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Blocked shower drain clearing in Sydney

Water pooling around your feet or draining slowly? Our licensed Sydney plumbers pull the floor waste, clear the trap and branch line properly, and show you what came out; with an upfront price before we start.

Same-Day Clearing Shower draining today
Upfront Price Fixed quote before we start
Mechanical Clearing Not just chemicals down the drain
Lifetime Workmanship On every drain we clear
ASBCA 2024 award ASBCA 2025 award
Floor waste, trap & branch line cleared
CCTV camera if the blockage keeps coming back
Waterproofing protected; no jackhammering the base
We show you exactly what was pulled out

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Sydney blocked drain specialists

The crew that clears blocked showers across Sydney every day

Blocked showers and floor wastes are bread-and-butter work for us; not a job we squeeze in between bigger ones. That means we arrive with the grate keys, the right snake heads and a jetter already on the truck, so the trap is cleared and tested before we pack up.

From a hair-clogged ensuite in Randwick to a sand-and-grit floor waste after a beach-house reno in Cronulla, our licensed Sydney plumbers have cleared thousands of showers the right way; by lifting the grate and clearing the trap, not by tipping caustic chemicals over your waterproofing and hoping. Every job ends with the water running free and a clear explanation of what caused it.

  • NSW licensed plumbers & drainers
  • WaterMark-compliant repairs
  • Master Plumbers Association member
Meet the team
Sydney-wide blocked drain coverage
9,000+ Blocked drains cleared
90% Showers cleared on the first visit
4.9★ From 761 Google reviews
24/7 Emergency drain response

Current availability

Latest dispatch estimate

Available now · typical drain plumber arrival 30 to 55 mins For Sydney
Licensed plumber & drainer Snake, jetter & CCTV carried on the truck

Hi there. What’s happening with your shower?

Blocked and slow showers are what we clear most; but if you landed here for another plumbing job, pick what you need and we’ll tailor everything to you.

What to do right now

Shower draining slowly? Try these 4 safe checks first

A slow or pooling shower is often cleared in a couple of minutes with one of these. Work through them in order; if the water still won’t drain, call us and we’ll dispatch a licensed plumber the same day.

Live availability

How far away is your closest drain plumber?

Track our blocked drain crew across Sydney in real time. Enter your suburb and we’ll show the estimated travel time from the closest available plumber carrying a snake, jetter and camera.

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Before vs After

What changes when a licensed plumber clears the shower properly?

A blocked shower is one of the easiest jobs to bodge; and the most expensive when a rushed “clear” damages your waterproofing. Here is exactly what shifts when a licensed Sydney plumber handles it instead of chemicals or a handyman.

Before

Chemicals, DIY or a handyman

  • 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 plumber giving a thumbs up

After

Licensed Fixed Today 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, plumber assigned, ETA, vehicle ID, knock at the door. You always know what’s next.

  1. Booked

    A real plumber assigned, in writing.

    Your 2-hour window, plumber 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 plumber 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 plumber 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)
21 min Avg arrival into window
97.4% 30-day on-time rate
Arrival updates From booking to arrival
  1. 01 11:38 am · Blocked shower clear, Randwick Check
  2. 02 10:52 am · Slow floor waste, Newtown Check
  3. 03 10:22 am · Recurring shower blockage, Mosman Check
  4. 04 9:51 am · Pooling ensuite, Parramatta Check
  5. 05 9:08 am · Hydro-jet branch line, Manly Check
  6. 06 8:24 am · CCTV drain survey, Chatswood Check
46/47 On time today (drains)
The honest comparison

What other drain cleaners won’t tell you.

Side-by-side with what most homeowners actually get when they pay someone to “clear a shower”; 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 shower in Sydney?

Same upfront pricing whether it’s a slow ensuite this morning, a shower that keeps blocking, or a commercial change-room floor waste. Here is exactly what to expect from the first call to the warranty.

Step 01
Step 01

Tell us what the shower is doing

Pooling water, slow drain, gurgling or odour; and whether it’s a floor waste or a hobless drain. We use this to load the right snake heads and, if needed, the jetter before we leave.

Booking Recorded

Visit details confirmed

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

Licensed plumber lifts the grate and inspects

A qualified plumber removes the floor waste grate, checks the trap and the throat of the waste, and shows you the hair, soap scum or grit that’s causing the slow drain; before quoting.

On-site Assessment

Fault checked in context

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

Fixed price to clear it, in writing

You get an upfront price to clear the floor waste, trap and branch line; plus the cost of a CCTV inspection if it’s blocked before. You decide. No upsell, no pressure.

