Best roof plumbers in Croydon
Last updatedSydney Plumb Jobs heads this roof plumbing list for Croydon because its services take in minor roofing and blocked gutters, its emergency line runs day and night and it publishes its licence number. Bases differ: one crew works from Croydon itself, while the others come in from Summer Hill, Newtown, Chiswick, Eastwood and Mascot. Pick by how close the crew is and how urgent the job is.
Quick picks in Croydon
- Best for a roof job with a local crew: Sydney Metro Plumbing, based in Croydon, which lists roofing and drainage among its trades.
- Best for keeping in touch on the day: Richard Knight Plumbing, which updates customers on arrival times and parts.
- Best for flashing and roof leaks: Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood, which names roof leaks and flashing in its services.
- Best for a written price before work: Sydney Plumb Jobs, which says its quotes are free and upfront.
Best roof plumbers in Croydon, ranked

#1Sydney Plumb Jobs for minor roofing and blocked gutters, with night-time emergency lines
24/7Licence publishedBased in Summer HillSydney Plumb Jobs operates from Summer Hill, with Croydon homes inside its patch. Roofing and blocked gutters are small parts of a wider drain and hot water trade, so ask for the roof scope in advance. Night calls ring a line that never closes, and its licence number, 362395C, is published. Concession pricing of 10% covers pensioners and emergency workers when ID is produced at the visit. The business says it beats a written quote by up to 15%, which helps on a larger job.
#2Richard Knight Plumbing for downpipes, guttering and stormwater on roofs
Licence publishedBased in NewtownRichard Knight Plumbing is run from Newtown, and its trade reaches homes and shops across Croydon. Downpipe, gutter and stormwater jobs are what its roof side handles, while drain and gas work runs alongside. Customers describe a crew that keeps them posted on arrival times and parts deliveries, and that talks through the options before any job. Quoting costs nothing, and the licence number, 172468C, is published. Weekday urgent work runs from 7am to 5pm only, so a roof fault needs booking before 5pm on a weekday.

#3Burns Plumbing for roof plumbing on commercial and strata sites, with backflow testing
24/7Licence publishedBased in ChiswickBurns Plumbing is a Chiswick business that reaches Croydon. Roof plumbing is named in its services, though it gives no detail on what a roof job includes. Much of the workload involves commercial, strata and council sites, and it also tests backflow prevention devices. It is open 24/7, including public holidays, and its licence is 349273C. Customers describe quick visits where the team gets the job done in good time.

#4Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood for flashing and downpipe drainage, with inspections before any roof quote
24/7Licence publishedBased in EastwoodMates Rates Plumbing Eastwood works out of Eastwood and takes Croydon jobs. Roof leaks, flashing, and gutter and downpipe drainage are each named in its services. Before any roof or bathroom price is set, a crew member visits the site for free. It is open 24/7/365 for emergencies such as gas smells and sudden hot water failure, and its licence number is 226679C. Prices aren't posted, so request the figure in writing before the crew starts.

#5Plumberoo Plumbing for leak detection and pipe relining, with starting prices posted for each job
24/7Based in MascotPlumberoo Plumbing is based in Mascot and reaches Croydon. Pipe relining is described as about 30% less costly than digging up the pipe, and leak detection sits among its core jobs. Starting prices for each job are shown, while calls outside Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, carry a call-out fee. Its licence number isn't given. Reviewers say the team sends a written report with photos after a call-out and keeps the office informed.

#6Sydney Metro Plumbing for roofing and drainage from a Croydon base
24/7Licence publishedSydney Metro Plumbing is based in Croydon itself, so a roof call comes from down the road. Its trade list runs from water supply and sanitary plumbing to gasfitting, with roofing and drainage too. Blocked lines are cleared by jet blasting, and CCTV inspections show what is inside a pipe. Emergencies can be called in 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and its licence number is 238713C. Its site names Sydney wide rather than particular suburbs, so confirm your address is covered when you call.
Compare roof plumbers in Croydon
The table shows each business's base, its emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Plumb Jobs | Summer Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (140) |
| Richard Knight Plumbing | Newtown | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (118) |
| Burns Plumbing | Chiswick | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (114) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Plumberoo Plumbing | Mascot | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (125) |
| Sydney Metro Plumbing | Croydon | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Arc Plumbing | Five Dock | 24/7* | โ | โ 4.3 (23) |
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 roof plumbers in Croydon
Listings are ordered by the weight of customer feedback behind them, so a longer track of comments outweighs a shorter one. Listings climb when the business's own pages describe roof jobs, when it states after-hours cover itself, when a licence is published, or when it sits in Croydon or nearby. Where a business names no suburbs, it is placed on the strength of its other facts.
Roof plumbers in Croydon: FAQ
Which Croydon roof plumber is based in the suburb?
Croydon has a local option in Sydney Metro Plumbing, whose office sits in the suburb, and its roofing and drainage trades are listed.
Which Croydon plumbers take emergencies on public holidays?
Burns Plumbing says its cover extends over public holidays, and Sydney Metro Plumbing advertises round-the-clock lines for the full year.
Do Croydon roof plumbers publish a licence number?
Several do, including Sydney Plumb Jobs, Richard Knight Plumbing and Sydney Metro Plumbing. Plumberoo Plumbing gives no licence number.
What should I ask a roof plumber in Croydon before booking?
In Croydon, get the price on paper before urgent work begins, and ask whether the roof scope covers flashing and stormwater.