriate solution.
      Generally, the property owner is responsible for the sewer line running from the house to the boundary connection point, while the local council or water authority maintains the main sewer beyond that point. Determining exactly where a fault sits often requires a camera inspection, since a blockage or crack near the boundary can sometimes be difficult to attribute without visual evidence. Our team can identify where the damage is located and advise whether the repair falls under your responsibility.
      Turn off the water to any fixtures still in use and avoid flushing toilets or running taps until a plumber arrives, as this will only add more waste to an already blocked or damaged line. Sewage backups are a health hazard, so it's worth keeping children and pets away from the affected area and ventilating the space where possible. Once the immediate mess is managed, a plumber can identify whether the cause is a blockage, a collapsed pipe or another issue further along the line.
      A lingering sewage smell without any visible mess usually means gas is escaping through a cracked pipe, a failed seal on a boundary trap or inspection opening, or a dry gully trap that's lost its water seal. These issues can exist below the surface for some time without causing a visible backup, but the smell is a clear sign that something in the system needs attention. A camera inspection will usually locate the exact point where gas or waste is escaping.
      Contact Us

      Talk to Caloundra Plumbing & Drains About Your Sewer Repair

      Sewer problems tend to worsen the longer they're ignored. A small crack today can become a collapsed pipe or a full backup tomorrow. Acting early usually means a smaller, less disruptive repair.

      Caloundra Plumbing & Drains provides straightforward advice, fixed pricing and guaranteed workmanship on every sewer repair across Caloundra. Our local plumbers are ready to inspect your drains and explain exactly what's wrong and how we'll fix it.

      Fill in the form below or give us a call to arrange an inspection. We're here to get your sewer line back in working order, properly and without hidden costs.

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