Scope and Price

Confirmed before repair

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

Cleared, flow-tested and warranted

We clear it mechanically, flush the branch line, run water to confirm full-bore flow, refit the grate and leave the base clean; backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty.

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; in writing, on your invoice.
Licensed Fixed Today plumber clearing a shower floor waste
RIDGID drain equipment Reece plumbing supplies Master Plumbers Association member
CCTV camera inspection of a shower branch line
Our Guarantee

Cleared properly, and guaranteed in writing

Every blocked shower we clear is covered by our lifetime workmanship warranty on the work we did, with an upfront fixed price and no call-out fee. If a drain we cleared blocks again from the same cause, we come back; that is the whole point of doing it mechanically the first time.

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 236784C Fixed Today Plumbing Pty Ltd

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

Common blocked shower jobs we run every day

These tiles describe what we do; they are not separate booking pages. Tap through to the quick enquiry on this page and tell us what’s happening; we match you to the right service and quote from there.

What we do

Sydney blocked drains, by the numbers

We clear blocked showers and floor wastes every day across Sydney, from ensuites in the Eastern Suburbs to beachside change-rooms in the Sutherland Shire. Here is the volume behind the team.

  • NSW licensed plumbers and drainers on every job
  • Snake, hydro-jetter and CCTV carried on every truck

9,000+

Blocked drains cleared since 2010

97.4%

On-time arrival, 30-day average

90%

Showers cleared on the first visit

4.9★

Rated from 761 Google reviews

Customer Reviews

What Sydney says after we’ve got the shower draining again

A blocked shower is a small emergency; a wet, unusable bathroom. These are real customers; slow drains, pooling floor wastes, recurring blockages; telling you what the experience was actually like.

4.8★★★★★ 4.7★★★★★ 4.6★★★★★ 4.5★★★★★
David Okonkwo Google
★★★★★

Third time using Fixed Today for different plumbing jobs across our rental properties. Consistently reliable, always on time, and the upfront pricing means no bill shock. Their CCTV drain inspection saved us thousands by identifying the real problem first.

Blocked Drains Penrith
Priya Sharma Google
★★★★★

Emergency call at midnight for a blocked drain backing up into our kitchen. The plumber arrived fast, was polite and efficient, and resolved the blockage quickly. No extra charges for the late hour which was a pleasant surprise. Will definitely use again for any plumbing issues.

Blocked Drains Strathfield
Lisa Nguyen Yelp
★★★★★

Used Fixed Today for a stormwater drainage issue at our property. They did a camera inspection, showed me the footage, and explained the options clearly. The repair work was completed on schedule and they followed up a week later to check everything was flowing properly.

Blocked Drains Marrickville
Robert Kim Google
★★★★★

Tree roots had completely blocked our sewer line. Fixed Today used their jet blaster to clear it and then patched the damaged section of pipe. They showed me exactly where the roots were getting in and gave me options to prevent it happening again. Top notch work.

Blocked Drains Blacktown
Sarah Chen Google
★★★★★

Our hot water system died on a Friday night. Fixed Today came out Saturday morning, diagnosed the issue, and gave us clear options with pricing before starting any work. New system installed same day. Professional, punctual, and genuinely helpful.

Hot Water Bondi
Tom and Rachel W Google
★★★★★

We needed our entire bathroom plumbing redone during a renovation. Fixed Today coordinated with our builder, stuck to the timeline, and the quality of work is excellent. The lifetime labour guarantee gives us peace of mind. Highly recommend for any renovation plumbing.

General Plumbing Manly
4.9 ★★★★★ 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.

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Homeowner’s Handbook

How to keep your shower draining freely

A short editorial guide written by our senior drain plumbers. No fluff, no scare tactics; just the habits and checks that stop a shower blocking in the first place, and how to tell a real clear from a lazy one.

Homeowner checks

The six habits that keep a shower clear

  • Fit a hair strainer and empty it weekly
  • Understand the real culprits: hair, soap scum and scale
  • Never rely on chemical drain cleaners
  • Treat a repeat blockage as a symptom, not bad luck
  • Watch the pooling; it’s a waterproofing warning
  • Know what a proper clear looks like
Quote checklist

Walk-away signs on a blocked drain job

  • They never lift the floor waste grate
  • The “fix” is a bottle of chemical drain cleaner
  • No price given until the tool is already down the drain
  • Recurring blockage but no offer of a CCTV camera
  • Talk of jackhammering the base before any inspection
  • No workmanship warranty on the clear
Trust check

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

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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 shower questions, answered straight

Direct answers to the questions our blocked drain customers ask most. If yours isn’t here, give us a call; we’ll tell you straight.

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