Top 10 plumbers in Hobart, compared
An independent shortlist of licensed Hobart plumbers, checked for licence, reputation, service area and after-hours availability. Call any of them direct. We don't take bookings or add fees.
Last reviewed October 2026 by 
Steven Piper
- Answer 24/7
- 6 of 10
- Average Google rating
- 4.8
- Google reviews, combined
- 1,182
What we check for every listing
- LicenceA current Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence, looked up on the public register.
- Service areaThe suburbs each business says it covers.
- After hoursWho answers outside business hours, and whether the rate changes.
- Direct contactNumbers go to the business, not a lead broker.
The best plumbers in Hobart, ranked
Ranked on licence, Google reputation, coverage and pricing transparency. Ratings are from Google Maps.
Rankings are editorial. A sponsored listing gets a highlighted entry and a label, never a higher position, and it goes through the same checks.
Burst pipe or gas smell? Turn off the water at the mains, or leave the house if it's gas, then call. Emergency steps
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Howrah Plumbing
Greater Hobart and Southern Tasmania, from Mornington
Best for a large team for any job, 24/7
- Operating since 1982, with more than 50 staff
- Dedicated plumbers on call 24/7
- In-house pipe relining and hydro vacuum excavation crews
- ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified
More about Howrah Plumbing
Howrah Plumbing has worked in Hobart since 1982 and is based in Mornington on the Eastern Shore. It has more than 50 staff and 45 vehicles, covering Greater Hobart and Southern Tasmania, from Glenorchy and Sandy Bay to Kingston, Margate, Sorell and the East Coast. It is a Master Plumbers Tasmania member and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification.
Work includes residential and commercial plumbing, blocked drains and toilets, pipe relining, hydro vacuum excavation, gas fitting, gas, solar and heat pump hot water, roof plumbing, leak detection, wastewater and septic upgrades, and water and sewer connections. It has plumbers on call 24/7 for emergencies.
- Emergency
- 24/7
- Established
- 1982
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 1105402
- Services
- Blocked Drains, Hot Water, Pipe Relining
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JT Plumbing Tasmania
Huon Valley, Franklin, Kingston and surrounds
Best for the Huon Valley and Kingston, including septic systems
- 24/7 emergency service across the Huon Valley
- A plumber answers after-hours calls, not an answering service
- Septic tank installation, maintenance and repair
- Prints its contractor licence number on its site
More about JT Plumbing Tasmania
JT Plumbing is owned by Jaryd Tacey and based in Franklin, serving the Huon Valley, Franklin, Kingston and surrounding areas. The team brings more than a decade of plumbing experience.
Work includes emergency plumbing, septic tank installation and maintenance, hot water systems, blocked drains, general maintenance and bathroom renovations. It offers free quotes, and after hours your call goes to a plumber rather than an answering service.
- Emergency
- 24/7
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 797421161
- Services
- Hot Water, Blocked Drains, Septic Systems
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Overeem Gas & Plumbing
Hobart and surrounds, from Kingston
Best for gas, heating and appliance servicing
- Team of 25 plumbers, available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Service agent for brands including Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Stiebel Eltron and Brivis
- Licensed for natural gas and LPG, plus hydronic heating
More about Overeem Gas & Plumbing
Overeem Gas and Plumbing is a family-run business based in Kingston, with a team of 25 plumbers covering Hobart and the surrounding area. It is a preferred supplier and service agent for brands including Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Stiebel Eltron, Electrolux, Braemar, Brivis and Billi.
Work includes hot water, leaks and burst pipes, blocked drains with CCTV, pre-purchase inspections, gas appliances, piping, heating and boilers, gas leak detection, wastewater systems, hydronic heating and air conditioning, backflow and TMV testing, and commercial maintenance. The office is open weekdays, with a 24/7 emergency service every day of the year.
- Emergency
- 24/7
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 1097898
- Services
- Gas, Hot Water, Hydronic Heating
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Edmunds Plumbing & Gas Services
Hobart's Eastern Shore and Clarence
Best for published rates on the Eastern Shore
- Publishes its rates: $121 for the first half hour including travel, then $110 an hour
- Gas safety inspections and backflow testing
- Mobile caravan and RV gas repairs
More about Edmunds Plumbing & Gas Services
Edmunds Plumbing and Gas Services is based in Oakdowns and covers Clarence and Hobart's Eastern Shore, including Tranmere, Howrah, Lauderdale and Sorell, as well as Hobart.
