Main Sewer Line Blockage Clearance

A blocked main sewer line is one of the most serious plumbing emergencies — sewage backs up through every drain in the house and, eventually, onto floors. The most common cause in Northern Joburg is root ingress on older earthenware lines under garden trees. We mechanically clear the blockage, CCTV-inspect the line, and quote any repair needed.

What we do

Heavy-duty drain machine with root-cutter heads to clear the line, then a push-rod CCTV survey to identify whether it's a one-off or a structural issue. Pipe repair, relining or replacement quoted where needed.

What's blocking your main sewer line?

Common causes and how each is resolved.

Our process

1. 1Identify the access manhole
2. 2Mechanised clear with cutter head
3. 3CCTV survey to determine cause
4. 4Quote repair if structural

Pricing

Main sewer clearance R1,800–R3,500 depending on length. CCTV survey R1,800–R2,800. Pipe section replacement quoted separately.

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

Why choose Apple Plumbing & Electrical

We have the right machine and the right CCTV — we don't subcontract this kind of work.

Frequently asked questions