Best hot water plumbers in Clovelly
Last updatedNorton Plumbing leads this list because it names the brands it works on and takes calls at any hour. Hot water plumbers in Clovelly differ in three ways: the systems they name, whether they work overnight or only in business hours, and whether they are based in Clovelly or come in from nearby. Choose by your system type and how urgent the fault is.
Quick picks in Clovelly
- Best for a no-hot-water call at night: Norton Plumbing, which runs round-the-clock call-outs and lists same-day hot water repairs and replacements.
- Best for a named brand: Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee, which names more than ten brands it repairs and replaces.
- Best for gas on a hot water system: McElroy Plumbing, with gas work that ends in a compliance certificate.
- Best for booking a set time: Purified Plumbing and Drains, which lets you pick a morning or afternoon arrival window online.
- Best for a Clovelly base: Buckton Plumbing, which works from Clovelly and takes evening call-outs only on request.
Best hot water plumbers in Clovelly, ranked

#1Norton Plumbing for same-day hot water repairs and replacements at any hour
24/7Licence publishedBased in CoogeeCoogee-based Norton Plumbing also covers Clovelly. Its technicians fix and fit units from Rheem, Rinnai, Bosch, Dux, Vulcan and Aquamax, and the work is booked as same-day. Calls are answered day and night, with the target of reaching Eastern Suburbs premises within half an hour. Night callers pay a fee for an after-hours visit, which is explained by phone before anyone heads out. Licence 397768C is listed. Booking in business hours skips that fee.

#2All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance for round-the-clock call-outs and strata maintenance
24/7Based in EastlakesAll Australian Plumbing and Maintenance, based in Eastlakes, also takes Clovelly jobs. Its around-the-clock line covers hot water systems, burst pipes and gas fitting, and it adds leak detection. Strata and commercial maintenance is a separate offering here, along with thermal imaging for tracing leaks. No brand is named for its hot water work, so check that your unit is covered before you book. This business gives no licence number. Quotes are free on request, but no prices are posted online.

#3McElroy Plumbing for gas and electric hot water repairs, often on the same day
24/7Licence publishedBased in RandwickMcElroy Plumbing is a Randwick business that serves Clovelly. It mends or swaps gas and electric hot water units, and jobs frequently finish the same day. Each gas job ends with a compliance certificate, and leaks are located before anyone quotes. Emergency visits run round the clock for cases such as no hot water or a gas smell. It holds licence 494711C. On strata work, raise the question of written reports and insurance cover early.

#4Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee for repairs across named brands, plus solar systems
24/7Licence publishedBased in South CoogeeBondi Hot Water Service South Coogee also reaches Clovelly. It repairs, installs, replaces and relocates electric, gas, solar and commercial hot water units, and hauls away the old heater during the job. Its brand list runs from Bosch and Rinnai to Vulcan, Aquamax and Chromagen, with Thermann and Apricus units also on file. Its line for hot water faults is open 24/7 on 9666 6132. The licence is 286526C, and a pensioner discount is available. Opening hours are not shown, so ring before you set off.
#5Purified Plumbing and Drains for hot water replacement and a set arrival window
24/7Based in ThornleighThornleigh firm Purified Plumbing and Drains works in Clovelly. When a unit is past repair, the crew supplies and fits a new one and removes the old unit. Gas systems get tested to Australian safety standards. Emergency plumbers pick up on 1300 663 667 at any hour and aim to be on site within an hour of the call. Online bookings offer 7am to 10am, 10am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm windows. No licence number is given. Expect a $55 charge for travel and an initial visit, then an upfront quote before work begins.
#6Buckton Plumbing for same-day hot water repairs from a Clovelly base
After hoursLicence publishedClovelly-based Buckton Plumbing holds licence 214106C. It repairs hot water units and installs new ones, and many people book a visit the same day they call. Weekday hours run from 7am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Evening and weekend work only happens when requested, and it carries a surcharge that isn't posted. It does not run a 24/7 line. The crew also fits bayonet points for room heaters and BBQs and clears blocked drains with a high pressure jetter.
Compare hot water plumbers in Clovelly
The table sets out where each business is based, when it takes emergency calls, and whether its licence is on record.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Plumbing | Coogee | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (134) |
| All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance | Eastlakes | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (117) |
| McElroy Plumbing | Randwick | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (86) |
| Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee | South Coogee | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Purified Plumbing & Drains | Thornleigh | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (208) |
| Buckton Plumbing | Clovelly | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (8) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| GRH Plumbing Group | Schofields | 24/7 | 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 hot water plumbers in Clovelly
Rank order follows the volume of customer feedback, the after-hours work a business states, a licence on record and a local base. Each business's own description of hot water jobs was read for brands, same-day visits and gas. Qualifiers outside the top tier sit in the table.
Hot water plumbers in Clovelly: FAQ
Which hot water plumbers in Clovelly come out at night?
Norton Plumbing, McElroy Plumbing, All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance and Purified Plumbing and Drains all run round-the-clock lines. Buckton Plumbing will attend evenings on request, for an extra charge.
Do hot water plumbers in Clovelly list their licence numbers?
Norton Plumbing, McElroy Plumbing, Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee and Buckton Plumbing all show one. All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance and Purified Plumbing and Drains show none.
Which Clovelly hot water plumber names the most brands?
Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee names the most, from Bosch and Rinnai through to Chromagen and Apricus. Norton Plumbing lists six brands, while All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance names none.
Is there a pensioner discount for hot water repairs in Clovelly?
Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee offers pensioner and senior discounts. No other pick on this page mentions one.