Best emergency plumbers in Dover Heights
Last updatedNetwork Plumbing Rose Bay tops this list for after-hours work: it lists 24/7 call-outs for burst pipes, drains and hot water, and shows a licence number. The rest separate on where the crew is based and whether the firm is a general plumber or a specialist. Only one has a base inside Dover Heights. For emergency plumbers in Dover Heights, match the fault to the specialist first.
Quick picks in Dover Heights
- Best for a burst pipe at night: Network Plumbing Rose Bay, which lists 24/7 call-outs for burst pipes.
- Best for a drain camera check: McElroy Plumbing, which sends footage with each CCTV inspection.
- Best for gas fitting: Greenaway Plumbing Services Pty Ltd, whose owner is a certified gas fitter.
- Best for a plumber based in Dover Heights: Proximity Plumbing, which promises someone on site within 30 minutes.
- Best for hot water faults: Bondi Hot Water Service, a hot water specialist with a 24/7 emergency line.
Best emergency plumbers in Dover Heights, ranked

#1Network Plumbing Rose Bay for round-the-clock call-outs with a published licence
24/7Licence publishedBased in North BondiNetwork Plumbing Rose Bay takes call-outs at any hour, with 24/7 cover listed for burst pipes, blocked drains and hot water faults. Gas fitting, leak detection and CCTV drain camera work sit alongside, so a camera check can pin down a blocked line on the same visit. Its licence is 467374C. The crew works out of North Bondi and covers the Eastern Suburbs, Dover Heights included. Trades are described as turning up on schedule.

#2McElroy Plumbing for trenchless sewer relining and drain camera checks
24/7Licence publishedBased in RandwickMcElroy Plumbing is a Randwick firm that answers emergencies round the clock, from burst pipes and overflowing drains to no hot water and gas smells. Drains are cleared, then the result is filmed, and sewer relining is done without digging trenches. Gas work is signed off with a certificate. Licence 494711C. Its base is Randwick, and it reaches Dover Heights from there. Family owners have been at it since 1930.

#3Greenaway Plumbing Services Pty Ltd for gas fitting and high pressure drain jetting
24/7Licence publishedBased in North BondiGreenaway Plumbing Services Pty Ltd is based in North Bondi and works 24/7 on emergency calls. The owner, Brad, is a licensed plumber and certified gas fitter, and the firm handles natural and LPG gas installs plus stove and oven fitting. Licence 261850C. Drains are jetted under high pressure and checked with a camera, and roof and gutter repairs are also on the books.

#4Proximity Plumbing for leak detection and onsite attendance within 30 minutes
24/7Licence publishedProximity Plumbing is the only pick based in Dover Heights itself. It takes 24/7 emergencies, and it promises someone on site within half an hour of a call. Hidden leaks are located with sound testing and thermal imaging, and blocked lines are jetted and filmed. Licence 285594C. Strata, commercial and backflow testing work are also in its scope.
#5Purified Plumbing and Drains for blocked drains and a tidy finish
24/7Based in ThornleighPurified Plumbing and Drains works from Thornleigh and is on call 24/7 at 1300 663 667. For emergencies, the target is a visit within 60 minutes of the call. Blocked drains, sewers and stormwater lines are its core, and it replaces hot water systems when repair is not worth it. A $55 charge applies and goes toward the trip and the first look at the fault. It publishes no licence figure, so request one before the job is booked.

#6Bondi Hot Water Service for no-hot-water emergencies and system replacements
24/7Licence publishedBased in South CoogeeBondi Hot Water Service, based in South Coogee, concentrates on hot water. Faults get a 24/7 line on 9666 6132, and same-day visits are offered. Electric, gas, solar and commercial units are repaired, replaced or moved, with the old heater hauled away. Bosch, Rinnai, Rheem and Dux are among the makes it services. Licence 286526C. Pensioner and senior discounts apply, and no call-out fee is listed, so ask when you book.
Compare emergency plumbers in Dover Heights
The table compares where each business is based, its emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Plumbing Rose Bay | North Bondi | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (149) |
| McElroy Plumbing | Randwick | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (86) |
| Greenaway Plumbing Services Pty Ltd | North Bondi | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (44) |
| Proximity Plumbing Dover Heights | Dover Heights | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (85) |
| Purified Plumbing & Drains | Thornleigh | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (208) |
| Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee | South Coogee | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| 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 Dover Heights
Businesses were ordered by a score built from customer feedback, weighted by how much of it each one has. Next were the after-hours jobs each firm names itself, a licence shown on its pages, and whether it operates from the suburb. Each business's page was read for what it says about emergency and out-of-hours jobs. Qualifying businesses outside the picks show only in the table.
Emergency plumbers in Dover Heights: FAQ
Which Dover Heights plumbers come out at night?
Network Plumbing Rose Bay, McElroy Plumbing, Greenaway Plumbing Services Pty Ltd, Proximity Plumbing and Purified Plumbing and Drains each list 24/7 emergency cover. Bondi Hot Water Service also takes 24/7 calls, but for hot water faults only.
Do emergency plumbers near Dover Heights publish their licence numbers?
Purified Plumbing & Drains is the odd one out, with no licence number on its site. The other five show one.
Which emergency plumber has an office in Dover Heights?
Proximity Plumbing runs its office from Dover Heights, and it is the only one on this list that does.
Who takes after-hours hot water calls near Dover Heights?
Bondi Hot Water Service, based in South Coogee, takes 24/7 calls for faults such as no hot water or a leaking heater.