Blocked Drains Epping
Blocked drains · Epping 2121 & nearby suburbs
Blocked drain in Epping? Price first. Done right.
A mature, licensed drainage specialist with 20+ years, the plumber other plumbers learn from. You get the price before we start, and if it keeps coming back, a camera check once it’s cleared can usually show why.
- Perfect 5.0 from 211 Google reviews
- NSW Licence 369979C
- 20+ years in drainage
- Answering 24/7
Why Epping homeowners call GT
Perfect 5.0 from 211 reviews
Every one of our 211 Google reviews is five stars, from real local customers. Read them on Google.
A mature, 20+ year specialist
Drainage is Alex’s specialty. More than 3,000 people follow him on Instagram, mostly plumbers learning how he works. You get that expertise at your Epping home.
Fair prices, no upsells
We do everything in-house with no big fleet of trucks, so our overheads stay low. Our prices are published below, and you get the price before we start. You get what you pay for.
Honest second opinions save you money
Told your pipe has collapsed?
Some customers call us after another plumber has told them their pipe has collapsed, is in critical condition, or can’t be fixed without a big dig.
We do our own camera check where needed. More than once, the pipe wasn’t collapsed or critical, and a much smaller job fixed the problem. We’d rather tell you the truth and keep you as a customer for life.
“A previous plumber had told us that the blockage could not be resolved and had quoted an exorbitant amount for the proposed work. Alex was able to successfully diagnose and clear the blocked sewer himself, resolving the problem when we had been told it couldn’t be done. Alex potentially saved us $15,000–$20,000, with a great outcome with Sydney Water.”
Why drains block in Epping
Epping has two very different sides, and each blocks for different reasons.
Older homes in leafy streets
Many still have their original clay sewer pipes, with big gums and street trees close by. Roots get into the joints, catch paper and waste, and slowly choke the line. Gurgling toilets, slow drains or an overflowing gully are the signs. More on tree roots in drains.
Apartments near the station
Along Beecroft Road and Oxford Street, buildings share sewer stacks, so one blocked line can affect several units. Fat, wipes and food scraps are the usual causes, and we work with your strata manager.
Stormwater after heavy rain
Leaves and silt fill pits and stormwater lines, and water backs up against the house. We clear the line and check it on camera where needed.
How we clear a blocked drain
- Find the blockageWe check the gully, inspection points and fixtures to work out where the problem is.
- Price firstYou get the price before any work starts.
- Clear itThe simplest method that works: plunger or air, a drain eel for small pipes, or our high-pressure jetter for roots and fat.
- Camera checkIf it keeps coming back, a camera check once it’s cleared can usually show what’s causing it.
- Straight adviceIf the pipe is cracked or full of roots, we explain your options and the cost. Nothing else is done without your OK.
Blocked drain prices, clear and upfront
All prices include GST. You get the price before any work starts, and nothing extra is done without your OK.
| Weekdays, business hours (Mon to Fri, 6am to 4pm) | Price incl. GST |
|---|---|
| Call-out, including fuel and the first 15 minutes of inspection (no digging) | $99 in Epping and our listed service areas, $125 elsewhere |
| Plunger or air pressure | $220 per hour |
| Drain eel (small 50mm pipes: sinks, basins and showers) | $180 per hour |
| High-pressure hydro jetting | $385 per hour |
| Hydro jetting with CCTV camera | $539 per hour |
After hours (4pm to 7pm), jetting is $577.50 per hour ($808.50 with the camera), plus the $149 after-hours call-out. Other after-hours work is the $149 call-out plus a minimum of 2 hours labour, so at least $644. Weekend and emergency rates are on our full plumbing price list.
What local customers say
From our 211 five-star Google reviews. Read them all on Google.
“I had a blocked drain in Epping and called a few plumbers. Some quoted me $1600… He came out, unblocked it, and was about $1000 cheaper than what I was quoted for an emergency call out… This guy won’t rip you off, his reviews are genuine.”
“I had a major emergency blocked drain in Gladesville caused by aggressive tree root intrusion, and Alex from GT Plumbing was a lifesaver. He didn’t just clear the blockage; he provided a full CCTV drain inspection so I could actually see the damage for myself.”
“Alex helped out with replacing some sink baskets in Ryde as well as unblocking the drain. He was fantastic to deal with, honest and priced extremely fairly.”
Quick checks before you call
- Only one fixture blocked? The problem is probably in that fixture’s pipe. Stop using it until it’s cleared.
- Several fixtures blocked, or the yard gully overflowing? The main sewer line is likely blocked. Stop running water and call us.
- Skip the chemical cleaners. They rarely shift roots or wipes, and they can damage older pipes.
- In an apartment? Let your strata or building manager know too, as shared stacks can affect neighbours.
Check us out before you call
Everything below can be checked independently.
- Licensed: NSW contractor licence 369979C for plumbing, gas and drainage. Check it on the NSW Government licence check.
- Insured: $5 million public and products liability with GIO, certificate sent on request. See our licence and insurance details.
- Registered business: GT Plumbing Gas and Drainage Pty Ltd, ABN 37 623 531 457.
- Founder: Alex Taskun, more than 20 years in the trade.
- Reviews: perfect 5.0 from 211 Google reviews.
- Based in Epping NSW 2121, covering North Epping, Carlingford, Cheltenham, Marsfield, Eastwood and nearby suburbs, 24/7.
Common questions
How much does it cost to unblock a drain in Epping?
Our business-hours call-out is $99 in Epping and all our listed service areas ($125 elsewhere), including the first 15 minutes of inspection (no digging). Clearing costs $220 an hour with a plunger or air pressure, $180 an hour with a drain eel, $385 an hour with a hydro jetter, or $539 an hour for jetting with a CCTV camera. Prices include GST, and you get the price before we start.
Do you unblock drains after hours in Epping?
Yes. We answer 24/7, including weekends and public holidays. Call 0451 001 503.
Why does my drain keep blocking?
In Epping it’s often tree roots getting into older clay sewer pipes. Once it’s cleared, a CCTV inspection can usually show where the roots are getting in, so you can fix the cause rather than clearing it again and again.
Can you clear blocked drains in Epping apartments?
Yes. We clear blocked drains in units, and on shared stacks and drains we work with the strata manager and report back to them with photos and a written summary.
Do you cover North Epping, Carlingford and Marsfield?
Yes. We cover Epping 2121 and nearby suburbs including North Epping, Carlingford, Cheltenham, Marsfield and Eastwood.
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