5 Best Drain Cleaning in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Water backing up in the shower or a toilet that won't clear rarely waits for a convenient afternoon, which is exactly when drain cleaning in Sydney turns into an emergency call instead of a scheduled one. The busiest name on this page has logged 337 Google reviews, nearly three times the smallest, and every business here still holds a rating of 4.8 or better, so speed and specialism matter more than picking on stars alone.

Short answer: Friendly Plumbing and Sydney Blocked Drains lead the pack, Friendly Plumbing at a perfect 5.0 across 337 reviews, the deepest track record here. Gps Gas Plumbing Services also holds a perfect 5.0 on 123 reviews. Sydney Blocked Drains lists drains cleared from around $45, though full jobs like relining cost considerably more.

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Sydney's drain specialists, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Friendly Plumbing	5.0 ★	337	General plumbing & drain clearing	View ›
2	Plumber To The Rescue	4.8 ★	231	Same-day emergency drain callouts	View ›
3	Gps Gas Plumbing Services	5.0 ★	123	Blocked drains with camera inspection	View ›
4	Sydney Blocked Drains	4.9 ★	124	Drain specialists, not general plumbing	View ›
5	Evolution Plumbing and Renovations	4.8 ★	122	Plumbing with renovation work	View ›

The shortlist, reviewed

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Friendly Plumbing

5.0337 Google reviews

Friendly Plumbing is a Sydney-wide plumbing business covering drainage, gas fitting and hot water systems alongside general repairs, run through a small team of named plumbers including Thomas, Troy and Vince.

What people praise

Fast response and clear upfront costing before work begins
Warranty provided on completed jobs, mentioned across multiple reviews
Named plumbers consistently praised individually across different jobs
Strong communication from office staff booking the job

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume337 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The largest review base on this list at a perfect rating, that combination is what puts Friendly Plumbing first even with several other strong options close behind.

Website +611300289912 Directions

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Plumber To The Rescue

4.8231 Google reviews

Plumber To The Rescue is a Sydney plumbing business offering drainage, gas fitting, electrical and hot water services, with technicians including Nick and Rohan named repeatedly across reviews for fast, courteous callouts.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight next-day or same-day availability, even for non-urgent jobs
Technicians check for other potential issues beyond the original callout
Familiar with repeat customers' properties from prior visits
Left job sites clean and tidy according to nearly every reviewer

Worth knowing

A small number of reviewers rated below the average, no specific pattern is visible in the public reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume231 · 93rd

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: Consistently strong on responsiveness specifically, a good call if getting someone out fast matters more than anything else.

Website +61281032273 Directions

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Gps Gas Plumbing Services

5.0123 Google reviews

GPS Gas Plumbing Services, run by Gagan, is a Sydney plumbing business covering blocked drains, gas fitting and general repairs, using camera inspection to locate blockages before clearing them.

What people praise

Camera-located blockages cleared without unnecessary cost, per one detailed review
Described as reliable, honest and reasonably priced across every review
Cleans up thoroughly after the job
Consistently on time according to reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume123 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect 5.0 with no negative reviews visible, camera-based diagnosis before clearing is a specific, useful detail reviewers keep mentioning.

Website +61411829187 Directions

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Sydney Blocked Drains

4.9124 Google reviews

Sydney Blocked Drains, run by Jimmy and Pat, is a drainage-only specialist covering CCTV drain inspections, no-dig pipe relining and blocked drain clearing, positioning itself specifically against generalist plumbers who the founders say aren't set up for complex drainage work.

What people praise

Specialist focus means technicians have seen most blockage types before, per reviewers
Detailed daily updates on multi-day jobs, including what was found and why
$0 call-out fee and a stated 50-year warranty on labour
Considerate of neighbours when access issues came up during a job

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume124 · 83rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency9 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: If the job is specifically a blocked or damaged drain rather than general plumbing, this is the most specialised option on the list, and the near-perfect rating backs that focus up.

Website +61488812174 Directions

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Evolution Plumbing and Renovations

4.8122 Google reviews

Evolution Plumbing and Renovations, led by Louie, covers blocked drains and general plumbing alongside bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovations across Sydney's west.

What people praise

Fast turnaround, one flooded kitchen fixed same-morning per a reviewer
Identifies related safety issues while fixing the original problem
Fair, reasonable invoicing according to multiple reviewers
Long history of repeat customers across reviews spanning several years

Worth knowing

Most recent reviews are from 2024, so current-year feedback is thinner than other firms here

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume122 · 73rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: Solid, consistent feedback over a long period, worth confirming current availability and pricing given the review gap in the last year or so.

Website +611300522521 Directions

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How we scored these plumbers

Rating is each business’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers actually rated them, measured against other Sydney drainage specialists. Confidence weighs both together, so a perfect score on a smaller sample doesn’t outrank a strong score built on hundreds. Recency checks how current the feedback is. No plumber pays for a better number here.

How much does drain cleaning cost in Sydney? (2026)

Simple drain clearing is priced differently to a job needing camera inspection or pipe relining, and after-hours or emergency callouts typically cost more than a scheduled visit. One firm on this list advertises drains cleared from around $45, though that’s a starting point, not a full-job price. Always ask for a firm quote once the plumber has seen or scoped the blockage.

Drain cleaning across Sydney

Coverage spans western Sydney through to the Eastern Suburbs and the Hills District, so a blocked drain near me or emergency plumber near me search from most parts of greater Sydney should turn up a same-day option from this list.

What to ask before you hire a drain cleaner

Is there a call-out fee, and is it waived if I proceed with the job?
Will you use a camera to locate the blockage before quoting?
Is the quote fixed once the blockage is found, or could it change?
Do you offer any warranty on the work?
Can you come same-day if this turns into an emergency?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five?

We pulled Sydney drain cleaning and plumbing businesses matching this search, then ranked them by live Google rating, review volume and how recently people are still reviewing.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this page in July 2026 using current Google data, and recheck listings periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Is a blocked drain a plumbing emergency?

It can be, especially if water is backing up into the house or you’ve lost use of a toilet. Most firms on this list offer same-day or emergency callouts for exactly this.

Do these plumbers use camera inspections?

GPS Gas Plumbing Services and Sydney Blocked Drains both specifically mention camera-based diagnosis before clearing a blockage, worth asking any plumber whether they inspect before they dig or clear.

The bottom line

Friendly Plumbing is the safest first call given its size and consistency, but for a drain-specific job with camera inspection, Sydney Blocked Drains’ specialist focus is hard to beat. Get the call-out fee and quote structure confirmed before anyone arrives.

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