Best blocked drain plumbers in Earlwood
Last updatedSewer Surgeon comes first for blocked drains in Earlwood because its drain work is the broadest and it answers calls at any hour. Tools, opening hours and the base of each business set them apart. One is based in Earlwood itself, while the other two work in from nearby. Choose by the job: a drain that keeps blocking, an urgent overflow at night, or a smaller clear-out.
Quick picks in Earlwood
- Best for a blocked drain that keeps coming back: Sewer Surgeon, which checks inside the pipe with a camera before it picks a repair.
- Best for an urgent drain problem at night in Earlwood: Infinite Plumbing Services NSW PTY LTD, based locally and listed as open around the clock.
- Best for drainage work from a sole trader with decades on the tools: Colin Bell Plumbing, which also covers gas and stormwater.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Earlwood, ranked

#1Sewer Surgeon for blocked drains cleared after a camera check
24/7Licence publishedBased in CroydonSewer Surgeon clears blocked drains and sewers with hydro-jetting, robotic cutting and, for smaller blockages, an electric eel. Camera work happens before any repair, so the fix follows what the pipe shows. Tree roots and stormwater jobs are also in its scope. Bookings run 24/7, so an overnight backup has somewhere to go. It holds licence number 296406C, is based in Croydon, and lists Earlwood among the suburbs it covers. Any relining is priced after the camera work, with a starting point of $400 per metre. A limited $449 price for blocked drains takes in a camera check and minor root clearing, so confirm your job is eligible first.

#2Infinite Plumbing Services NSW PTY LTD for drain call-outs from a base in Earlwood
24/7Licence publishedInfinite Plumbing Services NSW PTY LTD is based in Earlwood, so it works closest to home for drain call-outs there. It clears blocked drains and uses CCTV cameras to inspect pipes before relining or other repairs. Its other services run to leak detection, hot water, gas fitting and strata work. Its listed hours cover every hour of the day, after hours included. Licence number 359262C is listed. Homeowners say crews turn up on time and talk through the work first.
#3Colin Bell Plumbing for drainage and stormwater work from a sole trader
Licence publishedBased in MarrickvilleColin Bell Plumbing works as a drainer as well as a plumber and gasfitter, and Colin Bell runs the business himself. Its base is Marrickville, with Earlwood in its service area. For drains, the work is drainage, stormwater, gutters and downpipes. The listing doesn't mention camera inspections or hydro-jetting. Licence 33705C is published. Weekday hours run from 7:30am to 5pm, and no emergency line is listed, so an after-hours blockage is better sent to one of the other two. Prices aren't published, so ask for a quote for your job. Locals say he turns up when he said he would.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Earlwood
The table compares where each business is based, whether it takes emergency calls, and whether its licence number is published.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer Surgeon | Croydon | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (498) |
| Infinite Plumbing Services NSW PTY LTD | Earlwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (80) |
| Colin Bell Plumbing | Marrickville | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
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 Earlwood
Reviews from customers count, with a bigger say for businesses that have plenty of them. A stated after-hours service, a listed licence and a base in the suburb itself each lift a business. Each business's own description of blocked drain work decided the order between businesses that scored alike. Opinions are counted only where several customers describe the same thing.
Blocked drain plumbers in Earlwood: FAQ
Which blocked drain plumber in Earlwood works around the clock?
Sewer Surgeon and Infinite Plumbing Services NSW PTY LTD both list 24/7 availability. Colin Bell Plumbing lists weekday hours from 7:30am to 5pm only.
Do Earlwood drain plumbers offer a camera inspection?
Sewer Surgeon makes its camera check the first step on a blocked drain. Infinite Plumbing Services NSW PTY LTD also lists CCTV pipe inspection among its services.
Which Earlwood drain plumbers publish a licence number?
The three Earlwood drain plumbers here each list a licence number, so you can check it before booking.