Best emergency plumbers in Maroubra
Last updatedEmergency Hot Water Repairs ranks first among emergency plumbers in Maroubra, mainly because hot water is its core trade. Each business here works from a base outside Maroubra, so the choice depends more on the job and the arrival time. Start with the problem: a hot water fault, a blocked drain, a burst pipe or a gas smell.
Quick picks in Maroubra
- Best for a hot water fault: Emergency Hot Water Repairs, which fixes both gas and solar units.
- Best for a quick arrival: Norton Plumbing, which sets a 30-minute target for Eastern Suburbs addresses.
- Best for a blocked sewer or stormwater line: Network Plumbing Rose Bay, which relines pipes without digging.
- Best for a gas smell at night: McElroy Plumbing, which is open around the clock.
Best emergency plumbers in Maroubra, ranked

#1Emergency Hot Water Repairs for failed hot water systems, repaired or replaced
24/7Licence publishedBased in KingsfordBased in Kingsford, Emergency Hot Water Repairs serves the Eastern Suburbs, Maroubra among them. The firm handles repairs and full swaps on gas, electric, solar and heat pump units, and works with makes such as Rheem, Rinnai, Dux, Thermann, Bosch and Stiebel Eltron. Urgent call-outs run around the clock, while the shop's listed opening hours are 7am to 4pm on weekdays and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. When a unit is swapped out, the old one is hauled away and warranty paperwork is left behind. The business holds licence 284905C.

#2Norton Plumbing for burst pipes, leaks and strata buildings
24/7Licence publishedBased in CoogeeNorton Plumbing operates from Coogee, yet lists Maroubra as one of its service suburbs. Calls are answered day and night, and the company targets 30 minutes to reach Eastern Suburbs addresses. After-hours visits attract a fee, which staff explain over the phone. Beyond bursts and leaks, it offers leak detection, fixes taps and toilets, looks after strata buildings and provides water filtration. The firm is licensed under 397768C.

#3All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance for jet-blasted drains and leak finding
24/7Based in EastlakesAll Australian Plumbing and Maintenance operates from Eastlakes and names Maroubra among the places it covers. Its 24/7 emergency service reaches Sydney and surrounding suburbs, so reports can come in at any hour, weekends included. On the drain side, it jets lines at high pressure, inspects them with CCTV and repairs sewer lines. Faults are tracked with thermal imaging and line locating. Renovation work spans bathroom waterproofing and plumbing upgrades that move pipes. Customers name Daniel as their plumber. No licence number is published for it.

#4McElroy Plumbing for gas smells and drain jobs checked on camera
24/7Licence publishedBased in RandwickA single family has owned McElroy Plumbing since 1930, and the firm is based in Randwick. Its around-the-clock emergency list covers bursts, overflowing drains, dead hot water and gas smells. Jobs often end with a camera look at the pipe, and sewer relining needs no trench. Gas work includes leaks, new runs, meters and appliances, with a compliance certificate issued on every job. Quotes come through the online request form, since prices aren't posted. Its licence reads 494711C.

#5Network Plumbing Rose Bay for blocked sewer and stormwater drains and dig-free relining
24/7Licence publishedBased in North BondiNorth Bondi is home for Network Plumbing Rose Bay, a local family firm that has worked the eastern suburbs since 1988. Drain work reaches sewers and stormwater lines, and dig-free relining means pipes can be lined without opening the ground. A camera inspection of drains is available on request. The hot water service spans gas, electric, solar and heat pump units, and the team says it handles every brand. Strata and commercial plumbing sit on its work list as well. Arrival is quoted at 60 minutes or less, depending on bookings. It publishes licence 467374C.
#6Purified Plumbing & Drains for a booked arrival window and gas leak testing
24/7Based in ThornleighThornleigh is where Purified Plumbing & Drains is based, with Maroubra inside its service area. For a plumbing emergency it aims to attend within an hour of the call, and its emergency line on 1300 663 667 is staffed around the clock. Blocked drains and pipes get cleared, relined or checked by camera, with sewer and stormwater lines in the same scope. Gas jobs cover locating and fixing leaks and checking the system against Australian safety standards. Jobs are described as leaving a tidy site, with fixtures tested before the crew goes. It doesn't publish a licence number.
Compare emergency plumbers in Maroubra
The table below compares where each business is based, its after-hours cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Hot Water Repairs | Kingsford | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (631) |
| 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) |
| Network Plumbing Rose Bay | North Bondi | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (149) |
| Sydney Backflow Prevention Services | Bondi Beach | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (35) |
| Small Bros Plumbing | Maroubra | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee | South Coogee | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Purified Plumbing & Drains | Thornleigh | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (208) |
| 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 Maroubra
The order follows a score that gives more weight to businesses with more customer feedback, then credits after-hours work the business describes itself, a licence number it publishes and a base close to the suburb. Each firm's own site was read for what it says about emergency jobs. Qualifying firms that didn't make the picks are left off.
Emergency plumbers in Maroubra: FAQ
Which emergency plumbers near Maroubra answer after hours?
In Maroubra, every pick on this page lists 24/7 emergency cover, so the deciding factors are the job, the arrival time and where the business is based.
Can I get a price before an emergency plumber comes out?
Purified Plumbing & Drains starts with a $55 service fee for travel and the first assessment, while Norton Plumbing's after-hours fee is explained over the phone.
Which of these plumbers do strata work?
Norton Plumbing, McElroy Plumbing and Network Plumbing Rose Bay all list strata plumbing among their services.
How quickly does an emergency plumber reach Maroubra?
Purified Plumbing & Drains aims to attend within an hour of a call, and Norton Plumbing's aim is 30 minutes.