NearMeBest emergency plumbers in Sydney
Last updatedFlow Plumbing leads this list of emergency plumbers in Sydney because it is the only one that publishes a licence number and offers 24/7 gas and burst pipe call-outs. Where each firm is based, the jobs it names and whether it shows a licence are what separate them. Pick by the job you have tonight and how close the business is to you.
Quick picks in Sydney
- Best for a gas leak at night: Flow Plumbing lists round-the-clock gas and burst pipe work, with its licence number shown.
- Best for a blocked drain checked on camera: Sharpline Drain Clearing & Plumbing Solutions clears drains, removes tree roots and uses a drain camera to look inside the line.
- Best for hot water systems from a family business: East Coast Plumbers installs new units, fixes existing ones and is based in Brookvale.
- Best for a call-ahead before the plumber arrives: Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD confirms each booked job 30 minutes before its team arrives.
Best emergency plumbers in Sydney, ranked
#1Flow Plumbing for gas leaks and burst pipes at any hour
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnBased in Naremburn, Flow Plumbing serves the wider Sydney area. Night and weekend cover is 24/7, and the named faults include gas leaks, burst pipes and sewer surcharges. Everyday jobs include hot water repairs, gas fitting, blocked drains and roof plumbing for homes and commercial sites. The licence number 359381C is published, which none of the others here show. The business doesn't publish prices, so request a quote in writing before it starts work.
#2Sharpline Drain Clearing & Plumbing Solutions for blocked drains cleared with a camera
24/7Sharpline Drain Clearing & Plumbing Solutions operates from Sydney and takes calls at any hour, including after-hours visits for urgent blockages. Tree root clearing sits alongside the everyday clears. A camera inspection of the pipe, pipe relining, hot water repairs, and commercial or strata maintenance make up the rest of the list. The business doesn't list a licence number, so put that question to it early.
#3East Coast Plumbers for hot water systems and gas work
24/7Based in BrookvaleLocally run from Brookvale, East Coast Plumbers calls itself family-owned. It covers the Northern Beaches, Lane Cove and inner Sydney. Emergency cover runs day and night, every day, for plumbing, drains and hot water. Its gas fitters install new hot water systems, and it is the only one of the four that lists kitchen renovations. Customers say the team gets the job done and restores hot water within hours. Ask the price before you book.
#4Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD for after-hours call-outs with a call-ahead
24/7Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD operates from Sydney with round-the-clock emergency plumbing, including after-hours and weekend visits. After a booking, its team contacts you 30 minutes before it arrives to check the job is still on. Its work covers blocked drains, burst pipes, toilet and tap repairs, gas installations and pipe relining. It is part of the Mr Splash Plumbing network, and its VIP membership gives 20% off for regular customers. Its licence details aren't shown.
Compare emergency plumbers in Sydney
The table compares where each business is based, its emergency hours and whether it publishes a licence.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | ✓ | ★ 4.9 (104) |
| Sharpline Drain Clearing & Plumbing Solutions | Sydney | 24/7 | – | ★ 5.0 (15) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | – | ★ 5.0 (25) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD | Sydney | 24/7 | – | – |
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 Sydney
A long run of praise from a crowd of customers weighs more than a few comments. Each business also earns credit for stated after-hours work, a licence number on file, a base in the suburb, and its own page's account of emergency jobs. Businesses that score on several of these points sit higher in the table.
Emergency plumbers in Sydney: FAQ
Which Sydney plumbers come out after hours?
Sydney businesses on this list keep emergency lines open all day and night. Flow Plumbing covers gas leaks and burst pipes at night, and Sharpline Drain Clearing & Plumbing Solutions takes after-hours visits for urgent blockages.
Which emergency plumber in Sydney publishes a licence number?
Only Flow Plumbing states a licence number, 359381C. The rest of this group hasn't put theirs in writing, so check it on the phone.
Do Sydney emergency plumbers give prices up front?
No Sydney plumber on this list publishes its prices. East Coast Plumbers suggests asking before booking, and Sharpline Drain Clearing & Plumbing Solutions suggests getting the price in writing before work starts.
Who fixes hot water systems after hours in Sydney?
East Coast Plumbers, based in Brookvale, installs new hot water systems and fixes existing ones, and customers say it restored hot water within hours. All four list hot water repairs.