Blocked Drains in Sydney
Blocked drains are one of the most common plumbing problems Sydney homes and businesses face. Our team clears blockages properly, then helps you understand what caused it so it's less likely to happen again.
Overview
Blocked Drains in Sydney
Most blockages in Sydney are caused by one of three things: tree roots finding a hairline crack in old earthenware pipe, fat and food waste building up in a kitchen line, or wipes and hygiene products in a toilet branch. Clearing the blockage is the easy part. Working out which of those caused it is what stops you calling a plumber again in six weeks.
We clear drains with high-pressure water jetting for grease and root intrusion, and electric drain machines where a cutting head is the better tool. Once the line is flowing we can put a CCTV camera through it, show you the footage, and tell you plainly whether the pipe is sound or whether relining is the smarter long-term fix.
Older suburbs with mature street trees see the most repeat blockages, so we always finish the job with practical advice: what to keep out of the drain, whether a root barrier or relining is worth it, and how often a preventative jet is sensible for your property.
Symptoms
Common signs and problems
If you are seeing any of these, it is worth getting it looked at before it gets more expensive.
- Slow-draining sinks, showers or basins
- Gurgling sounds from drains
- Bad smells from waste points
- Overflowing gully traps
- Toilets that won't flush properly
Scope
What this service includes
- High-pressure water jetting
- Electric drain machines for stubborn blockages
- CCTV inspection when needed
- Advice on preventing recurrence
Our method
How SMA Plumbing approaches the job
- 1Locate the blockage accurately
- 2Choose the least invasive clearing method
- 3Confirm the drain is flowing properly before we leave
Pricing
What affects the price
- Where the blockage sits and how easy the line is to access
- The clearing method needed: plunger and rods, electric machine or jetter
- Whether roots or collapsed pipe are involved rather than a simple build-up
- Adding a CCTV inspection to confirm the cause and pipe condition
Our own jobs, not stock photos
Blocked Drains jobs we have done
Photos from real blocked drains jobs across Sydney, taken by our plumbers on site.
What came out of the drain
Overflowing gully before clearing
Jetting hose fed into the line
Trap stripped and cleared
Related services
Plumbing jobs rarely sit on their own. These are the services our customers most often need alongside this one.
CCTV Drain Inspection
When you want to see what caused the blockage before deciding on a permanent fix.
Learn morePipe Relining
When the camera shows cracked or root-invaded pipe that will block again after clearing.
Learn moreEmergency Plumbing
When the drain is surcharging now and sewage is coming into the property.
Learn moreBlocked Drains by area
Local pages for each part of Sydney, with the issues, access and conditions we deal with in that area.