Work includes general plumbing repairs, gas fitting and gas safety inspections, hot water repairs and replacements, blocked drains and backflow testing, plus mobile gas repairs for caravans and RVs as a service agent for Dometic, Thetford and Truma. Its rates are published: plumbing starts at $121 including GST for travel and the first 30 minutes, then $110 an hour, and gas work is slightly higher.
- Emergency
- Business hours
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 1357425
- Services
- Gas, Hot Water, Blocked Drains, Eastern Shore
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J & J Plumbing & Gasfitting
Greater Hobart, from Derwent Park
Best for heat pump hot water and emergencies
- Prints its plumber and gasfitter licence number on its website
- Team of 28 full-time staff (2020)
- Heat pump hot water installs and 24/7 emergency calls
More about J & J Plumbing & Gasfitting
J and J Plumbing and Gasfitting was established in 2016 and works from Derwent Park, covering Hobart, Sandy Bay, New Town, Moonah, Glenorchy and the rest of Greater Hobart. It had 28 full-time staff in 2020, when it also bought an underground asset location business.
Work includes emergency, residential and commercial plumbing, gas fitting and installation, roofing, drainage, hot water cylinder repairs and replacements, and heat pump hot water installs. The office is open weekdays from 8am to 4pm, with emergency calls taken 24/7.
- Emergency
- 24/7
- Established
- 2016
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 1370410
- Services
- Hot Water, Gas, Roof Plumbing
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Rosetta Plumbing
Greater Hobart and beyond, from Glenorchy
Best for one call for plumbing, gas and heating
- Part of a multi-trade group that also does gas, air conditioning and hydronic heating
- Two offices, in Glenorchy and the Hobart CBD
- 24/7 emergency plumbing
More about Rosetta Plumbing
Rosetta Plumbing is part of the Rosetta Group, a multi-trade business headquartered in Glenorchy with a second office in the Hobart CBD. It covers Greater Hobart, from Glenorchy and Sandy Bay to Kingborough, the Huon Valley, Richmond and Sorell.
Work includes hot water, blocked drains with jetting, CCTV inspection, pipe location, renovations, backflow prevention, TMV repairs, spouting, sewer and stormwater, gas fitting and commercial plumbing. Standard hours are 7:30am to 5pm, with 24/7 emergency plumbing and upfront quotes.
- Emergency
- 24/7
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 1097492
- Services
- Hot Water, Blocked Drains, Gas
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Shepperd Bros and Son Plumbing
Hobart, from Mornington
Best for a family business since 1946
- Family business since 1946
- Pensioner discount
- Gas fitting for homes, boats and caravans
More about Shepperd Bros and Son Plumbing
Shepperd Bros and Son Plumbing is a family business that has served Hobart since 1946, from Mornington Road on the Eastern Shore.
Work includes general repairs and maintenance, hot water cylinder replacements, gas fitting for homes, boats and caravans, drainage and stormwater, bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovations, and hydronic and solar heating. Pensioners get a discount.
- Emergency
- Business hours
- Established
- 1946
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 1098128
- Services
- Hot Water, Gas, Hydronic Heating, Renovations
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Kingston Plumbing and Maintenance
Kingborough, from Kingston to Snug, plus Bruny Island
Best for Kingston, Blackmans Bay and Bruny Island
- Focused on Kingborough, from Kingston and Blackmans Bay to Snug and Kettering
- Covers Bruny Island
- Free quotes, with emergency service available
More about Kingston Plumbing and Maintenance
Kingston Plumbing and Maintenance focuses on Kingborough, covering Kingston, Blackmans Bay, Howden, Tinderbox, Margate, Snug, Kettering, Electrona and Bruny Island, as well as Hobart.
Work includes tap washers and general repairs, sewer line replacement, drain cleaning, hot water cylinders, and residential and commercial plumbing. It quotes free and has an emergency service available.
- Emergency
- Business hours + emergencies
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 15608391
- Services
- Hot Water, Blocked Drains, Maintenance, Kingborough
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Peak Plumbing Co.
Hobart, from Howrah
Best for residential repairs on the Eastern Shore
- More than 16 years in residential and commercial plumbing in Hobart
- Residential and commercial work
More about Peak Plumbing Co.
