Best emergency plumbers in Clovelly
Last updatedTop of the list is Norton Plumbing, which works 24/7 and puts its licence number in public. What separates the rest is the tools they carry, when they answer and where they are based. All six list Clovelly in their service area, yet none is based in the suburb. Choose by the job, since a burst pipe, a blocked drain and a hot water fault each suit a different business.
Quick picks in Clovelly
- Best for a burst pipe at night: Norton Plumbing, with a half-hour target for Eastern Suburbs addresses.
- Best for drains checked on camera: McElroy Plumbing, which supplies footage with each drain inspection.
- Best for urgent jobs by phone: GRH Plumbing Group, which sends urgent work to its phone line rather than its contact form.
- Best for bathroom work alongside emergency call-outs: All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance, which also does waterproofing.
- Best for a visit that ends with tested fixtures: Purified Plumbing & Drains, where homeowners say fixtures are checked before the crew leaves.
Best emergency plumbers in Clovelly, ranked

#1Norton Plumbing for burst pipes and hot water at any hour
24/7Licence publishedBased in CoogeeNorton Plumbing lists 24/7 emergency work from a base in Coogee. Its team handles burst pipes, blocked drains and hot water faults, and aims to reach Eastern Suburbs premises within 30 minutes. Once the jet rodder has cleared a line, a CCTV camera checks sinks, toilets and the main sewer. Rheem, Rinnai, Bosch, Dux, Vulcan and Aquamax systems are all covered for same-day repair or swap. Its licence, 397768C, is published. Gas jobs include fixes and appliance fitting, certified for safety. Out-of-hours visits are charged, and staff explain the amount by phone before a technician sets out.

#2All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance for jet-blasted drains and bathroom work
24/7Based in EastlakesAll Australian Plumbing and Maintenance is an Eastlakes business that answers 24/7 calls across Sydney and nearby suburbs. Drain work is its core: blocked drains are cleared with high-pressure jet blasting, sewer lines are repaired, and CCTV inspections show what is wrong. The same business does bathroom renovations, including waterproofing, and it offers thermal imaging. Daniel comes up in customer comments as their plumber, and they like that he gives notice when he is close. It names no licence number. Its call-out fee isn't stated either.

#3McElroy Plumbing for trenchless sewer relining and strata buildings
24/7Licence publishedBased in RandwickMcElroy Plumbing has been a family concern in Randwick since 1930. At any hour it handles overflowing drains, burst pipes, no hot water and gas smells. Drains from sinks, toilets, stormwater and sewers are cleared, and footage from the camera goes with each job. Its sewer relining skips trench digging. Leak repairs, new gas lines, meters and appliances all fall under its gas work, and every one comes with a compliance certificate. Its licence number, published openly, is 494711C. Strata and building managers get specific attention, with quotes requested through its form.
#4Purified Plumbing & Drains for drain cameras and tested fixtures
24/7Based in ThornleighPurified Plumbing & Drains works from Thornleigh and lists 24/7 emergency call-outs on 1300 663 667. For plumbing emergencies it aims to be at the property within 60 minutes of the call. Its drain jobs run from unblocking to relining, with a camera used for inspection. Leak finding and testing against Australian safety standards make up its gas work. Homeowners mention fixtures being tested before the team goes, and a tidy site afterwards. A $55 charge applies to each visit and covers travel and the first look at the job. Quotes are upfront, and they arrive before any work starts. It doesn't publish a licence number.

#5East Coast Plumbers for local hot water and strata work
24/7Based in BrookvaleEast Coast Plumbers operates from Brookvale as a family-owned business reaching across the Northern Beaches. It works around the clock on plumbing, drains and hot water. Hot water jobs cover new installs and repairs to existing systems. Gas work is carried out by professional gas fitters, and the same business does kitchen renovations and strata services for apartment buildings. Fast turnarounds stand out to customers, who report a tap fixed within a day and hot water back within hours. East Coast Plumbers leaves its licence number out. When you call, describe the fault so the right tradie is sent.

#6GRH Plumbing Group for drain cameras and bathroom renovations
24/7Licence publishedBased in SchofieldsFrom Schofields, GRH Plumbing Group runs round-the-clock emergency work for burst pipes and major leaks. Blocked toilets and sinks are handled, along with camera checks and relining. Bathroom jobs run from dripping taps to full renovations, and kitchen work includes connecting dishwashers and fridges. The licence it lists is 347933C. Its form answers within a business day, so for urgent work ring 1300 643 850. A 10% offer applies to online bookings, and its terms are worth asking about before you book.
Compare emergency plumbers in Clovelly
The table sets out where each business is based, when it works and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Plumbing | Coogee | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (134) |
| All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance | Eastlakes | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (117) |
| McElroy Plumbing | Randwick | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (86) |
| Purified Plumbing & Drains | Thornleigh | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (208) |
| Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee | South Coogee | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| Buckton Plumbing | Clovelly | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (8) |
| GRH Plumbing Group | Schofields | 24/7 | โ | โ |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked emergency plumbers in Clovelly
Customer comments count most, and volume matters: a business with many of them outranks one with a handful. The list also weighs after-hours work a business describes itself, a licence number it publishes, and a base in Clovelly. Last, what each business's own pages say about emergency work is weighed against the others.
Emergency plumbers in Clovelly: FAQ
Which Clovelly plumbers work at night?
Norton Plumbing and McElroy Plumbing both take emergency calls day or night, and all six picks list 24/7 emergency work.
How much is a call-out fee with a Clovelly plumber?
Purified Plumbing & Drains adds a $55 charge to each visit. Norton Plumbing applies a fee only to out-of-hours callouts.
Can a plumber in Clovelly reline a pipe without digging?
Norton Plumbing does, using a liner with a 50-year design life. McElroy Plumbing also relines sewers, without a trench.
Who handles a gas smell in Clovelly?
McElroy Plumbing lists gas smells among its emergencies and gives a compliance certificate with each gas job. Purified Plumbing & Drains checks its gas work against Australian safety standards.