Plumbers in Canberra

Finding a plumber in Canberra is easy. Finding one who turns up when they say they will, holds the right licence for the job, and quotes before they start is harder. This page lists ten plumbers working across the ACT, from Belconnen and Gungahlin through to the inner north and Woden, along with what you should check before you book any of them.

How We Chose These Canberra Plumbers

Every plumber on this page was assessed against the same three criteria.

Reputation. Consistency of customer feedback over time, not a single high rating. A plumber with years of steady, unremarkable reviews is usually a safer booking than one with a short burst of glowing ones.

 

Credibility. Current licensing for the work advertised, appropriate insurance, and any trade accreditations. This matters more in plumbing than in most trades, because unlicensed work can void your home insurance and has to be redone before a property sale.

Experience. Years operating in Canberra specifically, and the range of work handled. A plumber who has worked through several ACT winters knows which suburbs have older pipework and what fails when the temperature drops.

The 10 Best Plumbers in Canberra

Jet Blast Plumbing

Looking for a Plumber Canberra? Look no further than Jet Blast Plumbing. With over 20 years plumbing experience and quality plumbing workmanship, this Plumber Canberra is just the right person to call for all your Canberra Plumbing needs. Here at Jet Blast Plumbing, we take great pride in delivering superior work at an affordable price. Much to the satisfaction of our Canberra Plumber clients, we also enjoy a strong local reputation amongst a community of satisfied plumbing customers across Canberra.

  • Parkes ACT
0412 30 20 40
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Level Plumbing Canberra

Level Plumbing has served Canberra for 25 years, backed by Master Plumbers ACT membership and three industry awards in 2025. The team handles blocked drains, pipe relining, hot water systems, burst pipes and gas appliance faults, with 24/7 emergency callouts across Gungahlin, Woden Valley and Belconnen. Fixed, upfront pricing and over 20,000 households served.

  • Gungahlin, Woden Valley, Belconnen and the wider Canberra region
02-6189-2453
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Water Tight Canberra Pty Ltd

A decade on call across the ACT and region, Water Tight Canberra operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services span pipe relining, hot water systems, blocked drains, gas fitting, leak detection and strata plumbing. The team belongs to the Master Plumbers Association and holds ACT Government sustainability accreditation.

  • Canberra, ACT and region
02-6195-9991
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Blueline Plumbing & Gas

Family-owned and locally operated, Blueline Plumbing & Gas has served Canberra since 2016 across Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Woden and Weston Creek. The licensed team specialises in gas fitting and water leak detection, alongside hot water systems, blocked drains and bathroom, kitchen and laundry work. A 2022 industry awards finalist with over 630 five-star reviews.

  • Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Woden, Weston Creek and nearby regions
0424-095-622
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Woden Valley Plumbing & Gasfitting

Two decades of trade in Canberra, Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra sit behind Woden Valley Plumbing & Gasfitting, a family-owned operator since 2000. Work ranges from drain cleaning and hot water repairs to gas heating, gasfitting, sewer and stormwater jobs, gutter repairs and bathroom renovations, with emergency callouts and a same-day service guarantee. Every job carries a lifetime workmanship guarantee.

  • Canberra, Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra and surrounds, including Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Weston Creek and Stirling
02-6288-5123
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Contemporary Plumbing

Based in Fyshwick, Contemporary Plumbing has serviced the whole ACT since 2012, with a combined 40 years of trade experience across the team. Work covers blocked drains, hot water systems, bathroom and kitchen renovations, CCTV inspections, jet rodding, strata and commercial plumbing, plus TMV and backflow services. Emergency callouts run around the clock.

  • Fyshwick and the whole ACT, plus surrounding NSW regions including Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Woden Valley and Weston Creek
02-6292-8175
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All Day Group Plumbing Services

Run by owner Joseph since 2014, All Day Group Plumbing Services covers Canberra suburbs from Kambah to Kaleen, Belconnen to Bruce. The business handles leak detection, blocked drains, hot water systems, gas fitting and bathroom and kitchen renovations, with 24/7 emergency availability. Clients range from private homeowners to builders, insurers and property managers.

  • Canberra suburbs including Waramanga, Kambah, Belconnen, Wanniassa, Gordon, Kaleen, Dunlop, Macgregor, Nicholls, Watson, Bruce, Amaroo, Narrabundah, Kingston and Calwell
02-6189-1799
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6 Star Hot Water and Plumbing

One-hour response times on emergency jobs are the promise at 6 Star Hot Water and Plumbing, covering Canberra, Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra. The team specialises in hot water systems alongside blocked drains, leak detection, grey water systems, gas fitting, CCTV drain inspection and solar hot water. Members of the Master Plumbers Association ACT, with a $15,000 consumer guarantee.

  • Canberra, Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra, including Belconnen, Bungendore, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Woden and Weston Creek
02-6161-9417
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Precise Plumbing & Drainage

Precise Plumbing & Drainage has operated in the ACT since 2017, covering Canberra, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan. The licensed team focuses on blocked drains, hot water systems and gas fitting, alongside bathroom renovations and general maintenance, with emergency plumbing available any time, day or night. Insured and open 24 hours, seven days a week.

  • ACT region including Canberra, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan
0414-710-045
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Capital Plumbing Specialists Canberra

Licensed in both the ACT and NSW, Capital Plumbing Specialists Canberra has over ten years in the trade. The team covers emergency plumbing, hot water systems, blocked drains, sewer and stormwater repairs, burst pipes, toilet upgrades and gas leak detection, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty. Partnered with brands including Rinnai, Rheem and Dux, with 24-hour availability.

