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Are You Experiencing Any Signs Of Blocked Drains?
- Gurgling sounds made by your clogged drain
- Unusual smells or odours coming from your blocked sewer lines
- Wet patches in your yard
- Cracked walkways
- Changes in your toilet’s flush
- Slow to drain sewer lines
- Foreign objects in your toilet bowl
If you can identify with any or all of these signs of a clogged drain, it’s time to take action and contact a blocked drain plumber in Sydney.
When you have a plumbing emergency, you want a fully licensed plumbing specialist that is quick with reliable service, local, fast, efficient, and available 24 hours 7 days a week. Our blocked drain plumbers Sydney team is ready to respond immediately, delivering professional drain cleaning & plumbing solutions for homes and businesses.
Don’t wait, call the experts today.
Whether your kitchen sink is overflowing, your hot water systems no longer works or those tree roots have blocked yet another plumbing drain, rest assured, when you need a plumber you can trust, we’re here to complete a job well done, offering reliable drain cleaning & plumbing services across Sydney.
Our Sydney residents know that when we say we’re genuine, that also includes emergency plumbing. Our plumbing emergency services are local emergency plumbers, on-call, and ready to handle your plumbing needs. We also offer strata plumbing services!
Sydney Blocked Drain Plumber
Let our reliable and highly trained team handle the problem. We do it right the first time, every time!
Don’t waste your time searching for a plumber and question whether they will show up… Network Plumbing ALWAYS offers same-day service for blocked drains, guaranteed!
With up-front pricing for every job, you will always know what the work will cost and you will receive clear communication every step of the way.
Our blocked drain plumber Sydney team provides long-term drain cleaning & plumbing solutions designed to prevent recurring blockages and keep your system flowing efficiently.
Our 4-Step Process to Clearing Blocked Drains
Our highly skilled Sydney blocked drain plumber will conduct a thorough service assessment to define the cause of the clogged drains, using advanced drain cleaning & plumbing techniques.
Our dedication to equipping our plumbers on-site with state of the art technology, to ensure each and every job has the correct toolsets required to successfully complete your job can be seen through our mobile workshops – our trucks. Our vehicles are clean, clear and easy to identify, fully stocked with the latest tools and equipment ready to hit the road at a moment’s notice.
Our CCTV drain inspection provides a thorough understanding of your blocked drain, whether it’s in your main sewer pipe or stormwater system. The CCTV camera offers pinpoint accuracy, allowing us to precisely locate the blockage within the drainage system. Available in various designs, our CCTV drain inspections are ideal for assessing blocked sewer drains, providing you with a detailed diagnostic report complete with high-resolution imagery of the blockage. This advanced inspection tool minimises unnecessary digging, leading to faster and more efficient resolutions for your blocked drain issue in Sydney & Wollongong.
To clear a blocked sewer or stormwater drain, our local water jetting plumbers use a high-powered water jetter rather than an electric eel. Water jetting offers superior tree root cutting capability for both long and short plumbing pipes, effectively removing roots, grease, dirt, and sand. This makes it the most efficient and cost-effective solution for tackling blocked drains.
Are You At Risk Of Blocked Drains?
- Age of the plumbing
- Trees close by
- Damage caused by natural movement
- Flushing of foreign objects
- Not clearing your drains regularly
- Not using sink guards
There are certain factors that might create the perfect storm for a blocked drain.
Your Drains And The Challenges They Face – Commonly Blocked Drains
Let’s be honest, your kitchen drains have probably seen a lot of action. The major challenges facing your sink are grease, fats and food particles. These can line your sewer plumbing systems, eventually building up to a blocked sewer pipe. A sign of a blocked sink could be that the sink is experiencing slow drainage. Blocked drain issues caused by grease, fats or food particles will represent with smells or odours emanating from the sink.
Floor drains, mainly your shower drain is most at risk. This area is susceptible to hair making its way into your sewer drains. Pay close attention, picking up and disposing of hair into your bin is the safest way to protect your drains. Going that extra mile will save your drains.
For most homeowners, your laundry sink can sometimes be the overflow area for dirty work. Cleaning boots, pets, and some washing machines may empty into your laundry sink. Be mindful of dirt collecting, pet fur, and lint from your washing travelling down and into your sewer lines. Our blocked drain plumber recommends always investing in a sink guard to protect your drain pipe.
