Best blocked drain plumbers in Willoughby
Last updatedReady Set Reline leads this page for blocked drain plumbers in Willoughby, because it covers relining as well as clearing. The others vary most in their equipment, their hours and the suburb they operate from, and none of the picks is based in Willoughby. Choose by what the blockage looks like, when you need someone to arrive, and whether a licence number matters to you before work starts.
Quick picks in Willoughby
- Best for a cracked or root-damaged pipe that needs relining: Ready Set Reline, which relines sewer and stormwater pipes from the inside without trenching.
- Best for a drain cleared with a camera and jetting, from $79: Ready Set Plumb, with phones answered around the clock.
- Best for an after-hours call-out for a blocked drain or hot water fault: Crossroads Plumbing, which is on call and comes out after hours.
- Best for sewer line inspection and replacement in weekday hours: Dee Why Plumbers, which takes phone calls from 7am to 8:30pm on weekdays.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Willoughby, ranked

#1Ready Set Reline for pipes that need relining rather than clearing
24/7Licence publishedBased in BrookvaleReady Set Reline, based in Brookvale, covers Willoughby. It relines sewer and stormwater pipes from the inside, including clay, PVC, cast iron and concrete pipes, which suits lines that are cracked, leaking or damaged by roots. Its licence reads 266660C. It takes call-outs 24/7, and commercial relining can be booked after hours or on weekends. Homeowners say the crew talks through the problem and the options before starting, and quotes lay out clear choices. Two customers found weekend call-outs and extra work expensive, so ask for the weekend rate and any add-on costs in writing.
#2Ready Set Plumb for blocked drains cleared with CCTV and jetting
24/7Licence publishedBased in Lane CoveReady Set Plumb works from Lane Cove and covers Willoughby. Clearing jobs start from $79 and use CCTV cameras and hydro jetters, and the team also handles hot water, gas fitting and leak detection. A licence number, 266660C, is given. Around-the-clock phone cover means a same-day visit for burst pipes, flooding or gas leaks across Sydney. After-hours fees are named before a crew is dispatched. Customers say the team turns up on schedule, phones ahead when it's running behind and leaves the site clean.

#3Savvy Solutions Plumbing for a drain job that also needs gas or hot water work
24/7Licence publishedBased in Beacon HillSavvy Solutions Plumbing operates from Beacon Hill and reaches Willoughby. Drain work sits beside leak repairs, gas fitting and hot water installs. Licence 224733 is the number it gives. Urgent work runs 24/7, so a drain that backs up at night doesn't have to wait for the morning. Locals describe the owner as punctual and quick to reach a job, and they say the cause of a problem is explained clearly. Reviewers say fees are explained and the advice is honest, and the business does pre-renovation plumbing too.

#4Crossroads Plumbing for after-hours blocked drains and hot water systems
24/7Licence publishedBased in KillaraCrossroads Plumbing, based in Killara, reaches Willoughby. Its crews find what set off a blockage and advise how to head off a repeat. Hot water systems in homes and businesses get serviced, repaired or swapped out. Home inspections are offered to track down plumbing faults in a property, and household and commercial jobs are both taken. It holds licence 397372C. Urgent work is covered after hours, since the team stays on call. Customers say the plumber explained the problem before starting, arrived on time and left the work area clean, and that the price was good value.

#5Dee Why Plumbers for sewer line inspection and repair in weekday hours
Licence publishedBased in Beacon HillDee Why Plumbers takes Willoughby work from its Beacon Hill base. Its drain work covers clearing, sewer line inspections, repairs and replacements, plus leak detection, and its licensed gas plumbers handle gas installs and repairs. Licence number 271705C is what it provides. Phones run weekdays from 7am to 8:30pm. Customers say urgent calls get a quick reply and that it turns up punctually. Hot water and full bathroom renovations are also on its list, and electrical work goes to an outside electrician.

#6Tai Irwin Plumbing for 24/7 blocked sewers and pipe relining
24/7Based in ForestvilleTai Irwin Plumbing comes to Willoughby from Forestville. Its crews jet blocked sinks, showers, toilets and sewers at high pressure and film the inside of drains with a CCTV camera. Pipes can also be relined from within, which covers cracks and root intrusion. Gas jobs such as leaks, heaters, cooktops and new lines are done by licensed gasfitters, though it doesn't publish a licence number, so ask for one before work starts. Urgent jobs get 24/7 cover, with an after-hours number kept apart from the office line. Regulars mention fair prices for good work and a tidy site afterwards.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Willoughby
The table puts the picks side by side on where each is based, after-hours cover and whether a licence number is published.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Set Reline | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (378) |
| Ready Set Plumb | Lane Cove | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (334) |
| Savvy Solutions Plumbing | Beacon Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (102) |
| Crossroads Plumbing | Killara | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (678) |
| Dee Why Plumbers | Beacon Hill | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (207) |
| Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville | Forestville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (97) |
| Killara Plumbing | Chatswood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (354) |
| Tai Irwin Plumbing North Willoughby | North Willoughby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (68) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| STS Plumbing | Crows Nest | After hours | โ | โ 4.9 (27) |
| Inline Plumbing & Electrical | Willoughby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (142) |
| Benny & The Jets Plumbing Services | North Willoughby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.5 (15) |
| Gladesville Plumbing Services | Gladesville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (69) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| PH7 Plumbing | McMahons Point | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
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 Willoughby
The order weights each business's customer score by how many customers gave it, so a top score from a few reviews counts for less. A business gains ground for stating its own after-hours cover, publishing a licence number, operating from the suburb, and describing drain jobs clearly on its own pages. Businesses from nearby suburbs stay in when they cover Willoughby.
Blocked drain plumbers in Willoughby: FAQ
Which blocked drain plumbers in Willoughby take after-hours calls?
Five of the picks take after-hours work: Ready Set Reline, Ready Set Plumb, Savvy Solutions Plumbing, Crossroads Plumbing and Tai Irwin Plumbing. Dee Why Plumbers publishes weekday phone hours from 7am to 8:30pm instead.
Can I get a drain checked before agreeing to relining?
Ready Set Reline offers a camera inspection with a quote at no charge, so you can see the fault before agreeing to any relining.
Which of these plumbers give a licence number?
Ready Set Reline, Ready Set Plumb, Savvy Solutions Plumbing, Crossroads Plumbing and Dee Why Plumbers all give one. Tai Irwin Plumbing is the exception.
What should I ask before booking a blocked drain job?
Ask Savvy Solutions Plumbing for the job price when you book, and ask Dee Why Plumbers to put its free quote in writing before work starts.