5 Best Plumbers in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A blocked drain in Sydney rarely waits for a convenient time, and the plumbers below have built their reputations on how fast they actually show up, not just how they advertise. Combined, these carry well over 1,500 Google reviews, and every single one sits at 4.6 or higher, with three holding a perfect 5.0. The spread in review volume, from 184 up to 575, says more about how long each has operated than how good the work is.

Short answer: Bayside Plumbing leads on volume with 575 reviews at 4.9, while Friendly Plumbing, ProFlush Plumbing and Plumber To The Rescue all post ratings of 4.8 or better. Several plumbers advertise free call-outs and same-day service; ask directly about pricing since none publish a flat rate on their Google listing.

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1. Bayside Plumbing
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3. Plumber To The Rescue
4. ProFlush Plumbing
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Sydney's top plumbers, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Bayside Plumbing	4.9 ★	575	General plumbing with the deepest track record	View ›
2	Friendly Plumbing	5.0 ★	343	Strata and apartment plumbing	View ›
3	Plumber To The Rescue	4.8 ★	250	Fast emergency call-outs	View ›
4	ProFlush Plumbing	5.0 ★	184	Gas leaks and drain camera inspections	View ›
5	Aussie Electrical And Plumbing Sydney	4.6 ★	205	Combined plumbing and electrical jobs	View ›

Our picks, by the job

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Bayside Plumbing

4.9575 Google reviews

Bayside Plumbing covers blocked drains, pipe relining, hot water systems, gas fitting, stormwater and bathroom renovations across Sydney. Reviewers describe the team diagnosing and fixing everything from complicated rainwater tank redesigns to toilet and tap replacements, often praising specific technicians by name. It's the most-reviewed plumber on this page, with a rating that has held steady at 4.9 across hundreds of jobs.

What people praise

Deepest review history of any name on this list
Handles both routine repairs and more complex system redesigns
Technicians consistently named and praised individually
Wide service range including gas fitting and stormwater

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume575 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: The safest general-purpose pick given the sheer volume of consistently positive reviews. Good for anything from a leaking tap to a full bathroom renovation.

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Friendly Plumbing

5.0343 Google reviews

Friendly Plumbing handles drain relining, leak repair and general plumbing for both freestanding homes and strata apartment complexes, per its own reviews. The owner, Jake, is named directly in multiple reviews responding to bookings and following up personally on jobs. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 343 reviews, one of the strongest combinations of volume and score on this page.

What people praise

Perfect rating held across a large review base
Owner personally involved in bookings and customer follow-up
Specifically praised for strata and apartment complex work
Upfront quoting mentioned repeatedly before work begins

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume343 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick if you live in an apartment or strata building, since that's a specific strength reviewers call out repeatedly, and the perfect rating across 343 reviews is hard to beat.

Website +611300289912 Directions

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Plumber To The Rescue

4.8250 Google reviews

Plumber To The Rescue markets same-day, on-time service backed by more than three decades of operation, with 24/7 availability advertised on its site. Reviewers describe technicians arriving within an hour of booking for jobs ranging from hot water system replacement to full toilet and tap repairs. The company also lists itself in the Seniors Card Directory, a detail one reviewer specifically flagged as useful.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly describe arrival within an hour of calling
Technicians explain pricing before starting work
Long operating history, over three decades per its own site
Listed in the Seniors Card Directory for eligible customers

Worth knowing

A small cluster of lower-star reviews exists, though the overall rating stays high at 4.8

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume250 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: The best call if speed is the priority. Multiple reviewers independently describe fast turnaround, which matters most for an active leak or no-hot-water emergency.

Website +61281032273 Directions

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ProFlush Plumbing

5.0184 Google reviews

ProFlush Plumbing handles gas leak repair, drain camera inspection, pipe replacement and bathroom or kitchen remodeling, according to its reviews. One detailed review describes the team responding to an urgent gas leak within 25 minutes and re-concreting the affected area as part of the fix, well beyond a basic repair. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 184 reviews, with named technicians and the owner mentioned repeatedly across multiple return visits from the same customers.

What people praise

Fast emergency response documented in detail by reviewers
Uses camera inspection technology, useful for diagnosing old or collapsed pipes
Repeat customers describe consistent quality across multiple visits
Perfect rating across a meaningful review base

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume184 · 75th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice for anything involving gas safety or drain diagnostics specifically, given how thoroughly reviewers describe those exact jobs going right.

Website +61480808368 Directions

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Aussie Electrical And Plumbing Sydney

4.6205 Google reviews

Aussie Electrical And Plumbing Sydney covers both trades under one roof, handling blocked drains, hot water repairs and bathroom renovations alongside electrical fault detection and switchboard repairs. Its site advertises upfront flat-rate pricing and a lifetime labour guarantee. Reviewers describe re-piping an entire occupied strata building without major disruption to residents, a genuinely complex job.

What people praise

Covers plumbing and electrical in one call, useful for combined jobs
Upfront flat-rate pricing advertised on its own site
Handled a full building re-pipe with residents still in place
Lifetime labour guarantee mentioned on its site

Worth knowing

One reviewer described a rude interaction with office staff over an unrelated sales call
Rating is the lowest on this page, though still a solid 4.6

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume205 · 81st

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: Worth calling if you need plumbing and electrical work done together, since that dual coverage is rare among the others on this list, even though its rating trails the top names here.

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Volume shows how many customers actually reviewed each plumber, weighted against the others here. Confidence combines both, so a perfect rating on a smaller base doesn’t outrank one built on hundreds of reviews. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing them now. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a plumber cost in Sydney? (2026)

None of these plumbers publish a specific price list on their Google listings, though a couple advertise free call-outs and upfront flat-rate pricing as a general policy. Actual cost depends heavily on the job, whether it’s an emergency call-out, and whether parts like a new hot water system or pipe relining are involved. Ask for a written quote before work starts.

Serving all of Sydney

These plumbers cover a wide spread of Sydney, from the eastern suburbs through the inner city to Sydney’s west, with several offering city-wide dispatch rather than a fixed local radius. If you’re searching for a plumber near me in Sydney, confirm your suburb falls within their coverage area before booking, especially for same-day or emergency requests.

What to ask before you hire a plumber

Is there a call-out fee, and is it waived if I proceed with the job?
Can you give me a fixed quote before work starts, not just an estimate?
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service, and what’s the after-hours rate?
Is the work guaranteed, and for how long?
Do you use camera inspection for drain or pipe problems?
Are you licensed and insured for gas fitting if that’s part of the job?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these plumbers?

We compared publicly available Google ratings, review counts and recency for plumbing businesses operating in Sydney, then read the review text to see what customers actually experienced.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Do Sydney plumbers charge a call-out fee?

It varies. Some of the businesses above advertise free call-outs as standard policy, while others charge a diagnostic fee that may be waived if you proceed with the repair. Ask before booking.

Can the same plumber handle both plumbing and electrical issues?

Yes, at least one business on this list covers both trades under one roof, which can simplify things if your job touches both, like installing a new hot water system with an electrical component.

The bottom line

For most jobs, Bayside Plumbing’s combination of scale and a sustained 4.9 rating makes it the safe default call. For a genuine emergency, Plumber To The Rescue’s documented fast response times make it worth having saved in your phone.

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