One of the main culprits for a blocked toilet is the improper disposal of non-flushable items. These can accumulate in the plumbing system, leading to a clogged toilet pipe. A clear indication of a blocked toilet is when you notice slow or ineffective flushing. If the blockage is caused by non-flushable items, you may also detect unpleasant odours coming from the toilet. It’s important to exercise caution and only flush appropriate materials to avoid potential toilet blockages.
It’s important to maintain a regular cleaning routine for your gutters and drain pits. Leaves, sticks, dirt, and debris can all build up in your stormwater system. Our blocked drain plumber can assist with clearing out your gutter and drain pipe. Being prepared for the rain and ensuring it’s helping rainwater to escape your property will decrease the chance of flooding or a blocked stormwater drain.
Blocked Drains in Sydneyw – How to Prevent?
- Use Drain Screens
- Bottle up grease to dispose of properly
- Regularly Clear sinks & drains
- Do not flush foreign objects
- Clean out roof gutters when needed
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Real reviews from real customers
Hear directly from our clients about their experiences with our expert technicians.
Thank you to Will for coming so promptly to fix my electricity network so that I now have access to internet again as well as a better understanding of the work required to make my home compliant with the requirements to have safe electricity in my 1887 home.
Amazing work from Cameron, very professional came out and fixed my leaking tap. On time well mannered overall good workmanship
Cameron did a great job helping us with a leaking ceiling in our unit. He was prompt and respectful, assessed the issue well, and provided good preventative advice. Well done Cameron.
Punctual and professional.
Outstanding professionalism, integrity and enthusiasm entire team (internal and external) on help my senior mother’s house plumbing, electrical appliances getting back on its good condition.
Philip & Shaun & Tyson did great job with realine installation
Ollie and Joey were amazing! They fixed our leaking downstairs WC. They were both very respectful, efficient and did a great job. We couldn't have asked for more! Thanks to both the boys and the entire team for a seamless job from my initial call to having the job completed. Definitely would recommend.
Ollie and Joey did an amazing job for us - quick efficient and left the place spotless! Thanks boys
My family home had some drainage issues where some weird gurgling sounds would threaten to bubble out through the drain when we flushed a toilet, took a shower or used the sink in the bathroom. We thought it was a blockage and bought a plunger to dislodge whatever was blocking the drain. Didn't work, google lied to us. One night, when my sister took a shower the drain decided to surprise the family with an indoor swimming pool where the water pooled out from the laundry and bathroom drains filling up both floors and out to our hallway, yay! Since it's closer to winter and not ideal conditions for swimming, we had to return this surprise gift and mopped up the water. We called Network Plumbing, Terry Hills because of their good reviews and they sent 4 of their best: Joey, Shaun, Luke and Jordan. They stuck a camera through the pipes, took pictures and diagnosed the problem with ease. Turns out the tree outfront was thirsty and wanted to steal some water from us by puncturing 2 of our pipes. The 4 did a brilliant repair job, and were quick and efficient with great senses of humour. They do a final inspection this coming Monday, but for now there is no more gurgling and everything is working as they should! Huge thanks to Joey, Shaun, Luke and Jordan!
Brad was lovely in his manner, and kept us informed of what was needed to be done/fixed along with pricing before starting the work. A very comfortable person to have in our house and the job was completed the same day. Will definitely call this business again and recommend the services
Tristan was very help. He cleaned an serviced my air conditioners very thoroughly. He is friendly, kind and professional.
Job done by Phillip,Monty and Daniel was done very quickly and professionally. Very happy.
Kieran and Aidan were very efficient and tidy workers, Kieran even took his work boots off before entering the bedroom ensuite. They double checked everything before they left and we were very happy with the switchboard upgrade.
Shaun and Phillip arrived right on time. Worked in the rain over several hours to repair my damaged sewer pipes. 2 very nice fellows, polite and friendly. Phillip kept me updated with what they were doing throughout the morning. I am always impressed by the work and reliability of the staff of Network Plumbing who I have been using for many years. Phillip and Shaun were a pleasure to deal with and assured me that I would have no further problems with my pipes.
