Best gas fitters in Balmain
Last updatedEmergency Hot Water Repairs ranks first for gas fitters in Balmain because its gas work covers hot water systems and its emergency line runs round the clock. Where each firm is based, whether it works after hours and whether it publishes a licence number are the points that separate them. Those answers should decide who you call.
Quick picks in Balmain
- Gas leak in the middle of the night: Flow Plumbingโs emergency line is open through the night, gas leaks included.
- Gas hot water faults in Balmain: Emergency Hot Water Repairs works on gas hot water systems, with 24/7 call-outs.
- Gas meter work and evening repairs: GAP Trade Services Pty Ltd installs and relocates gas meters and takes calls from 5pm to 7am.
- Gas cooktops and ducted heating with paperwork: Sigma Plumbing issues a Certificate of Compliance at the end of every job.
- Gas fitting with a published licence and daytime hours: Pipe & Barrel Plumbing lists licence 365021C and runs 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday.
Best gas fitters in Balmain, ranked
#1Emergency Hot Water Repairs for gas hot water faults and replacements
24/7Licence publishedBased in KingsfordKingsford-based Emergency Hot Water Repairs covers Balmain for gas hot water work, including complete gas systems as well as repairs. Its brands include Rinnai, Rheem and Dux. The emergency line runs 24/7 across the Eastern Suburbs, and most callouts are fixed in one visit with no repeat fees. Replacement jobs include taking out the old unit and leaving warranty paperwork. The business publishes licence 284905C.
#2Good Hands Plumbing and Drains for gas fitting done under licence
Based in LeichhardtGood Hands Plumbing & Drains is based in Leichhardt and covers Balmain. Under licence, it connects gas appliances and does gas plumbing, and also handles hot water repairs and replacements. The same team clears blocked drains, toilets and stormwater lines, and runs CCTV drain inspections. Its work is described as licensed and insured, but it gives no licence figure. Weekday hours run 8am to 6pm, but two closing times are given, 4pm and 6pm, so call 02 9195 6989 to confirm before booking.
#3Flow Plumbing for 24/7 gas leaks and burst pipes
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnFlow Plumbing is based in Naremburn and covers Balmain. Crews fit heaters and stoves, track down leaks, and do regular maintenance visits. Its emergency service runs 24/7 across the Sydney region and also covers sewer surcharges and minor faults such as a split washer. Commercial and strata work is part of the range. Its prices are not posted, so get the figure in writing before the job begins. Its licence number is 359381C.
#4Sigma Plumbing for gas cooktops and ducted heating with a compliance certificate
24/7Based in GreystanesSigma Plumbing is based in Greystanes and covers Balmain. Its cooktop, ducted heating and instant hot water jobs are done to AS/NZS 5601. The business runs 24/7, with emergency jobs given first priority and plumbers on call around the clock. Each job ends with a Certificate of Compliance, so ask for it at handover. No licence number is given, so ask the fitter for the number when they arrive. Exact prices are set on site during the visit.
#5GAP Trade Services Pty Ltd for gas meter work and evening repairs
After hoursLicence publishedBased in KillaraGAP Trade Services Pty Ltd is based in Killara and covers Balmain. Meters get installed or moved, leaks get repaired, and gas heaters get serviced. Call-outs from 5pm to 7am are charged as after-hours emergency work at different rates, so check the prices page first. Licence 331690C is shown for the business. Gas appliances need servicing at least every two years, so book a regular check.
#6Pipe and Barrel Plumbing for gas fitting alongside renovation work
Licence publishedBased in EnmorePipe & Barrel Plumbing is based in Enmore and covers Balmain. Gas fitting sits alongside hot water installs, leak detection with pipe tracing, and backflow testing. Its hours run 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Kitchen and bathroom renovations are a big part of its work, including bespoke decorative pipework. Its own pages give licence number 365021C, and the Free Quote buttons start a request.
Compare gas fitters in Balmain
The table sets each business's base, emergency work and licence side by side.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Hot Water Repairs | Kingsford | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (631) |
| Good Hands Plumbing & Drains | Leichhardt | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (405) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Sigma Plumbing | Greystanes | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (78) |
| GAP Trade Services Pty Ltd | Killara | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (33) |
| Pipe & Barrel Plumbing | Enmore | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (50) |
| Service Today Plumber | Balmain | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (60) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West | Haberfield | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Hudson Plumbing Services | Chester Hill | โ | 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 gas fitters in Balmain
Each business is weighed on how well customers rate it, with more weight on those backed by more customers. Stating after-hours work, publishing a licence number and being based in Balmain also count in its favour. The gas detail on each business s own pages is compared too, so a firm that spells out its gas jobs ranks above one that only mentions them.
Gas fitters in Balmain: FAQ
Which gas fitters in Balmain work after hours?
Emergency Hot Water Repairs, Flow Plumbing and Sigma Plumbing all list 24/7 emergency work. GAP Trade Services Pty Ltd takes after-hours calls from 5pm to 7am at different rates.
Which gas fitters near Balmain publish a licence number?
Emergency Hot Water Repairs, Flow Plumbing, GAP Trade Services Pty Ltd and Pipe & Barrel Plumbing all show one. Good Hands Plumbing & Drains and Sigma Plumbing give none, so ask for the number before booking.
Who fixes gas hot water systems in Balmain?
Emergency Hot Water Repairs handles gas hot water faults, from ignition problems to thermostats and valves, and it covers Balmain from Kingsford.