  • Canberra and surrounding regions, including Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan
0491-201-887
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Plumbing Licensing in the ACT: What to Check Before You Hire

Plumbing, drainage and gasfitting are licensed occupations in the ACT. Anyone doing that work for you must hold a current licence, and the licence classes are separate: a plumber is not automatically permitted to carry out gasfitting, and vice versa. Licences are issued and administered by Access Canberra, which maintains a public register you can search by name or licence number.

Before you book, ask for three things:

 

  • The licence number, and the name it is registered under. Sole traders often trade under a business name that differs from the licence holder’s name, which is normal, but the two should connect.
  • Confirmation that the licence covers the specific work. Gas appliance installation, backflow prevention and drainage each sit under their own authorisation. 
  • Proof of public liability insurance, and the expiry date.

After the work, ask for the paperwork. Certain plumbing and gasfitting work in the ACT requires a certificate confirming it complies with the relevant standards. Keep it. You will need it if you sell the property, and you will need it if you ever claim on insurance for water damage. 

None of this is unusual to ask for. A licensed plumber will have the details to hand and will not be bothered by the question. Hesitation is itself an answer.

What Plumbing Work Costs in Canberra

Most Canberra plumbers price the same way: a call-out fee to get someone to your door, then either an hourly rate or a fixed quote depending on the job.

Call-out fees cover travel and the first period on site. Some plumbers waive the fee if you proceed with the work, some do not. Ask which before you book, because it is the most common source of surprise on a small job.

Hourly rates apply to diagnostic and maintenance work where nobody knows the scope until the wall is open. Leaking taps, running toilets and tracing a damp patch usually fall here.

Fixed quotes apply where the scope is knowable in advance. Hot water system replacement, fixture installation and most renovation plumbing should be quoted in writing before work starts, not billed by the hour.

After-hours work costs more. Evening, weekend and public holiday callouts attract a premium, and emergency response outside business hours is the most expensive way to buy plumbing. If a problem can safely wait until Monday, waiting is cheaper.

Two things reduce your cost regardless of who you hire. Get the quote in writing, itemised into labour and materials. And be specific when you call: “the hot water system is nine years old and making a knocking sound” gets you a plumber carrying the right parts, while “no hot water” gets you a second visit.

Emergency and After-Hours Plumbers in Canberra

Several plumbers on this page advertise 24-hour or emergency service, including Actnow Plumbing & Gasfitting and Andrew McReynolds Plumbing. 

What counts as an emergency. Burst or leaking pipes, a hot water system discharging water, sewage backing up into the house, and any gas smell. Gas is not a plumbing emergency in the ordinary sense: leave the building first, then call.

What to do before the plumber arrives. For a burst pipe or an uncontrolled leak, turn off the water at the mains. In most Canberra homes the mains tap is at the front boundary, often near the water meter, and it closes clockwise. Knowing where yours is before you need it will save more damage than any phone call.

Canberra winters are a factor. Overnight temperatures in the ACT drop below zero regularly through winter, and exposed or poorly insulated pipework is vulnerable to freezing and splitting. Outdoor taps, pipes running through unheated subfloors, and anything on an exterior wall are the usual failure points. Lagging exposed pipes before winter is cheap. An emergency callout after one splits is not.

Emergency rates are higher than standard rates, and higher again on public holidays. That is normal pricing, not opportunism, but it is worth confirming the rate on the phone rather than discovering it on the invoice

Plumbers in Other Australian Cities

Outside the ACT? We have shortlisted the top ten plumbers in every Australian capital using the same criteria.

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Queanbeyan and the surrounding NSW areas are covered by several of the Canberra plumbers listed above, since the ACT border is not a service boundary for most local trades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most Canberra plumbers charge a call-out fee plus an hourly rate, and several of the operators listed here offer a fixed, upfront quote before work begins. A simple job such as a leaking tap or a single blocked drain often sits in the low hundreds, while larger jobs like a hot water system replacement or drain relining cost more depending on parts and access. Always ask for a written quote before work starts.

Blocked drains and hot water system faults are the most frequent call-outs across Canberra, particularly once the colder months set in and hot water units are under the most strain. Leaking taps, running toilets and gas heater servicing are also common, especially in older Canberra suburbs such as Deakin, Griffith and Ainslie where original fittings are still in use.

Most local operators listed here offer 24/7 emergency call-outs for burst pipes, major leaks and blocked sewers, with several promising a response within the hour. Expect an emergency call-out fee on top of the standard rate, particularly for after-hours, weekend or public holiday jobs, so confirm the fee over the phone before booking.

Look for a licensed operator with ACT registration, a stated service area that actually covers your suburb, and reviews that mention the type of job you need done. Ask whether the quote is fixed or hourly, and confirm they carry insurance for the work, particularly for gas fitting or larger renovation jobs.

Many do, but gas fitting requires separate ACT licensing on top of a standard plumbing licence. Several of the plumbers listed here specialise in gas heater servicing, gas appliance installation and gas leak detection alongside general plumbing work, so check that gas fitting is explicitly listed among their services before booking a job.

Yes. Canberra’s cold winters put extra strain on hot water systems and exposed pipes, which is why burst pipes and hot water failures spike during the coldest months. Several operators on this page note faster response times or a dedicated hot water specialisation for this reason, so it is worth asking about pipe insulation as a preventative job if your property is older or exposed.

A minor blockage can sometimes be cleared with a plunger or a drain snake, but a recurring blockage, slow-draining fixtures across the house, or bad odours usually point to a deeper issue such as tree root intrusion or a collapsed pipe. A CCTV drain inspection, offered by several operators listed here, identifies the cause before it becomes a bigger repair.

This website showcases the best plumber in Australia and makes it easy for you to find them. We have listed the Top 10 Best Plumbers in each capital city based on our selection criteria.

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