2026 pricing guide
By Michael Treble, owner of Plumbed Right · Updated July 2026
The 2026 guide to drain repair costs in Perth: typical ranges for blocked drains, cracked pipes, root damage and relining. Most drain repairs in Perth cost between $165 and $500, and the number depends on what's actually broken, not just where.
The price table
A blocked drain cleared with a drain snake typically costs $165 to $300 in Perth, and hydro jetting a harder blockage $300 to $800. A cracked pipe under your lawn costs more, because we need to confirm the damage on camera before we quote the repair. We check every job on site before any work starts, so you get a real number, not a guess. There's no call-out fee to quote, and we'll beat a written quote for the same job from another licensed Perth plumber. These are typical Perth ranges; your exact cost depends on access, pipe depth and how bad the damage is.
| Job type | Typical cost | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Blocked drain clear (hydro jet) | $300 to $800 | High-pressure jetting for harder blockages |
| Simple blockage (drain snake) | $165 to $300 | Soft, localised blockages |
| CCTV camera inspection | Priced before we start | Full pipe diagnosis with footage |
| Tree roots or foreign objects | $350 to $1,100 | Root cutting, pipe cleared for repair |
| Pipe relining (per metre) | Quoted after the CCTV inspection | Trenchless liner, no dig required |
| Rusted galvanised pipe repair (Picote milling) | Quoted after the CCTV inspection | Pipe cleaned, prepared, and relined |
| Full pipe replacement (dig required) | Quoted after the CCTV inspection | Excavation, new pipe, site reinstatement |
Typical Perth ranges, not a fixed price list. We confirm your exact price on site, before any work starts.
A joint near the surface costs less to reach than a pipe under a slab or driveway.
Tree root intrusion needs cutting with the IMS Robotic Cutter before we can repair or reline the pipe.
Pavers, garden beds or retaining walls above the pipe add reinstatement cost after the dig.
Pipe relining avoids excavation and reinstatement. Whether it costs less than a dig depends on depth, length and access.
Older clay or rusted galvanised pipework often needs milling and preparation before relining, which adds a step to the job.
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Two blocked drains can cost completely different amounts to fix. Here is what the price moves with in three jobs we see often. We walk you through which factors apply to your drain before we quote, so the number makes sense.
Tree roots
Roots grow into old pipe joints looking for water, and they can choke a drain completely. We clear the roots with the IMS Robotic Cutter, then camera-check the pipe for cracks the roots caused. Cost: typically $350 to $1,100 for roots, plus repair or reline if the pipe is damaged.
Cracked pipe
We find these on a CCTV inspection after repeated blockages in the same spot. If the crack is short, we reline it without lifting a single paver. Cost: quoted after the camera inspection, with no driveway to dig up and reinstate.
Pipe relining cost
Older homes
Older Perth homes often still run galvanised pipe that rusts from the inside out. We clean and prepare it with our Picote milling machine, then install a reline. Cost: quoted after the camera inspection.
Why Plumbed Right
Plumbed Right has repaired drains across Perth since 2005. We're licensed and insured (Lic. PL7390), and we run the IMS Robotic Cutter for tree root removal. Every quote is written on site, after we've seen the pipe, not over the phone. See the full drain repairs service, or the cost to unblock a drain.
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Owner, Plumbed Right
Plumbed Right is owned and run by Michael Treble. We bring CCTV cameras, a hydro jet and the IMS Robotic Cutter, so we pick the right tool on the day.
Free on-site quote
Plumbed Right provides a free on-site quote before any work starts, so you know the exact price before we touch a tool. No call-out fee, no obligation to book.
Questions
Still unsure? Call and talk to our team, not a call centre.
Most drain repairs in Perth cost between $165 and $500, depending on the cause and how hard the pipe is to reach. A simple blockage cleared with a drain snake sits at the lower end; cracked or collapsed pipe repairs cost more.
No. There's no call-out fee to come out and quote the repair.
After-hours and weekend rates can differ from weekday rates, so ask when you call. Our phones are answered 24/7 for emergency drain clearing.
Relining avoids excavation and site reinstatement, which are a large part of a dig-up bill. See our pipe relining cost guide for what drives the price.
Send it to us. We'll beat a written quote from another licensed Perth plumber for the same job.
Sometimes, depending on the cause and your policy. Check your policy first. We can give you a written quote and invoice to send to your insurer.
Perth drain specialists
I'll quote your drain repair on-site, before any work starts. No call-out fee to quote, and I'll beat a written quote for the same job from another licensed Perth plumber. Call 0499 281 430 or get a free quote.