Nathan was excellent. All plumbing work carried out was first class.Nathan explained our options clearly and was not pushy in any way. I will be using them again in future.
You only know your heating plumber is good when it all goes to custard. Every time I have had to call for emergency support, I am greeted courteously, fast and get a visit the next day. That is a level of reliability you want . Thank you
Cameron and Taison are the best would recommend any time.
Big thank you to Tom who came over to put some new wall lights up. He was efficient, fast and super friendly. I love network plumbing and electrical and use them for all my jobs. And will tomorrow too! Thanks team
Prompt, friendly and helpful advice and recommendations A comprehensive investigation was undertaken with clear and concise solutions
Thomas installed new down lights and suggested a few alterations which we thought was a great idea He was prompt polite and did an outstanding job would recommend network for any work you need
Cameron was a life saver. Fixed my kitchen underbench leak in the old heritage house
Trent, Luke, Tom, Matt, Phil and Shaun all did a great job of installing new inspection / access points and a gully to the main drain. They also lined the main pipe. They were all friendly and professional. Thank you
Outstanding job, very professional, courteous and transparent.
Jake & Cameron great service can recommend
I had the pleasure of meeting Tristan today. His service was above and beyond. A true asset to your company. I had alot of questions to ask, as this is the first time I have an air conditioner, Tristan was professional and very patient in answering all my questions and beyond. I was very well educated with the system. This has given me comfort and confidence on maintaining the system moving forward. Great job Tristan 😃
Great work from Phillip, Shaun and Aden, really well done work and lovely guys Thank you
We recently had Aidan and Kieran complete some electrical work at our home. They arrived on time, consulted us about the work, worked efficiently, and cleaned up well when the jobs were done. We were quite happy with the entire experience. They were very professional. Highly recommend them to anyone needing residential electrical work done!
Matt and Joey were so great! Very friendly and efficient
Matt and Joe provided excellent service from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and clearly very skilled at what they do. I highly recommend them!
Friendly and efficient
Trent was amazing and so patient ! Thanks alot he listens to me and explains everything he was doing. Great service i will use again
Phillip, Shaun and Luke were total pros. Awesome communication and vibes. Arrived as advertised, fixed the line, job done, no stress, good stuff 👍
Cameron did a great job and put up with my dog Brad was cool also.
Excellent service and attention to detail in Manly. Thank you
Kieran and Aidan were amazing. Very professional and got the job done quickly and efficiently and both were very helpful
great job by Phillip to fix our blocked sewer
Excellent work by Cameron
What fantastic service. Thanks so much to Peter and his colleague for getting the hot water running again for us. He even brought in our mail 😀
Cameron and Rob as well as Ryan did a great job and were helpful at our hot water tank which burst, had it replaced for us. =)
Brad offered a very prompt professional service. He took the time to investigate the issue and went above and beyond to resolve the matter. Highly recommended
Jordon was patient, knowledgeable and incredibly generously, didn’t charge me for the diagnosis and his time. He also arrived within an hour of my booking. Brilliant service.
Cameron and Will were great!
Technician Ryan came in for inspecting my hot water system in 30 mins after my calling. He closely check the system and gave me a very transparent quotes for different plans. I haven’t decided which plan to go with due to my budget limitations, but just want to give Ryan and his company an excellent reviews on the service they offer.
Epic service! Trent was professional, on time and communicative. Would definitely use again!
Prompt, on time, professional. Thank you Jake
Thank you so much Kieran, Joey and Craig for all the recent work - painting, moving and returning furniture post concrete floor sealing and all the cleaning so appreciated. Helpful, polite and always willing to go the extra mile to assist.
The Network Service team has been absolutely outstanding. They consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality service, backed by excellent communication and impressively timely responses. Their professionalism and reliability have made working with them a genuinely positive experience. I highly recommend the Network Service team to anyone seeking dependable and efficient service. Keep their contact details handy — you’ll be very glad you did!
Philip and Ethan, hot water installation.
Excellent shower tap replacement. The installation was quick and professional, with no mess left behind. The new tap looks great, has smooth handle operation, and completely solved my leaking issue. Very satisfied with the result!"
