$0 Call-Out Fee · ★★★★★ 4.9 from 500+ Google Reviews · 24/7 Emergency Drain Response
★ 4.9 · 500+ reviews · $0 call-out
Blockages we clear: Hair and soap scum · Grease build-up · Foreign objects · Tree roots · Food debris · Paper products · Rain debris · Corroded pipes
“Highly recommend Sewer Surgeon. I had a blocked toilet. They explained every step of the way what they were doing and why. Friendly, professional and cleaned up afterwards. Very happy and would definitely use again (although hoping not to need to 😊)”
Annette F., Google review
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Four quick questions. Likely cause, how urgent it is and what to do next. Free, about a minute, no details needed.
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Don’t let blocked drains disrupt your daily routine. Call Sewer Surgeon on 1300 734 677 and a blocked drain plumber Sydney residents trust will be with you the same day, offering $0 call-out fee, 24/7 availability, and free CCTV drain inspection on every job. No waiting, no guessing, no bill before you've agreed to the work.
Unlike general plumbing services that treat blocked drains as just another job, Sewer Surgeon specialises in drainage diagnostics and repairs. If the camera shows a cracked or root-damaged pipe, we can fix it with pipe relining in Sydney instead of digging it up. Every service call is focused on identifying the root cause of the problem first, allowing us to deliver an effective resolution instead of a quick fix that only provides temporary relief.
Whether you're dealing with an overflowing blocked sewer, a slow-draining kitchen sink or a stormwater overflow after heavy rainfall, our blocked drain experts arrive with specialist equipment to inspect, diagnose and clear the obstruction properly, without relying on guesswork.
We also explain the work before anything starts, so you'll know exactly what's involved before the job begins. If additional repairs are required, you'll receive honest recommendations—not unnecessary upselling.
Underground drainage channels rarely experience catastrophic failures overnight; instead, they display clear mechanical and environmental warning signs of a blocked system early on. Paying attention to how your sinks, toilets, and floor wastes behave allows homeowners and commercial property managers across Sydney to book professional assistance before wastewater spills over tile floors.
Contact an experienced drain plumber immediately if you notice any of these warning signals:
Gurgling Sounds
Loud gurgling sounds coming from your laundry tub, bathroom basin, or kitchen fixtures when water drains indicate air pockets choking behind an underground obstruction.
Slow Draining Sinks
Water pooling in kitchen drains or taking several minutes to empty from shower bases means a progressive build-up of grease or hair is choking the line.
Foul Sewage Smells
Pungent, decaying unpleasant odours rising from waste grates mean organic matter is trapped in stagnant water inside the pipework.
Fluctuating Toilet Bowl Water
A toilet bowl that fills near the rim after flushing, or drains down to empty, indicates a deep barrier in the main soil pipe.
Multi-Fixture Surcharging
When a main blocked sewer occurs, using one fixture causes wastewater to push up out of adjacent floor wastes or lower showers.
External Grate Overflowing
Raw sewage or dirty water spilling out of an outdoor overflow relief gully (ORG) signals that the primary boundary line is completely blocked.
Raw wastewater back-ups carry severe health risks and harmful bacteria into your living environment. If your fixtures show these symptoms, act fast to prevent blocked drains from causing extensive water damage.
When you call 1300 734 677, the person who picks up understands what a blocked sewer is and can give you a realistic arrival window based on where our nearest team is. We don't take a message and pass it on.
1.We arrive and assess before touching anything
Our blocked drain experts carry CCTV drain cameras on every job. Before any hydro jetting or clearing equipment comes out, a camera goes through the line to show us the root cause of the drain blockage — whether that's tree roots, grease buildup, food scraps, foreign objects, mineral buildup or a structurally compromised pipe. This CCTV drain inspection is free on every clearing job.
2.You get a quote before we start
Once the CCTV inspections confirm what we're dealing with, we give you a fixed price for the clearing work. No surprises mid-job, no revised invoices after the fact. You decide whether to proceed before any clearing begins.
3.We clear the blockage with the right equipment
We use high-pressure water jetting for most jobs. Electric eel for specific pipe sizes or blockage types. The CCTV drain cameras tell us which approach suits the pipe and the drain blockage, so we're not applying the same method to every job regardless of what the camera found.
4.Final camera check
Once clearing is done, the camera goes back through to confirm the line is fully open. You see the before and after footage. We don't consider the job finished until the camera confirms it.
5.Workmanship guarantee
Every job is backed by our guarantee. If the same blockage returns as a result of our work, we come back and fix it.
We stand firmly behind the skill of our trade team and the quality of our modern equipment. Every job we undertake comes backed by clear protection guarantees:
We guarantee that all structural installations, pipe repairs, and relining works carried out by our licensed technicians adhere strictly to the National Plumbing Code and NSW Fair Trading standards.
You will never be charged a call-out fee during standard business hours just for our technicians to inspect your setup.
We include a free camera survey with every major drain clearing service to ensure your lines are completely clear.
Lifetime workmanship guarantee — if the same blockage comes back because of our work, we come back and fix it at no charge.
At Sewer Surgeon, we don't arrive and immediately start feeding machinery into the drain. Doing that may restore water flow for the day, but it doesn't always solve the problem. Instead, our process is built around identifying the root cause first. Once we understand why the blockage occurred, we can choose the right repair method and deliver a long-lasting solution rather than a temporary fix.
Every successful drain repair begins with a close look inside the pipe. Our technicians insert specialised CCTV drain cameras into the drain to inspect its internal condition in real time. A CCTV drain inspection allows us to locate the blockage accurately without unnecessary excavation or guesswork.
By carrying out CCTV inspections first, we avoid treating symptoms and instead focus on the actual cause of the problem.
