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Our Blocked Drain
Services in Marrickville

Marrickville’s cafes, breweries, factories and homes all put drains to work. We clear blockages, fix burst pipes and service hot water daily across Dulwich Hill, Enmore and Sydenham, so a local plumber is always nearby.

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Rapid same-day help for household and commercial drain blockages of every kind.

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Long-lasting trenchless repairs that fix pipes without tearing up your yard or paving.

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What Our Customers Say About Us

Real Google reviews for Dr Leak Plumbing, the licensed crews we send to Marrickville.

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Sheree Hawkins 5 months ago
Chris Jr did a great job on repairing the taps in the shower. Went above and beyond with the landlord to ensure he explained things correctly. Very happy with the outcome.
★★★★★
Nick H 6 months ago
Very happy with the work. The boys, Mick, Jamal and Jacob did a fantastic job. Totally recommended.
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Nicole Haden 3 months ago
Thanks so much David for your wonderful service, very promp & your communication was fantastic so I could keep mum in the loop. Appreciate efficient & trustworthy trades specially for pensioners.... you may be hearing from us soon for our own place for a quote.
★★★★★
tori molluso 5 months ago
Great job installing , go above and beyond to ensure work quality is of a high standard. Friendly staff , reliable and on time. I had a difficult job needing done on my gutters. lining them was the best option and they have the experience to ensure a good job was done the first time round.
★★★★★
Girlie Godoy 5 months ago
Very good service that I would recommend, and they always try their best👍🫶🌷🌼✨🌺
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James Williams 5 months ago
Thanks to Chris. Excellent job, quick and effective. Thank you again. James
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bronson c 6 months ago
Had Jamal come fix 2 leaking toilets at short notice. Did a fantastic job, extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. Very open and honest. Would definitely recommend him for any issues that arise in the future!
★★★★★
Rajnal kumar 4 months ago
Michael, tee, kyle and ben did a awesome job at my place i’m very happy.
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Maryann O'Rourke 5 months ago
With any emergency you want quick action. A gas smell was exactly that. I received quick attention with great service to resolve the situation. A new gas water heater was installed the same day. Very friendly staff. Very relieved and very happy overall. Well done!!
★★★★★
Erwin Magat 5 months ago
Chris did a great job. Prompt, friendly and professional. Thank you. Highly recommended.
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Robyn Vromans 6 months ago
Many thanks to Mick, Kyle, Jacob and Pierre. Your service was efficient, reliable and friendly.
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Umut 3 months ago
I used this service for my gas connection and had the opportunity to meet three technicians across different visits for both the gas work and plastering. Te and both Sams were professional and friendly. They took the time to explain everything and completed the work to a high standard. I would definitely use their service again.
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Marrickville's Trusted Blocked Drain Experts

When a drain backs up you want someone local, licensed, and straight with you about what it will cost before they start. Get to know the licensed team behind every Marrickville callout.

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Marrickville mixes worker cottages and terraces on old clay sewers with industrial and commercial sites, so blockages run from root-clogged period pipes to heavy grease and trade waste, the full range our crews clear across the suburb.

Down toward the Cooks River, low-lying Marrickville streets drain slowly and can back up after storms. We track down the true cause, roots, grease or stormwater, and clear it properly so your Marrickville drains keep flowing.

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How Our Plumbing Service Works

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Request a Quote

Tell us what's gone wrong and we'll come straight back to you with a time.

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We Check The Problem

Our team carefully inspects the issue to find the right solution.

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Get an Estimate

We quote it upfront, the price you approve is the price you pay.

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Service Complete

The job's done properly, tested, and cleaned up before we leave.

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Local Plumbing & Blocked Drain Specialists Near You

Our Marrickville plumbers cover blocked drains, hot water, burst and leaking pipes, toilet and gully repairs, CCTV drain inspections and pipe relining. Licensed and insured, we’re trusted across the Inner West for reliable work and honest, upfront advice.

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Local Area Guide

Blocked Drains in Marrickville

Marrickville is a lively, multicultural pocket of Sydney’s Inner West (postcode 2204), bordering Dulwich Hill, Enmore, Newtown, Sydenham and St Peters, with the Cooks River along its southern edge. Its cafes, breweries, factories and cottages keep our drain crews busy. The inner west’s maker capital, breweries, bakeries and terraces all working one Victorian valley network.

Common blocked-drain problems we see in Marrickville

  • Old clay sewer lines. Marrickville’s worker cottages and terraces sit on early clay pipes that crack and shift, inviting roots and blockages over time.
  • Cafe and brewery grease. The suburb’s busy cafes, breweries and commercial kitchens push fats and trade waste into drains that build up and block.
  • Cooks River stormwater. Low-lying streets near the Cooks River drain slowly, so heavy rain overwhelms gullies and backs water into homes and yards.
  • Industrial trade waste. Warehouses and factories send heavier debris and sediment into drains that need regular jetting to stay clear.
  • Brewery-quarter trade loads. The brewery and maker quarter pushes yeasty trade waste into lines the factories once owned.
  • Valley-floor flood pockets. The valley floor’s flood pockets test every pit when the Cooks River runs angry.

How we clear blocked drains in Marrickville

01

CCTV drain inspection

A camera pinpoints the exact blockage or fault, so we fix the right thing the first time, no guesswork.

02

High-pressure jet blasting

Powerful water jets cut through grease, tree roots and built-up debris to clear the whole line.

03

No-dig pipe relining

A new liner is cured inside the old pipe, sealing cracks and joints without digging up your yard.

04

Excavation & repairs

Where a pipe has collapsed, we dig, replace and reinstate the line properly and tidily.

Signs you’ve got a blocked drain

  • Slow-draining sinks, showers or tubs
  • Gurgling sounds from drains or the toilet
  • Bad smells rising from drains or gullies
  • Water pooling in the yard or an overflowing gully
  • Wastewater backing up inside (sewage backflow)

24/7 Blocked Drain Services in Marrickville

A blocked drain can shut a home or business fast. Our Marrickville team runs 24/7 across the Inner West, arriving quickly with the gear to clear the blockage and get you back up and running.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. We offer same-day and emergency call-outs across Marrickville and the wider Inner West, usually on-site within the hour.
We do. Marrickville’s commercial kitchens and industrial sites generate heavy grease and trade waste, and we jet and clear these lines back to full flow.
Yes. A CCTV drain camera shows exactly what’s blocking your Marrickville pipe, so the fix targets roots, grease or damage precisely.
Usually. Pipe relining seals cracked or root-damaged Marrickville drains from within, avoiding excavation of yards, car parks and slabs.
Definitely. We service strata blocks and commercial sites across Marrickville, coordinating with managers and supplying clear reports.
We quote upfront before any work, so Marrickville customers know the price first. Book online and save $50 on your call-out.
For most homes in Marrickville, a straightforward blockage typically runs $150–$400, high-pressure jetting sits around $250–$600, and heavier root-cutting work can reach $400–$1,200. You approve a fixed upfront price before we start, the quote is the price.
Mostly how deep the problem goes: simple fixture blockages sit at the low end, root-cut-and-jet jobs at the high end. A CCTV survey (typically $300–$750 standalone) confirms the cause first, and structural relining is quoted per metre, avoiding dig-up costs that start around $2,500.
The price you approve before we start is the price you pay, fixed, upfront and in writing. Book online and save $50.

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Highly recommend. Ben arrived on time and repaired my tap (replaced) quickly. For the first time in forever I do not have a leaking tap. He was willing...

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