
Blocked Drains / Manly
Blocked Drains Manly
Same-day drain clearing across Manly — camera inspection, high-pressure jetting, and a fixed price before we start.
$0 call-out fee — any hour, any day · Available 24/7
Why Drains Block in Manly
Manly combines beachside sand with older apartment blocks, and its blocked drains follow from both. Sand accumulates in stormwater over years, while blocks decades old still run their original common pipework and one blockage affects several apartments.

Sand in stormwater lines
Sand settles near the beach and reduces the effective bore. Lines that coped for a decade start overflowing in heavy rain without anything obvious having changed.
Original common pipework in older blocks
Many Manly blocks are on the pipework they were built with. Narrow original lines carry modern household loads and block more readily than newer systems.
Leaf and salt debris in gutters and downpipes
Roof drainage fills with debris and corrodes early in coastal air. A blocked downpipe backs water into the gutter, which then leaks into the eaves rather than over the edge.
How It Works
How It Works in Manly
Inspection
We run a CCTV camera through your drain to pinpoint the blockage.
Diagnose
We identify the cause — roots, grease, debris, or collapsed pipe — and quote the fix.
Clear
We use high-pressure jetting or a drain snake to fully clear the blockage.
Verify
We re-inspect after clearing to confirm the drain is flowing freely.
Common Questions
Blocked Drains in Manly
Is a blocked gutter a plumbing job?
Yes — roof plumbing and stormwater are ours. A blocked downpipe often shows up as a ceiling stain rather than as water over the gutter edge.
Several units are affected. What happens next?
That points to the common line. We locate the blockage, clear it, and give the strata footage and a report.
How long does it take to get to Manly?
Longer than the inner suburbs, and we will give you an honest ETA on the call rather than a standard one.
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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…
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…
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.
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