Once we've confirmed what's causing the obstruction, we select the most effective clearing method. For most drainage problems, we use commercial high-pressure water jetting equipment. This process forces high-pressure water through the pipe, removing built-up waste from the internal walls instead of simply punching a hole through the blockage.
For particularly stubborn obstructions, we may also use hydro jetting alongside mechanical equipment to completely clear blockages and restore normal flow.
After the drain has been cleared, we perform another camera inspection to ensure the repair has been successful. This final CCTV check confirms that water can move freely through the drain and that no significant debris or structural defects have been overlooked.
If we discover cracked pipes or recurring structural damage, we'll explain the findings and recommend the most suitable repair option before the problem develops into something more serious.
It's tempting to reach for a supermarket drain cleaner or a plunger when a sink starts draining slowly. In some situations, these approaches may provide temporary relief, especially if the obstruction is close to the fixture.
However, they rarely remove the underlying cause of the blockage. Chemical cleaners cannot remove tree roots, repair damaged pipes or identify structural defects. Likewise, plungers often shift only a small portion of the obstruction before the drain blocks again.
Many homeowners end up calling a drain plumber after spending time and money on products that never addressed the real issue. Professional equipment delivers a much more thorough result by treating the entire drainage system rather than the symptom alone.
We offer honest figures, confirmed before work starts. Blocked drain jobs usually cost around $450–$650. The CCTV drain inspection itself is free when included with any clearing job.
What moves the price is drain blockage severity, including:
Pipe Accessibility
Lines accessible via ground-level inspection openings require less setup time than those requiring roof-vent access or toilet pan removal.
Obstruction Type
Clearing soft paper build-ups or simple grease clogs is faster than clearing thick, woody tree roots or removing concrete slurry.
Structural Pipe Condition
Broken, dropped, or collapsed pipe sections may require specialised relining or trenchless repairs to ensure a long-lasting solution.
After-hours and emergency call-outs
Service calls beyond official working hours also move the final cost
To explore a detailed cost breakdown, check out our comprehensive blocked drain cost guide.
A yearly CCTV check of your main line, priority call-outs and member pricing on any drain work.
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Upfront Pricing
Transparent ProcessesUp to 50-yr WarrantySewer Surgeon has earned its reputation by delivering high-precision drainage solutions, clean site management, and dependable customer service. We understand the structural layouts, pipe materials, and soil conditions that affect local drainage networks and offer the best solutions.
Our team operates under full NSW licensing and comprehensive public liability insurance for your protection.
Our technicians are fully accredited by Sydney Water, which ensures that we are qualified to work on specific municipal water and sewer infrastructure.
Our 4.9-star Google rating comes from 500+ reviews, most of them from Inner West homeowners and strata managers after a blocked drain or relining job.
Our experts are on call every hour of the day, 365 days a year, to handle urgent plumbing emergencies.
Our team has 63 years' combined experience, focused on drainage — blocked drains, pipe relining and CCTV inspections in the Inner West's older clay and earthenware pipes.
Sewer Surgeon runs fully equipped drain vans across the Inner West every day — including Balmain, Newtown, Annandale, Leichhardt and Marrickville. Whether you manage a heritage home, a high-density strata block, or a commercial venue, our plumbers are on the road daily to resolve your drainage problem with minimal hassle.
If you need fast and local support, check our Inner West plumber service areas.
4.9★ from 500+ Google reviews, mostly blocked drains and pipe relining across the Inner West.
Most blocked drain clearing jobs in Sydney fall between $450 and $650, depending on severity, access and the root cause found on camera.
We operate 24/7 and give you a realistic arrival window when you call. Usually our team members reach the location within 90 minutes after receiving your call, in case of emergencies.
Yes. Plumbing emergencies don't wait for standard business hours, which is why our team is available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
You're responsible for the drainage systems within your property boundary up to the point they connect to Sydney Water's main network. Sydney Water manages everything from that connection outward.
For most blocked drain jobs in Sydney, hydro jetting produces a significantly better result. A snake displaces a blockage and leaves the pipe walls coated in grease, soap scum and mineral buildup — which means the drain blockage returns faster. High-pressure water jetting cleans the full pipe diameter and removes the material causing blockages to accumulate, producing a long-lasting solution rather than temporary relief.
From a recurring blockage to a damaged sewer pipe, Sewer Surgeon provides practical blocked drain services for homes, businesses and properties across Sydney.
Trenchless methods to repair damaged underground pipes without major excavation or unnecessary disruption to your property.
See pipe relining →We remove intrusive roots that can enter underground pipes, cause blockages, and damage your drainage system.
See tree root removal →We see what's happening inside your pipes and identify root intrusion, broken pipes, or other drainage issues.
See CCTV inspections →Our high-pressure water cleaning removes roots, grease, debris, and other stubborn buildup from suitable drains.
See hydro-jet cleaning →Our local blocked drain specialists use robotic cutting to remove stubborn root growth and other obstructions from suitable pipes.
See robotic cutting →We provide practical solutions for blocked stormwater drains and other stormwater problems affecting your property.
See stormwater →When a drain overflows or a sewer backs up, our team is available 24/7 to help resolve urgent problems.
Same-day blocked drain service in every suburb below, from our Forest Lodge base.
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Contact Sewer Surgeon today on 1300 734 677 to speak directly with our team, or book online to secure your same-day service, $0 call-out fee, and free CCTV inspection.
For emergency plumbing, please call 1300 734 677 for our 24/7 service or fill out our online form to book our services.
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Saved us from disaster by relining our ancient, root infested & hard to access sewer line. Also replaced piping under house. Skilled dedicated & trustworthy I can't thank them enough. Great team.
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