Peak Plumbing Co. is a Hobart business based in Howrah on the Eastern Shore, with more than 16 years of residential and commercial plumbing experience in Hobart.
- Emergency
- Business hours
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 15609020
- Services
- General Plumbing, Leak Repairs, Eastern Shore
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Express Plumbing
Southern Tasmania, from Moonah
Best for a long-established name with a long warranty
- Trading in Hobart since 1970, owned by a family company founded in 1920
- 7-year workmanship warranty, and up to 12 years on materials
- Separate 24/7 emergency mobile
- All staff police-checked
More about Express Plumbing
Express Plumbing has been a Hobart name since 1970 and is based on Butler Avenue in Moonah. Since 2012 it has been owned by JT Graves and Son, a Hobart family company founded in 1920. It covers all of southern Tasmania, from Glenorchy, New Town and Sandy Bay to the Eastern Shore, Kingston and Blackmans Bay.
Work includes residential plumbing, toilets, taps, electric, gas and solar hot water, drains and sewer, gas fitting, roofing and stormwater, hydronics and waste water, alongside commercial and new-home work. It quotes upfront, backs its workmanship for 7 years and materials for up to 12, police-checks all its staff, and runs a 24/7 emergency mobile alongside weekday office hours.
- Emergency
- 24/7
- Established
- 1970
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence
- 1239482
- Services
- Hot Water, Gas, Roof Plumbing
How we selected these plumbers
We built this list from public information, then checked each business by hand.
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Build a long list
We started with 26 Hobart plumbing businesses found through Google Maps searches across the city, then checked each finalist's licence on the Consumer Affairs Tasmania register.
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Confirm the licence
Every business needs a current Consumer Affairs Tasmania licence on the public register. Any that didn't have one were removed.
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Check reputation
Shortlisted businesses needed at least 4.5 stars from 10+ Google reviews.
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Map coverage and hours
Service areas and after-hours terms come from each business's own site. If a site is unclear, we leave the detail out rather than guess.
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Rank the final 10
Order weighs reputation, coverage, emergency availability and how openly each business prices its work.
What doesn't affect ranking
- Payment. Sponsored listings get a highlighted card and a label, not a higher position.
- Business size or advertising spend.
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How much does a plumber cost in Hobart?
Indicative local prices for common jobs. Your quote depends on the job, parts and time of day.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Hourly labour rate | $72–$180 |
| Standard call-out fee | $54–$135 |
| After-hours or emergency call-out | $225–$630 |
| Leaking tap repair | $72–$235 |
| Tap replacement, per tap | $72–$315 |
| Blocked drain, standard clear | $135–$360 |
| Blocked drain with CCTV and jetting | $315–$810 |
| Burst pipe repair | $180–$720 |
| Toilet repair | $72–$315 |
| Toilet supply and install | $360–$810 |
| Gas fitting, per point | $135–$360 |
| Electric hot water system, installed | $720–$2,250 |
| Gas storage hot water system, installed | $1,075–$3,150 |
| Heat pump hot water system, installed | $2,700–$5,400 before rebates |
Get a written quote before any work starts, and ask how after-hours work is priced. Ranges from 2026 published Hobart cost guides, including What's The Damage? Hobart plumber cost guide. Treat them as a guide only.
What type of plumber do you need?
Match what you're seeing to the right job, so you ask for the right thing when you call.
| What you're seeing | Ask for |
|---|---|
| Slow-draining sink or toilet | Blocked drain clear |
| No hot water, or the temperature keeps changing | Hot water repair |
| Rising water bill, no visible leak | Leak detection |
| Water coming inside after rain | Roof plumbing |
| Renovating a bathroom or kitchen | Renovation plumbing |
| Gas smell, or a gas appliance not working | Licensed gasfitter, urgently |
| Sudden, uncontrolled water flow | Emergency plumber |
Emergency plumbing in Hobart
6 of the 10 plumbers on this list say they answer 24/7. Ask about the after-hours rate before they head out.
Stop the water
Turn off the mains isolation valve. It's usually near the water meter or at the front of the property.
Get out first
Leave the house, don't touch light switches, and call from outside.
Call a 24/7 plumber
Every listing above shows its emergency terms. Confirm they cover your suburb when you call.
Checking a Tasmanian plumber's licence
It takes about a minute, and it's the best protection you have.
