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Sewage & blocked sewer plumbing in Sydney

From raw sewage overflows to tree-root-choked mains, our licensed Sydney plumbers locate the blockage with CCTV, clear it fast, and quote any repair upfront before we lift a shovel.

Rapid Emergency Response Sewage overflow contained today
CCTV Camera Diagnosis We find the exact blockage
High-Pressure Jet Rodding Roots & sludge cut out fast
Sydney Water Compliant Lifetime workmanship in writing
ASBCA 2024 award ASBCA 2025 award
Blocked mains, overflows & foul smells
CCTV located & footage supplied
Jet rodder on every truck
Sydney Water compliant repairs

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Sydney sewer & drainage specialists

The crew Sydney calls when the sewer backs up

Sewer work is not a sideline for us. We run licensed drainers with truck-mounted jet rodders, self-levelling CCTV cameras and electronic pipe locators every single day; so we find the cause, not just the symptom, and clear it without guesswork or repeat call-outs.

From a raw sewage overflow surging up a Marrickville gully at 2am to a collapsed clay main replaced under a heritage Balmain garden, our crew has jetted, camera-mapped and relined it all. Every blockage is diagnosed on camera before we quote, every excavation or Sydney Water connection is signed off to AS/NZS 3500, and every job ends with a plain-English report and the CCTV footage so you can see exactly what we found and fixed.

  • NSW licensed plumbers & drainers
  • Sydney Water accredited connections
  • WinCan-standard CCTV reporting
Meet the team
Sydney-wide sewer & drainage coverage
9,000+ Blocked drains cleared
30 min Typical emergency response
500+ Sewer lines relined & repaired
24/7 Emergency sewage response

Current availability

Latest dispatch estimate

Available now · typical sewage response 30 to 60 mins For Sydney
Licensed plumber & drainer Jet rodder & CCTV carried on the truck

Hi there. What’s happening with your drains?

Sewer and drainage is what we do most; tell us whether it’s an overflow, a slow gurgling toilet or a foul smell and we’ll match you to the right crew and a plumber with a jet rodder on board.

What to do right now

Sewage overflowing? Do these 4 things before we arrive

Raw sewage is a genuine health hazard; it carries E. coli, hepatitis and other pathogens. Work through these steps to protect your household and limit damage, then call us and we’ll dispatch a licensed drainer with a jet rodder the same day.

Live availability

How far away is your closest sewer 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 plumber with a jet rodder and CCTV camera on board.

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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 sewer and drainage work in your area.

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Before vs After

What changes when a licensed drainer takes the job?

A blocked sewer cleared badly comes straight back; and an unlicensed sewer repair can leave you liable to Sydney Water and void your insurance. Here is exactly what shifts when a licensed Sydney drainer handles it instead of a handyman or a rod-and-run operator.

Before

Handyman, rod-and-run or DIY

  • 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

After

Licensed Fixed Today repair

  • 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 sewage callout day

No marketing fluff. Every sewer customer gets a thread like this on the day; booked, drainer assigned, ETA, vehicle ID, knock at the door. When it’s an overflow, you always know help is genuinely on its way.

  1. Booked

    A real drainer assigned, in writing.

    Your drainer’s name, vehicle, and the equipment on board (jet rodder, CCTV) 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. On a sewage overflow you’re not left wondering if anyone is actually 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 sewer and drainage 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 (drainage)
26 min Avg arrival into window
97.4% 30-day on-time rate
Arrival updates From booking to arrival
  1. 01 11:38 am · Blocked sewer main, Ryde Check
  2. 02 10:52 am · Sewage overflow, Marrickville Check
  3. 03 10:24 am · Tree roots in main, Hornsby Check
  4. 04 9:41 am · Collapsed pipe, Penrith Check
  5. 05 9:07 am · CCTV drain survey, Manly Check
  6. 06 8:19 am · Foul smell diagnosis, Bankstown Check
46/47 On time today (drainage)
The honest comparison

What other drain companies won’t tell you.

Side-by-side with what most homeowners actually get when they pay a $99 “drain special” that quietly balloons on the day; no spin, no fine print. Just what we include as standard, and what tends to be left off elsewhere.

