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Blocked drain plumbers in Sydney

From a gurgling kitchen sink to a full sewer backup, our licensed Sydney drainers clear the blockage fast, run a camera to find why it happened, and give you a fixed price before any work starts.

Same-Day Clearing Water draining again today
Upfront Quote Fixed price before we start
CCTV Included We find the actual cause
Lifetime Workmanship On every clear and repair
ASBCA 2024 award ASBCA 2025 award
Sinks, showers, toilets, sewer & stormwater
High-pressure hydro-jetting on the truck
CCTV camera locates the exact blockage
No-dig pipe relining where possible

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Sydney drainage specialists

The drainers behind 6,000+ cleared blockages across Sydney

We are not a general plumber who occasionally clears a drain. Blocked drains are core work for us every single day, so we carry hydro-jetters, electric eels, CCTV cameras and pipe locators on the truck, and we diagnose the cause instead of just poking the symptom.

From a wipes-clogged toilet in Newtown at 6am to a root-invaded sewer line under a Federation home in Haberfield, our licensed Sydney drainage crew clears it, cameras it, and shows you what caused it on the screen. Every job is run by a fully ticketed plumber, every clear is followed by a CCTV check so you know the line is actually clear, and every quote for follow-up repair is fixed and in writing before we lift a tool.

  • NSW licensed plumbing & drainage
  • WaterMark & Sydney Water compliant
  • Brawoliner accredited pipe relining
Meet the team
Sydney-wide drainage coverage
6,000+ Blocked drains cleared
9 in 10 Cleared on the first visit
50 m Jetting & camera reach per line
24/7 Emergency drain response

Current availability

Latest dispatch estimate

Available now · typical drain plumber arrival 35 to 60 mins For Sydney
Licensed plumber & drainer Hydro-jetter & CCTV camera on the truck

Hi there. What’s blocked today?

Blocked drains are our bread and butter; but if you landed here for something else, pick your job and we’ll tailor everything to you.

What to do right now

Drain backing up? Do these 4 things before we arrive

A blocked drain gets worse the more water you push at it. Work through these in order to stop the mess spreading; then call us and we’ll dispatch a drainer the same day.

Live availability

How far away is your closest drain plumber?

Track our drainage team across Sydney in real time. Enter your suburb and we’ll show the estimated travel time from the closest available drainer with a jetter and camera on the truck.

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Get an arrival estimate for your suburb

Enter your suburb or address; we’ll show typical travel time and current dispatch availability for blocked drain work in your area.

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Before vs After

What changes when a licensed drainer clears it instead of DIY?

Anyone can hire a hardware-store snake and push a blockage further down the line. Here is what actually shifts when a licensed Sydney drainer clears the drain and diagnoses the cause instead.

Before

Snake it yourself or a cheap clear

  • The visible symptom has no confirmed source
  • A repair is chosen before the cause is checked
  • Access or price changes are left unexplained
  • The same symptom returns without further testing
  • There is no clear handover record
Licensed Fixed Today drainer giving a thumbs up beside cleared pipe

After

Licensed Fixed Today drain clear

  • The fault is checked with a suitable diagnostic method
  • The likely cause and repair options are explained
  • The scope and price are approved before paid work
  • The result is tested before handover
  • Relevant invoice, warranty and compliance records are supplied
What you’ll actually get

The exact thread you’ll see on drain booking day

No marketing fluff. Every blocked drain customer gets a thread like this on the day; booked, drainer assigned, ETA, vehicle ID, knock at the door. You always know what’s next.

  1. Booked

    A real drainer assigned, in writing.

    Your 2-hour window, drainer name, vehicle and the exact job; confirmed by SMS within minutes. Not a queue, not a callback.

  2. Routed

    Live ETA, refreshed as they drive.

    Once your drainer leaves the depot the ETA SMS auto-refreshes. No need to call and ask whether they’re still coming.

  3. Warned

    5-minute heads-up at the door.

    We text when the drainer is 5 minutes away, including vehicle and plate so you know who’s knocking before you open the door.

  4. Honoured

    Late-fee waiver, automatic.

    Miss the window without warning and the call-out portion of your invoice is automatically waived. No claim form, no negotiation.

On-Time, Live

We turn up when we say we will; here is the proof

Every blocked drain job we attended today, with the booked window, the actual arrival time, and whether we hit it. We publish the misses too; and waive the call-out fee when we cause one.

