Mr. Clog plumber holding two handfuls of tree roots cleared from a blocked sewer line, with the drain machine and open inspection opening beside him

Blocked Drains / Bankstown

Blocked Drains Bankstown

Same-day drain clearing across Bankstown — camera inspection, high-pressure jetting, and a fixed price before we start.

$0 call-out fee — any hour, any day · Available 24/7

Bankstown is post-war brick on generous blocks and most of it drains through original clay sewer. Seventy years is a long time for earthenware with mature trees above it, and the majority of blocked drains here trace back to exactly that.

Drain camera screen showing tree roots growing through a pipe joint 12.59 metres down the line
The same job on camera: roots through a joint at 12.59 m. We locate the fault before we quote the fix.

Original earthenware under a seventy-year-old brick home will have cracked joints and root intrusion. Clearing buys time; relining the affected section ends it.

Large gardens and mature street trees over old pipe. Blockages that return on a cycle are roots almost every time.

Decades of build-up narrows a line that was not generous to begin with, so material that would flow through new pipe catches here.

Typical Cost

From $150–$400 for simple to complex blockages

(02) 9139 8945

How It Works

01

We run a CCTV camera through your drain to pinpoint the blockage.

02

We identify the cause — roots, grease, debris, or collapsed pipe — and quote the fix.

03

We use high-pressure jetting or a drain snake to fully clear the blockage.

04

We re-inspect after clearing to confirm the drain is flowing freely.

Common Questions

If the pipe is structurally sound but has cracked joints and roots, yes — usually cheaper than excavating and it stops the blockages returning.

Most standard blockages are cleared within one to two hours. Root intrusion or a collapsed section takes longer, and we will tell you which before starting.

No. Same pricing, no call-out fee, seven days.

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Matt and Anthony from Mr Clog have to be the best plumbing company in Sydney. I called for a blocked drain. I was left impressed by the quality of service I received. They arrived on time, guided me through eve…
Joseph C.a year ago
Had the team from Mr Clog come to check out a problem I had with my sewer. They were able to rectify the problem and get it sorted out straight away at a very reasonable price. Will definitely be using the team…
Andrew B.a year ago
Anthony and Matthew are top blokes! Had them out to unblock our sewer. They came out on time, were extremely tidy and were a pleasure to deal with.
Braeden C.a year ago

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