Blocked Drain Sydney

Blocked drain Plumber near you in Sydney

Looking for an experienced local blocked drain Sydney Plumber to unblock a sewer line or stormwater drain? DRAINS R US are the best drain cleaning experts near you. We are drainage specialists supplying hydro jet pipe cleaning, CCTV Drain Camera inspection and pipe and fault location services for residential homeowners in Sydney.

With over 60 years of local knowledge and experience our Plumbers can manage everything from clearing a simple fixture blockage or high-pressure water jetting to clear a main line or branch drain waste blockage causing sewage backups and overflows to cutting and removing difficult tree root intrusions causing drain blockages. We are Sydney's sewer and stormwater professionals!

Experienced licenced drainage specialists

We recognise how crucial it is to address plumbing problems promptly and effectively. That is why, when you contact us, we will send a licensed and insured Plumber with over 45 years of experience in locating and clearing blocked stormwater drains, sewer lines and wastewater drainage systems, utilizing the latest drain clearing technology. Unblocking your drains is our business!

Drain Clearing Process

Drain clearing process for blocked drains in Sydney

Blocked drain assessment

While assessing your blocked drain by inspecting the above ground symptoms you are experiencing, we will also determine the location of the sewer or stormwater system on your property. For a sewer blockage, locate where your sewer pipes connect to the Sydney Water sewer main line, and for a blocked stormwater drain, locate the drains discharge point then estimate the location of the blockage within the drainage system and locate a suitable access point.

Note: For a sewer blockage, if you have a Sydney Water Sewer Diagram on hand, now is the time to use it. Sewer diagrams are used by Plumbers to locate sewer lines and access points; it can save time.

Water jetting blocked drains

After we have assessed the blocked drain and located a suitable access point into your underground sewer line or stormwater drain, we will set up our water jetting equipment and clear the drain of all wastewater and any solid waste material obstructions in the drain using high-pressure water jet drain clearing and flushing nozzles to create a clear flowing drain so we can carry out a CCTV Drain Camera inspection.

Note: Normally, drains are completely blocked when we arrive requiring the drain to be cleared first. On rare occasions a partially blocked drain may allow for a Drain Camera inspection first. The decision to do that will be determined during the initial assessment.

CCTV Drain Camera inspection

Once we have cleared your sewer line or stormwater drain of solid waste material and wastewater, a CCTV Drain Camera inspection will be carried out to verify and show you a clear running drain. If our Drain Camera inspection confirms the blockage was caused by the accumulation of backed up waste material and there are no tree root intrusions affecting the drain, our job is complete.

These first three steps are the minimum we need to do to get your drains flowing again.

Clearing a waste blockage is a 3-step process.

Tree root drain blockage

Optional: If our Drain Camera inspection shows your sewer line or stormwater drain is affected by tree root intrusions, we can use high-pressure water jet root cutting nozzles to cut, remove and flush away any root growth from inside the drain and then carry out another CCTV Drain Camera inspection with you to confirm the drain is clear of tree roots if requested.

Note: Tree root affected drains will stay clear longer when tree root intrusions have been removed. We recommend removing them.

Clearing a tree root blockage is a 4-step process.

Drain and fault location

Optional: If your sewer line or stormwater drain blockage was caused by damaged or defective pipes or tree root intrusion, we can electronically locate drains, faults or tree root intrusions then mark the location of the issue, the direction of the drain and the depth of the pipework below ground. Recorded video or pictures of the drain camera inspection for your records can be supplied if requested.

Note: Some homeowners request location services because they want to carry out drain repairs while others are simply curious as to the location of the issue.

About Me

Family-owned drain experts since 1959

Hi, I’m Mark Carberry, owner and operator of DRAINS R US, a family-owned plumbing business proudly serving Sydney’s North Shore, Northern Beaches, Northern Suburbs, Upper North Shore, and Lower North Shore. Our business was founded in 1959 by my parents, Roy and Anne Carberry, and I’ve been running it since 1983. With over 60 years of experience in the family, DRAINS R US has built a reputation for professionalism, honesty, and real results.

Over my career, I have personally cleared over 10,000 blocked drains using electric eels and over 20,000 using high-pressure water jets. Each blockage is unique — no two are the same — and every situation underground requires careful inspection and the right tools to solve it effectively.

We specialise in:

High-Pressure Water Jet Drain Cleaning – clear stubborn waste blockages, remove tree root intrusions and safe for all drain types.
CCTV Drain Camera Inspections – identify blockages, tree roots, pipe damage, and other hidden issues quickly and accurately.
Electronic Drain and Fault Location – pinpoint drain problems underground inside pipes before excavation is needed.

Why blocked drains can't be predicted

Blocked drains are highly unpredictable by nature. Some clear in minutes, while others can take hours depending on what’s causing the blockage and where it’s located underground. Because we can’t see inside your drains until we clear and inspect them, we cannot give accurate time or cost estimates upfront. Any guess would be misleading.

At DRAINS R US, we believe in being upfront and honest: we clear and inspect first, explain the issue clearly, and then provide the right advice. This approach ensures there are no surprises, guarantees professional work, and protects both our customers and us.

Important: If you are looking for a guaranteed time or price before inspection, we may not be the right service. We work with customers who understand that blocked drains are unpredictable, and we value respectful communication and trust.

Decades of Experience: Over 60 years of family plumbing expertise.
Proven Track Record: Tens of thousands of blocked drains cleared safely and effectively.
Modern Technology: CCTV drain inspections, electronic locating, and high-pressure water jets.
Customer-Focused: Honest advice, no guessing, and a commitment to fair and safe solutions.