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Ask for their licence number
A licensed plumber will give it to you straight away. Some print it on their website, quotes and van.
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Search the Tasmanian licence register
Consumer Affairs Tasmania, which took over licensing from CBOS on 1 October 2026, has a free search for licensed plumbers and gas fitters. Find a licensed tradesperson
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Gas work needs a gas licence
Gas fitting is licensed separately in Tasmania. If your job involves gas, ask whether the plumber holds a gas-fitting licence.
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Check whether your job needs approval
Plumbing work in Tasmania is grouped into risk categories. Larger jobs may need a certificate of likely compliance or a council plumbing permit before work starts, which your plumber should arrange.
Plumbing in Hobart: what's different
A few local patterns worth knowing before you book.
Older homes and clay pipes
Much of Hobart's inner housing is decades old, with clay sewer pipes prone to tree roots and ground movement. Steep blocks and heritage homes can make access harder.
Septic in outer areas
Unsewered properties in outer areas rely on onsite wastewater systems. New or replacement systems need a plumbing permit and an accredited treatment system.
Sewer responsibility
TasWater looks after its own pipes and infrastructure. Pipes and fittings beyond the connection point, on your side, are the property owner's to maintain and repair.
Plumbing categories
Tasmania sorts plumbing into categories. Owners can only do simple Category 1 jobs, like replacing tapware like-for-like. Everything else needs a licensed plumber, and some work needs council approval.
Hobart plumber FAQs
How much does a plumber cost in Hobart?
Most Hobart plumbers charge between about $72 and $180 an hour, plus a call-out fee of around $54 to $135. Small jobs like a leaking tap usually land between $72 and $235 all up. Inner suburbs with older homes and steep blocks can cost more, and Kingston or the Huon may attract a travel charge. Always ask for the price in writing before work starts.
How much does it cost to unblock a drain in Hobart?
A standard blocked drain clear typically costs $135 to $360. If the plumber needs a CCTV camera to find the problem and a high-pressure jetter to clear it, expect $315 to $810. Older clay pipes with tree roots are a common cause, and a drain that keeps blocking may need relining or replacement.
How much does a new hot water system cost in Hobart?
Installed prices usually run from about $720 to $2,250 for electric storage, $1,075 to $3,150 for gas storage, and $2,700 to $5,400 for a heat pump before rebates. If your current cylinder is over 10 years old and has failed, replacing it is usually better value than repairing it.
Does an after-hours plumber cost more in Hobart?
Usually. After-hours and emergency call-outs commonly cost $225 to $630 before parts and labour. Ask how the job will be priced before the plumber heads out.
What should I expect from an emergency plumber call-out?
Six of the plumbers on this list say they answer 24/7. While you wait, turn off the water at the main stop tap, usually near the water meter. A good operator will confirm the call-out fee and how they'll charge before starting work.
Do plumbers in Tasmania need to be licensed?
Yes. Apart from simple Category 1 jobs a homeowner can do, plumbing work in Tasmania must be done by a licensed plumber, and penalties apply for unlicensed work. Gas fitting needs a separate gas-fitting licence.
How do I check a plumber's licence in Tasmania?
Ask for their licence number, then look it up on the Consumer Affairs Tasmania licensed tradesperson search. Check that the licence is current and matches the business you're dealing with.
Who fixes a blocked sewer: me or TasWater?
TasWater maintains its own pipes and infrastructure, and the property owner is responsible for the pipes and fittings on their side of the connection point. If several properties are affected at once, contact TasWater first.
Can I do my own plumbing in Tasmania?
Only Category 1 work, such as replacing tapware, shower heads or hoses like-for-like, or clearing a blockage with a plunger, and only as a stand-alone job. Anything else must be done by a licensed plumber.
How do I choose the right plumber?
Confirm the licence, check recent Google reviews, and get a written quote before any work starts. Ask whether they charge hourly or a fixed price, and whether after-hours work costs more. Good plumbers are upfront about price and won't pressure you to decide on the spot.
Do Hobart plumbers cover the Eastern Shore and Kingston?
Many do, and several on this list are based on the Eastern Shore or in Kingston. Others focus on one area to keep response times down. Check each listing's service area above and confirm your suburb when you call.
Information is a guide only. Always confirm licensing, pricing and availability directly with the business.