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Drain Cleaner in New Zealand

Drain cleaners use specialist equipment to clear blocked and slow drains.

Find a Drain Cleaner Near You28 businesses listed

What Does a Drain Cleaner Do?

Clear blocked drains using water jetting, electric eel, and CCTV drain camera inspection to identify problems.

When to Hire a Drain Cleaner

When drains are slow, blocked, or smelly. For preventative drain maintenance.

Licensing & Qualifications

Not a licensed trade, but should have appropriate equipment.

Average Costs in NZ

Drain unblock: $150–$400. CCTV inspection: $200–$500. Water jetting: $250–$600.

How to Find a Good Drain Cleaner

Search our directory.

Questions to Ask

• Do you have CCTV inspection? • Water jetting capability? • What if the problem is bigger?

Red Flags to Watch For

• No camera inspection option • Only basic equipment

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Drain Cleaners Near You

Cctv Drain Inspections (2017) Ltd logo

Drain Cleaner

Auckland, Auckland

Auckland's leading CCTV drain inspection service. Drain surveys, unblocking, fault location and Watercare reports. Call 0800 99 11 00

Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas logo

Drain Cleaner

Wellington, Wellington

Need a trustworthy plumber? Jason Brown Plumbing & Gas offers expert plumbing, gasfitting, and drainage services in Lower Hutt and Wellington. Call 04 566 6367 today for quality solutions.

  • Master Plumbers
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  • SiteWise
Drain Doctor logo

Drain Cleaner

Masterton, Wellington

Your trusted drain experts in Wellington. Drain Cleaning, Inspection, and Repairs. We provide reliable, professional solutions for all your drainage needs.

  • Certifying Drainlayer
Plumbing & Drainage logo

Drain Cleaner

Blenheim, Marlborough

Hunter Plumbing & Drainage offers expert plumbing & drainage services in Marlborough, NZ. Reliable solutions for commercial & residential.

  • Master Plumbers
Hydrojet Ltd logo

Drain Cleaner

Hamilton, Waikato

Hydrojet provides Hydro Excavation and Drain Unblocking services to the greater Waikato. Hydrojet also provides Liquid Waste Removal and Drain Smoke Inspections.

Blenheim logo

Drain Cleaner

Blenheim, Marlborough

For fast drain clearing and excavator hire, call Blenheim’s expert local drainage contractors on 03 578 4277.

Clarke's Drainage and Developements logo

Drain Cleaner

Blenheim, Marlborough

Clarke's Drainage and Developments | Blenheim, Marlborough, NZ Clarke's Drainage and Developments Our industry know-how and ability to complete projects efficiently and on budget make us a great option for your next project. We understand that the work we do must be completed to the highest of standard and we pride ourselves on our quality of work. We recognise that you keep us in business and to ensure that we continue to grow, we take our focus on customer service very seriously - not just...

  • Site Safe
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Koppens Drainage Services logo

Drain Cleaner

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

A professional platform for managing drainage, plumbing, gasfitting, and earthworks services with a focus on affordable workmanship.

Only Drains logo

Drain Cleaner

Napier, Hawke's Bay

Drain unblocking and CCTV inspection specialists in Hawke’s Bay. 24/7 blocked drain solutions for homes and businesses. Call today.

Porirua Plumbing logo

Drain Cleaner

Porirua, Wellington

Need a reliable plumber in Porirua? Our top-rated plumbing experts handle everything from repairs to installations. Contact us for prompt, professional service today.

Response Drain Unblocking logo

Drain Cleaner

Hamilton, Waikato

We offer drain unblocking, cleaning, & repairing services in Auckland. Call us for clearing blockages in sinks, toilets, showers & drain pipes.

Aqua Blasting logo

Drain Cleaner

Taupo, Waikato

Blocked drain? Effluent lines need clearing? Talk to us - we

Uneeda Plumber logo

Drain Cleaner

Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui

Uneeda Plumber offers trusted plumbing and gas fitting across Palmerston North and the Manawatu. Plumbers for residential and commercial.

  • Master Plumbers
Hay's Plumbing Motueka logo

Drain Cleaner

Motueka, Tasman

Local experts – Hays Plumbing provide plumbing, gas fitting, drainlaying, heating & wastewater services across Motueka & Tasman Bays. On call 24/7 – 03 5287744.

Insight NZ logo

Drain Cleaner

Hamilton, Waikato

Drain Problems? Get CCTV Drain Surveys, Drain Clearing & Internal Patch Repairs all in one. Choose a Drainage Company with 40+ years solving drain problems.

JET Drainage Ltd logo

Drain Cleaner

Auckland, Auckland

Us - Jet Waste and water Us Jet Waste and Water Jet Waste & Water specialises in the treatment of sewage and water treatment for domestic and commercial applications. We offer design, manufacture, installation and servicing throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Jet Waste & Water is privately owned and operated, with over 20 years experience and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. We are based in Albany, Auckland and have 20 staff,...

Unblock NZ logo

Drain Cleaner

Auckland, Auckland

Looking for drain unblockers in Auckland? Unblock NZ specialise in unblocking drains using the latest technology. Call us today for a price estimate.

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Drain Cleaner

Masterton, Wellington

MSL Security offers electrical services in Wellington—installations, maintenance and security-integrated solutions for homes and businesses.

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Drain Cleaner

Nelson, Nelson

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Drain Cleaner

Auckland, Auckland

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