46/47 On time today (drains)
24 min Avg arrival into window
97.4% 30-day on-time rate
Arrival updates From booking to arrival
  1. 01 11:38 am · Blocked kitchen sink, Newtown Check
  2. 02 10:52 am · Sewer backup, Haberfield Check
  3. 03 10:15 am · Root-invaded line, Marrickville Check
  4. 04 9:44 am · Overflowing toilet, Parramatta Check
  5. 05 9:02 am · Blocked stormwater pit, Manly Check
  6. 06 8:19 am · Blocked shower drain, Chatswood Check
46/47 On time today (drains)
The honest comparison

What other drain clearers won’t tell you.

Side-by-side with what most homeowners actually get when they pay $80 to $400 for a “drain clear”; no spin, no fine print. Just what we include as standard, and what tends to quietly get left off elsewhere.

  • Verified against published industry practice
  • Every column reflects our standard offer
  • No “premium” tier; this is what you get
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What matters
Fixed Today What you get
Other quotes What to check
  • Invoice and approved scope
    PROVIDED
    ? Check the quote
  • Repair testing explained
    INCLUDED
    ? Check the quote
  • Compliance paperwork
    WHEN REQUIRED
    ? Check the quote
  • Workmanship guarantee
    WRITTEN TERMS
    ? Check the quote
  • Product warranty details
    WHERE APPLICABLE
    ? Check the quote
  • Site clean-up after the job
    INCLUDED
    ? Check the quote
  • Required follow-up recorded
    IF NEEDED
    ? Check the quote
How It Works

What happens when you call us about a blocked drain in Sydney?

Same upfront pricing whether it is a 6am sewer backup, a slow shower you have lived with for months, or a blocked grease trap at a cafe. Here is exactly what to expect from the first call to the CCTV sign-off.

Step 01
Step 01

Tell us what’s blocked and how bad

Which fixture, whether it is slow or fully blocked, whether more than one drain is affected, and any gurgling or smell. This tells us whether it is a branch blockage or a sewer problem, and which gear to load; jetter, eel, camera or all three.

Booking Recorded

Visit details confirmed

Contact method Confirmed
Address checked
Access notes Added
Step 02
Step 02

Drainer arrives and locates the blockage

A licensed drainer confirms where the blockage sits, opens the nearest inspection point or access, and works out whether a drain snake or a high-pressure hydro-jet is the right tool for that pipe and that clog.

On-site Assessment

Fault checked in context

Symptoms checked
Likely cause explained
Options As needed
Step 03
Step 03

Fixed price, then we clear it

You get a fixed price before work starts. We clear the blockage; jetting for grease, fat and roots, an electric eel for solid obstructions in tight branches; then run water to confirm free flow.

Scope and Price

Confirmed before repair

Repair scope Written
Fixed price Confirmed
Approval Required
Step 04
Step 04

CCTV camera confirms the cause

We run a camera down the cleared line so you can see why it blocked; roots, a belly in the pipe, a crack, or just years of buildup. If a repair is needed, you get a relining or excavation quote in writing. No repair needed? You are done.

Completion Check

Result and records reviewed

Result tested
Work area cleaned
Invoice provided
Every blocked drain job in Sydney is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty on the clear and any repair; in writing, on your invoice.
Licensed Fixed Today drainer running a hydro-jetting hose into a drain
RIDGID drain equipment Brawoliner accredited pipe relining Reece plumbing supplies
CCTV camera footage of a cleared drain pipe
Our Guarantee

Cleared properly, checked on camera, warranted

Every blocked drain job is covered by our lifetime workmanship warranty on the clear and any repair we carry out. We back it with CCTV proof the line is actually clear; not just a quick poke and a hopeful goodbye. No fine print, no exclusions you have to dig out of a PDF.

Why licensing matters

Licensed plumber vs. unlicensed worker

Plumbing work in NSW must be carried out by a licensed plumber. It is not just a formality, licensing protects your home, your insurance, and your right to recourse if something goes wrong.

Licensed plumber

What you get

  • Work is insured and meets the National Plumbing Code
  • Compliance Certificate issued for every job
  • Home insurance and warranty stay valid
  • Statutory warranty backed by NSW Fair Trading
  • Clear path to dispute resolution if needed
Unlicensed worker

What you risk

  • Work may breach the NSW Plumbing and Drainage Act
  • No Compliance Certificate: issues at resale
  • Home insurance claims commonly denied
  • No statutory warranty on the work performed
  • Limited recourse: Fair Trading cannot assist
Our NSW Plumbing Licence 305428C PLATINUM HOT WATER AND PLUMBING PTY LIMITED

Most home insurance policies will not pay out for damage caused by unlicensed plumbing work. A burst hot water unit from a non-compliant install can void cover on the entire claim, often tens of thousands of dollars.

