Burst pipes and major leaks
Water escaping from a pipe, meter, valve, ceiling, wall or fixture needs to be isolated and made safe before the repair is completed.
Emergency plumber · Sydney · 24/7
Emergency plumber Sydney
24/7 emergency plumbing for burst pipes, major leaks, sewage overflows, blocked sewers, no hot water and suspected gas leaks.
Call first so we can understand the fault, help you make the site safer where possible, and arrange attendance with the right plumbing equipment for the emergency.
Tell us the property suburb, what has happened, whether water or gas has been isolated, and whether anyone is at immediate risk. For an active emergency, call rather than waiting for an email reply.
Urgent faults
Emergency plumbing issues we attend
Sewage overflows and blocked sewers
Overflowing gullies, toilets or sewer drains are treated as urgent because they can create health and property risks.
No hot water
Hot water failures, leaking cylinders and unsafe hot water faults can be assessed and isolated where required.
Suspected gas leaks
Gas odours, damaged gas pipework or suspected appliance faults need immediate isolation and licensed gas fitting assessment.
Before we arrive
What to do while you wait
Only do what is safe. If there is sewage, gas, flooding near electricity or any personal risk, keep people away and call the relevant emergency service.
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Shut off the water main
For a burst pipe or major leak, turn off the water at the meter if you can reach it safely, then open a nearby tap to relieve pressure.
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Isolate the hot water system
For a leaking or failed hot water unit, turn off the water supply to the unit and isolate power or gas to the appliance if it is safe to do so.
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Treat gas carefully
If you suspect a gas leak, turn off the gas at the meter only if safe, leave the area, avoid flames and electrical switches, and call the gas network emergency line.
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Avoid using affected fixtures
For blocked sewers or overflows, stop flushing toilets and using sinks, showers or laundries connected to the affected drain.
Related emergency help
Common emergency pathways
Once the site is safe, the cause may need further investigation or a permanent repair. These services explain the next steps for common faults.
Frequently asked questions
Emergency plumbing questions
Is emergency plumbing available 24/7?
Yes. 24/7 emergency plumbing is available across Sydney. Call so the issue can be triaged and you can be talked through making the site safer while you wait.
What should I do for a burst pipe?
Turn off the water at the meter if it is safe to do so, keep people away from electrical hazards and call a plumber. If water is near power, do not touch affected electrical fittings.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Turn off the gas at the meter only if it is safe, leave the area, avoid flames and electrical switches, and call the gas network emergency line before arranging plumbing or gas fitting repairs.
How is emergency plumbing scoped?
The urgency, access, time and fault type all affect the work required. Call and the situation will be explained before work proceeds.
Need urgent plumbing help?
Call first and describe what is happening so the site can be made safer.