Blocked Drains Sydney

Slow sink, gurgling toilet or a drain that won't clear? Our Sydney plumbers find the real cause and clear it fast with high-pressure jetting and CCTV cameras — not guesswork.

A blocked drain is usually caused by a build-up of grease, food scraps, hair, wet wipes or tree roots in the pipe. The fastest fix is high-pressure water jetting, followed by a CCTV camera check to confirm the pipe is clear and find any damage. Jetstar clears blocked drains across Sydney 24/7, with a free call-out fee and upfront pricing.

We clear the blockage and stop it coming back

A blocked drain is more than an annoyance. Left alone it can lead to overflowing toilets, bad smells, and even burst or cracked pipes under your home. Our team gets to the bottom of it quickly and treats every job like it’s our own place.

We don’t just push the blockage further down the line. Using a CCTV drain camera, we see exactly what’s going on inside the pipe, clear it properly with hydro-jetting, and tell you plainly if anything needs repair.

Blocked drain services across Sydney

From a single slow sink to a whole-house sewer blockage, we handle every type of drain problem for homes, businesses and strata.

Hydro-Jet Drain Cleaning

High-pressure water blasts through grease, sludge and debris to scour the pipe walls clean — far more effective than a basic snake.

CCTV Drain Inspection

A waterproof camera shows us the exact spot and cause of the blockage, so you get an accurate diagnosis and no guesswork.

Tree Root Removal

Roots love old pipe joints. We cut them out and recommend a lasting fix so they don’t grow straight back.

Pipe Relining (No-Dig)

Repair cracked or root-damaged pipes from the inside — no digging up your yard, driveway or floor.

Blocked Toilets & Gullies

Fast clearing of blocked toilets, overflowing gully traps and outdoor drains before they cause a mess.

Sewer & Stormwater Drains

Blocked sewer or flooded stormwater line? We clear main lines and get your drainage flowing again.

Signs you've got a blocked drain

Catching a blockage early saves money and mess. Call a plumber if you notice any of these:

Water draining slowly from sinks, showers or the bath
Gurgling sounds from drains or the toilet
A bad, sewage-like smell around drains or in the yard
Water pooling around floor wastes or outdoor grates
The toilet rising or bubbling when you flush
More than one fixture blocked at the same time

The Jetstar drain-clearing process

A simple, honest process from the moment you call to a fully cleared drain.

How we clear your drain: methods compared

Different blockages need different tools. Here’s how the common methods stack up.

Method	Best for	How it works	Lasting result?
Plunger / hand snake	Minor, close-to-surface clogs	Physically pushes or pulls the blockage	Short term only
Electric drain machine	Tougher blockages, some roots	A spinning cable cuts through the clog	Medium
Hydro-jetting	Grease, sludge, roots, sewer lines	High-pressure water scours the whole pipe	Long lasting
CCTV + pipe relining	Cracked or root-damaged pipes	Camera diagnoses, a new liner seals the pipe	Permanent (up to 50 yrs)

We recommend the least invasive method that will actually fix your problem — and explain why before we start.

How much does it cost to unblock a drain?

Every drain is different, so we quote each job upfront once we’ve seen what we’re dealing with. As a rough guide, a straightforward blockage in Sydney often sits in the low-to-mid hundreds, while jobs needing root removal or relining cost more.

What affects the price

How far along the pipe the blockage sits
The cause — grease, roots, a foreign object or collapse
Whether CCTV inspection or jetting is needed
Ease of access to the drain or inspection point
Whether the pipe is damaged and needs relining
Time of day for after-hours emergencies

Guide ranges only — not a quote. You'll always get a fixed price before any work starts, and there's no call-out fee.

Every job, quoted upfront

You get a clear, fixed price before we start any work — no hidden surprises and no charge just to come out and take a look.

Why Sydney chooses Jetstar for blocked drains

Over 20 years clearing drains across the Sydney metro area — for homeowners, businesses and the real estate agencies that trust us with their properties.

Fast, 24/7 response

Blocked drains don’t wait for business hours. Neither do we – call any time, any day.

We find the real cause

CCTV cameras mean an accurate diagnosis, so you fix the problem once instead of paying twice.

Licensed & guaranteed

Fully licensed (166837C), bonded and insured, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

20 +

Years serving Sydney

24 /7

Emergency, 7 days

$ 0

Call-out fee

100 %

Satisfaction guarantee

Blocked drain plumbers across Sydney

We clear blocked drains right across the Sydney metro area — from the Inner West to the Northern Beaches and out to Western Sydney.

Sydney CBD
Inner West
Eastern Suburbs
North Shore
Northern Beaches
Hills District
Sutherland Shire
Western Sydney
Parramatta
Ryde
Blacktown
Penrith

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you clear my blocked drain?

For most Sydney suburbs we offer same-day service, and we’re available 24/7 for emergencies like an overflowing toilet or sewer. Call 02 9073 4415 and we’ll give you a time window on the spot.

Will hydro-jetting damage my pipes?

No. When done by a licensed plumber, hydro-jetting is safe for pipes in good condition. If a pipe is already cracked or fragile, our CCTV check picks that up first so we choose the right method.

What causes drains to keep blocking?

Recurring blockages usually mean tree roots in the line, a sagging or cracked pipe, or a build-up of grease and fat. A camera inspection shows the real cause so we can offer a lasting fix like pipe relining.

Can you clear a blocked drain without digging?

Yes. Hydro-jetting clears most blockages with no digging at all, and pipe relining repairs damaged pipes from the inside — so your garden, driveway and floors stay intact.

Who is responsible for a blocked drain, me or Sydney Water?

Generally you’re responsible for the pipes on your property up to the connection point. For the network side, Sydney Water manages the main sewer. We can help you work out which is which.

Do you clear blocked drains for businesses and strata?

Absolutely. We look after cafes, restaurants, offices and strata buildings across Sydney, including scheduled preventative drain cleaning to avoid nasty surprises.

Still have a question? For what sits on your side of the boundary versus the network, see Sydney Water.