Best blocked drain plumbers in Surry Hills
Last updatedProximity Plumbing Point Piper is the top pick for blocked drains in Surry Hills, with CCTV inspection and hydro jetting listed as core jobs. The other picks use different tools, so the right one depends on whether the blockage needs a camera check, high-pressure water or a relined pipe. Compare after-hours cover before booking anyone.
Quick picks in Surry Hills
- Best for a blocked sewer with tree root damage: The Pipe Relining Company, which repairs root damage and relines drains without digging.
- Best for a camera check and jetting at any hour: Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, with CCTV inspections and hydro jetting open 24/7.
- Best for a stubborn toilet or drain blockage: nGO Plumbing, a Surry Hills business that uses high-pressure jetting.
- Best for a drain job that needs a price first: Purified Plumbing & Drains, which lists a $55 service fee covering travel and assessment.
- Best for a drain call across Sydney with a phone line: Pronto Express Plumbing, with CCTV drain cameras and a 24/7 number.
Best blocked drain plumbers in Surry Hills, ranked

#1Proximity Plumbing Point Piper for CCTV drain inspections and hydro jetting
24/7Licence publishedBased in Point PiperProximity Plumbing Point Piper is based in Point Piper, holds licence 285594C and covers Surry Hills. Core tools are a camera and hydro jetting. Its jobs also take in showers, baths and sinks. For a drain that backs up at night it answers 24/7, and it quotes an average 28-minute response. Customers say the crew arrives on time, works quickly and leaves the area clean.

#2The Pipe Relining Company for blocked sewers that need relining without digging
24/7Based in AlexandriaThe Pipe Relining Company is based in Alexandria and covers Surry Hills. It clears blocked sewer and stormwater drains with water jetting up to 5,000 psi, and repairs tree root damage without digging, using a textile liner. Drain cameras inspect pipes from 40mm to 450mm, and a robotic cutter handles 100mm to 225mm pipes. Emergencies are taken around the clock, and no licence number appears on its details. Customers say jobs finish on the day, with the process explained clearly.

#3nGO Plumbing for blocked toilets and drains, with high-pressure jetting
24/7nGO Plumbing is based in Surry Hills, on Crown Street. Its drain work includes a CCTV drain camera check and high-pressure jetting for stubborn blockages, and it also clears blocked toilets. Calls for emergencies are answered 24/7. Request licence details first, since the listing shows none. Customers say the team arrives when booked, explains the job and removes rubbish afterwards.
#4Purified Plumbing and Drains for cleared drains with a camera check
24/7Based in ThornleighPurified Plumbing & Drains is based in Thornleigh and covers Surry Hills. It clears blocked drains and pipes, uses a camera to inspect them, and offers pipe relining along with sewer and stormwater work. Round-the-clock calls go to 1300 663 667, and the target is a visit within 60 minutes. Travel and the first inspection cost $55, and the upfront quote should come before any work. Clients note a tidy job site and fixtures checked before the crew heads off.

#5Network Plumbing Rose Bay for blocked sewer and stormwater drains, 24/7
24/7Licence publishedBased in North BondiNetwork Plumbing Rose Bay operates from North Bondi, serving Surry Hills as well. It clears blocked sewer and stormwater drains, and dig-free pipe relining is offered as well. CCTV drain camera inspections come with the job. Its licence number is 467374C, and its 24/7 emergency service sends a local licensed plumber, quoting arrival within 60 minutes when bookings allow. Locals say crews turn up when booked and make the problem clear.
#6Pronto Express Plumbing for drain jetting and CCTV checks at any hour
24/7Based in BotanyPronto Express Plumbing is based in Botany and covers Surry Hills, Newtown, Marrickville and Randwick. Residential and commercial jobs both get drain clearing, using camera units and high-pressure water. Pipe relining is done through its sister company, Express Pipe Relining. Its round-the-clock number is 1 300 771 771, but no call-out fee appears, so ask about charges first. Customers say the crew is punctual and keeps the work area clean.
Compare blocked drain plumbers in Surry Hills
The table lines up each business's base, emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity Plumbing Point Piper | Point Piper | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (2885) |
| The Pipe Relining Company | Alexandria | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (175) |
| nGO Plumbing | Surry Hills | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (255) |
| Purified Plumbing & Drains | Thornleigh | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (208) |
| Network Plumbing Rose Bay | North Bondi | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (149) |
| Pronto Express Plumbing | Botany | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (68) |
| Pro Jet Pipe Relining | Macquarie Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (22) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Zetland Plumbing | Zetland | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (74) |
| Watermark Plumbing | Chatswood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (65) |
| Plumberoo Plumbing | Mascot | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (125) |
| Maida Pipe Relining | Pyrmont | After hours | โ | โ |
| The Plumbing Wizard | Kingsgrove | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (60) |
| CMF Plumbing | Ryde | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (7) |
| MA Plumbing Services | Hurlstone Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (14) |
| Your Paddington Plumber | Paddington | 24/7* | โ | โ |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| PH7 Plumbing | McMahons Point | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
| Arc Plumbing | Five Dock | 24/7* | โ | โ 4.3 (23) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD | Sydney | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Mark the Plumber | St Andrews | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (8) |
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 Surry Hills
Scores weigh each business's customer feedback by how much of it there is, then favour those that name the tools they use for drains, state their after-hours work, publish a licence number and are based in or near Surry Hills. Firms with little drain-specific detail sit lower in the order.
Blocked drain plumbers in Surry Hills: FAQ
Which Surry Hills drain plumbers use a camera before they quote?
Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, The Pipe Relining Company, nGO Plumbing, Purified Plumbing & Drains and Pronto Express Plumbing all list camera inspections. Ask which camera the crew uses and whether you will receive the footage.
Do blocked drain plumbers near Surry Hills work after hours?
nGO Plumbing says its emergency calls are answered 24/7, and Pronto Express Plumbing runs a round-the-clock number. Confirm the call-out cost before a crew is dispatched.
Should I ask for a quote before the drain is cleared?
Purified Plumbing & Drains and nGO Plumbing both say pricing is upfront, so ask for the quote in writing before the work starts.