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  • 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 sewer in Sydney?

Same upfront pricing whether it is a 2am sewage overflow, a slow recurring blockage, or a full sewer line replacement. Here is exactly what to expect from the first call to the CCTV report.

Step 01
Step 01

Tell us what’s blocked and how bad it is

Which fixtures are affected, whether it’s gurgling, slow or fully overflowing, any smell, and when it started. We use this to load the right gear; jet rodder, camera, locator; onto the truck before we leave.

Booking Recorded

Visit details confirmed

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

Licensed drainer clears and cameras the line

We locate the blockage, clear it with the high-pressure jet rodder, then run the CCTV camera through the pipe so you can see whether it’s roots, grease, a foreign object or a structural fault.

On-site Assessment

Fault checked in context

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

Clear findings and options, in writing

You get the footage plus a plain-English report and itemised pricing for any repair; a one-off clear, root treatment, relining or excavation. You decide. No upsell, no pressure.

Scope and Price

Confirmed before repair

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

Repair, certify and disinfect

Most clears are done on the first visit. Repairs are scheduled with a fixed price. We flush and disinfect affected drains, supply any compliance certificate, and email your report before we leave.

Completion Check

Result and records reviewed

Result tested
Work area cleaned
Invoice provided
Every sewer and drainage job in Sydney is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty and, on repairs and relining, the full manufacturer material warranty; in writing, on your invoice.
Licensed Fixed Today drainer relining a sewer pipe
Master Plumbers Association member Sydney Water accredited drainer Iplex approved pipe and relining products
CCTV camera footage of a cleared sewer line
Our Guarantee

Two warranties; both in writing, both honoured

Every sewer and drainage job is covered by our lifetime workmanship warranty, and every relining or pipe repair carries the full manufacturer material warranty. Both are explained in plain English on your invoice. No fine print, no exclusions buried in 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 sewer & drainage 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 going on; we match you to the right service and quote from there.

What we do

Sydney sewer & drainage, by the numbers

We work blocked drains and sewers every day across Sydney, from federation terraces in the Inner West with fragile clay pipes to new estates out west. Here is the volume behind the team.

  • NSW licensed plumbers and drainers on every sewer job
  • Jet rodder and CCTV camera on every truck; cleared and proven same day

9,000+

Blocked drains cleared since 2010

97.4%

On-time arrival, 30-day average

500+

Sewer lines relined without excavation

92%

Blockages cleared on the first visit

Customer Reviews

What Sydney says after we’ve cleared the sewer

A blocked sewer is stressful, messy and urgent. These are real customers; 2am overflows, recurring root blockages, full line replacements; 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
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
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
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
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
James Mitchell Google
★★★★★

Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish. Called at 7am with a burst pipe and they had a plumber at our door within the hour. Upfront pricing, no surprises, and the job was done properly. The plumber even cleaned up afterwards. Could not recommend Fixed Today enough.

Burst Pipes Parramatta
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.

Secure mobile payment

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

Homeowner’s Handbook

How to stop a blocked sewer becoming a burst-open disaster

A short editorial guide written by our senior drainers. No fluff, no scare tactics; just the checks an experienced homeowner makes to spot a failing sewer before it floods the house.

Homeowner checks

The six things worth knowing

  • Tree roots cause most Sydney sewer blockages
  • Fat, oil and wipes are the other big two
  • A CCTV camera turns guesswork into facts
  • Know the warning signs before it overflows
  • Relining can rebuild a pipe without digging
  • Insist on a licensed drainer, not a rod-and-run
Quote checklist

Walk-away signs on a drainage quote

  • No licence number and no drainage endorsement mentioned
  • "$99 special" with the real price only given on site
  • No camera; they clear it blind and can’t say why it blocked
  • Hand rod only on a known tree-root blockage
  • Excavation pushed with no relining option even considered
  • No footage, report or compliance certificate offered
Trust check

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

Open the Fair Trading check

Six questions every homeowner should ask

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Right now across Sydney

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

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FAQs

Sewer & drainage 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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