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What we can do on your job

Blocked drain jobs we clear every day

These tiles describe what we do; they are not separate booking pages. Tap through to the wizard on this page and tell us what is going on; we match you to the right service and quote from there. This is the hub page for every drain type; each links back into the same enquiry.

What we do

Sydney blocked drains, by the numbers

We clear blocked drains every day across Sydney, from terrace kitchens in the Inner West to root-invaded sewers under Federation homes on the North Shore. Here is the volume behind the team.

  • NSW licensed plumbers and drainers on every job
  • Hydro-jetter and CCTV camera on every truck

6,000+

Blocked drains cleared since 2010

97.4%

On-time arrival, 30-day average

9 in 10

Cleared on the first visit

4.9★

From 761 Google reviews

Customer Reviews

What Sydney says after we’ve got the drain flowing again

A blocked drain is stressful, messy and always at the worst time. These are real customers; emergency sewer backups, recurring kitchen blockages, no-dig relining jobs; telling you what the experience was actually like.

4.9out of 5 4.9out of 5
Chuncho Google
5 out of 5 stars

Fixed Today was the closest plumbing company to me here in Sydney, and they did a great job with our blocked drains. Affordable, and honest! I’ll use them again for future plumbing. I highly recommend them.

Blocked Drains
Nessa V Google
5 out of 5 stars

I searched for plumber Sydney and was taken to Fixed Today. Im glad I chose them. They were very helpful with my blocked drains. They explained everything in a way that was easy for me to understand and now my drains are working perfectly.

Blocked Drains
Charle Cosed Google
5 out of 5 stars

Best plumbers in Sydney. I had three different plumbers try to fix my blocked drain but couldn’t fix it properly. They all wanted to dig up my back yard. These guys were able to reline the section without digging the pipe at all! Amazing service!

Blocked Drains
Laura Giovenale Google
5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to the Fixed Today team for coming to an emergency plumbing situation with a blocked drain. They were professional and helpful in a very stressful situation. Would use again!

Blocked Drains
Phil Steiner Google
5 out of 5 stars

I found them to be professional and efficient in resolving my blocked sewer line. They attended to the problem on the same day as me calling them, arriving on time and calling prior on approach. I would happily recommend them to anyone in need of a plumber.

Blocked Drains
Morgan Berry Google
5 out of 5 stars

Great from Get Go. Customer service was 100 percent. Steven arrived on time fixed my unblocked drain. His service was excellent and highly recommend Fixed Today. Thanks again

Blocked Drains
4.9 out of 5 761 customer reviews
Payment options

Pay how you like, only when the job is done

Cards, EFTPOS, mobile wallets and bank transfer accepted on the spot. No payment required until your plumber finishes the job to your satisfaction.

We accept
Pay on completion

Settle once you’re happy with the work.

Tax invoice supplied

Itemised invoice emailed on the spot.

Split payments

Afterpay & Zip on jobs over $200.

Secure mobile payment

Tap-to-pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Homeowner’s Handbook

How to deal with a blocked drain without making it worse

A short editorial guide written by our senior Sydney drainers. No fluff, no upsell; just what an experienced homeowner does before, during and after a blockage to avoid a bigger bill.

Homeowner checks

The seven checks that matter most

  • Skip the caustic drain cleaner
  • Insist on a camera, not just a clear
  • Know what actually causes blockages
  • Understand jetting vs the electric eel
  • Tree roots come back unless you cut them properly
  • Ask about relining before you agree to dig
  • Multiple fixtures backing up means sewer, not sink
Quote checklist

Walk-away signs on a drain quote

  • No camera offered on a recurring blockage
  • Pushes caustic chemicals down the line
  • Straight to excavation with no relining option
  • Price only given after the drain is opened up
  • “Cleared” with a snake and no proof of flow
  • No licence number anywhere on the quote
Trust check

Verify a drainer’s licence yourself. Service NSW lets anyone verify a plumber’s contractor licence in under a minute; and drainage work legally requires one. Bookmark the link: it is the single most useful tool a homeowner has.

Open the Fair Trading check

Six questions every homeowner should ask

Live

Right now across Sydney

Our team is on the road today. Here’s where they’ve been.

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FAQs

Blocked drain questions, answered straight

Direct answers to the questions our drainage customers ask most. If yours is not here, give us a call; we’ll tell you straight.

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