Top 10 plumbers in Sydney, compared

Mr Splash Plumbing is a family-owned Sydney business founded by Jon Tsingolis, with its head office in Roselands and more than 15 vans stationed from Parramatta to Sutherland and Canterbury to the Northern Beaches.

Work includes blocked drains with CCTV inspection, pipe relining, burst pipes, hot water, gas fitting, backflow prevention, bathroom renovations, and residential, commercial and strata plumbing. It quotes a fixed price in writing before starting, charges no call-out fee on weekdays from 7am to 4pm, guarantees its workmanship for life and offers payment plans. Plumbers are available 24 hours a day, including weekends and public holidays.

Fix N Flow Plumbing is led by director Ryan and works from Homebush West, covering suburbs across every part of Sydney. It is a Master Plumbers Association NSW member.

Services include blocked drains with CCTV, hot water, gas fitting, backflow prevention and RPZ valves, roof plumbing, leak detection, bathroom renovations and commercial work. It works 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offers fixed-price services with no call-out fee for quotes, and gives seniors and pensioners 10% off.

Pure Plumbing Professionals has worked from Castle Hill since 2011 under owner Jerram. It covers Sydney's north, the CBD, Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, Hills District, North Shore, Inner West, Parramatta and the Sutherland Shire, and won a Local Business Award in 2018.

Work includes blocked drains, gas, electric, solar and heat pump hot water, gas fitting, roof and gutter work, stormwater, commercial maintenance and renovations. It quotes free and upfront, charges no call-out fee in business hours, takes $5 off for every 5 minutes it's late, and guarantees its workmanship for life. It's available 24/7.

Rhino Plumbing and Drainage is a family-run business working from a depot in Pemulwuy. It covers the Inner West, Hills, Liverpool-Fairfield, St George, Sutherland, Canterbury-Bankstown, Parramatta and the CBD.

Work includes gas and LPG, burst pipes, leak detection, leaking showers, taps and toilets, blocked drains with CCTV and hydro-jetting, sewer and stormwater, Rheem hot water, and commercial plumbing. Standard hours run 6am to 8pm Monday to Saturday, with a 24/7 emergency service and fixed pricing before work starts.

Killara Plumbing has been a local licensed plumber since 1979 and works from Chatswood, covering the North Shore, Upper North Shore and Northern Beaches. Its owner, Greg, is a former president of the Master Plumbers Association, and the business has been a member for more than 25 years.

Work includes blocked drains with CCTV, pipe relining, electric, gas and solar hot water, gas fitting, taps, toilets, roof repairs and strata plumbing. It estimates costs before emergency repairs and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Lime Plumbing is based in Ryde and covers Ryde and the surrounding suburbs, including Putney, Meadowbank, Gladesville, Hunters Hill, Macquarie Park, Eastwood, Ermington, Carlingford and Epping.

Services include emergency plumbing, blocked drains with CCTV, gas, gutters, hot water, leak detection, taps, toilets, pipe relining, roof plumbing, sewer repairs and strata work. It prices upfront, charges no call-out fee, tells you any after-hours rate before starting, and answers emergency calls 24/7.

APH Plumbing is an Australian-owned business based in Campbelltown, covering Campbelltown, Camden, Narellan, Gregory Hills, Harrington Park, Ingleburn and the surrounding Macarthur suburbs.

Work includes blocked drains, jet blasting, CCTV and pipe locating, hot water, toilets and taps, gas fitting, leak detection, sewer repairs, burst pipes, pipe relining, backflow prevention and renovations. It prices per job rather than by the hour, charges no call-out fee, backs its work with a lifetime workmanship warranty, and is available 24/7.

Shipways Plumbing has worked around Penrith for more than 20 years from Station Street, covering about a 50 km radius, from St Marys and Glenmore Park to Richmond, Windsor and the Lower Blue Mountains. It is a Supply Nation certified Indigenous business.

Work includes blocked drains, emergency plumbing, electric, gas and solar hot water from Dux, Rheem, Rinnai, Thermann and iStore, burst pipes, leak detection, gas fitting, renovations and commercial plumbing. It prices upfront and runs a 24/7 emergency service.

Hills District Plumbing was established in Castle Hill in 2013 and is led by director and plumber Stuart. Its named team of about eight covers the Hills District and the north-west, from Baulkham Hills, Kellyville and Dural to Cherrybrook, Beecroft and West Pennant Hills.

Work includes blocked drains with CCTV and jetting, drain repairs, pipe relining, toilets, burst pipes, hot water, gas, leak detection, water filtration, renovations and septic systems. It works weekdays from 7am to 5pm, with after-hours help by arrangement, charges no call-out fee in working hours, and gives seniors 10% off.

Dr Leak Plumbing Services is led by director Chris and based in Strathfield South, covering all of Sydney. Its team has more than 15 years of experience.

Work includes blocked drains, drain CCTV, pipe relining and excavation, gas fitting and leaks, hot water, leak detection, toilets, gutter leaks, water filters and bathroom renovations. It prices upfront, offers $50 off online bookings, backs its labour with a lifetime warranty, and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.