We love helping our customers solve their drain problems with efficiency and care — the way it should be. If you’re ready for a professional, trustworthy solution and have a common-sense basic understanding of drains, give us a call today.

You can see our service rates for blocked drain clearing and CCTV Drain Camera inspection on our blocked drain prices page.

Why Choose DRAINS R US

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On-time appointments

Unblocking drains can be unpredictable at times, our 2-hour windowed appointments are designed to allow us the time to be on-time.

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Unmatched drainage experience

Established for over 60 years in the drain clearing business has enabled us to develop ways of doing things that the competition hasn't thought of yet.

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Cutting-edge technology

Being true blocked drain specialists ensures we stay up to date with the latest maintenance and inspection tools and drainage technology.

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Licensed local Plumbers

We will provide a licensed Plumber with a minimum 45 years of experience which guarantees you get a professional that knows exactly what he is doing.

Fully insured to protect you and your home

Insurance is something that most homeowners don't normally think about. For your peace of mind, we are fully covered with 20 million dollars public liability insurance.

Sydney's hydro jetting drain cleaning specialists

Whether you are experiencing blocked stormwater drains or pits, a sewer line blockage causing outside drains and yard gullies to overflow, tree root intrusions making your toilet backup or a slow draining laundry tub, kitchen sink, shower recess or bathtub, we have the experience, got all the right gear and have you covered. North Shore homeowners can be confident we will unblock their drains thoroughly and have them flowing again. We specialise in high-pressure hydro jet drain cleaning to clear Sydney blocked drains and are committed to complete customer satisfaction so when Sydney locals choose us, they know they are employing the very best blocked drain Plumber's north of the harbour.

The best blocked drain Plumber near you in Sydney

Based north of Sydney harbour, we exclusively service over 130 suburbs across the North Shore and surrounding areas. We have been providing sewer and stormwater blocked drain services to the Northern Beaches, Northern Suburbs, Upper North Shore and Lower North Shore area since 1959 and whether you are dealing with a sewer line or stormwater drain emergency or just need a good scheduled drain cleaning maintenance service to keep your pipes clear of tree root regrowth, you can be sure our service will be performed by an experienced, efficient, personable, and mature licensed professional.

Blocked Drain Services

Blocked Drain Services Sydney

Water jetting blocked drains

We clear blocked drains using the latest water jet drain cleaning technology to unblock sewer lines and stormwater drains. Using a wide range of specialised high-pressure water jetting, drain flushing, penetrating and tree root cutting nozzles enables us to clear and remove any type of sewer or stormwater blockage you may have whether it be a simple waste blockage or tree root intrusion issue.

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CCTV Drain Camera inspection

CCTV Drain Cameras are a must have tool for Plumbers to visually inspect the inside of underground drainage pipes without the need to excavate. They are the fastest way to find problems within a stormwater drain or sewer line drainage system such as damaged or defective pipes, foreign objects or tree root intrusions. We camera survey all blocked drains we clear to ensure a proper job.

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Pipe, fault and drain locating

Electronic drain locators work in conjunction with the CCTV Drain Camera by receiving a radio signal transmitted from the drain camera positioned inside the underground sewer line or stormwater pipe. Once the issue inside the drain has been visually found, the locator above ground receives and translates the signal into accurate and very useful depth, direction, and location information on a digital display.

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Electric Eel drain clearing

Although high-pressure water jet equipment has superseded its mechanical counterparts, Electric Eel drain clearing processes can be used to remove or dislodge metal, plastic, wooden or other foreign objects that find their way into the underground drainage system. We have been using electric eel drain clearing equipment since it was introduced into Australia in the late 1970's.

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Need A

Sewer Cleanout?

We can install one for you if required.

"Specialist"

"a person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.”

Unlike other plumbing contractors who also claim to specialize in clearing blocked drains and then tell you they also change tap washers, we are true sewer, and stormwater drainage "specialists". It is all we do, and we are very good at it! If you are experiencing tree roots growing into your drains or a clogged sewer line such as a blocked toilet, hand basin, shower recess, laundry tub or kitchen sink, or an overflowing stormwater drain during heavy rain on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Northern Suburbs, Upper North Shore, or Lower North Shore, rest assured, we can help.

Unblocking Drains Is Our Business!

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A word from the owner - Mark

I understand that many homeowners would prefer the option of having their blocked drains cleared properly by an experienced licensed Plumber and then continue to maintain their drains with regular preventive drain maintenance when required, rather than being told and made to think the only option they have is to spend thousands of dollars on drainage repairs.

I have many regular clients who trust me to continue to maintain their drains for that reason, simply because I have given them that choice by clearing their drains properly in the first place.

If you have been advised by another Plumber that your drain requires repairing or renewing and have been presented with a quotation for thousands of dollars for drainage repairs, I can provide a second opinion by giving an unbiased assessment of the condition of your drains and honest professional advice regarding what options you have. In most cases I have been able to save homeowners thousands of dollars in unnecessary drainage work.

A great advantage!

DRAINS R US offers you a great advantage, we are experienced, licenced and qualified sewer and stormwater blocked drain specialists, it is all we do, so we are not going to talk you into any unnecessary work because getting your drains cleared properly is what we focus on.

Having over 60 years of drainage knowhow and using the latest in high-pressure water jetting, Drain Camera inspection and electronic drain locating technology to unblock sewer lines and stormwater drains. We will clean your drains more thoroughly than any other Plumber in Sydney and keep them clear so you will not have to invest more money on expensive drainage repairs or renewals.