Brad was professional in his manner, ensured that the plumbing issue was going to be dealt with by Sydney Water before he departed, and educated me on options to secure the meter in a better manner in the future. He also gave me some quotes as well. Very happy with his service.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have more burning questions about leaking taps, a blocked toilet or your plumbing system? Here are some plumbing solutions.
If you have a blocked drain, the right first call is a licensed blocked drain plumber with the equipment to properly diagnose and clear it – not just push the blockage further down the line.
Many Sydney blockages are caused by tree roots, grease build-up, collapsed pipes, or ageing drainage systems. A professional plumber can assess the drain on site, identify the cause, and clear it properly so it doesn’t keep coming back.
In Australia, the homeowner is generally responsible for sewer pipes from the house to the property boundary. The water authority (such as Sydney Water) manages the public sewer beyond that point.
If a blockage occurs, the key is identifying where it’s located. Our plumbers can inspect the drain and determine responsibility so the issue is handled correctly and efficiently.
A blocked drain becomes an emergency when it causes sewage backups, flooding, strong odours, or affects multiple fixtures at once. These signs usually indicate a deeper issue in the sewer line that shouldn’t be ignored.
Left untreated, emergency blockages can cause property damage and health risks. If you’re unsure, it’s better to have the drain assessed early than wait for it to escalate.
Serious drain blockages often show warning signs such as multiple drains backing up, slow toilets and showers at the same time, gurgling sounds, foul smells, or water appearing in unexpected places like floor wastes.
If more than one fixture is affected, it’s usually a sign the main sewer line is involved and professional inspection is needed.
There’s no true “average” cost because drain blockages vary widely in cause and complexity. Some are simple build-ups, while others involve tree roots, collapsed pipes, or long-term damage.
Rather than guessing over the phone, our Sydney plumbers assess the drain on site and explain the best solution clearly before any work begins – ensuring the problem is fixed properly, not temporarily.
Hair blockages may respond temporarily to enzyme cleaners, but most chemical solutions don’t fully remove the blockage – they soften it. Over time, hair combines with soap and grease, forming tough obstructions.
Professional drain cleaning physically removes the blockage and clears the pipe properly, which helps prevent repeat issues.
The cost to unclog a drain depends on access, severity, and whether specialised tools like CCTV cameras or high-pressure water jetting are required.
Our approach is simple: inspect first, explain clearly, then proceed. That way, you’re paying for the right fix – not a guess or a quick patch that fails later.
Signs of a broken underground drain include recurring blockages, persistent foul smells, soggy patches in the yard, sinkholes, or sewage backing up despite repeated clearing.
Using CCTV drain cameras, plumbers can inspect underground pipes without digging, pinpoint damage, and recommend the most effective repair method.
Common emergency plumbing situations include:
Sewage backing up into the home
Flooding caused by blocked drains
Burst pipes
Gas-related plumbing issues
Complete loss of drainage affecting hygiene
Blocked drains are one of the most common emergencies in Sydney homes, particularly where older pipes or tree roots are involved.
Four strong indicators of a broken sewer line are recurring blockages, multiple fixtures backing up, strong sewer odours, and water pooling around outdoor drains.
If these issues keep returning after clearing, it’s a sign the pipe itself may be damaged and needs professional inspection.
Plumbers use specialised tools such as pressure testing, acoustic listening devices, and CCTV cameras to locate hidden leaks without unnecessary damage.
This allows us to pinpoint the problem accurately and minimise disruption to your home while planning the correct repair.
Professional plumbers don’t just push blockages down the line. We use high-pressure water jetting, mechanical cleaning, and CCTV inspection to fully clear the drain and identify the cause.
This approach removes debris, grease, and roots – and helps prevent repeat blockages.
Main sewer lines are cleared using specialised equipment such as high-pressure jetters and drain cameras. This allows us to clear the blockage thoroughly and check the pipe condition at the same time.
Because the main sewer serves the entire home, professional clearing is essential to avoid further damage.
Yes, especially for recurring or severe blockages. DIY methods often provide short-term relief but don’t remove the underlying cause.
Professional drain cleaning restores full pipe flow, reduces future blockages, and protects your home from sewage damage. For many Sydney homeowners, it’s the most cost-effective long-term solution.