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Blocked sink clearing in Sydney

From a slow-draining kitchen sink to a bathroom basin full of standing water, our licensed Sydney plumbers find the real blockage, clear it properly, and lock in an upfront price before any work begins.

Same-Day Service Sink draining again today
Upfront Quote Fixed price before we start
Fully Equipped Vans Snakes & jetters on board
Lifetime Workmanship On every drain we clear
ASBCA 2024 award ASBCA 2025 award
Kitchen, bathroom & laundry sinks
Plunge, snake or hydro-jet as needed
CCTV drain camera for recurring blocks
No mess left behind, guaranteed

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Sydney blocked drain specialists

The team that clears thousands of blocked sinks across Sydney

Blocked sinks are one of the calls we take most days of the week. Because we do so many, we know within minutes whether it is a soft grease plug in the P-trap or a deeper blockage in the branch line; so we clear it faster and leave your kitchen exactly as we found it.

From a Saturday-morning kitchen sink backed up with fat in Marrickville to a recurring bathroom basin in a Chatswood apartment, our licensed Sydney crew has plunged, snaked, jetted and camera-inspected the lot. Every van carries a drain machine and a jetter, every job ends with the sink flowing freely, and every price is agreed before we lift a tool; no surprises when the water finally drains away.

  • NSW licensed plumbers & drainers
  • $10M public liability insured
  • NSW Licensed Plumbing Teams
Meet the team
Sydney-wide blocked sink coverage
12,000+ Blocked drains cleared
35 min Typical time to clear a sink
95% Cleared on the first visit
24/7 Emergency drain response

Current availability

Latest dispatch estimate

Available now · typical blocked sink arrival 35 to 60 mins For Sydney
Licensed plumber & drainer Drain snake & hydro-jetter on the truck

Hi there. What is blocked today?

Blocked sinks and drains are what we clear most; but if your visit started here for another plumbing job, pick what you need and we’ll tailor everything to you.

What to do right now

Sink blocked? Try these 4 safe checks before you book

A slow or blocked sink is often cleared with one of these simple checks. Work through them in order; if none gets the water draining, call us and we’ll dispatch a plumber the same day with a drain machine on board.

Live availability

How far away is your closest drain plumber?

Track our blocked drain team across Sydney in real time. Enter your suburb and we’ll show the estimated travel time from the closest available plumber with a drain machine and jetter on board.

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Confirmed When you book
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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 sink and drain work in your area.

Approximate Service Zones

Before vs After

What changes when a licensed drain plumber clears the sink?

Clearing a sink badly gets the water moving for a week, then it blocks again; often worse. Here is exactly what shifts when a licensed Sydney plumber handles it instead of a chemical bottle or a bent coat hanger.

Before

Chemicals, DIY or a chancer with a hose

  • 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 blocked sink booking day

No marketing fluff. Every blocked sink 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 gear coming (snake or jetter); 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 (blocked drains)
21 min Avg arrival into window
97.9% 30-day on-time rate
Arrival updates From booking to arrival
  1. 01 11:47 am · Blocked kitchen sink, Marrickville Check
  2. 02 10:52 am · Bathroom basin backing up, Newtown Check
  3. 03 10:24 am · Recurring sink, hydro-jet, Chatswood Check
  4. 04 9:51 am · Double sink full of water, Parramatta Check
  5. 05 9:08 am · Laundry trough blockage, Manly Check
  6. 06 8:19 am · Slow-draining ensuite basin, Bondi Check
46/47 On time today (blocked drains)
The honest comparison

What other drain clearers won’t tell you.

Side-by-side with what most people actually get when they pay a "$99 drain special"; no spin, no fine print. Just what we include as standard on a blocked sink, 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
Lock in an honest drain quote
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 sink in Sydney?

Same upfront pricing whether it is a slow kitchen sink, a bathroom basin full of water, or a recurring blockage in a rental. Here is exactly what to expect from the first call to the moment the water drains away.

