Best hot water plumbers in Surry Hills
Last updatedProximity Plumbing Point Piper is the top pick for hot water plumbers in Surry Hills, covering gas and electric systems, heat pumps and Rheem units. The picks differ in whether they repair or replace, which brands they name and whether they publish a licence number. Match the business to the system you have before you ask for a quote.
Quick picks in Surry Hills
- Best for a hot water system that needs replacing: Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, where installs follow a quote within hours of acceptance.
- Best for a Rheem install with quality workmanship: Pipe & Barrel Plumbing.
- Best for a tempering valve or mixer tap repair: Zetland Plumbing, which lists both among its repair work.
- Best for a tank or thermostat fault: Flow Plumbing, which repairs or replaces tanks and faulty thermostats.
- Best for a solar or heat pump unit: Network Plumbing Rose Bay, which covers every brand.
Best hot water plumbers in Surry Hills, ranked

#1Proximity Plumbing Point Piper for hot water replacements and quick installs
24/7Licence publishedBased in Point PiperProximity Plumbing Point Piper holds licence 285594C and is based in Point Piper, covering Surry Hills. Gas and electric tanks both fall under its hot water work, and heat pump jobs are included, with Rheem Stellar electric units named. Quotes come within a day, and installs follow within hours of acceptance, according to customers. The business also runs 24/7 emergency plumbing.

#2nGO Plumbing for hot water installs and repairs from a Surry Hills base
24/7nGO Plumbing is based on Crown Street in Surry Hills and does hot water installs and repairs. Its listing says the work covers homes and businesses. No licence number is published, so ask for licence details before any install. Pricing is described as upfront, and a free quote can be requested online before work starts.

#3Flow Plumbing for repairing or replacing a hot water tank and thermostat
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnNaremburn is home for Flow Plumbing, which publishes licence 359381C. Tanks and faulty thermostats are repaired or swapped out, and efficient models get advice. Problems get traced to their root before any fix, customers say. No prices are posted, and knowing the unit's make and age speeds up a quote.

#4Zetland Plumbing for tempering valve and mixer tap repairs
Based in ZetlandZetland Plumbing is based in Zetland and covers Surry Hills. Its hot water work is repair-led, alongside tempering valve repairs, mixer tap repairs and flexible hose replacement. Blocked drains and toilet work are on its list too. Quotes are given before any work begins, and customers call the pricing fair. No licence number is published, and its listed hours run from 7am to 7pm.

#5Network Plumbing Rose Bay for solar and heat pump hot water systems, 24/7
24/7Licence publishedBased in North BondiNetwork Plumbing Rose Bay carries licence 467374C from its North Bondi base, and it reaches Surry Hills. Gas, electric, solar and heat pump tanks all get serviced, whatever the brand. Emergency cover runs 24/7, with arrival quoted within 60 minutes when bookings allow. Customers say the team explains what they find and advises clearly.

#6Pipe and Barrel Plumbing for hot water installs, including Rheem systems
Licence publishedBased in EnmoreLicence 365021C belongs to Pipe & Barrel Plumbing, an Enmore firm whose jobs reach Surry Hills. Hot water installs include Rheem systems, and the business also takes on gas fitting and appliance connection. Clients praise the workmanship as solid and well built. No emergency cover is listed, so book ahead rather than relying on a same-day call-out.
Compare hot water plumbers in Surry Hills
The table sets out each business's base, emergency cover and licence number, so you can compare them side by side.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity Plumbing Point Piper | Point Piper | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (2885) |
| nGO Plumbing | Surry Hills | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (255) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Zetland Plumbing | Zetland | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (74) |
| Network Plumbing Rose Bay | North Bondi | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (149) |
| Pipe & Barrel Plumbing | Enmore | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (50) |
| Plumberoo Plumbing | Mascot | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (125) |
| Pronto Express Plumbing | Botany | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (68) |
| Purified Plumbing & Drains | Thornleigh | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (208) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| The Plumbing Wizard | Kingsgrove | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (60) |
| Watermark Plumbing | Chatswood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (65) |
| MA Plumbing Services | Hurlstone Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (14) |
| Pro Jet Pipe Relining | Macquarie Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (22) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| PH7 Plumbing | McMahons Point | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| Your Paddington Plumber | Paddington | 24/7* | โ | โ |
| CMF Plumbing | Ryde | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (7) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD | Sydney | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Arc Plumbing | Five Dock | 24/7* | โ | โ 4.3 (23) |
| Mark the Plumber | St Andrews | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (8) |
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 Surry Hills
Scores weigh each business's customer feedback by how much of it there is, then favour those that name the systems and brands they fit, publish a licence number and are based in or near Surry Hills. A business that only mentions hot water in passing ranks below one that describes the job.
Hot water plumbers in Surry Hills: FAQ
Which Surry Hills plumbers fit Rheem hot water systems?
Pipe & Barrel Plumbing fits Rheem systems as part of its installs. Rheem Stellar electric units appear in the hot water work of Proximity Plumbing Point Piper.
Do I need a licence number before a hot water install?
Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, Flow Plumbing, Network Plumbing Rose Bay and Pipe & Barrel Plumbing publish theirs. nGO Plumbing and Zetland Plumbing don't, so ask before you agree to a job.
What should I have ready when I ask for a hot water quote?
Have the make and age of the unit to hand, as Flow Plumbing suggests. Zetland Plumbing customers say the quote comes first, so ask for it before confirming a booking.