Best blocked drain plumbers in Gladesville
Last updatedCrossroads Plumbing ranks first for blocked drains in Gladesville, although it works out of Killara rather than Gladesville. The businesses below differ in three ways: the tools they bring, such as CCTV cameras, high-pressure jetters and relining, whether they are based locally, and whether a licence number is published. Choose by the fault first, then call the one that fits it.
Quick picks in Gladesville
- Best for a camera inspection before any digging: Highlander Plumbing finds the fault on camera and gives its quote after the inspection.
- Best for tree roots and no-dig repairs: Pro Jet Pipe Relining uses a robotic cutter and relines pipes without digging.
- Best local firm with a licence on show: Gladesville Plumbing Services is based in Gladesville and publishes its licence number.
- Best for a 24-hour phone line: Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville lists a 24-hour number apart from its office line.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Gladesville, ranked

#1Crossroads Plumbing for blocked drains and after-hours call-outs
24/7Licence publishedBased in KillaraCrossroads Plumbing works out of Killara and handles drain blockages, then explains what set them off. It is listed as on call 24/7, and its licence number is 397372C. Hot water work sits alongside the drain jobs, so a drain fault and a tired heater could go to one firm. Customers single out how the plumber lays out the fault and the choices, and the clean finish. Gladesville appears among its service suburbs even though the office is in Killara.

#2Pro Jet Pipe Relining for tree roots and no-dig repairs
24/7Licence publishedBased in Macquarie ParkPro Jet Pipe Relining is in Macquarie Park and does its repairs with no digging. A robotic cutter clears roots and debris, and a resin liner then goes inside the pipe. Filming the pipe beforehand is part of the process. The firm claims drains can be finished within a single day. Round-the-clock emergency work is offered, and the licence is 376248C. Guarantees quoted run 25 to 35 years, so check which applies to your job.

#3Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville for jetting and CCTV drain checks
24/7Based in ForestvilleTai Irwin Plumbing Forestville has operated since 1985 as a family firm. Jetters clear sinks, showers, toilets and sewers, and a camera looks inside drains before any digging. Night and weekend emergencies are answered 24/7 across the northern beaches, through a separate after-hours line. Its listing names no licence number. Locals say the crew tidies up before leaving. Based in Forestville, it also covers Gladesville.

#4Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for relining and jetter clearing
24/7Licence publishedBased in EastwoodMates Rates Plumbing Eastwood carries out no-dig sewer relining and clears drains using a jetter. The business is based in Eastwood and runs 24/7 all year, including for overflowing drains. It warns that out-of-hours bookings may carry extra charges. The licence reference is 226679C. Without a published price list, get the quote in writing before the job starts. Strata and commercial sites are also in its scope.

#5Highlander Plumbing for drains checked on camera before quoting
24/7Highlander Plumbing operates from Gladesville and clears blocked basins, showers, sewers, stormwater lines and pits. Quotes come after a camera look at the fault. The firm began in 1996 as a family outfit, and its owner still works on jobs. Phone 1300 362 250 for gas or plumbing emergencies at any hour, as the business runs 24/7. Customers describe its staff as straight with them about cost. A licence isn't named in its public details.
#6Gladesville Plumbing Services for local drain camera work and 24/7 call-outs
24/7Licence publishedGladesville Plumbing Services has served the suburb for more than two decades. Drain blockages are cleared with CCTV camera inspections, and the firm also handles hot water, gas and bathroom jobs. Licence 168655C is published. Out-of-hours faults go to the mobile on 0413 402 599. Rinnai, Bosch, Moda and Rheem units are all in its brand list, so mention yours when you book. Customers report that charges are fair and set out before work begins.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Gladesville
The table sets out each business's base, its after-hours cover and whether a licence number is published.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Plumbing | Killara | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (678) |
| Pro Jet Pipe Relining | Macquarie Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (22) |
| Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville | Forestville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (97) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Highlander Plumbing | Gladesville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (18) |
| Gladesville Plumbing Services | Gladesville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (69) |
| STS Plumbing | Crows Nest | After hours | โ | โ 4.9 (27) |
| CMF Plumbing | Ryde | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (7) |
| Poole & Co Plumbing | Ryde | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (31) |
| Sydney Emergency Plumbing | Dulwich Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (61) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
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 Gladesville
Businesses are ordered by customer scores, weighted by how many customers left one, so a few top marks with little feedback count for less. Round-the-clock or after-hours work the business says it offers, a published licence number, a base in the suburb, and what each business's own page says about drain work all add weight. The table includes the other businesses that qualified.
Blocked drain plumbers in Gladesville: FAQ
Which blocked drain plumbers near Gladesville come out at night?
Highlander Plumbing takes calls on 1300 362 250 at any hour, and Crossroads Plumbing covers after-hours work around the clock. Most picks on this page are listed for urgent work outside business hours.
Which of these plumbers also replace hot water systems?
Crossroads Plumbing lists hot water replacement, as do Highlander Plumbing, Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville and Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood. Pro Jet Pipe Relining only lists hot water heater repairs.
Which of these plumbers are based in Gladesville?
Highlander Plumbing and Gladesville Plumbing Services are based in Gladesville. The rest are based in Killara, Macquarie Park, Forestville and Eastwood, and each lists Gladesville among its areas.