Updated November 2026
Skye is in the north-east of the City of Frankston, beside Sandhurst and Carrum Downs, and shares the 3977 postcode with Sandhurst. It was part of the City of Cranbourne until the 1994 merger. At the 2021 Census about 89% of homes were separate houses, 57% were being paid off with a mortgage, and only about 17% were rented. Frankston Blocked Drains is a free referral service connecting you with licensed drain plumbers who cover Skye. We are not a plumbing business, and the referral costs you nothing.
Newer pipes, different causes
Many Skye homes are newer family houses with younger drain lines, and the blockages there are less often roots in an old joint and more often what goes down the drain: wipes in the toilet, fat in the kitchen sink, hair in the shower. Those are usually cleared in a single visit. If a newer line keeps blocking, a camera inspection can show whether a pipe has shifted or sagged, which is worth knowing while any builder's warranty may still apply.
Stormwater on estate lots
Estate lots often have paving and landscaping laid over and around stormwater pits. If a pit is buried or the line is crushed under a driveway, downpipes back up in heavy rain. A jet and a camera find and clear it. Your property's drainage links to Frankston City Council's network at a stormwater discharge point, which the council can locate on request. See blocked stormwater.
Your pipe or South East Water's
In the sewered parts of Frankston, South East Water maintains the sewer up to the connection point with your property, often near the boundary, and the pipes upstream of it are the owner's.
What it typically costs
As a guide, a standard clear typically runs $150 to $400, and a camera with jet blasting $350 to $900. Quotes vary, the plumber's written quote is the price that counts, and confirm GST on it. See the cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
My house is fairly new. Why is the drain blocked?
Usually something that should not have gone down it: wipes, fat or hair. If it keeps happening, a camera checks the pipe itself.
Can I use chemical drain cleaner?
It is not recommended. It rarely clears a solid blockage and can damage pipes and seals.
Do I need a compliance certificate?
A straightforward clear usually does not attract one. Repair or relining on a below-ground sanitary drain does, and a licensed plumber issues it.
Nearby, see Sandhurst and Carrum Downs.