Updated October 2026
Blakehurst stretches from the Princes Highway down to the Georges River at Tom Uglys Bridge, and the drop from one to the other is steep. Up near the highway you find established family homes and some unit blocks. Down on the water you find large houses on sandstone blocks with jetties and pools. St George Blocked Drains is a local referral service that connects Blakehurst households with licensed local drain plumbers we work with.
Why Blakehurst drains block
Waterfront homes in Blakehurst often sit well below the street. Where the sewer connection is uphill, waste has to be pumped, and a pump well that collects wipes, fat or sanitary items will eventually stop working. Where the sewer runs along the lower part of the block, the private line can be long and pass under pools, decks and landscaping, which makes the blockage harder to reach.
Higher up the hill, many homes date from the middle of last century and still run original clay pipe. The joints in those lines loosen over the years, and the large trees that shade Blakehurst streets send roots into them. Roots are the most common reason a Blakehurst drain blocks again a few months after it was cleared.
Rain on the slopes is the third issue. Stormwater rushing downhill carries leaves, soil and pool-area debris into pits. A line that is partly blocked overflows onto paths and terraces, or soaks into the ground around the foundations.
What clearing a blocked drain involves
The licensed drain plumbers we work with start by finding the blockage, usually with a CCTV drain camera that also shows the condition of the pipe. Jet blasting clears roots and silt from the full width of the pipe. On long waterfront runs under pools or paving, pipe relining is often the sensible repair because it avoids lifting finished surfaces.
As a guide, a standard clear typically costs $150 to $400. Root clearing typically runs $250 to $600. A camera inspection runs $249 to $600, or $350 to $900 with jetting. Relining typically costs $3,000 to $8,000 or more depending on length and depth. The plumber quotes first, so you know the price before anything starts.
Frequently asked questions
Our waterfront home has a pump. What should we watch for?
Alarms, unusual noise, a pump that runs constantly or slow drains throughout the house. Keep wipes and fats out of the system. If sewage is backing up, see our emergency blocked drains page while you wait.
Can roots really get into pipes under a pool surround?
Yes. Roots follow moisture through any loose joint, whatever is built above it. A camera inspection shows the exact entry point without lifting pavers.
The house is near the highway. Is the main sewer my problem?
No. Sydney Water owns the sewer mains. You are responsible for the private line from the house to the connection point, and a camera with a locator shows which side the fault is on.
Drain trouble on a Blakehurst slope? Get a fast quote and we will connect you with a licensed local drain plumber.