Best emergency plumbers in St Ives
Last updatedReady Set Plumb leads this list of emergency plumbers in St Ives because it keeps its phones staffed around the clock and names its after-hours charge before sending anyone. The picks differ on how an out-of-hours call is taken, which jobs they attend and where they are based. Match the firm to the job: gas, hot water and drains each suit a different business below.
Quick picks in St Ives
- Best for a call-out with the fee stated first: Ready Set Plumb, which names the after-hours charge before a plumber is sent.
- Best for a gas leak at night: Killara Plumbing, which takes gas calls after dark too.
- Best for one number out of hours: Andrew Vanny Plumbing, whose after-hours faults go to its office line.
- Best for a separate after-hours line: Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville, which keeps its 24-hour number apart from the office.
- Best for a person answering the phone: Precision Pipes, which has staff take emergency calls whatever the hour.
Best emergency plumbers in St Ives, ranked
#1Ready Set Plumb for round-the-clock call-outs with the fee given before dispatch
24/7Licence publishedBased in Lane CoveReady Set Plumb keeps its phone lines open at all hours and sends same-day crews across Sydney when a pipe bursts or gas leaks. Its office sits in Lane Cove, and St Ives is among the suburbs it reaches. Before a plumber is dispatched, the business tells the caller what the after-hours fee will be. Licence number 266660C is published. For blockages it brings CCTV drain cameras and hydro jetting, and it lists leak detection among its work.

#2Killara Plumbing for weekend and public holiday call-outs, including gas
24/7Licence publishedBased in ChatswoodKillara Plumbing, licence 355316C, is a licensed plumber in Chatswood that takes calls for St Ives. Weekend and public holiday calls are taken too. Gas work is available at any hour, so a midnight gas leak falls within its listed work. The drain crew uses CCTV cameras to find the cause of a blockage, and it repairs hot water systems as well. The firm has been trading in the area since 1979.

#3Andrew Vanny Plumbing for hot water faults on one 24/7 number
24/7Licence publishedBased in TurramurraLicence 165090C belongs to Andrew Vanny Plumbing, a family-run business in Turramurra. Its hot water crews install, service and repair electric, gas and solar systems and heat pumps. An out-of-hours fault goes to the office number, which is staffed from 7:30am to 4pm on weekdays and covers emergencies the rest of the time. The firm traces back to 1987. Customers mention on-time arrivals and a clear run-through of the options.

#4Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville for urgent jobs on a separate 24-hour line
24/7Based in ForestvilleTai Irwin Plumbing Forestville, based in Forestville, also attends St Ives for urgent work. A dedicated 24-hour number sits apart from the office line, so a night-time burst goes straight to the team that takes emergencies. Blocked sinks, showers and sewer lines are cleared with high-pressure jetters, and a CCTV camera checks what is in the pipe. Gas leaks go to licensed gasfitters. The listing gives no licence number.
#5Precision Pipes for emergency calls answered by a person
24/7Licence publishedBased in Castle HillPrecision Pipes is a Castle Hill business holding licence 496299C, which covers both plumbing and gasfitting. Its own staff take emergency calls at any time of day. There is no charge for attending, and the quote is free. The approved price is fixed before work begins and stays the same afterwards. Its workmanship carries a lifetime labour guarantee.

#6Yass Plumbing for round-the-clock blocked drains with CCTV inspection
24/7Licence publishedBased in Lane CoveYass Plumbing, a Lane Cove firm, holds licence 494114C and reaches St Ives. Round-the-clock calls go to 0416 733 100. For a drain that blocks again and again, it can run a CCTV inspection and reline the pipe. Quotes are free, and the agreed figure holds once the work starts. Customers describe the technicians as polite and patient, and say the prices are fair.
Compare emergency plumbers in St Ives
The table sets each business's base, call-out hours, licence and average customer score side by side.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Set Plumb | Lane Cove | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (334) |
| Killara Plumbing | Chatswood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (354) |
| Andrew Vanny Plumbing | Turramurra | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (56) |
| Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville | Forestville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (97) |
| Precision Pipes | Castle Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (232) |
| Yass Plumbing | Lane Cove | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (74) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| JSW Plumbing | Hornsby | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (51) |
| St Ives Plumbing | St Ives | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (12) |
| Vort Plumbing Sydney | Strathfield | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (147) |
| Aussie ONCALL Plumber Wahroonga & Blocked Drains | Wahroonga | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (10) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| Aussie Oncall Plumbing | Pymble | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| C.S Crown Plumbing | Quakers Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (85) |
| Benny & The Jets Plumbing Services | North Willoughby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.5 (15) |
| Hills Emergency Plumbing Pros | Castle Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Justflow Trade Services | Villawood | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (37) |
| Arc Plumbing | Five Dock | 24/7* | โ | โ 4.3 (23) |
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 St Ives
Order follows a customer score adjusted for how many customers reviewed each firm, then after-hours work stated by the firm, a published licence number, and a base in St Ives or nearby. Every pick's own page was read for its emergency work, so what each firm offers counts alongside what its customers say.
Emergency plumbers in St Ives: FAQ
Which plumbers in St Ives come out at night?
Plumbers in St Ives on this page all take out-of-hours work. Precision Pipes has its own staff answer emergency lines whatever the time.
Is there a fee for an emergency visit in St Ives?
Precision Pipes charges no call-out fee. Ready Set Plumb names its after-hours charge up front, before dispatching a crew.
Can I get a licensed gas fitter after hours in St Ives?
Killara Plumbing takes gas calls round the clock, and Precision Pipes holds one licence for both plumbing and gasfitting.
Who do I call for an emergency outside office hours?
Andrew Vanny Plumbing takes out-of-hours faults on its office number. For a night call to Yass, the number is 0416 733 100.