Best blocked drain plumbers in Petersham
Last updatedSewer Surgeon leads this list of blocked drain plumbers in Petersham because it runs a camera check before it commits to a repair. The businesses split on what they bring to a drain: a camera first, high-pressure jetting, root cutting or new pipe. Work out which fix your drain needs, then compare who offers it and who answers outside business hours.
Quick picks in Petersham
- Tree roots in the line: Sewer Surgeon, which removes roots and uses robotic cutting.
- Camera first, then jetting: Champion Plumbing & Drains, offering CCTV inspection and jet blasting.
- Drains that clearing can't fix: Plumbwell Plumbing Services, which swaps out sewer and stormwater lines.
- Relining after a quote: Sydney Plumb Jobs, which lists pipe relining alongside its camera work.
- Weekday drain work booked before 5pm: Richard Knight Plumbing, which answers urgent problems Monday to Friday.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Petersham, ranked

#1Sewer Surgeon for tree root removal and robotic cutting
24/7Licence publishedBased in CroydonSewer Surgeon is based in Croydon and covers Petersham. A camera look comes first, then the crew picks hydro-jet cleaning, robotic cutting or an electric eel for smaller blockages. Tree root removal and stormwater drainage sit within the same scope. A limited $449 deal bundles a camera check with basic root removal. Licence 296406C is shown.

#2Champion Plumbing and Drains for camera-led drain clearing
24/7Licence publishedBased in Homebush WestChampion Plumbing & Drains is based in Homebush West and covers Petersham. Its kit is camera inspection and jet blasting, and it takes pipe relining and stormwater runs too. A camera check usually comes before clearing, and the team talks through the options first, customers say. Blocked toilets fall under the same call-out. Licence number 371639C.

#3Plumbwell Plumbing Services for drains that need new pipe after clearing
24/7Licence publishedBased in Dulwich HillPlumbwell Plumbing Services is based in Dulwich Hill and reaches Petersham. Clearing is its first step, using high-pressure jetting and camera inspection. When a line is broken rather than blocked, it replaces sewage and stormwater pipe. Its licence number is 498750C. Clients say the work is left tidy and they are kept informed throughout.

#4Sydney Plumb Jobs for pipe relining and tree root removal
24/7Licence publishedBased in Summer HillSydney Plumb Jobs, based in Summer Hill, covers Petersham and offers pipe relining and tree root removal next to its CCTV drain inspections. Pensioners and emergency service staff can claim 10% off by showing ID. Licence 362395C is on its listing, and a blocked drain can be looked at before any digging starts. Return customers tend to book the same crew member.
#5Richard Knight Plumbing for weekday drain and roof work
Licence publishedBased in NewtownRichard Knight Plumbing is based in Newtown and serves Petersham on weekdays. Its drain work runs from blocked drains and drainage repairs to roof downpipes, guttering and stormwater. No emergency service is listed; urgent problems are answered Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. The business quotes for free, and its licence is 172468C. Clients describe a team that lays out the options before starting.

#6Burns Plumbing for drains at offices, strata schemes and councils
24/7Licence publishedBased in ChiswickBurns Plumbing is based in Chiswick and reaches Petersham. Its blocked drain work comes with backflow testing and pipe relining, and most of its clients are commercial, strata, aged care, education and council sites. Its pricing is upfront, and the first chat about a job is free, it says. Its listing says it is open 24/7 for drain problems as well. Licence 349273C. Its call-out charges are not published.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Petersham
The table sets out where each drain plumber is based, when it answers and whether its licence is listed.
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Platypus Plumbing nsw | Petersham | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| MA Plumbing Services | Hurlstone Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (14) |
| Justflow Trade Services | Villawood | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (37) |
| Aquablu Plumbing Group | Homebush | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (11) |
| Colin Bell Plumbing | Marrickville | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| Hudson Plumbing Services | Chester Hill | โ | โ | โ |
| 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 Petersham
Scores from customers come first, weighted so that many clients count for more than a few. Businesses with a listed licence, a base in Petersham or close by, and a clear description of their drain tools rank higher. Each business's own listing was read for the tools it uses on a blockage, and a firm that offers a camera check, relining or root removal is placed above one that only mentions drains.
Blocked drain plumbers in Petersham: FAQ
Which Petersham drain plumbers use a camera before they fix anything?
Champion Plumbing & Drains offers camera drain checks, and Plumbwell Plumbing Services lists them as well.
Do Petersham drain plumbers offer pipe relining?
Yes: Sewer Surgeon starts relining at $400 per metre after a camera check, and Sydney Plumb Jobs offers it too.
Can a drain plumber in Petersham clear tree roots?
Sewer Surgeon removes tree roots as part of its drain work, and Sydney Plumb Jobs lists tree root removal too.
Who takes urgent drain work only on weekdays?
Richard Knight Plumbing takes urgent problems only Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, so book before 5pm on a weekday.