Guides
Prices, comparisons and plain answers for Sydney drain problems. Every price on these pages comes from one register, last verified October 2026.
Cost guides
Start with the blocked drain cost overview, or go straight to a job.
| Job | Typical Sydney price | Block Drains |
|---|---|---|
| Blocked sink or basin | $150–$300 | $199 |
| Blocked shower or laundry drain | $150–$350 | $199 |
| Blocked toilet | $180–$350 | $249 |
| Hydro jetting a blocked drain | $300–$650 | $449 |
| CCTV drain inspection | $200–$550 | $249 |
| Blocked stormwater drain | $400–$650 | $449 |
| Blocked sewer main (jet + camera) | $300–$800 | $549 |
| Tree root cutting in a drain | $400–$1,500 | Fixed quote |
| Spot dig and drain repair | $1,500–$5,000 | Fixed quote |
| Pipe relining | $3,000–$12,000 | Fixed quote |
| Excavate and replace a drain | $10,000–$30,000 | Fixed quote |
Compare your options
- Pipe relining vs dig and replace: cost compared
Relining vs excavating a damaged drain in Sydney: typical costs, when each makes sense, and the hidden reinstatement costs of digging.
- Hydro jetting vs electric eel: which clears a drain better?
Hydro jetting vs an electric eel (drain snake) for Sydney blocked drains: how each works, cost, and which one stops repeat blockages.
- Is a CCTV drain inspection worth it?
When a CCTV drain camera inspection pays for itself, what it shows, and what it costs in Sydney.
- Blocked drain in a rental: landlord or tenant pays?
Who pays for a blocked drain or toilet in a NSW rental, what counts as an urgent repair, and how a CCTV report settles disputes.
Data and research
- Sydney Blocked Drain Report 2026
What Sydney pays by job and area, what's causing blockages, and where tree roots do the most damage.
- How we price
Where our Sydney price ranges come from, how area and after-hours adjustments work, and how often they're checked.
Free tools
- Quote Checker
Type in a plumber's quote and see whether it's low, fair or high for your job and suburb.
- Scan a drain problem
Send a photo or describe what's happening. You get the likely cause and the fixed price.