Epping, Eastwood, Denistone & Ryde
Drain jetting specialist · Epping & the North Shore
Drains cleared back to full size, by the plumber other plumbers learn from
Alex Taskun has spent more than 20 years clearing Sydney drains, and other plumbers follow him to learn how to jet properly. We cut through roots, fat and silt, show you the result on camera, and give you the price before we start.
- ★★★★★ 5.0 from 211 Google reviews
- NSW Licence 369979C
- 20+ years in drainage
- Answering 24/7
Is jetting the right fix for your drain?
A drain jetter fires water at very high pressure through a nozzle inside your pipe. Jets at the back drive it up the line, and jets at the front and sides cut through the blockage and scour the walls clean. A drain eel usually just punches a hole through; jetting cleans the pipe back to its full size, so it stays clear for longer.
Jetting is the right fix for
- Tree roots in older clay sewer pipes (see tree roots in drains)
- Fat and grease built up in kitchen lines
- Silt, sand and leaves in stormwater pipes and pits
- Drains that keep blocking after eeling
- Cleaning a line before a camera inspection or reline
When it isn’t
A broken or collapsed pipe needs repairing, not jetting. If the camera shows that, we’ll show you the footage and tell you straight.
We do pipe relining and repairs ourselves, so there’s no hand-off to another company. And if your pipe doesn’t need repairing, we won’t sell you a repair.
Why the nozzle matters
Most of the work in a jetting job is done by the nozzle. Roots, fat and silt each need a different one, and the wrong nozzle slides straight past a blockage. Alex tests nozzles on real jobs and shares the results with other plumbers on Instagram, where most of our 3,000-plus followers are plumbers.
On our truck:
- USB Gator
- Direct Hit
- Double Barrel Mustang
- Root Ranger
The gear is chosen for results, not because it’s cheapest.
How a jetting job works
- Find the blockageWe check the gully, inspection points and fixtures to find where the problem is.
- Price firstYou get the price before any work starts.
- Jet the lineWe pick the right nozzle for what’s in the pipe and clear it back to full size.
- Camera checkOur CCTV camera shows the pipe is clear, and whether roots or cracks will cause it again. You keep the footage.
- Straight adviceWhat needs doing now, and what can wait.
Drain jetting prices
Our prices are published, include GST, and you get the price before we start.
| Weekdays, business hours | Price |
|---|---|
| Hydro jetting | $385 per hour |
| Hydro jetting with CCTV camera, footage to keep | $539 per hour |
| Call-out, including fuel and the first 15 minutes of inspection | $99 in our listed service areas, $125 elsewhere |
After-hours and emergency rates are on our plumbing prices page.
What customers say
From our 211 five-star Google reviews. Read them all on Google.
★★★★★
“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.”
Van T., Gladesville · Google review
★★★★★
“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.”
Liz K., West Ryde · Google review
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: 5.0 from 211 Google reviews.
- Based in Epping NSW 2121, working across Epping, Ryde, Eastwood, Beecroft, Cheltenham, Pennant Hills and the North Shore, 24/7.
Common questions
What is drain jetting?
A high-pressure water jet, fed through the pipe on a hose, that cuts through roots, fat and silt and scours the inside of the pipe clean. It clears blockages a drain eel often can’t, and it’s Alex’s specialty.
Is jetting safe for old clay pipes?
Yes, in the right hands. We match the pressure and nozzle to the pipe. If a pipe looks badly cracked or broken, we check it on camera first and tell you before we go further.
Will jetting stop my drain blocking again?
It clears the pipe back to full size, so it stays clear for longer than eeling. If roots are getting in through a cracked joint they can grow back, so we show you on camera where they’re getting in and talk you through the options.
Do you jet stormwater drains as well as sewer?
Yes. We jet sewer lines, kitchen and laundry lines, and stormwater pipes and pits.
Do you do drain jetting after hours?
Yes. We answer 24/7, including weekends and public holidays. Call 0451 001 503.
How much does drain jetting cost?
On weekdays it’s $385 an hour, or $539 an hour with the CCTV camera and footage to keep, plus call-out. You get the price before any work starts. All our rates are on our plumbing prices page.
Drain needs jetting? Talk to Alex.
You’ll speak to the plumber who does the work, any time of day or night.
Also see blocked drains, tree roots in drains and CCTV drain inspections.