Drain Cleaning Services in Sandton & Midrand

Blocked drains rarely fix themselves. Whether it's a slow kitchen sink, a gurgling shower or a manhole overflowing in the garden, the cause is almost always grease, hair, roots or collapsed pipework — and none of those respond to a bottle of caustic drain cleaner. Apple Plumbing & Electrical clears residential and commercial drains across Sandton, Midrand, Fourways and Northern Johannesburg using mechanised drain machines and CCTV cameras, so the blockage is properly diagnosed and properly cleared first time.

What we do

We work from the nearest access point — basin trap, gully, inspection eye or manhole — and run a flexible drain machine with the correct cutter head for the pipe diameter and the type of blockage. Where blockages keep returning we follow up with a push-rod CCTV inspection to identify root ingress, collapsed earthenware sections, displaced joints or back-falls in the pipework. You receive a clear verbal report on site and, where structural repair is needed, a written quote with photos or video evidence.

Signs you need this service

• Multiple drains slow at the same time
• Gurgling sounds when basins or toilets empty
• Bad smells coming up from gullies
• Toilet rising when the shower runs
• Manhole or outside gully overflowing

Drain clearing method by blockage

The right approach depends on what is blocking the drain.

Our process

1. 1Identify the right access point
2. 2Mechanically clear with the correct cutter head
3. 3Flush and verify free flow
4. 4CCTV-inspect if blockage is recurring
5. 5Quote any structural repair in writing

Pricing

Single drain clear R650–R1,400. Mechanised main-line clear R1,400–R2,800. CCTV survey R1,800–R2,800. Quotes confirmed in writing before work starts.

Prices are indicative for Northern Johannesburg, 2026. Every job is quoted in writing on site before work proceeds.

Why choose Apple Plumbing & Electrical

Every Apple Plumbing van carries a high-torque drain machine, hand augers, gully rods and a CCTV camera — so we diagnose and clear in one visit instead of returning with tools. We don't pour caustic chemicals into your pipes, and we don't leave a mess behind.

Frequently asked questions