Best emergency plumbers in Surry Hills
Last updatedProximity Plumbing Point Piper is the top pick for emergency plumbers in Surry Hills. It is open 24/7, publishes its licence number and says an onsite visit is guaranteed within 30 minutes. Which business suits you depends on the emergency, where it is based and whether a licence number appears on its listing.
Quick picks in Surry Hills
- Best for a burst pipe at night: Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, with a guaranteed onsite time of 30 minutes.
- Best for a leak or clog in the inner city: nGO Plumbing, based on Crown Street and answering its phone 24/7.
- Best for a gas leak or sewer surcharge at any hour: Flow Plumbing, which lists both among its emergency work.
- Best for a failed sewer or stormwater pipe: The Pipe Relining Company, which repairs pipes without digging and offers 24/7 call-outs.
- Best for a call-out with a published price: Plumberoo Plumbing, with after-hours call-outs from $70 + GST.
Best emergency plumbers in Surry Hills, ranked

#1Proximity Plumbing Point Piper for 24/7 burst pipes and CCTV drain work
24/7Licence publishedBased in Point PiperProximity Plumbing Point Piper holds licence 285594C and is based in Point Piper, covering Surry Hills. Its emergency service runs 24/7, including burst pipes, and its listing gives an average response of 28 minutes across Sydney. CCTV inspections and hydro jetting handle blocked drains, and leak detection, gas fitting and hot water repairs sit alongside. Body corporate jobs and business premises are part of its workload.

#2nGO Plumbing for leaks and clogs in Surry Hills, answered 24/7
24/7nGO Plumbing operates from Crown Street in Surry Hills and lists its hours around the clock. It says it handles burst pipes, leaks and clogs at any hour, and that the phone is answered 24/7. Its licence number is not on the listing, so ask for licence details at first contact. Pricing is described as upfront, with no hidden fees before work starts. Stubborn blockages are tackled with high-pressure jetting after a CCTV drain camera check.

#3The Pipe Relining Company for sewer and stormwater pipes that have failed
24/7Based in AlexandriaThe Pipe Relining Company, based in Alexandria, covers Surry Hills and works mainly on sewer and stormwater pipes. Its method is trenchless, using a textile liner, and blocked drains are cleared with water jetting up to 5,000 psi. Urgent work runs 24/7 on 0404 879 929. Its licence number isn't listed. Its published weekday hours close before evening, so confirm the after-hours cover before booking.

#4Flow Plumbing for gas leaks and sewer surcharges, any hour of the night
24/7Licence publishedBased in NaremburnNaremburn is home base for Flow Plumbing, which holds licence 359381C and covers Surry Hills among its suburbs. Emergency calls are answered around the clock across Sydney, including gas leaks, burst pipes and sewer surcharges. Small faults, like a split washer, are included in its emergency calls. Get a written quote before work begins, as Flow posts no prices online.

#5Network Plumbing Rose Bay for a quoted arrival within 60 minutes
24/7Licence publishedBased in North BondiNetwork Plumbing Rose Bay, which holds licence 467374C, is a North Bondi outfit that also takes jobs across Surry Hills. Round-the-clock dispatch comes from its local crew, and it quotes a 60-minute arrival window when bookings allow. Burst pipes, blocked drains and hot water faults are covered, with CCTV drain camera inspections. Solar and heat pump units are serviced alongside gas and electric tanks.

#6Plumberoo Plumbing for after-hours call-outs with a published starting fee
24/7Based in MascotWorking from Mascot, Plumberoo Plumbing also reaches Surry Hills. After-hours emergency call-outs start at $70 + GST, and bookings outside Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, carry a call-out fee. No licence number is published. Customers say the team reached them within about an hour and sent a written report with photos afterwards.
Compare emergency plumbers in Surry Hills
The table 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity Plumbing Point Piper | Point Piper | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (2885) |
| nGO Plumbing | Surry Hills | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (255) |
| The Pipe Relining Company | Alexandria | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (175) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Network Plumbing Rose Bay | North Bondi | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (149) |
| Plumberoo Plumbing | Mascot | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (125) |
| Pronto Express Plumbing | Botany | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (68) |
| The Plumbing Wizard | Kingsgrove | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (60) |
| Sydney Backflow Prevention Services | Bondi Beach | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (35) |
| Watermark Plumbing | Chatswood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (65) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| MA Plumbing Services | Hurlstone Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (14) |
| Purified Plumbing & Drains | Thornleigh | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (208) |
| PH7 Plumbing | McMahons Point | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (7) |
| Pro Jet Pipe Relining | Macquarie Park | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (22) |
| East Coast Plumbers | Brookvale | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (25) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD | Sydney | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| CMF Plumbing | Ryde | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (7) |
| Your Paddington Plumber | Paddington | 24/7* | โ | โ |
| Arc Plumbing | Five Dock | 24/7* | โ | โ 4.3 (23) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
| Maida Pipe Relining | Pyrmont | After hours | 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 Surry Hills
Scores weigh each business's customer feedback by how much of it there is, then favour those that state their after-hours work themselves, publish a licence number, are based in or near Surry Hills, and say what they do for emergency jobs. A strong score alone did not decide a place.
Emergency plumbers in Surry Hills: FAQ
Which Surry Hills emergency plumbers work through the night?
Flow Plumbing and nGO Plumbing both say they answer at night, and Proximity Plumbing Point Piper runs round the clock. Flow's listed emergencies run from gas leaks to a split washer.
Do I need a licence number before an emergency plumber starts?
Licence numbers appear on the listings of Proximity Plumbing Point Piper, Flow Plumbing and Network Plumbing Rose Bay. Nothing on the listings of nGO Plumbing, The Pipe Relining Company or Plumberoo Plumbing shows one, so ask when you call.
What should I have ready when I call an emergency plumber in Surry Hills?
Flow Plumbing suggests knowing the make and age of your hot water unit before you ask for a quote. Tell the plumber exactly where the leak or blockage is so they can plan the visit.