How much does a blocked stormwater drain cost in Sydney?
Prices verified October 2026 · How we price
Blocked stormwater drain in Sydney typically costs $400–$650 in business hours, and most quotes land around $520. Block Drains charges $449 fixed, call-out included, at any hour.
Stormwater blockages are leaves, silt and roots in pits, downpipes and the lines to the kerb. They show up as pooling in the yard after rain.
Sydney prices by time of day
| When | Typical range | Block Drains |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday, business hours | $400–$650 | $449 |
| Weeknight (after 5pm) | $480–$980 | $449 |
| Weekend | $480–$980 | $449 |
| Public holiday | $600–$1,300 | $449 |
| 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 | $420–$680 |
| North Shore | $420–$690 |
| Hills District | $400–$650 |
| Western Sydney | $380–$620 |
| Eastern Suburbs | $430–$700 |
| Sutherland Shire | $400–$650 |
| Inner West | $420–$680 |
| South West Sydney | $380–$610 |
| St George | $400–$650 |
What a fair quote should include
- Call-out
- Clearing pits and jetting the line to the outlet
- Checking downpipe connections
- Flow test
What pushes the price up
- Number of pits and length of run to the kerb or absorption trench
- Silt from building works
- Roots in older clay stormwater lines
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Questions
- How much does a blocked stormwater drain cost in Sydney?
- Typically $400–$650 in business hours, with most quotes around $520 (October 2026). Block Drains charges $449 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 stormwater the council's job?
- Inside your property boundary it's yours. The kerb outlet and street drains are council's.
- How often should stormwater pits be cleaned?
- Once a year before storm season for most homes, more often under big trees.