Best blocked drain plumbers in Croydon
Last updatedSewer Surgeon leads this list of blocked drain plumbers in Croydon because it is based in the suburb and takes drain call-outs around the clock. The businesses differ in their tools, their hours on call and where they are based, so choose by the job. A camera check before relining, a jetter clean-out and an after-hours call each point to a different business.
Quick picks in Croydon
- Best for a camera check before relining: Sewer Surgeon, which runs CCTV drain inspections before it quotes any relining.
- Best for a drain that also needs a new pipe: Plumbwell Plumbing Services, which can replace a sewage or stormwater line when clearing fails.
- Best for no-dig relining: Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, which also clears drains with a jetter.
- Best for weekday daytime calls: Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West, where Monday to Friday bookings between 7am and 4pm skip the call-out fee.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Croydon, ranked

#1Sewer Surgeon for blocked drains cleared with a camera and hydro-jet
24/7Licence publishedSewer Surgeon works on blocked drains and sewers with a hydro-jet, a robotic cutter and an electric eel for smaller clogs. A CCTV camera looks inside the pipe before any repair is chosen, and the business also does tree root removal and stormwater drainage. It takes call-outs 24/7 for overflowing drains and sewage backing up into showers and toilets. Its licence is 296406C. The business says there are no hidden after-hours fees. A limited $449 offer covers a camera check and basic root removal on a blocked drain, but ask whether it applies to your job.

#2Plumbwell Plumbing Services for high-pressure jetting and camera drain checks
24/7Licence publishedBased in Dulwich HillFor blocked drains, Plumbwell Plumbing Services combines high-pressure jetting with a drain camera, and replaces sewage or stormwater pipes when clearing won't hold. Its licence is 498750C. The business works 24/7, public holidays included, and offers same-day service. Based in Dulwich Hill and covering Croydon, it also does gas, hot water and bathroom work, so one call can cover a drain and a hot water fault. Homeowners describe punctual crews who clean up after the job and keep them in the loop. The business offers a 10% pensioner discount and $65 off a first service when you book.

#3Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for no-dig relining and jetter clearing
24/7Licence publishedBased in EastwoodMates Rates Plumbing Eastwood does no-dig relining of sewers and pipes, and clears drains with a jetter. Its licence is 226679C. Based in Eastwood and covering Croydon, it is listed 24/7 and also does burst pipes, gas fitting and hot water work. Eastwood isn't on its published area list, so call to confirm your suburb before booking. Jobs done out of hours may cost more, so get the price in writing first. Locals say the crew explains the fault before any work starts, and regulars say the site is left clean.
#4Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West for blocked drains booked Monday to Friday
24/7Licence publishedBased in HaberfieldMr Splash Plumbing Inner West is based in Haberfield and covers Croydon. It clears blocked drains, does pipe relining and lists 24/7 emergency plumbing. Its licence is 306457C. Night and weekend callers may pay a fee, and the business tells them the amount before a crew comes out. Booking Monday to Friday between 7am and 4pm means no call-out fee. Lifetime VIP members get 20% off services and no call-out fee, whatever the hour. The team usually phones about 30 minutes before it arrives.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Croydon
The table below compares where each business is based, its emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer Surgeon | Croydon | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (498) |
| Plumbwell Plumbing Services | Dulwich Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (449) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| 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 Croydon
The list weighs customer feedback more heavily where more customers have left it. It then credits after-hours work the business states itself, a published licence number, a base in Croydon, and what its own pages say about blocked drains, drain cameras and relining. A business based outside Croydon is included when its area list names the suburb.
Blocked drain plumbers in Croydon: FAQ
Which blocked drain plumbers in Croydon come out at night?
Sewer Surgeon, Plumbwell Plumbing Services, Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood and Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West all list 24/7 call-outs. Check the call-out fee when you book, since two of the four say after-hours work can cost more.
How much does drain relining cost in Croydon?
Sewer Surgeon quotes relining from $400 a metre, but only after its camera check. Plumbwell and Mates Rates both say to get the quote before work starts.
Which Croydon drain plumbers are based outside the suburb?
Plumbwell comes from Dulwich Hill, Mates Rates from Eastwood and Mr Splash from Haberfield, and all three serve Croydon.
Which Croydon drain plumber does tree root removal?
Sewer Surgeon does tree root removal, along with robotic cutting and CCTV drain inspections. It is the only one of the four that names robotic cutting.