Best emergency plumbers in Zetland
Last updatedSydney Backflow Prevention Services leads, mainly because it answers urgent calls around the clock and works on backflow devices. Most emergency plumbers in Zetland on this list keep night hours, but none is based there, so ask how fast a crew can reach you. Your problem decides the pick: a dead hot water system, a blocked drain, a leaking pipe and a faulty backflow valve each point somewhere different.
Quick picks in Zetland
- Best for a backflow valve that fails on a weekend: Sydney Backflow Prevention Services, which takes call-outs day and night, weekends included.
- Best for hot water and gas with a licence to check: Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, which shows licence 226679C.
- Best for a blocked drain after dark in the city: Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD, which confirms the visit before it arrives.
- Best for a hot water system that dies overnight: East Coast Plumbers, out of Brookvale.
- Best for a cracked pipe you would rather not dig up: Maida Pipe Relining, where night work only happens by prior arrangement.
Best emergency plumbers in Zetland, ranked

#1Sydney Backflow Prevention Services for backflow testing and repairs at any hour
24/7Based in Bondi BeachSydney Backflow Prevention Services works out of Bondi Beach and is listed as licensed, though no licence number appears on its listing. Its core job is testing backflow containment devices each year and repairing them, whatever the make. Testing happens on site, and customers note the paperwork gets to Sydney Water fast. It also looks after hot water mixing valves, most often in clinics, creches and aged care buildings. Round-the-clock call-outs cover nights and weekends. Ring 02 9365 2801 or 0431 643 562 for a free quote before you book the yearly test.

#2Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for hot water and blocked drains with a licence on show
24/7Licence publishedBased in EastwoodEastwood is the base for Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, and Zetland appears on its list of covered suburbs. Its licence number, 226679C, is on the listing. The crew swaps out hot water systems, fits mixing valves, and clears drains using hydro jetting or pipe relining. Gas work is in scope too. The phone is answered at any hour for burst pipes, gas odours, leaks that won't stop and hot water that has gone cold. Night and weekend jobs can cost more than weekday visits, so get the quote in writing. Eastwood isn't on the published area list, so ring (02) 9191 7369 to confirm they'll come to your street.

#3Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD for quick blocked drain and hot water call-outs
24/7Based in SydneyMr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD sits in the city and belongs to the wider Mr Splash Plumbing network. Its emergency line runs at all hours, weekends included, for blocked drains, hot water faults, burst pipes and gas fitting. Toilet and tap repairs, pipe relining and strata plumbing are on the books too. Customers find the crew prompt and skilled. Once a job is booked, someone rings half an hour ahead to check the visit still suits you. No licence number is listed. Book online or call (02) 9883 9592. Regular customers can ask about VIP membership, which takes 20% off.

#4East Coast Plumbers for overnight hot water and gas work
24/7Based in BrookvaleEast Coast Plumbers is a family-run outfit working out of Brookvale on the Northern Beaches. The team is on call every day of the week for plumbing, drain repairs and hot water jobs anywhere in Sydney. Their list also includes burst or leaking pipes, fresh hot water installs and gas work handled by in-house fitters. Regulars describe the workmanship in glowing terms. Customers remember a tap fixed in a day and hot water running again within a few hours. Its listing carries no licence figure. Describe the fault when you ring, such as a blocked drain, leaking pipe or gas job, so the right person is sent out, and get the price before booking.

#5Maida Pipe Relining for trenchless pipe repairs and same-day blocked drains
After hoursBased in PyrmontMaida Pipe Relining operates from Pyrmont and concentrates on pipe relining and blocked drains. Relining means repairing a pipe without trenching it, and Maida backs the job with a 50-year warranty in writing. Drains are cleared in the same visit, with a CCTV inspection and water jetting. Work after hours is by booking only and carries extra fees. No round-the-clock service is offered, and the business shows no licence number. Phone 1300 844 432 for the quickest answer, or email hello@maida.com.au. All work happens at your property, so there is no need to visit the Pyrmont office.
Compare emergency plumbers in Zetland
The table below sets out where each business is based, whether it works through the night and whether a licence number is shown.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD | Sydney | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| 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 Zetland
Businesses with more customer feedback get extra weight, and a few comments count for little. Beyond that, we checked each firm's own statement on after-hours work, any licence number it shows, its base, and how its page describes emergency jobs. Entry required emergency work on the books and Zetland among the listed suburbs.
Emergency plumbers in Zetland: FAQ
Which Zetland plumbers come out at night?
Sydney Backflow Prevention Services, Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD and East Coast Plumbers all advertise round-the-clock visits. Maida Pipe Relining books its after-hours jobs in advance instead.
Which of these plumbers show a licence number?
Only Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood shows one, 226679C. The other four firms will tell you their number if you ask before booking.
Do after-hours jobs cost more in Zetland?
Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood says night and emergency work can carry a higher price than daytime visits. Ask any of the five for a figure before the crew arrives.
Who does trenchless pipe relining near Zetland?
Maida Pipe Relining in Pyrmont lists Zetland as one of its areas for work that avoids excavation.