Best hot water plumbers in Maroubra
Last updatedEmergency Hot Water Repairs leads this list for hot water work in Maroubra, and it names more brands than any other pick. Hot water plumbers in Maroubra aren't interchangeable, since brand range, base and licence details vary across this group. Pick by the system you have and how fast you need someone out; the bases run from Thornleigh in the north to Coogee in the south.
Quick picks in Maroubra
- Best for a unit that needs replacing: Emergency Hot Water Repairs, which gives repair-or-replace advice on site.
- Best for a quick turnaround: Norton Plumbing, which sets a 30-minute arrival goal across the Eastern Suburbs.
- Best for gas and electric systems fixed the same day: McElroy Plumbing.
- Best for a unit of any brand: Network Plumbing Rose Bay, which says it works on all brands of hot water system.
Best hot water plumbers in Maroubra, ranked

#1Emergency Hot Water Repairs for replacements on Rheem and Rinnai systems
24/7Licence publishedBased in KingsfordEmergency Hot Water Repairs operates from Kingsford and covers Rheem and Rinnai units, plus Stiebel Eltron, AquaMAX and Servgas. When a unit is replaced, the old one is taken away and warranty paperwork is left with the owner. Weekday hours are 7am to 4pm and Saturday hours 8am to 2pm, and urgent call-outs run 24/7 across the Eastern Suburbs, with Maroubra among the areas it serves. Its licence is 284905C. Homeowners say the crew arrives when promised and that prices are competitive. It publishes no call-out fee, so get the full cost on the phone first.

#2Norton Plumbing for same-day hot water repairs and replacements
24/7Licence publishedBased in CoogeeNorton Plumbing, from Coogee, lists same-day work on hot water repairs and swaps, with Bosch, Vulcan and Aquamax units among those it fits. Its crew isolates water or gas first on emergency jobs, so it helps to know where your main is before you ring. Calls at any hour go to its emergency team, round the clock. Its licence number is 397768C. Homeowners say the quote and pricing are transparent and fair, and that the work is left tidy.

#3All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance for hot water alongside drains and leaks
24/7Based in EastlakesAll Australian Plumbing and Maintenance, out of Eastlakes, does hot water alongside blocked drains, gas fitting and leak detection. Its 24/7 emergency service covers Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Hot water brand names aren't mentioned, so confirm your unit is one it fits before booking. No licence number is given for it, so request one in writing first. Quotes go through its contact page, and thermal imaging is among its other tools. Homeowners mention a clean house when the job ends.

#4Network Plumbing Rose Bay for hot water servicing and maintenance as well as repairs
24/7Licence publishedBased in North BondiNetwork Plumbing Rose Bay, a family firm out of North Bondi, has worked the eastern suburbs since 1988. Its hot water work covers servicing and maintenance as well as repairs. It holds licence 467374C. Its emergency target is an hour, though bookings can limit that. It offers Fix Now Pay Later, and that option has its own terms and conditions. The business also takes on commercial and strata plumbing.

#5McElroy Plumbing for gas and electric hot water, often fixed the same day
24/7Licence publishedBased in RandwickMcElroy Plumbing is based in Randwick and repairs or replaces gas and electric hot water systems, often the same day. The Randwick firm has been in one family since 1930. Its licence reads 494711C. Leaks are traced before any quote is given. Gas smells, burst pipes and no hot water are all covered at any hour, because its line runs 24/7. Homeowners report that many jobs wrap up inside the hour, and describe the technicians as friendly and polite.
#6Purified Plumbing & Drains for hot water repairs and full replacements
24/7Based in ThornleighPurified Plumbing & Drains is based in Thornleigh and repairs hot water systems, or replaces them where that is the better option. A replacement includes supply, installation and disposal of the old unit. The team says it aims to be at a property within 60 minutes of an emergency call, and a $55 service fee covers travel and the first assessment. Its gas work includes testing the gas system to Australian safety standards, which matters if your unit runs on gas. Purified Plumbing & Drains doesn't publish a licence number.
Compare hot water plumbers in Maroubra
The table below sets out where each business is based, its emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Hot Water Repairs | Kingsford | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (631) |
| Norton Plumbing | Coogee | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (134) |
| All Australian Plumbing and Maintenance | Eastlakes | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (117) |
| Network Plumbing Rose Bay | North Bondi | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (149) |
| McElroy Plumbing | Randwick | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (86) |
| Pipe & Barrel Plumbing | Enmore | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (50) |
| Bondi Hot Water Service South Coogee | South Coogee | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Purified Plumbing & Drains | Thornleigh | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (208) |
| Small Bros Plumbing | Maroubra | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| 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 Maroubra
Ordering follows customer feedback, with more weight where many customers have weighed in. Also counted: 24/7 work a business says it does, a licence number it puts forward, whether it operates from the suburb, and what its own pages say about hot water jobs.
Hot water plumbers in Maroubra: FAQ
Which hot water plumbers in Maroubra come out after hours?
Maroubra's picks all list round-the-clock emergency cover. Expect an after-hours fee from Norton Plumbing, which the team explains on the phone before it sends anyone out, so calling in business hours avoids it.
Do hot water plumbers in Maroubra quote before they start?
Purified Plumbing & Drains and Network Plumbing Rose Bay both list upfront pricing, so ask for the figure before work begins.
Which hot water plumbers in Maroubra cover solar and heat pump systems?
Solar and heat pump units are on the work lists of Emergency Hot Water Repairs and Network Plumbing Rose Bay.