Best blocked drain plumbers in North Sydney
Last updatedDee Why Plumbers leads this list of blocked drain plumbers in North Sydney. What separates them is the kit they carry, how late they answer, and where they are based. Some bring a CCTV camera, and some can reline a cracked pipe. Choose by the job: a slow drain, or a sewer that backs up at night.
Quick picks in North Sydney
- Best for a drain camera and relining: Killara Plumbing, with CCTV drain checks, pipe relining and a short-term or long-term fix.
- Best for a burst pipe or blockage after hours: Tai Irwin Plumbing, with a 24-hour line separate from its office.
- Best for agreeing the price first: Collis Bros Plumbing, which holds off on repairs until you say yes.
- Best for a sewer with roots: Chris Lobb Plumbing Services, which lists hydro jetting and clears sewers.
Best blocked drain plumbers in North Sydney, ranked
#1Dee Why Plumbers for drain clearing with stormwater checks on the same visit
Licence publishedBased in Beacon HillDee Why Plumbers clears blocked drains and pipes, and its drain work includes sewer line inspections, repairs and replacements. A recent downpipe job involved clearing a block, removing roots and recementing the base, and the stormwater lines were checked on the same visit. The business works out of Beacon Hill and lists North Sydney among the areas it covers. Its licence number, 271705C, is given openly. Its listed hours run Monday to Friday, 7am to 8:30pm, so a weekday booking suits it best.
#2Tai Irwin Plumbing for jetting and camera checks on urgent blockages
24/7Based in ForestvilleTai Irwin Plumbing runs high-pressure jetters through sinks, showers, toilets and sewer lines, and uses a CCTV camera for drain inspections. Cracked or root-damaged runs can be relined from within the pipe. Its depot sits in Forestville and North Sydney falls within its patch. Its 24/7 emergency line is a separate number from the office, so use it for urgent faults after hours and the office line or quote form for planned work. Its gas jobs go to licensed gasfitters, though no licence number is given for the business.
#3Killara Plumbing for CCTV drain checks and relining, with a short-term or long-term fix
24/7Licence publishedBased in ChatswoodKillara Plumbing clears blocked drains and sewers with CCTV drain cameras. The team can offer a short-term fix or a longer one, depending on your budget. Pipe relining and patching are part of its drain work, and it also does roof repairs and guttering. Chatswood is its base, and North Sydney is on its service list. Callers can reach it at any hour on any day, weekends and public holidays included. Its licence is 355316C.
#4Collis Bros Plumbing for overnight blockages, with upfront prices before repairs start
24/7Based in Manly ValeCollis Bros Plumbing is a family firm working out of Manly Vale. Its drain work includes CCTV drain inspection, pipe relining, and stormwater and sewer lines. Calls are answered round the clock with same-day help, and it says no call goes unanswered. Quotes are fixed in advance and nothing is repaired until you approve it. For a limited time, a paid job booked by a Northern Beaches or North Shore customer includes a drain camera inspection worth $297. Collis Bros Plumbing doesn't publish a licence number.
#5Chris Lobb Plumbing Services for sewer blockages and root removal by jetting
24/7Based in CremorneToilets, drains and sewers that block are cleared by Chris Lobb Plumbing Services. Root growth in a sewer has been jetted out for at least one customer. The business works from Cremorne and lists North Sydney among its areas. It gives an estimate first, then a detailed quote once the plumbing has been inspected, and it cleans up after itself. Its emergency work runs 24/7, and urgent faults can go to 0418 239 413. The business shares no licence number.
#6Flow Plumbing for blocked drains that come with a gas leak or burst pipe
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnFlow Plumbing takes residential and commercial work from its Naremburn base, and it covers North Sydney in its area list. Its drain work includes clearing blocked drains and replacing defective pipework. Its emergency cover takes in gas leaks, burst pipes, sewer surcharges and minor faults, and it works through the middle of the night. The licence it gives is 359381C. It doesn't state prices, so get a written quote before work starts, and have the make and age of your hot water unit ready when you ask.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in North Sydney
The table below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Why Plumbers | Beacon Hill | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (207) |
| Tai Irwin Plumbing | Forestville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (97) |
| Killara Plumbing | Chatswood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (354) |
| Collis Bros Plumbing | Manly Vale | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (137) |
| Chris Lobb Plumbing Services | Cremorne | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (75) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Proximity Plumbing | Dover Heights | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (85) |
| In 2 Plumbing | Wahroonga | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (30) |
| Benny & The Jets Plumbing Services | North Willoughby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.5 (15) |
| Hillier Plumbing | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.3 (35) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Pty Ltd | Bondi Junction | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| PH7 Plumbing | McMahons Point | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| TRANSFIELD PLUMBING GROUP PTY LTD | North Sydney | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.2 (5) |
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 North Sydney
Order follows customer feedback, with more weight for businesses that have many reviews. A business moves up for stating its own night work, for showing a licence, or for being based locally. Each business's own page is then read for drain work, and a plumber who names jetting or camera checks ranks above one who only mentions drains.
Blocked drain plumbers in North Sydney: FAQ
Which blocked drain plumbers in North Sydney work after hours?
Tai Irwin Plumbing, Killara Plumbing, Collis Bros Plumbing, Chris Lobb Plumbing Services and Flow Plumbing all list 24/7 emergency work. Dee Why Plumbers lists no emergency service, so book it for daytime work.
Which of these plumbers inspect drains with a CCTV camera?
A camera check on the drain is offered by Tai Irwin Plumbing, Killara Plumbing and Collis Bros Plumbing. Ask for one before any clearing starts.
Do these plumbers publish their prices?
Collis Bros Plumbing says it gives upfront prices and waits for approval before repairs start. Most of the others give a quote before work begins, so ask for the amount in writing.
Is any of these plumbers based in North Sydney?
None of them is based in North Sydney itself, but each one lists it among the areas it covers, from bases in Beacon Hill, Forestville, Chatswood, Manly Vale, Cremorne and Naremburn.