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Blocked drain or burst pipe playing up in Killara? Our licensed Upper North Shore plumbers are on call day and night to clear drains, stop leaks and get your hot water sorted, and we’re usually there the same day.

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From a one-off blockage to a plumbing gremlin that keeps coming back, we handle the lot across Killara and nearby Lindfield, Gordon and East Killara. Emergency or routine, our local crew is ready when you are.

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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

Verified Google reviews for Dr Leak Plumbing, the licensed team behind every Killara job.

Excellent ★★★★★ 4.7
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Umut 4 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.
★★★★★
Katie McCarthy 5 months ago
Chris Jnr and Blake did an awesome job they were prompt, professional with fair pricing
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Aimee Tadros 6 months ago
Great job by Chris Jr, attended our site quickly and had the issue resolved asap.
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Sheree Hawkins 6 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 7 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 4 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.
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tori molluso 6 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 6 months ago
Very good service that I would recommend, and they always try their best👍🫶🌷🌼✨🌺
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James Williams 6 months ago
Thanks to Chris. Excellent job, quick and effective. Thank you again. James
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bronson c 7 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 5 months ago
Michael, tee, kyle and ben did a awesome job at my place i’m very happy.
★★★★★
Maryann O'Rourke 6 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!!
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Blocked drains rarely fix themselves twice. Our licensed crews find the real cause first, then repair it so the problem does not keep coming back. Get to know the licensed team behind every Killara callout.

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Blocked drains and the everyday plumbing headaches of Killara’s grand Federation homes and heritage blocks are exactly what we’re built for. Our licensed local team keeps quotes honest for families and businesses alike.

Slow-draining sinks, overflowing stormwater, burst pipes or a cracked sewer: we turn up with the right gear and the experience to put it right the first time.

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

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We know Killara and the wider Upper North Shore inside out, same-day plumbing, CCTV drain cameras, blockage clearing, leak detection and 24/7 emergency cover. Locals stick with us because we arrive fast, leave the site clean and back every job, in homes and shopfronts right across Killara.

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Local Area Guide

Blocked Drains in Killara

Killara sits in leafy Ku-ring-gai on Sydney’s Upper North Shore (postcode 2071), a heritage suburb of grand Federation homes on large blocks between Lindfield and Gordon on the North Shore rail line. With mature trees lining nearly every street and older clay pipework beneath them, local drains see plenty, and we know the ground here well. Deep blocks, grand gardens and bushland gullies, upper North Shore drainage at its most classic.

Common blocked-drain problems we see in Killara

  • Tree-root intrusion. Killara’s towering established trees and lush gardens push roots straight into old pipe joints, the number-one cause of recurring blockages here.
  • Ageing clay & earthenware pipes. Many grand Federation homes still run original earthenware drains that crack and shift with age, letting roots and debris in.
  • Stormwater on sloping leafy blocks. Killara’s elevated, sloping garden blocks send heavy-rain runoff surging through stormwater pits that choke on leaf litter and back up.
  • Collapsed heritage sewer lines. Decades-old sewer runs beneath large heritage properties sag and collapse over time, needing a camera and the right fix to sort properly.
  • Rainforest-gully runoff. Killara’s deep gullies carry serious runoff through private blocks, testing ag-drains and easement lines.
  • Estate-garden root systems. Century-old gardens drive root systems that treat clay sewer joints as irrigation.

How we clear blocked drains in Killara

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 Killara

Whether it’s the middle of the night or the middle of a workday, our emergency team is ready to move on urgent repairs across Killara and the surrounding Upper North Shore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, we run a real 24/7 emergency service for blocked drains and urgent plumbing across Killara, weekends and public holidays included.
Our plumbers work right across the Upper North Shore, so most genuine Killara emergencies are reached within the hour, and standard bookings are usually same-day.
Killara’s mature trees and leafy gardens send roots hunting into old pipe joints, we clear them and camera the line to catch damage early.
Yes, cracked or root-invaded underground and stormwater pipes are repaired with no-dig relining or traditional digging, whichever makes sense.
Absolutely. We handle the ageing clay and earthenware pipework common in Killara’s older homes with care, and back every job.
Every time. You’ll get a clear fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises when the invoice arrives.
Expect roughly $150–$400 for a minor blockage, $250–$600 where jetting is needed, and $400–$1,200 for major root intrusions. Every Killara job gets a fixed upfront quote first, no surprises.
Severity and access. A sink clog cleared with a rod costs far less than a root-bound sewer needing cutting and jetting. A standalone CCTV inspection typically runs $300–$750, and if the pipe itself is damaged, no-dig relining is quoted per metre: far cheaper than excavation, which can run $2,500 and up.
Every job starts with a fixed, upfront quote: you approve the full price before any work begins, so there are no surprises on the bill. Booking online saves $50.

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Need a plumber sooner rather than later? Our Killara team clears blocked drains, handles emergency callouts, runs CCTV inspections and repairs pipework across Killara, send a quick message to get started.

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Jan Garvey ★★★★★

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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