Best blocked drain plumbers in Newtown
Last updatedSewer Surgeon is the first pick for blocked drain plumbers in Newtown, combining camera inspection, hydro-jet cleaning and robotic cutting. The six differ in the equipment they bring, whether they answer after hours, and where they are based. Choose by the blockage: tree roots, a toilet that won't clear, or a stormwater line.
Quick picks in Newtown
- Best for tree roots in a sewer line: Sewer Surgeon, which uses robotic cutting and tree root removal after a camera check.
- Best for a blocked toilet or a jet clean: Champion Plumbing & Drains, which lists blocked toilets and jet blasting among its drain work.
- Best for a drain that needs jetting and a camera: Plumbwell Plumbing Services, which pairs CCTV checks with high-pressure jetting.
- Best for a local firm that explains options first: Richard Knight Plumbing, a Newtown business with a licence number published.
- Best for relining a pipe after a camera check: Good Hands Plumbing & Drains, which lists pipe relining next to CCTV drain inspection.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Newtown, ranked

#1Sewer Surgeon for root-filled sewers and drains that need a camera first
24/7Licence publishedBased in CroydonSewer Surgeon, licence 296406C, works from Croydon and covers Newtown. Its tools are hydro-jet drain cleaning, robotic cutting and an electric eel for minor blockages. A camera inspection shows what is inside the pipe before any repair is chosen, and tree root removal and stormwater drainage are part of the same visit. The business lists a $449 limited fixed price for a blocked drain that includes a CCTV check and basic root removal, and it should be confirmed for your job when you call.

#2Champion Plumbing & Drains for blocked toilets and high-pressure jet blasting
24/7Licence publishedBased in Homebush WestChampion Plumbing & Drains is based in Homebush West, licence 371639C, and it works across the Inner West, including Newtown. Its drain work runs from a single blocked toilet to jet blasting, pipe relining and stormwater lines. A CCTV drain inspection is offered alongside backflow prevention and leak detection. Customers praise the way the plumbers explain the problem before starting. The business says a lifetime labour warranty backs the work.

#3Good Hands Plumbing & Drains for CCTV inspections and pipe relining
Based in LeichhardtGood Hands Plumbing & Drains is based in Leichhardt, and its drain jobs are the core of the business. Stormwater lines and toilets are cleared too, and a camera check comes before any relining. Customers describe clear choices and quotes before a job begins. The listing gives no after-hours cover, so the hours need checking before booking. Hot water and gas fitting sit alongside those drain jobs in its service list.

#4Plumbwell Plumbing Services for drains cleared by jetting and checked by camera
24/7Licence publishedBased in Dulwich HillPlumbwell Plumbing Services clears blocked drains with high-pressure hydro jetting, then inspects the pipe with CCTV. When clearing is not enough, its crews replace sewage and stormwater pipes. The business works from Dulwich Hill and holds licence 498750C. Recent jobs it lists include a sewage pipe replacement in Rosebery and a stormwater system replacement in Stanmore, so the replacement side of the work is established.

#5Sydney Plumb Jobs for tree root removal and blocked sewers with stormwater lines
24/7Licence publishedBased in Summer HillSydney Plumb Jobs is a licensed plumber in Summer Hill, licence 362395C, covering Newtown. On the drain side it offers camera inspections and relining, and it removes tree roots from sewers. Customers say the plumber tests the drain before leaving and explains each step. The business says there is no call-out fee on residential or commercial jobs, which matters when a blockage turns out to be a larger job.
#6Richard Knight Plumbing for local drain work with updates on arrival
Licence publishedRichard Knight Plumbing, licence 172468C, is the Newtown firm on this list, serving the Inner West. Its drain work covers blocked drains and drainage repairs, and the same team handles hot water, gas installations and roof downpipes and guttering. Reviewers say the team turns up when booked and sends updates on arrival and parts delivery. The business offers free quotes. Urgent problems get a response on weekdays from 7am to 5pm, so book them before 5pm.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Newtown
The table lines up each business's base, after-hours cover and licence for drain work.
| 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) |
| PGM Plumbing Group | Silverwater | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (185) |
| Pronto Express Plumbing | Botany | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (68) |
| Plumber To The Rescue | St Peters | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (255) |
| Burns Plumbing | Chiswick | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (114) |
| Ashbury Plumbing Ashbury | Ashbury | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (55) |
| Pro Jet Pipe Relining | Macquarie Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (22) |
| Newtown Plumbing | Newtown | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (23) |
| TM Pro Plumbing | Wolli Creek | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (63) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Plumberoo Plumbing | Mascot | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (125) |
| Terry's Plumbing | Berala | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (20) |
| Maida Pipe Relining | Pyrmont | After hours | โ | โ |
| The Plumbing Wizard | Kingsgrove | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (60) |
| MA Plumbing Services | Hurlstone Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (14) |
| Justflow Trade Services | Villawood | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (37) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
| Aquablu Plumbing Group | Homebush | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (11) |
| Colin Bell Plumbing | Marrickville | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| Arc Plumbing | Five Dock | 24/7* | โ | โ 4.3 (23) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West | Haberfield | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| 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 Newtown
Order comes first from customer reviews, with more weight given to the businesses with the most reviews. We then looked at the drain tools each business lists, the after-hours cover it states itself, a published licence number, and a base in Newtown or nearby. Pages that describe their drain jobs in detail rank above thin listings.
Blocked drain plumbers in Newtown: FAQ
Who in Newtown offers a camera check on a blocked drain?
Sewer Surgeon, Sydney Plumb Jobs, Plumbwell Plumbing Services, Champion Plumbing & Drains and Good Hands Plumbing & Drains all list CCTV drain inspection among their services.
Can I get a blocked drain cleared on a weekend in Newtown?
Sewer Surgeon, Sydney Plumb Jobs and Plumbwell Plumbing Services list 24/7 cover, so weekend calls are possible with them. Richard Knight Plumbing's listing gives weekday hours for urgent problems.
What should I confirm before booking Good Hands Plumbing & Drains?
Good Hands Plumbing & Drains lists two different weekday closing times, 4pm and 6pm, so call to check the hours first. Ask whether a quote is free too, since the business doesn't say.
Which Newtown drain plumbers do pipe relining?
Sewer Surgeon, Champion Plumbing & Drains, Good Hands Plumbing & Drains and Sydney Plumb Jobs each list pipe relining. Ask for the camera check before agreeing to a relining job.