Best hot water plumbers in Crows Nest
Last updatedReady Set Plumb tops this list of hot water plumbers in Crows Nest, since it answers around the clock and shows its licence number. Most of these are based in nearby suburbs, so hours and travel time count as much as the trade. Choose by hours first, and then by where the crew is based.
Quick picks in Crows Nest
- Best for a hot water failure at 2am: Ready Set Plumb, which answers the phone 24 hours a day and discloses its after-hours fee before a plumber is sent.
- Best for a gas leak or burst pipe at night: Flow Plumbing, which lists 24/7 work for gas leaks and burst pipes, including the middle of the night.
- Best for a crew based in Crows Nest: STS Plumbing, which covers electric, gas, heat pump and solar hot water systems, though its after-hours calls carry a fee.
- Best for a guaranteed emergency arrival time: Proximity Plumbing, which puts a 30-minute cap on reaching an emergency job.
- Best for a planned weekday replacement: Dee Why Plumbers, which takes hot water installs and replacements and publishes a licence number.
Best hot water plumbers in Crows Nest, ranked
#1Ready Set Plumb for hot water faults answered around the clock
24/7Licence publishedBased in Lane CoveReady Set Plumb is a plumbing business based in Lane Cove. The team fits, repairs and swaps out hot water units run on gas, power, solar or heat pumps. Its phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and same-day call-outs run across Sydney when the hot water fails. The after-hours charge is named before anyone is sent out. Its licence is 266660C. Eligible plumbing work over $1,000 can be paid for through HomePro Credit finance, which homeowners can ask about at booking.

#2Dee Why Plumbers for planned hot water replacements on weekdays
Licence publishedBased in Beacon HillBeacon Hill is the base for Dee Why Plumbers, which covers the Northern Beaches and Crows Nest. Its work includes repairs, installs, maintenance and replacements on hot water systems. Phone hours run weekdays from 7am to 8:30pm, with no round-the-clock cover listed, so a planned swap suits it better than a dead system at midnight. The licence on file is 271705C. Customers say the team keeps them informed at every step. Four decades of trade sit behind the business.

#3Flow Plumbing for hot water repairs and gas work at night
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnFlow Plumbing operates out of Naremburn and serves both households and commercial sites. Hot water tanks get fixed or swapped out, faulty thermostats are replaced, and efficient units get advice. Its 24/7 cover runs through the middle of the night for gas leaks and burst pipes. Licence 359381C sits on its listing. Customers say the team tracks each problem to its cause before fixing it. No prices appear online, so a written quote comes first.
#4STS Plumbing for hot water repairs close to home in Crows Nest
After hoursLicence publishedSTS Plumbing is based in Crows Nest, so the crew starts close by. STS works on units that run on power, gas, heat pumps or solar. Its gas fitting covers appliance installs and the compliance paperwork that goes with them. Its licence number is 227192C. Office hours run Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, with Saturday from 8am to 12pm. After-hours call-outs cost a fee, but the amount isn't listed, and messages left after hours get a callback within 24 hours.

#5Proximity Plumbing for emergency hot water with a 30-minute attendance guarantee
24/7Licence publishedBased in Dover HeightsBased in Dover Heights, Proximity Plumbing has served Sydney since 2015, with William and Emily running it. Gas and electric hot water systems get repaired and replaced, and heat pumps are installed. Emergency jobs get a plumber on site within 30 minutes, and the work runs 24/7. The business lists licence 285594C. For a non-urgent swap, the online booking option is described as guaranteed within 24 hours.

#6East Coast Plumbers for hot water installs and fixes from a family-owned Brookvale base
24/7Based in BrookvaleWorking from Brookvale on the Northern Beaches, East Coast Plumbers is a family-owned crew. New hot water systems get installed and older ones get fixed, and gas fitters handle the gas side of installs. Emergency hot water calls get answered at any hour across Sydney. East Coast does not show its licence online, so request the number before you book. Clients have praised quick turnarounds, with one tap repaired the day after the call.
Compare hot water plumbers in Crows Nest
The table below compares the picks on where they are based, whether they cover emergencies and whether they publish a licence.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Set Plumb | Lane Cove | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (334) |
| Dee Why Plumbers | Beacon Hill | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (207) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| STS Plumbing | Crows Nest | After hours | โ | โ 4.9 (27) |
| Proximity Plumbing Dover Heights | Dover Heights | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.6 (85) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| PH7 Plumbing | McMahons Point | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| Benny & The Jets Plumbing Services | North Willoughby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.5 (15) |
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 Crows Nest
Weight goes to feedback from many customers rather than a few. A business also scores higher for after-hours work it states, a licence it publishes, or a base near Crows Nest. Each pick's own page also has to describe hot water work, so the list follows what they say they do.
Hot water plumbers in Crows Nest: FAQ
Who can come out to a hot water fault at night in Crows Nest?
Ready Set Plumb, Flow Plumbing and Proximity Plumbing all list 24/7 emergency work, so any of them can attend overnight. Ask about the after-hours figure when you call, since none of these prices are fixed in advance.
Do hot water plumbers in Crows Nest publish their licence numbers?
Most of the picks do, and Flow Plumbing and Proximity Plumbing are among them. East Coast Plumbers is the one that doesn't list a number.
Is there a hot water plumber based in Crows Nest itself?
STS Plumbing is the only pick based in Crows Nest. Its office hours end at 7pm on weekdays, with Saturday mornings too, so after-hours calls come at a fee.
Which of these plumbers list heat pump hot water systems?
Proximity Plumbing, STS Plumbing and Ready Set Plumb each name heat pumps among their hot water work. Solar is covered by Ready Set Plumb and STS Plumbing.