Best emergency plumbers in Frenchs Forest
Last updatedTai Irwin Plumbing leads because its 24-hour phone line sits apart from its office number, which makes a late call easier to place. Every business here lists round-the-clock work, so the choice turns on the job: drains, hot water, gas or a burst pipe. None is based in Frenchs Forest itself, and only two show a licence number on their listings.
Quick picks in Frenchs Forest
- Best for a burst pipe after hours: Curl Curl Plumbing, which covers bursts, drains and gas leaks around the clock and shows its licence number.
- Best for a gas leak after hours: Flow Plumbing, which names gas leaks at the top of its emergency list.
- Best for drains you want filmed: Vital Flow Plumbing Services, which can supply footage and a written report for an insurance claim.
- Best for a fast hot water fix: East Coast Plumbers, which customers say acts within hours on hot water faults.
Best emergency plumbers in Frenchs Forest, ranked

#1Tai Irwin Plumbing for 24/7 call-outs with a separate 24-hour line
24/7Based in ForestvilleTai Irwin Plumbing operates out of Forestville and answers emergency calls at any hour through a dedicated 24-hour line. Blocked drains, from a sink to a main sewer, are cleared with pressure jetting and then checked on camera. The business also swaps out hot water units, whether gas, electric, solar or heat pump, and can line cracked pipes from the inside. Homeowners praise how the workers leave a job site. Its listing has no licence number.
#2Curl Curl Plumbing for burst pipes and leaking hot water units
24/7Licence publishedBased in Manly ValeCurl Curl Plumbing works from Manly Vale and takes urgent work on bursts, leaking hot water units, blocked drains and gas leaks at any time. Licence 201880C appears on its listing. Morning bookings, made before 9am on a working day, are served that day. Later bookings get a best-effort reply, and out-of-hours availability depends on demand. Locals describe the crew as punctual, with many visits happening on the day they were booked.

#3Flow Plumbing for gas leaks and sewer surcharges
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnFlow Plumbing is based in Naremburn and works on both homes and businesses across Sydney. Night calls cover gas leaks, bursts, sewer surcharges and small jobs such as a split washer. Licence number 359381C is published. The firm installs and services gas heaters and stoves, and it also does roof repairs and restaurant maintenance. Pricing isn't posted online, so request a quote in writing first.

#4Collis Bros Plumbing for on-call work with the price agreed first
24/7Based in Manly ValeCollis Bros Plumbing is based in Manly Vale and keeps emergency work on call around the clock, with same-day assistance available. The firm states that no call goes unanswered. Repairs wait for your approval, so the price can be agreed before any work begins. No licence is shown. Regulars describe the plumbers as patient about explaining a fault and quick to suggest a fix that works.

#5Vital Flow Plumbing Services for CCTV drain inspections and insurance reports
24/7Based in HornsbyVital Flow Plumbing Services is based in Hornsby and takes emergency calls at all hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. Drain jobs range from camera checks and jetting to locating and relining pipes. A camera report of the pipes can go with an insurance claim. The listing gives no call-out fee, so ask at the start of the call, particularly before a night visit. A licence number isn't given.

#6East Coast Plumbers for hot water and gas work in strata buildings
24/7Based in BrookvaleEast Coast Plumbers, a family-owned firm based in Brookvale, can attend at any hour, every day of the week, for drain, hot water and plumbing work. Gas jobs, including new hot water installs, go to its gas fitters. The firm also takes strata work for apartment blocks. Feedback often mentions speed: a tap fixed inside a day and hot water back within hours. No licence number is listed on its page.
Compare emergency plumbers in Frenchs Forest
The table compares where each business is based, its emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Irwin Plumbing Forestville | Forestville | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (97) |
| Curl Curl Plumbing | Manly Vale | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.7 (344) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Collis Bros Plumbing | Manly Vale | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (137) |
| Vital Flow Plumbing Services | Hornsby | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (119) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| MT Plumbing | Frenchs Forest | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.2 (30) |
| STS Plumbing | Crows Nest | After hours | โ | โ 4.9 (27) |
| Watermen Group | Brookvale | 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 emergency plumbers in Frenchs Forest
The order weighs how well customers judge each business, giving more weight to businesses with more customer feedback. Next come after-hours work the firm declares, any licence number it prints, and nearness to the suburb. Each business's own page decides the order when those are close, especially what it says about burst pipes, drains and gas.
Emergency plumbers in Frenchs Forest: FAQ
Which Frenchs Forest plumbers come out at night?
Tai Irwin Plumbing, Curl Curl Plumbing and Flow Plumbing all list round-the-clock work for Frenchs Forest callers. Vital Flow Plumbing Services shows no call-out fee, so ask what a night visit costs before it starts.
Do Frenchs Forest plumbers publish a licence number?
Curl Curl Plumbing and Flow Plumbing show their licence numbers, 201880C and 359381C. The other four don't print one, so ring and ask before you book.
Which plumber here will look down a drain with a camera?
Tai Irwin Plumbing and Curl Curl Plumbing both use a camera to inspect drains, and Vital Flow Plumbing Services does too.
Do emergency plumbers in Frenchs Forest quote before they start?
Collis Bros Plumbing holds repairs until you approve the price. Flow Plumbing doesn't post prices, so get a written figure before any work begins.