Best emergency plumbers in Dulwich Hill
Last updatedPlumbwell Plumbing Services is the first call for emergency work in Dulwich Hill NSW: it is based in the suburb and its listing shows a licence. Every business here advertises round-the-clock cover, so the decision rests on home base, the jobs each names first and how far it travels. Check the table to see which crews are local and which come in from nearby suburbs.
Quick picks in Dulwich Hill
- Best for after-hours work in the suburb with a licence shown: Plumbwell Plumbing Services.
- Best for a drain that needs a camera look before repair: Sewer Surgeon, the Croydon firm.
- Best for a hot water unit failing at night: Apex Plumbing Solutions, which fits Rinnai systems.
- Best for a gas leak after dark: Flow Plumbing, the Naremburn business that lists gas leaks first.
- Best for a burst pipe with a local crew: Sydney Emergency Plumbing.
Best emergency plumbers in Dulwich Hill, ranked

#1Plumbwell Plumbing Services for drain jetting and camera work after hours
24/7Licence publishedPlumbwell Plumbing Services is a local firm with its base in Dulwich Hill, so its crew is close to the suburb's streets. Round-the-clock cover includes public holidays, and licence 498750C is on its listing. Blockages are cleared with hydro jetting, and a CCTV drain camera shows where the fault sits. When clearing fails, it replaces sewer and stormwater lines. Hot water and leak detection are also in its range. No price list for individual jobs is shown, so request the total before the crew goes out. Pensioners get 10% off, and a first service carries $65 off.

#2Sewer Surgeon for root removal and pipe relining after a camera inspection
24/7Licence publishedBased in CroydonSewer Surgeon operates out of Croydon and answers 24/7 for overflowing drains, backed-up sewers and toilets that won't flush. The business has licence 296406C on its listing. Root removal and robotic cutting are part of the job, and it can reline pipes from $400 per metre once a camera has shown the damage. The $449 limited offer for a blocked drain bundles a camera check with basic root removal, so confirm it fits your job before booking. The firm also says Sydney Water accredits it.

#3Apex Plumbing Solutions for hot water replacements and night-time burst pipes
24/7Licence publishedBased in HaymarketApex Plumbing Solutions is based in Haymarket, and its crews answer 24/7 for emergency plumbing. It lists licence 306733C. Hot water is one of its main jobs here: new installs, replacements and Rinnai systems. Beyond hot water it covers gas fitting, roof plumbing, gutters, backflow prevention and rainwater tanks. Before ringing about a hot water unit, note the make and model of the current one.

#4Flow Plumbing for gas leaks and roof leaks in the small hours
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnFlow Plumbing is in Naremburn and works around the clock across Sydney, overnight included. Gas leaks head its list of emergencies, ahead of burst pipes and sewer surcharges. On the gas side it fits heaters and stoves, repairs leaks and does regular maintenance. Roofs made of metal, clay or concrete are covered too, along with flashings and gutters. Its licence number is 359381C. Flow lists no prices, so request a written figure before the crew starts.
#5Sydney Emergency Plumbing for burst pipes and flood damage, with a Dulwich Hill base
24/7Sydney Emergency Plumbing has its base in Dulwich Hill and takes 24/7 calls on 1800 862 565. Burst pipes, flood damage and tree-root blockages are among the jobs it names. Sydney Water accredits it as both an installer and a tester of RPZ backflow devices. No licence is shown on its listing, so verify one on the NSW Fair Trading register before booking. Customers mention arrival within a few hours, and no call-out fee is published.

#6Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for strata and commercial emergencies at any hour
24/7Licence publishedBased in EastwoodMates Rates Plumbing Eastwood works round the clock on burst pipes, gas smells, active leaks and sudden hot water failures. Licence 226679C appears on its listing. For drains it offers no-dig relining and jetter clearing, and it fits thermostatic mixing valves. Eastwood is missing from the area list it publishes, so call (02) 9191 7369 to confirm your street is covered before booking. Weekend and overnight callouts can run dearer, so ask for the figure in writing.
Compare emergency plumbers in Dulwich Hill
The table lines up each business's base, its emergency hours and whether its licence is shown.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbwell Plumbing Services | Dulwich Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (449) |
| Sewer Surgeon | Croydon | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (498) |
| Apex Plumbing Solutions | Haymarket | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (146) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Sydney Emergency Plumbing | Dulwich Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (61) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West | Haberfield | 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 Dulwich Hill
Each business is ordered by the strength of its customer feedback, with the number of customers who left that feedback counted too. After that, weigh the after-hours work each firm states, whether its licence is on show, and where its base sits. Last, we read what each firm's own page says about urgent drain and water jobs. Nothing here rests on a single comment.
Emergency plumbers in Dulwich Hill: FAQ
Which Dulwich Hill firms take calls overnight?
Plumbwell Plumbing Services and Sydney Emergency Plumbing both answer around the clock from a Dulwich Hill base. Ask the crew to confirm they can reach your street that night.
Who should I ring for a gas leak at night in this area?
Sewer Surgeon sends gas leaks to the gas supplier's emergency line rather than its own crew, so ring the supplier first. Flow Plumbing from Naremburn treats gas leaks as its top emergency and answers overnight.
Which emergency plumber here shows no licence?
Only Sydney Emergency Plumbing leaves its licence off, so ring and ask for the number before any work. Every other firm on this page shows one.
Is there a set price for an emergency call-out in Dulwich Hill?
Sydney Emergency Plumbing lists no call-out fee, and Flow Plumbing lists no prices at all. Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood says night and weekend jobs may cost more, so get a written figure first.