Updated October 2026
Somers is a low-density bush settlement on the Western Port coast, deliberately kept that way: large blocks, heavy tea-tree cover, unmade verges and a strong conservation character. A lot of the housing is holiday stock, and the village has very little commercial activity. Peninsula Blocked Drains is a local referral service. We put you in touch with licensed local drain plumbers we work with who service Somers.
Why Somers drains block
Tea-tree and moonah dominate, and both are shallow rooted and relentless about moisture in sandy ground. Any leaking joint, any damp patch around a disposal field, and the roots arrive. It is the single most common cause of recurring drain problems in the village.
Wastewater arrangements vary property to property along this coast, and a number of Somers blocks have historically managed their own on-site systems. Where that is the case, a backed-up drain can be the pipe, the tank or the field, so the first job is telling them apart.
Low sandy ground completes the picture. Stormwater pits silt up, flat runs hold water, and large bush blocks drop a constant load of leaf litter and bark into anything open.
What clearing a blocked drain involves
A CCTV drain camera establishes what you are actually dealing with, and on a holiday property the footage is worth having on file. Jet blasting with a root-cutting nozzle is the right tool for tea-tree roots, and chronic tree roots in drains end in a relining decision.
A standard clear typically costs $150 to $400. Root clearing typically runs $250 to $600. A camera inspection runs $249 to $600, or $350 to $900 combined with jetting. Relining typically costs $3,000 to $8,000 or more.
Frequently asked questions
Can I clear the tea-tree around my pipes?
Indigenous vegetation is protected across much of the shire, and Somers takes its canopy seriously. Check with Mornington Peninsula Shire first, and expect sealing the pipe to be the practical answer regardless.
Is my property on sewer or a septic system?
It varies along this coast. A plumber can confirm it on the first visit, and the answer determines who clears what.
What is the best time of year to get work done?
Outside the summer holidays. Availability is better and rates are normal.
Drain backing up in Somers? Get a fast quote and we will connect you with a licensed local drain plumber.