Best blocked drain plumbers in Marrickville
Last updatedSewer Surgeon ranks first for blocked drains in Marrickville because its crews pair hydro-jetting with a camera look before any repair is quoted. The firms below differ in how they reach a blockage, whether they are based in the suburb, and whether they show a licence number. Sort them by the problem first, since a clear, a root cut and a sewer repair each call for different equipment.
Quick picks in Marrickville
- Best for a sewer backing up through the shower: Sewer Surgeon runs a 24/7 line for overflowing drains and sewage rising through showers.
- Best for a stormwater pipe that needs replacing: Plumbwell Plumbing Services replaces sewage and stormwater pipes when a clear won't fix the problem.
- Best for tree roots cut out before relining: Pro Jet Pipe Relining uses a robotic cutter with a diamond tip.
- Best for a crew that already works from the suburb: Pipe Perfection Plumbers and Electricians operates from Marrickville itself.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Marrickville, ranked

#1Sewer Surgeon for blocked drains and sewers cleared with hydro-jetting and a camera check
24/7Licence publishedBased in CroydonSewer Surgeon lists Croydon as its base and holds licence 296406C. It uses hydro-jet cleaning, robotic cutting and an electric eel on smaller blockages, and it removes tree roots. A camera run comes first, so the repair is chosen from what it finds. The listing shows 24/7 hours and states no hidden after-hours fees. Arrival across the Inner West is typically a matter of hours, which suits a drain that is backing up now.

#2Good Hands Plumbing and Drains for family-run drain clears and gas fitting
Based in LeichhardtLeichhardt is the base for Good Hands Plumbing & Drains, which also serves Marrickville. Its crews handle basins, showers and toilets, and stormwater lines get camera checks. The listing shows no 24/7 cover, and it gives two weekday closing times, 4pm and 6pm, so confirm the hours before booking. Its own wording calls it licensed and insured, with no licence figure given.

#3Plumbwell Plumbing Services for 24/7 drain clears and sewer pipe replacement
24/7Licence publishedBased in Dulwich HillPlumbwell Plumbing Services lists Dulwich Hill as its base and holds licence 498750C. Its jetting and CCTV work handle most blocks, and sewage or stormwater pipes get replaced when needed. Its emergency crews take calls at any hour across the Inner West. The business publishes a 10% pensioner discount and $65 off a first service, and its listing includes a recent stormwater replacement in Stanmore.

#4Pipe Perfection Plumbers and Electricians for Marrickville drains and after-hours call-outs
24/7Pipe Perfection Plumbers & Electricians is based in Marrickville and works across the Inner West. On drains, it unblocks sinks, toilets and showers, and it relines pipes. On gas, it handles hot water systems, heaters and leak repairs, including BBQ conversions. The listing shows 24/7 cover, with after-hours call-outs taken around the clock, and it shows no licence number.
#5Pronto Express Plumbing for round-the-clock drain clears with a sister relining firm
24/7Based in BotanyPronto Express Plumbing works out of Botany, and a licence figure is missing from its listing. Blockages at homes and businesses get a camera and a jetter. Relining is done through its sister company, Express Pipe Relining. The listing shows 24/7 emergency cover, with a phone line open round the clock on 1 300 771 771. It states its plumbers are licensed and insured.

#6Pro Jet Pipe Relining for tree roots cut out and pipes relined without digging
24/7Licence publishedBased in Macquarie ParkPro Jet Pipe Relining works from Macquarie Park under licence 376248C. Its main job is relining underground pipes with a two-part resin liner, so no trench is dug. A robotic cutter with a diamond tip removes roots first. Stormwater, sewer, pool and copper lines can all take the liner, and the business says drains and pipes are often fixed on the same day. Urgent pipe work is listed as 24/7, emergencies included.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Marrickville
Below, the businesses sit side by side by base, emergency cover and licence.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer Surgeon | Croydon | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (498) |
| Good Hands Plumbing & Drains | Leichhardt | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (405) |
| Plumbwell Plumbing Services | Dulwich Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (449) |
| Pipe Perfection Plumbers & Electricians | Marrickville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (312) |
| Pronto Express Plumbing | Botany | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (68) |
| Pro Jet Pipe Relining | Macquarie Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (22) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Sydney Park Plumbing | Marrickville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (30) |
| Colin Bell Plumbing | Marrickville | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
| Hudson Plumbing Services | Chester Hill | โ | โ | โ |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West | Haberfield | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Eco Plumbers 24/7 | Marrickville | 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 Marrickville
Feedback is weighed by volume, so a handful of comments counts for little. A printed licence number and after-hours cover that the firm states itself both push a listing higher. Local addresses and detailed drain work, like camera checks and relining, also help. Firms with several listings are shown only once here.
Blocked drain plumbers in Marrickville: FAQ
Which Marrickville drain plumbers publish a licence number?
Sewer Surgeon, Plumbwell Plumbing Services and Pro Jet Pipe Relining each show a licence number. Good Hands Plumbing and Drains, Pipe Perfection and Pronto Express Plumbing do not.
Which of these drain plumbers are based in Marrickville?
Pipe Perfection is based in Marrickville. Good Hands Plumbing and Drains works from Leichhardt, Plumbwell from Dulwich Hill, Sewer Surgeon from Croydon and Pronto Express from Botany.
Who in Marrickville can reline pipes without digging?
Pro Jet Pipe Relining works without a trench, and Pronto Express Plumbing sends its relining to a sister company.
What should I ask before booking a Marrickville drain clear?
Ask Marrickville callers to confirm the call-out charge and the quote terms before a crew is sent. Pronto Express Plumbing lists a $100 first booking offer but shows no conditions for it.