Step 01
Step 01

Tell us which sink and what it’s doing

Kitchen, bathroom or laundry; draining slowly, gurgling, or standing full of water. We use this to load the right gear (snake for scraps, jetter for grease) onto the van before we leave.

Booking Recorded

Visit details confirmed

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

Licensed plumber arrives and locates the blockage

A qualified plumber checks the P-trap, the branch line and any waste disposal unit, then works out whether the block is soft grease, food scraps, or something deeper in the pipe; and explains it plainly.

On-site Assessment

Fault checked in context

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

Fixed price for the right method, in writing

You get an upfront price to clear it the right way; plunge and trap clean, drain machine, or hydro-jet. No "$99 then extras", no upsell, no pressure. You decide before we start.

Scope and Price

Confirmed before repair

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

Clear it, test it, and stop it coming back

We clear the blockage at the source, run water to confirm the sink drains freely, reassemble the trap leak-tight, and tell you how to keep that drain clear. Most sinks are done in one visit.

Completion Check

Result and records reviewed

Result tested
Work area cleaned
Invoice provided
Every blocked sink job in Sydney is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty; in writing, on your invoice.
Licensed Fixed Today plumber clearing a blocked sink
NSW Licensed Plumbing Team Reece trade partner RIDGID drain equipment
Hydro-jetter clearing a blocked branch drain line
Our Guarantee

Cleared properly, and guaranteed in writing

Every blocked sink we clear is covered by our lifetime workmanship warranty. If the drain we cleared blocks again from the same cause, we come back; you don’t pay twice. It’s explained in plain English on your invoice, with no fine print and 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 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 sink 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 is going on; we match you to the right method and quote from there.

What we do

Sydney blocked drains, by the numbers

We clear blocked sinks and drains every day across Sydney, from rental kitchens in the Inner West to cafe waste lines on the Northern Beaches. Here is the volume behind the team.

  • NSW licensed plumbers and drainers on every job
  • Drain machine and hydro-jetter on every van; same-day clear

12,000+

Blocked drains cleared since 2010

97.9%

On-time arrival, 30-day average

35 min

Typical time to clear a blocked sink

95%

Blocked sinks cleared on the first visit

Customer Reviews

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

A blocked sink is something you only think about when it stops. These are real customers; emergency overflows, recurring blockages, kitchen grease clears; telling you what the experience was actually like.

4.8out of 5 4.7out of 5 4.6out of 5 4.5out of 5
Samer Abu Google
5 out of 5 stars

Fixed Today are great to work with as my father had a blocked drain and need it done ASAP these came to our house very quick and was very professional and the price was fairly reasonable, they cleared the blockage and washed down the area was very happy with the result.

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
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
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
Eelin Ong Google
5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied and happy with the service provide by the Team from Fixed Today Plumbing. Steven, Chris and the crews are very professional and have a wealth of knowledge on plumbing/drainage. They identified the problem with the blocked drain and proposed the best solution to fix it. I highly recommended their service.

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
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 keep your sinks from blocking in the first place

A short editorial guide written by our senior drain plumbers. No fluff, no upsell; just the habits that keep a kitchen and bathroom sink flowing, and the signs that mean it’s time to call before it overflows.

Homeowner checks

The habits that keep a drain clear

  • Never pour fats, oils or grease down the sink
  • Fit a strainer over every plughole
  • Flush drains weekly with hot water
  • Keep caustic drain cleaners out of the cupboard
  • Run the waste disposal correctly
  • Act on a slow drain before it becomes a full block
Quote checklist

Signs your sink needs a plumber, not a plunger

  • Water backs up into a second sink or the dishwasher
  • The sink gurgles when a nearby drain or toilet is used
  • Same sink blocks again within days of clearing it
  • A bad smell keeps coming back from the drain
  • Standing water won’t move even after plunging
  • More than one drain in the house is slow at once
Trust check

Verify a drain plumber’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

Questions every homeowner should ask a drain plumber

Live

Right now across Sydney

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

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FAQs

Blocked sink questions, answered straight

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

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