- 01 11:47 am · Blocked kitchen sink, Marrickville Check
- 02 10:52 am · Bathroom basin backing up, Newtown Check
- 03 10:24 am · Recurring sink, hydro-jet, Chatswood Check
- 04 9:51 am · Double sink full of water, Parramatta Check
- 05 9:08 am · Laundry trough blockage, Manly Check
- 06 8:19 am · Slow-draining ensuite basin, Bondi Check
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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.
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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
- Master Plumbers Association members
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Latest dispatch estimate
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.
Real savings, applied on the day
Genuine discounts on drain clearing; no fake countdowns, no “call to find out” pricing. Every price is agreed before we start, so you know the cost before the water starts flowing.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
Emergency call; we triage in 60 seconds
Sink overflowing, both bowls full, or waste water backing up before guests arrive. We know what is genuinely urgent and dispatch the closest plumber with a drain machine and jetter on board.
Urgent Call Logged
Risk details recorded
Contain it while we’re en route
We talk you through stopping the taps, bailing standing water, switching off any waste disposal unit, and protecting the cupboard below; so by the time we arrive, the mess is already contained.
Immediate Safety
Next safe step explained
Same-day clear, no waiting overnight
Drain snakes for scraps and foreign objects, high-pressure hydro-jetting for grease and scale in the branch line; both carried on the van so we clear it on the first visit wherever possible.
Visit Arranged
Available window confirmed
Draining freely, fully warranted
We flow-test the sink, check the trap and connections for leaks, and back the workmanship for life. If a recurring cause is suspected we run a CCTV camera before we leave.
Work Recorded
Outcome explained
Site review and access requirements
Cafe, restaurant, strata or commercial kitchen? We coordinate with building management, trading hours and after-hours access ahead of the visit so we don’t interrupt service.
Access Details
Entry and parking recorded
Compliance and SWMS
Plumbing licence, $10M public liability, SWMS and JSA documents prepared and supplied before we step on site; no chasing.
Responsibility Check
Shared services considered
Scoped quote with the right clearing method
Hydro-jetting for grease-laden commercial waste lines, CCTV to map the run, and a maintenance schedule so the kitchen sinks stop blocking mid-service; presented with clear pricing.
Fault Located
Evidence guides the repair
Scheduled clearing around your trade
After-hours, early-morning or weekend visits available. We leave the area clean, provide a compliance record, and can set up recurring preventative jetting for high-use drains.
Next Step Agreed
Access, scope and price clear
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Settle once you’re happy with the work.
Itemised invoice emailed on the spot.
Afterpay & Zip on jobs over $200.
Tap-to-pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Rinnai
- Ray White
- Bunnings
- Belle Property
- Rheem
- McGrath
- Mitre 10
- First National Real Estate
- Dux
- Harcourts
- Caroma
- Raine & Horne
- Thermann
- LJ Hooker
- Reece
- AquaMax
- Vulcan
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.
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
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
Questions every homeowner should ask a drain plumber
Right now across Sydney
Our team is on the road today. Here’s where they’ve been.
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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How can we help?
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