Your Putney Team for Blocked Drains
Servicing Putney & Surrounds
300+ five-star reviews
- 300+ five-star reviews from Sydney homeowners
- Family-run, 10+ years serving Sydney
- $0 call-out fee and a fixed price before we start
- Licensed #465156C
- Fully Insured
- $0 Call-Out Fee
- Lifetime Labour Warranty
- Same-Day Service
- 300+ Five-Star Reviews
- 10+ Years Serving Sydney
- 24/7 On-Call
- Licensed #465156C
- Fully Insured
- $0 Call-Out Fee
- Lifetime Labour Warranty
- Same-Day Service
- 300+ Five-Star Reviews
- 10+ Years Serving Sydney
- 24/7 On-Call
Same-Day Service
Call today and a licensed plumber is usually there the same day.
Know the Price First
Upfront fixed pricing before we start, and a $0 call-out fee.
Lifetime Labour Warranty
Our workmanship is backed for life. If it fails, we come back.
Licensed and Insured
Licensed plumbers and gas fitters, Lic #465156C, fully insured.
What We Handle Under Blocked Drains
A clear line by the end of the visit is the goal, and how we get there depends on what's actually blocking it. We use the right method for the blockage instead of guessing and hoping.
That might mean high-pressure jetting to break up a build-up, a camera run to find a crack or a root ball, or a straightforward manual clear on a simple stoppage. Each method suits a different kind of blockage, and using the wrong one just delays the real fix.
Where a line blocks over and over on the same stretch, trenchless relining can seal it from the inside without digging up the yard. It's a longer-term answer for a pipe that's cracked rather than just clogged, and we'll only suggest it where the camera footage actually backs it up.
What We See in Putney Homes
Older sections of Putney, off streets like Phillip Road, are still full of the mid-century brick, double-brick and fibro homes the suburb is known for. Those houses were plumbed to the drainage standard of their era, not today's.
That usually means clay or earthenware lines running from the house toward the street. Decades in the ground, plus mature trees on generous older blocks, sends roots hunting for any joint that's cracked, and that's the biggest single cause of the blocked-drain calls we take from this part of the suburb.
Newer townhouses built into the same streets since the 1980s tend to run modern PVC, which handles roots far better. It's the older brick and fibro lots doing most of the calling, especially after a dry spell followed by rain softens the ground around a cracked joint.
Blocked Drains Pricing, Explained Upfront
What moves the price is access, not the time on the clock. A line under a driveway or through a tight side passage takes longer to reach than one with a clear pit.
- Whether it's one fixture backing up or the whole line
- How far into the block the access point sits
- Whether jetting or a camera run is needed on top of a manual clear
- Parts or fittings needed if a section has actually failed
Once we've had a look, the price is agreed before any work starts and it doesn't move afterward. On the older clay lines around Phillip Road, a root-blocked joint can mean the same spot needs clearing again down the track.
We'd rather mention that possibility on the day than leave it as a surprise call a year later. It costs nothing extra to be told the whole picture.
How the Callout Runs and How Long It Takes
Call and a real person gets your blocked drain clearing underway.
We assess on site and price the whole blocked drain clearing, not just part.
You approve one fixed figure for the blocked drain clearing before we start, and the invoice matches it.
We finish the blocked drain clearing and stand behind it with a lifetime warranty.
A simple stoppage is usually gone within an hour or two of the plumber getting started. Add a camera inspection or a full jetting run and the job typically runs longer, which we'll flag as part of the quote, not partway through.
The Rules That Apply in NSW
NSW law keeps drainage work in licensed hands. A general handyman can't legally touch it, and any plumber worth calling will show you the ticket without being asked.
There's also a boundary most homeowners have never had explained to them. Everything from your fixtures out to the boundary trap is yours to maintain.
From the boundary trap toward the street main, responsibility shifts to Sydney Water. Where a blockage sits on their side of that line, we'll point you to the right people rather than bill you for work that isn't ours to fix.
What You Get When We Do This Job
You get a plumber who explains what caused the blockage, not just one who clears it and leaves. On the older clay and earthenware lines common in Putney, that explanation usually matters more than the clear itself, since it's the difference between a one-off job and a repeat call within the year.
Fully insured, with the same upfront pricing whether it's a quick clear or a full jetting job.
Servicing Nearby Homes Too
Blocked drains don't stop at a suburb boundary, and our vans already cover the streets around Putney and the surrounding Ryde area. That run takes in Ryde, Gladesville and Meadowbank, with the same pricing model wherever the job sits.
If the same line feeds a blocked toilet or your water bill has jumped for no reason, our water leak detection team can check that on the same visit.
Call Us Today About Blocked Drains
Water backing up somewhere it shouldn't be? (02) 9139 9963 gets you a real person and a plumber on the way.
New customers get $65 off their first service. Why let it get worse overnight?
Common questions
Blocked Drains: The Questions People Ask
A few honest answers before you call (02) 9139 9963 about a blocked drain.
What warranty comes with blocked drains?
Every blocked drain clearing job carries our lifetime labour warranty. If the same line blocks again because of our workmanship, we come back and sort it at no cost to you.
How much time should I set aside for blocked drains?
Most single-line blockages are sorted within the one visit. A job that needs a camera run or a longer jetting pass adds time on top, and we'll flag that before the plumber starts.
Can you do blocked drains on weekends or after hours?
Yes, every day of the week including public holidays. A real person answers the call and pricing stays the same whatever the hour.
Is blocked drains available in the middle of the night?
Yes, it's one of our most common overnight callouts, especially after heavy rain. Call and we'll get a plumber moving.
Will blocked drains fix the problem for good?
Clearing the line solves the immediate blockage. If roots or an ageing pipe caused it, we'll tell you honestly what's likely to bring it back so you can decide on a longer-term fix.
Do I need a licensed plumber for blocked drains?
Yes. It's not legal for anyone unlicensed to touch drainage in NSW, and anything near the sewer connection needs a plumber's ticket behind it.