Best hot water plumbers in Newtown
Last updatedRichard Knight Plumbing comes first for hot water work in Newtown, and it runs from a base in the suburb itself. The six differ in the kinds of system they fix, whether they answer after hours, and how they take a booking. Choose by the system and the timing: a gas or electric unit, a solar one, or a failure at night.
Quick picks in Newtown
- Best for a hot water fix from a local firm: Richard Knight Plumbing, which lists hot water repairs and gives free quotes.
- Best for a solar or gas unit at any hour: Plumbwell Plumbing Services, with a 24/7 line and solar work on its list.
- Best for an electric unit that fails after hours: Sydney Plumb Jobs, which lists repairs, replacement and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Best for hot water replacements and new installs: Good Hands Plumbing & Drains, which lists both alongside repairs.
- Best for a strata or business hot water unit: Burns Plumbing, whose main trade is commercial and strata work.
Best hot water plumbers in Newtown, ranked
#1Richard Knight Plumbing for hot water fixes from a local Newtown firm
Licence publishedRichard Knight Plumbing, licence 172468C, runs out of Newtown and works across the Inner West. Hot water repairs sit on its service list beside gas fitting and appliance installation. Locals value the walk-through of options before a job begins. Urgent problems get a response on weekdays from 7am to 5pm. Quotes cost nothing, the business says, and come before larger jobs.

#2Plumbwell Plumbing Services for solar and gas hot water with a 24/7 line
24/7Licence publishedBased in Dulwich HillPlumbwell Plumbing Services, licence 498750C, works from Dulwich Hill. Solar is one of the systems it works on, alongside gas and electric ones. Its 24/7 line answers emergencies, public holidays included, and same-day service is also offered. Locals report fair pricing and a job that stayed on budget. A 10% pensioner discount is listed, along with $65 off a first job.

#3Sydney Plumb Jobs for hot water repairs and replacement, electric or gas
24/7Licence publishedBased in Summer HillSydney Plumb Jobs, which sits in Summer Hill, covers Newtown and holds licence 362395C. Its hot water side fixes and replaces electric, gas and instant units. A same-day visit is possible across the city, the business says. Out-of-hours faults go to its 24/7 line. Upfront pricing applies, and the business says residential and commercial jobs carry no call-out fee.

#4Good Hands Plumbing & Drains for hot water replacements and new installs
Based in LeichhardtGood Hands Plumbing & Drains works from Leichhardt. Hot water fixes sit next to its drain and gas jobs. Fresh units are on the list too, and gas fitting is in the same service range. The listing publishes no emergency cover and no licence number. Locals say options are explained before any quote is given.

#5Burns Plumbing for hot water systems in strata and commercial buildings
24/7Licence publishedBased in ChiswickBurns Plumbing, licence 349273C, is based in Chiswick. Hot water repairs appear beside backflow testing and pump servicing on its list. Bathroom fittings such as toilets, showers and sinks are part of its work too. Night and holiday callers are covered around the clock. Upfront quotes come before any hot water job.

#6Champion Plumbing & Drains for hot water repairs with a dispatch time
24/7Licence publishedBased in Homebush WestChampion Plumbing & Drains, licence 371639C, is based in Homebush West. On its list, hot water repairs come alongside burst pipes and leak detection. A callback request is answered by phone with a dispatch time. Out-of-hours calls are answered at all times, and the aim is an arrival within an hour. Locals find the crew walks them through faults before any work.
Compare hot water plumbers in Newtown
The table lines up each business's base, after-hours cover and licence for hot water work.
| Plumber | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Knight Plumbing | Newtown | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (118) |
| Plumbwell Plumbing Services | Dulwich Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (449) |
| Sydney Plumb Jobs | Summer Hill | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (140) |
| Good Hands Plumbing & Drains | Leichhardt | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (405) |
| Burns Plumbing | Chiswick | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (114) |
| Champion Plumbing & Drains | Homebush West | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (279) |
| PGM Plumbing Group | Silverwater | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (185) |
| TM Pro Plumbing | Wolli Creek | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (63) |
| Plumber To The Rescue | St Peters | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (255) |
| Flow Plumbing | Naremburn | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (104) |
| Pipe & Barrel Plumbing | Enmore | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (50) |
| Ashbury Plumbing Ashbury | Ashbury | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (55) |
| Plumberoo Plumbing | Mascot | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (125) |
| The Plumbing Wizard | Kingsgrove | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (60) |
| Pronto Express Plumbing | Botany | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (68) |
| Mates Rates Plumbing Eastwood | Eastwood | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (66) |
| Newtown Plumbing | Newtown | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (23) |
| Terry's Plumbing | Berala | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (20) |
| 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) |
| Justflow Trade Services | Villawood | After hours | โ | โ 5.0 (37) |
| Aquablu Plumbing Group | Homebush | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (11) |
| Jeremy Macpherson Plumbing Pty Ltd | Caringbah | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.4 (52) |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Inner West | Haberfield | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Mr Splash Plumbing Sydney CBD | Sydney | 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 hot water plumbers in Newtown
The order starts with customer reviews, giving more weight to the firms with the most of them. Next are the hot water jobs each firm names, its stated out-of-hours cover, a published licence, and a base near Newtown. Reviews still come first.
Hot water plumbers in Newtown: FAQ
Which Newtown hot water plumbers answer after hours?
Plumbwell Plumbing Services, Sydney Plumb Jobs, Burns Plumbing and Champion Plumbing & Drains each list 24/7 cover. Richard Knight Plumbing puts urgent callouts inside weekday hours.
Can a Newtown hot water plumber give a same-day visit?
Plumbwell Plumbing Services offers same-day visits, and Sydney Plumb Jobs describes same-day visits across the city.
Which hot water plumbers here publish a licence number?
Richard Knight Plumbing, Plumbwell Plumbing Services, Sydney Plumb Jobs, Burns Plumbing and Champion Plumbing & Drains each publish a licence number.
What should I check before booking Good Hands Plumbing & Drains?
Good Hands Plumbing & Drains shows two different weekday closing times, so call 02 9195 6989 to confirm the hours before booking hot water work.