How much does a blocked shower drain cost in Sydney?
Prices verified October 2026 · How we price
Blocked shower or laundry drain in Sydney typically costs $150–$350 in business hours, and most quotes land around $230. Block Drains charges $199 fixed, call-out included, at any hour.
Shower and laundry blockages are almost always hair and soap scum in the trap, or lint and detergent sludge in laundry lines.
Sydney prices by time of day
| When | Typical range | Block Drains |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday, business hours | $150–$350 | $199 |
| Weeknight (after 5pm) | $180–$530 | $199 |
| Weekend | $180–$530 | $199 |
| Public holiday | $230–$700 | $199 |
| Call-out fee | $0–$200 | $0 |
Prices by area
Business-hours ranges. Inner and harbourside suburbs quote higher because of access and labour costs.
| Northern Beaches | $160–$370 |
| North Shore | $160–$370 |
| Hills District | $150–$350 |
| Western Sydney | $140–$330 |
| Eastern Suburbs | $160–$380 |
| Sutherland Shire | $150–$350 |
| Inner West | $160–$360 |
| South West Sydney | $140–$330 |
| St George | $150–$350 |
What a fair quote should include
- Call-out
- Removing the grate and clearing the trap
- Machine clear of the waste line to the junction
- Flow test
What pushes the price up
- Renovation grout or tile adhesive in the line
- A shared bathroom line blocked further down
- Poor fall on the pipe so debris keeps settling
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Questions
- How much does a blocked shower drain cost in Sydney?
- Typically $150–$350 in business hours, with most quotes around $230 (October 2026). Block Drains charges $199 fixed, including call-out, at any hour.
- How much more is it after hours?
- Most Sydney plumbers add 20–50% for nights and weekends and 50–100% on public holidays, plus a call-out of $0–$200. Our price doesn't change.
- Is a slow shower drain urgent?
- Not usually, but water rising at the floor waste when the basin drains means the shared line is partly blocked. Book before it overflows.
- Will a hair catcher stop it?
- A hair catcher prevents most repeat shower blockages and costs a few dollars.