Sewer repairs
We assess problems in your private sewer pipe and explain the repair options.
You get a clear written price before agreeing to the work.
Your part of the sewer
Owners look after the private pipes from the property up to where they join the Sydney Water network. That private part is what we fix.
Your pipe or Sydney Water's?
Sydney Water maintains its wastewater network. Your private pipes run from the house up to where they join it.
An overflow beyond your boundary, neighbours with the same problem, or water coming up when nothing is running all point to their side. If unsure, check with Sydney Water.
Who can clear a private blockage
Private blockages need a licensed plumber. If the plumber finds the blockage is in the network, they report it. Keep your invoices: you may be able to claim reasonable out-of-pocket costs.
Price guide
Sewer repairs
Quoted after a look
Guide only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we take a look.
Pipe relining
From around $3,000
Guide only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we take a look.
From first message to job done
- Describe your drain problem in about 2 minutes
- Expect our reply within 30 minutes
- A fast, clear written price, often from photos rather than a visit
- Pick a booking time that works for you
- Drain job finished. Sorted.
What changes the cost
- Size and depth of the break
- Pipe width and length
- Whether relining or digging suits the pipe
- Anything to put back afterwards
Guide only. Your fixed written price comes after we take a look.
Questions people ask us
Is it my pipe or Sydney Water's?
Sydney Water maintains its wastewater network. You look after the private pipes from your property up to where they join that network.
It may be on their side if the overflow is beyond your boundary, your neighbours have the same problem, or it keeps overflowing when no water is being used.
If unsure, check with Sydney Water whether the blockage could be in its network.
Do you have to dig up the garden?
Usually not. Relining is a no-dig fix that goes inside your existing pipe.
Many older beach homes still have clay sewer pipes. For a home in Avalon or Newport, we check the pipe before deciding what needs to come up.
The condition and position of the pipe help determine the repair. We explain the proposed work before you decide.
How long does relining last?
It depends on your pipe and the liner used.
Ask what is suitable for your pipe and what is included in the written quote before you agree to the work.
Will you fix the garden or driveway?
Relining usually leaves the garden and driveway alone.
If a repair does need digging, your written quote sets out what we will put back, so the scope is clear before we start.
How much does it cost?
Pipe relining is from around $3,000 inc GST. Blocked drains and our other services are quoted after a look.
Guide only. Your fixed written price comes before any repair starts.
Why does the drain smell after rain?
Sydney Water says heavy rain can overload the wastewater system. If your drain in Dee Why or Narrabeen only plays up after rain, tell us that when you get in touch.
A crack or partial blockage in your own pipe can do the same. If it keeps happening, describe when it occurs so we can discuss the next steps.
Stormwater follows a different route from private drains to street gutters and out to beaches, creeks and lagoons, including Narrabeen, Dee Why and Manly lagoons.
Get a fast quote
A few details is all we need. We'll be in touch within 30 minutes.