Best blocked drain plumbers in Summer Hill
Last updatedSewer Surgeon leads for blocked drain plumbers in Summer Hill because drains are its core work, backed by camera checks, hydro-jetting and robotic cutting. The others come at a blockage with different kit or add other trades such as hot water, roofing or gas. Pick by the tool the job needs and by whether you need someone at night or on a weekend.
Quick picks in Summer Hill
- Camera check before any repair: Sewer Surgeon, which quotes relining only after a CCTV inspection.
- Jet blasting and toilets at any hour: Champion Plumbing & Drains, which lists jet blasting and CCTV drain inspection around the clock.
- Pipes replaced when clearing fails: Plumbwell Plumbing Services, which replaces sewage and stormwater lines.
- Blocked stormwater lines and relining together: Good Hands Plumbing & Drains, which lists both alongside CCTV checks.
- Weekday urgent drain work: Richard Knight Plumbing, which handles urgent calls Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Summer Hill, ranked

#1Sewer Surgeon for blocked drains checked on camera before any repair
24/7Licence publishedBased in CroydonSewer Surgeon, licence 296406C, is a Croydon firm that opens clogged lines with hydro-jet cleaning and robotic cutting, and uses an electric eel on small blockages. A camera run comes first, so the team sees inside the pipe before it picks a repair. Roots and stormwater lines fall within its scope. A $449 limited deal covers a camera check and basic root clearing, while relining starts from $400 per metre once the footage is in.

#2Champion Plumbing and Drains for jet blasting and camera inspections at night
24/7Licence publishedBased in Homebush WestJet blasting, camera drain inspection, blocked toilets and stormwater drainage all appear on the list of Champion Plumbing & Drains, which works from Homebush West across the Inner West and Canada Bay (licence 371639C). Dispatch runs round the clock, holidays included. Several customers mention the crew talks through options before touching the line, and clears up when the job ends.

#3Good Hands Plumbing and Drains for blocked stormwater lines and pipe relining
Based in LeichhardtGood Hands Plumbing & Drains is based in Leichhardt and lists blocked drains, blocked stormwater drains and CCTV inspections. It also relines pipes and clears toilets, showers and basins. Several customers praise how clearly the team sets out choices before any work, and how tidy the site is afterwards. Its listing shows no emergency service and no licence number, so ask about after-hours cover when you book. The listing names both 4pm and 6pm as weekday closing times, so ring 02 9195 6989 to check.

#4Plumbwell Plumbing Services for blocked drains that need pipes replaced
24/7Licence publishedBased in Dulwich HillPlumbwell Plumbing Services (licence 498750C) operates from Dulwich Hill and reaches Summer Hill. High-pressure jetting and a camera inspection come first on a blocked line. Replacing sewage and stormwater pipes is the step after clearing, when a jet cannot fix the problem. Cover runs at all hours across the Inner West and wider Sydney, with same-day visits. Quotes come before work, since specific job prices are not listed.

#5Sydney Plumb Jobs for blocked sewers with CCTV and tree root removal
24/7Licence publishedSummer Hill's Sydney Plumb Jobs (licence 362395C) takes on blocked drains, blocked sewers and stormwater lines. Camera inspections, pipe relining and tree root work are offered as well. One customer reports an urgent call answered in under an hour, and repeat clients keep booking the same plumber. Quotes cost nothing and prices are stated up front, with no charge to attend homes or businesses.
#6Richard Knight Plumbing for drainage repairs on weekday callouts
Licence publishedBased in NewtownNewtown-based Richard Knight Plumbing (licence 172468C) covers the Inner West for homes and businesses. Drain work sits next to roof downpipes and guttering on its books. Urgent callouts run only on weekdays between 7am and 5pm, so ring before 5pm. Free quotes are offered, and customers mention the team sets out their options before any fix.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Summer Hill
Each business's base, after-hours cover and licence status appear in the table below.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer Surgeon | Croydon | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (498) |
| Champion Plumbing & Drains | Homebush West | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (279) |
| Good Hands Plumbing & Drains | Leichhardt | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (405) |
| Plumbwell Plumbing Services | Dulwich Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (449) |
| Sydney Plumb Jobs | Summer Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (140) |
| Richard Knight Plumbing | Newtown | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (118) |
| Burns Plumbing | Chiswick | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (114) |
| Ashfield Plumbing | Ashfield | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (27) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Justflow Trade Services | Villawood | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (37) |
| HD Trinder Pty Ltd | Campsie | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (48) |
| Arc Plumbing | Five Dock | 24/7* | โ | โ 4.3 (23) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West | Haberfield | 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 Summer Hill
Businesses were ranked on customer feedback, giving more weight to firms with many customer comments, plus a published licence number and whether they are based in or serve Summer Hill. For this topic we also read what each business's own pages say about drain cameras, jetting and call-outs, and kept those that describe their tools clearly.
Blocked drain plumbers in Summer Hill: FAQ
Which blocked drain plumbers in Summer Hill check the pipe with a camera first?
Sewer Surgeon makes the camera check part of its drain work. Champion Plumbing & Drains, Sydney Plumb Jobs and Good Hands also list CCTV drain inspections.
Can I get a blocked drain cleared on a weekend near Summer Hill?
Sewer Surgeon, Champion Plumbing & Drains, Plumbwell Plumbing Services and Sydney Plumb Jobs all list weekend work. Richard Knight Plumbing takes urgent calls on weekdays only.
Is there a fixed price for clearing a blocked drain?
A $449 limited deal from Sewer Surgeon includes a camera inspection and light root clearing. Confirm at booking that your blockage qualifies.