Blocked Drains Services for Residential Properties Sydney

Slow drainage, gurgling sounds, bad smells, or water backing up in multiple fixtures at once. Any of those, call us. Water backing up in more than one drain at the same time usually means the blockage is in the main line, not just one pipe.

A chemical cleaner is a band-aid. It eats the organic gunk near the top of the pipe and might get water flowing again for a few weeks, but it does not fix what actually caused the blockage. The harsh chemicals can also corrode older metal or PVC pipes from the inside, especially if you reach for them often. A licensed plumber finds the real cause, clears the full blockage with the right gear, and tells you straight if the pipe needs longer-term work.

Across St George, Sutherland Shire and Georges River we aim to be on site within 60 minutes of your call. Our vans are based locally and stocked with jetters, CCTV gear and the parts we need for most callouts, so we can usually clear the drain in a single visit. Call 02 8667 5354 any time, day or night.

Yes, and we do it regularly. Older homes across the Shire and St George often have earthenware or cast iron pipework that has shifted, cracked or copped tree root invasion over the decades. We start with a CCTV inspection so we know exactly what we’re dealing with, then choose the right method (jetting, mechanical clearing, or relining) to fix it without tearing up the rest of the line.

For tough blockages we use high-pressure water jetting (up to 5,000 PSI), which scours the pipe walls clean of grease, scale and root mass. CCTV cameras let us pinpoint the blockage location and confirm the line is clear afterwards. If the pipe itself is damaged we either dig and replace it or, more commonly, reline it from the inside so you don’t lose your driveway or garden.

Yes. Every clearing job comes with a written workmanship warranty. If the blockage returns in the same spot within the warranty period and it’s tied to our work, we come back and sort it out at no extra cost. Pipe relining is separately backed by a 50-year manufacturer warranty on the liner itself.

Most straightforward drain clearing jobs land between $150 and $400. A CCTV camera inspection adds roughly $250 to $500 if the cause needs confirming. High-pressure jetting on heavily blocked or root-affected lines costs more, and pipe relining is quoted per metre. You get an upfront written price before any work starts, so there are no surprises on the invoice.

Yes, every time. We bring drop sheets, vacuums and disinfectant. Anywhere the work gets dirty (the bathroom floor, around an outdoor drain pit, the laundry sink) is cleaned and sanitised before we leave. You shouldn’t have to mop up after the plumbers have packed up.

The big ones: don’t pour cooking oil or fat down the sink, use a hair catcher in showers, and only flush toilet paper down the toilet. If you have big trees near your sewer line, get a CCTV check every couple of years to catch root growth before it blocks the pipe. For older homes, ask us about preventive jetting on a 12 or 24 month schedule.

Yes. EKORP runs a 24/7 emergency service across St George, Sutherland Shire and Georges River, including weekends and public holidays. After-hours rates apply for evening, weekend and public holiday callouts and we confirm the rate before we head out. No surprise charges.

In most cases, yes. We carry jetting equipment and CCTV cameras on every van and keep same-day slots in the schedule specifically for blocked drain emergencies. Call 02 8667 5354 in the morning and we’ll do everything we can to attend the same day, especially if it’s urgent.

Yes. CCTV is standard practice for any blocked drain job bigger than a simple kitchen or bathroom clog. The camera pushes through the pipe, locates the exact position of the blockage, identifies what’s causing it (roots, debris, collapsed section, etc.) and lets us show you on the screen what’s actually going on underground. You get the full picture before you approve the repair quote.

Pipe relining creates a brand new pipe inside your existing damaged one, without digging. A resin-coated liner is fed through the broken section, inflated, and cured in place to form a hard, jointless new pipe wall. It’s the right call when CCTV shows the pipe is cracked, collapsed, or heavily root-infiltrated. You keep your driveway, lawn or patio intact and the relined section is warranted for 50 years.

Most jobs are done in 30 minutes to 2 hours. A straightforward kitchen, bathroom or laundry blockage cleared with a jetter or eel is usually under an hour. Bigger sewer-line blockages involving multiple lines or heavy root mass can take longer, especially if we run CCTV after to confirm the line is clear. You’ll get a time estimate when we arrive on site.