Best emergency plumbers in Redfern
Last updatedProximity Plumbing Point Piper leads this list of emergency plumbers in Redfern because it runs 24/7 call-outs, publishes its licence number and guarantees an onsite visit within 30 minutes. The rest differ by job and base: one is in Redfern itself, others come in from across Sydney. Pick by the problem first, then check the licence.
Quick picks in Redfern
- Best for a burst pipe at night: Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, with 24/7 call-outs and an onsite visit guaranteed within 30 minutes.
- Best for a gas smell or sewer surcharge at night: Flow Plumbing, which lists both among its 24/7 emergencies.
- Best for a backflow device that needs urgent work: Sydney Backflow Prevention Services, available round the clock for it.
- Best for hot water failing on a weekend: Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, which takes sudden hot water failures at any hour.
- Best for a call-out from a local base: Mr 24/7 Plumbing, the one business here based in Redfern.
Best emergency plumbers in Redfern, ranked

#1Proximity Plumbing Point Piper for 24/7 burst pipes and CCTV drain checks
24/7Licence publishedBased in Point PiperFor a burst pipe at any hour, Proximity Plumbing Point Piper is the firm to ring. From Point Piper it reaches the Eastern Suburbs, Redfern included, and it guarantees an onsite visit within 30 minutes. Its drain work covers hydro jetting and CCTV drain inspection, and it also fixes hot water systems and does gas fitting. Licence 285594C is printed on its listing. Customers praise how fast the crew gets going.

#2Flow Plumbing for gas leaks and sewer surcharges at night
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnFlow Plumbing, working from Naremburn, takes jobs at homes and businesses all over Sydney. Gas leaks, burst pipes, sewer surcharges and a split washer all fall within its after-hours calls. Heaters and stoves get installed, and faulty gas systems get fixed. The licence number 359381C is on its listing. Prices aren't published, so get the quote in writing first.

#3Sydney Backflow Prevention Services for backflow testing and repairs at any hour
24/7Based in Bondi BeachWorking out of Bondi Beach, Sydney Backflow Prevention Services serves the Eastern Suburbs and wider Sydney, Redfern included. It works around the clock, nights and weekends too, so urgent backflow work can be booked at any hour. Most of the work is annual testing, metered standpipe testing and repairs on all makes of device, with a written report. Its valve servicing targets medical centres, childcare sites and aged care homes. The licence isn't posted online, so request it during booking.

#4Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for hot water and gas smells, with a licence published
24/7Licence publishedBased in EastwoodMates Rates Plumbing Eastwood covers homes, strata buildings and businesses from its Eastwood base. Its 24/7 call-outs cover burst pipes, gas smells, active leaks and overflowing drains. Hot water units are repaired or swapped out, and mixing valves get fitted. Its licence, 226679C, is published. Punctual arrival is what customers mention most.
#5Mr 24/7 Plumbing for local emergency hot water and drains, based in Redfern
24/7Redfern is the home base for Mr 24/7 Plumbing, which operates round the clock, Sundays included. It handles blockages, pipe relining for damaged pipes and emergency hot water installation and repair. Gas plumbing and leak detection are also on the list. Master plumber Justin Quinn runs the business. Fair pricing for the work is what customers point to. Before booking, request the NSW contractor licence, as it isn't posted.

#6East Coast Plumbers for round-the-clock hot water and gas work, run by a local family
24/7Based in BrookvaleEast Coast Plumbers, family-run and based in Brookvale, works the Northern Beaches and beyond. Plumbing, drain repairs and hot water jobs across Sydney are covered at any time of day. Gas fitters handle kitchen renovation work and fresh hot water installs. Turnaround has been quick here: a tap in a day, hot water within hours. No licence number is listed on its site.
Compare emergency plumbers in Redfern
The table compares where each plumber is based, whether it works round the clock and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity Plumbing Point Piper | Point Piper | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (2885) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Sydney Backflow Prevention Services | Bondi Beach | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (35) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Mr 24/7 Plumbing | Redfern | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.5 (15) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD | Sydney | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Maida Pipe Relining | Pyrmont | After hours | 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 Redfern
Firms were ordered by their score from customers, weighted toward those with more customers scoring them, plus after-hours work they state themselves, a licence number they publish, and a base in Redfern. Their own material was read for what they say about emergency jobs. Only businesses that work after hours and cover Redfern made the list.
Emergency plumbers in Redfern: FAQ
Which Redfern plumbers come out at night?
Every plumber on this Redfern list says it works 24/7 for emergencies. Mr 24/7 Plumbing is the only one based in Redfern itself, so it is the quickest to reach for a local call-out.
Do emergency plumbers in Redfern charge more after hours?
Out-of-hours visits can carry a higher bill, according to Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, and it posts no price list. Request a quote before the crew arrives.
Which Redfern emergency plumbers show a licence number?
Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, Flow Plumbing and Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood show their licence numbers. Mr 24/7 Plumbing, Sydney Backflow Prevention Services and East Coast Plumbers do not.