Best blocked drain plumbers in Redfern
Last updatedProximity Plumbing Point Piper leads this list because it combines CCTV drain inspection, hydro jetting and round-the-clock call-outs. The six options below vary in their equipment, opening hours and home base. Some work out of the eastern suburbs, others out of the North Shore or Pyrmont. Choose by what the blockage needs first, then by how fast you need someone there. Look at the licence line before you book.
Quick picks in Redfern
- Best for a blockage at night: Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, which says it works 24/7 and clears blocked drains with CCTV and jetting.
- Best for a drain that needs a camera first: Maida Pipe Relining, which includes CCTV inspection with its same-day blocked drain work.
- Best for a published licence on a drain job: Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, which lists its licence and offers jetter clearing and no-dig relining.
- Best for a drain repair from a nearby base: Flow Plumbing, which works from Naremburn around the clock and lists its licence.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Redfern, ranked

#1Proximity Plumbing Point Piper for blocked drains cleared with a camera and hydro jetting
24/7Licence publishedBased in Point PiperProximity Plumbing Point Piper handles blocked drains as a core job, using CCTV drain inspections and high-pressure hydro jetting. The team also clears sinks, showers, baths and downpipes. It says it works 24/7, including for burst pipes, and lists licence number 285594C. Its home is Point Piper, and Redfern and Waterloo sit inside its service area.

#2Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for drains cleared by jetter and relined without digging
24/7Licence publishedBased in EastwoodMates Rates Plumbing Eastwood clears drains with a jetter and relines pipes without digging, so the yard stays intact. It is open 24/7/365 and attends overflowing drains, burst pipes and gas smells. Licence 226679C is on its listing. Eastwood is its base, and Redfern is on its list of areas. Its after-hours jobs may carry extra charges, so ask for the figure in writing.

#3Flow Plumbing for blocked drains and sewer surcharges, day or night
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnFlow Plumbing clears blocked drains and replaces defective pipework, and it lists sewer surcharges among its emergency jobs. Round-the-clock cover runs across Sydney, overnight included. Flow Plumbing lists licence 359381C. Naremburn is where it operates from, and Redfern is among the suburbs it names. No price list is shown, so get the quote in writing before work starts.

#4Zetland Plumbing for everyday blocked drains in inner Sydney homes
Based in ZetlandZetland Plumbing clears blocked drains alongside tap, toilet and hot water repairs. It is based in Zetland, a short trip from Redfern. Customers say it gives a quote before the work begins and leaves the site tidy. It lists no out-of-hours work and no licence number, so confirm both when you book. Booking runs through an online calendar or a phone call.

#5Maida Pipe Relining for blocked drains with free CCTV inspection
After hoursBased in PyrmontMaida Pipe Relining is a drain specialist that includes CCTV inspection with its blocked drain work, and it clears same-day jobs with high-pressure jetting. Its main trade is trenchless relining, a repair that avoids digging up the pipe. It offers after-hours work by appointment only, with extra charges, and does not run a 24/7 service. It is based in Pyrmont, and all of its work is done at the property.

#6East Coast Plumbers for 24-hour drain repairs from a family business
24/7Based in BrookvaleEast Coast Plumbers is a family business whose base is Brookvale, on the Northern Beaches. The team states round-the-clock availability for drain repairs, hot water and gas work across Sydney. Its listing carries no licence number. Describe the blockage when you call, so the right person is sent, and ask for the price before booking.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Redfern
The table sets out where each plumber is based, whether it works around the clock and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity Plumbing Point Piper | Point Piper | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (2885) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Zetland Plumbing | Zetland | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (74) |
| Maida Pipe Relining | Pyrmont | After hours | โ | โ |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| Mr 24/7 Plumbing | Redfern | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.5 (15) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD | Sydney | 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 Redfern
The list starts from what customers say, weighing each business by how many of them said it. We then checked for after-hours work the business says it does itself, a published licence number, a base in or near the suburb, and what each business says about drain jobs. Businesses that said little about blocked drains rank lower.
Blocked drain plumbers in Redfern: FAQ
Which Redfern plumbers come out at night for a blocked drain?
Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, Flow Plumbing and East Coast Plumbers each say they work 24/7. Maida Pipe Relining offers after-hours work by appointment only.
Who in Redfern uses a drain camera before they clear a blockage?
Proximity Plumbing Point Piper and Maida Pipe Relining both list CCTV drain inspection as part of their blocked drain work.
Which blocked drain plumbers publish a licence number?
Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood and Flow Plumbing each publish their licence number. East Coast Plumbers and Maida Pipe Relining leave licence details off their listings.