Best emergency plumbers in Willoughby
Last updatedCrossroads Plumbing leads because it combines after-hours cover, hot water work and a published licence number. None of the businesses here is based in Willoughby, so ask how soon they can reach your street. The best choice depends on the emergency: a blocked drain, a gas leak and a burst pipe each point to a different business. Here are the emergency plumbers in Willoughby worth calling first.
Quick picks in Willoughby
- Best for blocked drains on camera: Killara Plumbing clears blockages with CCTV cameras and offers a short or long-term fix.
- Best for no hot water after hours: Crossroads Plumbing services, repairs and replaces hot water systems, with after-hours call-outs.
- Best for gas leaks and burst pipes at night: Flow Plumbing also takes sewer surcharge calls, 24/7 across the Sydney region.
- Best for finding a hidden leak: Ready Set Plumb uses non-invasive leak detection, and it states its after-hours fee up front.
- Best for sewer pipes without digging: Ready Set Reline relines damaged pipes trenchless, and its emergency cover runs 24/7.
Best emergency plumbers in Willoughby, ranked

#1Crossroads Plumbing for blocked drains and hot water systems, after hours
24/7Licence publishedBased in KillaraCrossroads Plumbing is based in Killara and works as an emergency plumber around the clock, with after-hours call-outs. It clears blocked drains and tells you what caused the blockage, and it services, repairs and replaces hot water systems in homes and businesses. A visit after hours is something one customer recalls. Commercial plumbing is part of the work, so an office or shop can call the same business. Its licence number is 397372C.
#2Ready Set Plumb for leaks and gas work when a call can't wait
24/7Licence publishedBased in Lane CoveReady Set Plumb is based in Lane Cove and answers its phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Burst pipes, flooding, gas leaks, a dead hot water unit or a blocked drain can all get a same-day visit. It finds leaks with non-invasive detection equipment and fits gas appliances. Its after-hours fee is named before a plumber leaves. The business holds licence 266660C.

#3Killara Plumbing for blocked drains checked on camera, and gas at any hour
24/7Licence publishedBased in ChatswoodKillara Plumbing has been local since 1979 and sits in Chatswood.Its emergency plumbing runs around the clock, including weekends and national holidays, and gas fitting is available 24/7 too. Budget decides whether a blocked drain gets a quick fix or a longer solution, and CCTV is used to clear sewers. Master plumbers and licensed gas fitters handle hot water jobs, whatever the unit runs on.Licence 355316C is held by the business.

#4Ready Set Reline for sewer and stormwater pipes without digging
24/7Licence publishedBased in BrookvaleFrom Brookvale, Ready Set Reline fixes sewer and stormwater pipes with no excavation. Pipes of clay, PVC, cast iron, copper or concrete can all be relined from the inside. A free camera inspection comes with the quote, and high-pressure jetting clears drains. Hours are round the clock, and commercial sites can book relining at night or at weekends. Licence number 266660C. Add-on jobs and weekend visits drew cost complaints from two customers.

#5Flow Plumbing for gas leaks and burst pipes across the Sydney region
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnNaremburn is where Flow Plumbing operates, taking home and business jobs alike. It answers emergencies at any hour across Sydney, middle of the night included. Calls for a gas leak, a burst pipe, a sewer surcharge or a split washer all fall within its emergency work. Its gas team's jobs run from heater installs to tracking down leaks.Loyal customers praise Dan for quick, dependable fixes. Its licence is 359381C.

#6Savvy Solutions Plumbing for burst pipes and leaks below ground
24/7Licence publishedBased in Beacon HillBeacon Hill is home to Savvy Solutions Plumbing, which has covered the Northern Beaches and North Shore since 2009. It takes 24/7 emergency and after-hours work, covering burst pipes, leaks inside walls or below ground, and leak detection. Gas fitting, hot water repairs and CCTV drain camera checks for blocked drains are also part of the work. Reviews describe the owner as punctual and quick to reach jobs. It holds licence 224733.
Compare emergency plumbers in Willoughby
The table sets every business that qualified side by side, with where each is based, its emergency cover and whether a licence is published.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Plumbing | Killara | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (678) |
| Ready Set Plumb | Lane Cove | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (334) |
| Killara Plumbing | Chatswood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (354) |
| Ready Set Reline | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (378) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Savvy Solutions Plumbing | Beacon Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (102) |
| Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville | Forestville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (97) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Inline Plumbing & Electrical | Willoughby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (142) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| Gladesville Plumbing Services | Gladesville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (69) |
| PH7 Plumbing | McMahons Point | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| STS Plumbing | Crows Nest | After hours | โ | โ 4.9 (27) |
| Benny & The Jets Plumbing Services | North Willoughby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.5 (15) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
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 Willoughby
Businesses are ordered by their customer reviews, with more weight on scores backed by more reviews, plus after-hours work they say they do, a published licence number, and a base in the suburb. Each business's own description of its work was read for what it says about this kind of job, and the picks are the ones that do it most clearly. Where reviews point to a shared problem, the pick says so.
Emergency plumbers in Willoughby: FAQ
Which Willoughby plumbers come out at night?
Flow Plumbing, Savvy Solutions Plumbing and Ready Set Plumb each say they take emergency calls at any hour. Ask for the after-hours fee when you phone, so you know it before a van is sent.
Who clears blocked drains with a camera near Willoughby?
Killara Plumbing uses camera checks on the way to clearing a blocked drain.Ready Set Reline also offers a free camera inspection and quote before any relining.
Which of these plumbers fit gas?
Ready Set Plumb, Savvy Solutions Plumbing and Flow Plumbing all list gas fitting. Killara Plumbing uses licensed gas fitters for its hot water work.
Is any of these plumbers based in Willoughby?
None of the picks is based in Willoughby. Crossroads Plumbing, Ready Set Plumb and Flow Plumbing name Willoughby among their areas served.