Best emergency plumbers in Gladesville
Last updatedCrossroads Plumbing tops this list of emergency plumbers in Gladesville, offering after-hours cover and a licence number on its listing. Most picks work out of nearby suburbs, so note where each one is based before you ring. The right choice depends on the fault in front of you, how soon you need someone, and whether a licence number is something you want to see.
Quick picks in Gladesville
- Best for a blocked drain at night: Crossroads Plumbing, which explains the cause before any work starts.
- Best for a gas leak in the small hours: Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, with a 24/7 line for gas faults.
- Best for a plumber based in Gladesville: Gladesville Plumbing Services, reachable on a mobile after hours.
- Best for leak finding and CCTV drain checks: Tai Irwin Plumbing North Willoughby, with a 24-hour line for flooding.
- Best for tree roots in underground pipes: Pro Jet Pipe Relining, using no-dig relining.
Best emergency plumbers in Gladesville, ranked

#1Crossroads Plumbing for blocked drains and hot water call-outs after hours
24/7Licence publishedBased in KillaraCrossroads Plumbing, of Killara, clears blocked drains and explains what caused the blockage before suggesting how to prevent another. The same team services, repairs and replaces hot water systems in homes and commercial premises. Licensed under 397372C, it lists 24/7 cover, and a customer reports a plumber arriving after hours. Customers say the plumber lays out the problem and the options before any work starts. Gladesville is among the suburbs it serves, so it fits blockages and hot water faults where you want the cause explained first.

#2Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for gas smells and burst pipes at any hour
24/7Licence publishedBased in EastwoodMates Rates Plumbing Eastwood is an Eastwood business that answers calls for burst pipes, gas leaks, active leaks and overflowing drains at all hours. Its listed licence is 226679C. Beyond emergencies it does hydro jetting, pipe relining, roof work and bathroom installations for homes, strata and businesses. Gladesville appears on its list of served areas. Expect after-hours jobs to cost more than weekday ones, and ask for the quote in writing because no price list is published.

#3Tai Irwin Plumbing North Willoughby for leak detection and CCTV drain checks
24/7Based in North WilloughbyTai Irwin Plumbing North Willoughby is on call day and night for burst pipes, flooding and gas smells. For urgent faults, ring its 24-hour line instead of the office. Leaks are traced with acoustic and thermal tools, and CCTV drain inspections sit alongside high-pressure jetting for blocked drains. On gas it repairs leaks and gas heaters. Its page gives no licence figure, so check the licence yourself before booking. Prices appear online, so you can look them up before booking anything that can wait.
#4Gladesville Plumbing Services for same-day emergencies and CCTV drain cameras
24/7Licence publishedGladesville Plumbing Services operates from Gladesville and offers same-day emergency attendance on a 24/7 basis. The licence on file is 168655C. Its CCTV camera drain inspections sit alongside hot water systems, gas repairs and fitting, rainwater tanks and hydronic heating. Rinnai, Bosch, Moda and Rheem all feature in its work, so have your brand to hand when you call. After hours ring 0413 402 599; for other work, the Gladesville office is on (02) 9817 4777. Customers feel its charges are fair and that costs are explained up front.

#5Pro Jet Pipe Relining for no-dig pipe repairs and tree root removal
24/7Licence publishedBased in Macquarie ParkPro Jet Pipe Relining, of Macquarie Park, fixes buried pipes by sliding a two-part resin liner into the old line, with no trench. Its own crew runs a diamond-tip robotic cutter through roots, concrete and debris, with CCTV checks along the way. Licence 376248C appears on its listing. Emergency pipe repairs run at any hour on 0408 322 922. Customers praise the clear explanations and quick finish, and one says the team fixed a hot water heater fault too.

#6Poole & Co Plumbing for gasfitting and backflow testing from Ryde
24/7Based in RydePoole & Co Plumbing, a family business in Ryde, covers plumbing, drainage and gasfitting, and handles backflow devices from installation through testing and repair. The team also fits thermostatic mixing valves in health care, child care and aged care settings. Ryde Hot Water, which covers electric, gas and solar systems, sits within the same operation. Out-of-hours calls, weekends included, reach the team on 0419 700 845. Its details name no licence figure, so ask for one when you ring, and get the quote in writing before work starts.
Compare emergency plumbers in Gladesville
The table below compares where each business is based, its emergency cover and whether its licence number is published.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Plumbing | Killara | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (678) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Tai Irwin Plumbing North Willoughby | North Willoughby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (68) |
| Gladesville Plumbing Services | Gladesville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (69) |
| Pro Jet Pipe Relining | Macquarie Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (22) |
| Poole & Co Plumbing | Ryde | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (31) |
| Sydney Emergency Plumbing | Dulwich Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (61) |
| Highlander Plumbing | Gladesville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (18) |
| CMF Plumbing | Ryde | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (7) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| STS Plumbing | Crows Nest | After hours | โ | โ 4.9 (27) |
| Australian Hot Water Northern Beaches & North Shore | Mona Vale | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.7 (137) |
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 Gladesville
Ranking weighs customer feedback more heavily when more people have left it. Beyond that, we credited after-hours work a business states itself, a licence number it publishes, a base in Gladesville, and an emergency section on its own page that speaks to this kind of job. Where two businesses tie on feedback, the one with more of these points takes the higher spot.
Emergency plumbers in Gladesville: FAQ
Who should I call about a gas smell at 2am in Gladesville?
Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood takes gas smell calls at any hour, and its gas work is done by licensed professionals.
How do I check an emergency plumber's licence in NSW?
Tai Irwin Plumbing North Willoughby recommends the NSW Service NSW licence check before you book.
Can I get a price before an emergency plumber visits Gladesville?
Gladesville Plumbing Services shows no prices online, so ask for a quote and expect a visit to assess the work first.
Who can reline a sewer near Gladesville without digging?
Pro Jet Pipe Relining, based in Macquarie Park, does no-dig pipe relining and robotic root cutting.