Best hot water plumbers in Redfern
Last updatedProximity Plumbing Point Piper comes first for hot water work in Redfern, thanks to round-the-clock hours, a published licence number and named brands. The rest vary in where they're based, whether they answer at night and which unit types they handle. Pick by the job: a night fault calls for a 24/7 business, while a planned swap can wait for a quote.
Quick picks in Redfern
- Best for heat pump and electric hot water units: Proximity Plumbing Point Piper works on gas, electric and heat pump systems, including Rheem Stellar electric units.
- Best for a hot water fault at night: Mr 24/7 Plumbing is based in Redfern and works 24 hours a day, including Sundays.
- Best for gas heaters with a published licence: Flow Plumbing installs gas heaters and fixes faulty gas systems, and its licence number is 359381C.
- Best for a daytime tempering valve repair: Zetland Plumbing works from 7am to 7pm and says quotes come before the work.
- Best for installs and fixes at any hour: East Coast Plumbers is a family-owned business in Brookvale that takes hot water calls around the clock.
Best hot water plumbers in Redfern, ranked

#1Proximity Plumbing Point Piper for gas, electric and heat pump hot water systems
24/7Licence publishedBased in Point PiperProximity Plumbing Point Piper covers heat pumps as well as gas and electric systems, and names Rheem Stellar electric units among the brands it works on. It answers 24/7, and its licence number is 285594C. The firm operates out of Point Piper and reaches Redfern, Surry Hills and Waterloo. Leak detection and gas fitting sit alongside its hot water work.

#2Flow Plumbing for gas heater installs and hot water repairs
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnFrom Naremburn, Flow Plumbing serves Redfern and takes both home and business jobs. Its hot water work covers repairing or replacing tanks and faulty thermostats, and advising on efficient units. Gas installs include heaters, and faulty gas systems get fixed. Gas leaks and burst pipes get 24/7 attention, and the licence number is 359381C. Pricing isn't listed, so get a written quote first.

#3Zetland Plumbing for daytime tempering valve and hot water repairs
Based in ZetlandZetland Plumbing operates from Zetland and reaches Redfern, with everyday repairs that include tempering valves and hot water. Its listed hours run from 7am to 7pm every day, so it suits a fault found during the day rather than a night call-out. Quotes come first, customers say, and the pricing feels fair to them. The business doesn't put a licence number on its listing.

#4Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for thermostatic mixing valves and sudden hot water failures
24/7Licence publishedBased in EastwoodMates Rates Plumbing Eastwood works out of Eastwood, covers Redfern and publishes licence number 226679C. Its hot water jobs run to repairs, replacements and thermostatic mixing valves. It runs 24/7/365 for sudden hot water failures, and after-hours jobs may cost more than weekday work. It also takes strata and commercial jobs, and offers a free inspection before a bathroom or roof quote.

#5East Coast Plumbers for hot water installs and fixes at any hour
24/7Based in BrookvaleBrookvale is home for East Coast Plumbers, a family-owned firm on the Northern Beaches that also reaches Redfern. New installs and repairs to existing units both fall under its hot water work, and gas jobs are carried out by professional fitters. Phone lines run through the night and on weekends. Nothing on its listing shows a licence, so check that on the call. Customers say hot water is back within hours.
#6Mr 24/7 Plumbing for emergency hot water work from its Redfern base
24/7Redfern is where Mr 24/7 Plumbing operates from, and its hours cover every day, Sundays included. It does emergency hot water installs and repairs, and runs under master plumber Justin Quinn. Customers find its pricing reasonable for what gets done. Mr 24/7 Plumbing shows no licence online, so ask the number before it visits.
Compare hot water plumbers in Redfern
The table sets out where each business is based, its emergency hours and whether its licence number is published.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity Plumbing Point Piper | Point Piper | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (2885) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Zetland Plumbing | Zetland | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (74) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| Mr 24/7 Plumbing | Redfern | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.5 (15) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD | Sydney | 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 Redfern
Points come from customer reviews, weighted by how many there are, plus a base in Redfern, a published licence number, after-hours work the business says it does, and hot water detail on its own pages. Businesses with more of these moved up the order.
Hot water plumbers in Redfern: FAQ
Which Redfern plumbers fix hot water at night?
Mr 24/7 Plumbing is based in Redfern itself. Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, Proximity Plumbing Point Piper and East Coast Plumbers also work 24/7 and cover Redfern.
Which hot water plumbers here publish a licence number?
Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, Flow Plumbing and Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood publish a licence number. Zetland Plumbing, East Coast Plumbers and Mr 24/7 Plumbing don't publish one.
Can I get a written quote from a Redfern hot water plumber before work starts?
Ask Flow Plumbing or Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for a written quote, since neither publishes prices.
What hours does Zetland Plumbing keep?
Zetland Plumbing lists hours from 7am to 7pm, so a hot water fault at night needs a 24/7 business from this list.
What should I have ready when I ask for a hot water quote?
Know the make and age of the unit before you ask Flow Plumbing for a price. Mr 24/7 Plumbing will say which hot water systems it fits if you ring it first.