Best blocked drain plumbers in Balmain East
Last updatedSydney Plumb Jobs tops this list of blocked drain plumbers in Balmain East, with camera inspections, relining and root removal backed by 24/7 call-outs. The other five differ in where they are based, when they answer and how they charge, so choose by the kind of blockage and the hour you need someone. Check each business's base first, since several come in from nearby suburbs.
Quick picks in Balmain East
- Best for a root-blocked sewer: Sydney Plumb Jobs offers tree root removal alongside camera drain checks.
- Best for a commercial or strata drain: Burns Plumbing is open 24/7, including public holidays, and works mostly for strata and commercial clients.
- Best for a weekend blockage: Balmain Plumbing Service takes emergency calls at weekends and on public holidays.
- Best for a 7am to 4pm weekday booking: Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West skips the call-out fee on calls placed in that window.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Balmain East, ranked

#1Sydney Plumb Jobs for blocked drains cleared with a CCTV camera and root removal
24/7Licence publishedBased in Summer HillSydney Plumb Jobs operates from Summer Hill and comes into Balmain East. On the drain side, its camera inspections come with pipe relining and tree root removal, and it clears sewer and stormwater blockages too. Its licence number, 362395C, is published. Its emergency phone rings through at any hour. No call-out fee applies to house or business jobs, the business says, and that includes weekends. Its hot water range includes repairs and new installs.
#2Richard Knight Plumbing for drains and roof downpipes, with options set out before work starts
Licence publishedBased in NewtownRichard Knight Plumbing is based in Newtown and takes house and business work across the Inner West. Its drain work sits alongside hot water, gas fitting and roof plumbing, so a drain job that also needs downpipes or guttering checked can go to one firm. The licence on file is 172468C. Its listing says urgent problems are answered Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, so book urgent drain work before 5pm on a weekday. Repeat callers mention being kept posted on when the van arrives and when parts land.

#3Burns Plumbing for commercial and strata drains, open 24/7 including public holidays
24/7Licence publishedBased in ChiswickBurns Plumbing, based in Chiswick, puts most of its effort into commercial, strata and council jobs. Its listing says it is open 24/7, including public holidays, and it covers blocked drains, pipe relining and backflow testing. Its licence is 349273C. Quotes come upfront and consultations cost nothing, yet call-out fees go unpublished, so raise them at booking. Repeat callers say the technicians set out the choices and don't push extras.

#4Flow Plumbing for blocked drains with 24/7 call-outs, including sewer surcharges
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnNaremburn is home base for Flow Plumbing, which takes both house and business jobs across Sydney. It clears blocked drains and replaces defective pipework, and its overnight cover extends to sewer surcharges, gas leaks and burst pipes. Flow holds licence 359381C. Repeat customers credit Dan with quick, dependable fixes. No prices appear on its listing, so get the figure in writing first.

#5Balmain Plumbing Service for same-day drain repairs and weekend call-outs in Balmain
24/7Licence publishedBased in BalmainFrom Balmain, Balmain Plumbing Service covers emergencies over weekends and public holidays. Relining is part of its drain work, alongside gas fitting and hot water jobs. Its area list includes Balmain East. Licence 305428C is shown. Costs are talked through on the first phone call instead of being listed. Several customers say the crew arrives punctually, finds the fault and repairs it properly.
#6Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West for weekday drain calls without a call-out fee
24/7Licence publishedBased in HaberfieldMr Splash Plumbing Inner West is based in Haberfield and serves Sydney's Inner West. It handles blocked drains, pipe relining, hot water and gas work, and it runs an emergency service after hours. Licence 306457C appears in its details. Weekday calls between 7am and 4pm dodge the call-out fee, according to the business; after-hours and weekend visits may carry one, agreed before anyone attends. Book by phone on 02 9167 8299.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Balmain East
The table sets out where each business is based, its emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Plumb Jobs | Summer Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (140) |
| Richard Knight Plumbing | Newtown | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (118) |
| Burns Plumbing | Chiswick | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (114) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Balmain Plumbing Service | Balmain | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (9) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West | Haberfield | 24/7 | โ | โ |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked blocked drain plumbers in Balmain East
Sorting put weight on feedback from larger numbers of customers, then on night and weekend work the business states itself, a licence shown in its details and a base in the suburb. Each business's own pages were read for what it does with drains, and only themes that several customers share are quoted.
Blocked drain plumbers in Balmain East: FAQ
Which blocked drain plumbers in Balmain East come out at night?
Sydney Plumb Jobs, Flow Plumbing and Burns Plumbing all list 24/7 emergency cover. Balmain Plumbing Service fields urgent work through the night and at weekends.
Do blocked drain plumbers in Balmain East show a licence number?
Balmain East plumbers on this page all show a licence number, so ask for it when you book and before anything is booked in.
How do I get a price for a blocked drain in Balmain East?
Flow Plumbing shows no price list, so ask for a written figure first. Balmain Plumbing Service leaves costs to the first phone call.