Top 10 plumbers in Brisbane, compared

Brisbane Plumbing and Drainage has worked across Greater Brisbane since 2014, from its base in Morningside out to Moreton Bay. The team handles blocked drains, hot water systems, gas fitting, leak detection, burst pipes, toilet repairs and plumbing inspections, and installs hot water brands including Rheem, Rinnai, Dux and Thermann.

Every job is quoted at a fixed upfront price and backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee. The business answers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and offers payment plans through Humm for larger jobs.

A Grade Plumbing and Gas was founded by Chris Neal in 2009 and is now owned by Daniel Haarhoff, a qualified plumber, drainer, roofer and gasfitter. The business covers Brisbane's Northside and Southside, plus Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast.

Services include blocked drains with CCTV inspection, hot water, gas fitting, leak detection, rainwater tank installation, bathroom renovations and pre-purchase inspections. Work is quoted at a fixed price and carries a lifetime workmanship guarantee. Seniors and pensioners get a discount, interest-free finance is available, and the team is on call 24/7 for emergencies.

The Plumbing Gang was founded in 2013 and is based in Calamvale. It covers Brisbane City and Greater Brisbane, north to Narangba and south through Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast, and is a member of the Master Plumbers Association of Queensland.

The team handles blocked drains, high-pressure jetting, pipe relining, stormwater drainage, hot water, gas fitting and leak detection. Prices are fixed before work starts, every job carries a lifetime workmanship warranty, and the business aims to attend emergencies within an hour where availability allows. Afterpay and Zip are accepted.

Conrad Martens Plumbing and Hot Water has served Brisbane since 1982 from its base on Moggill Road, Indooroopilly. It covers the whole city, including the western suburbs, Northside, CBD, Southside and eastern suburbs.

Hot water is its specialty, with installs and repairs across Rheem, Vulcan, Dux, Thermann and Aquamax. The team also handles blocked drains, burst pipes, leak detection, gas fitting, and backflow and TMV testing. The business says it attends over 99% of jobs the same day, offers to beat any comparable quote, and backs its work with a workmanship guarantee. It's available 24/7 for emergencies.

Murphy Plumbing and Gas is a family business run by Todd Murphy, who has more than 20 years in the trade, and Anna Murphy. It covers Brisbane and Ipswich with a team of 15 licensed plumbers.

Work includes hot water installs and repairs across electric, gas, solar and heat pump systems, gas fitting and appliance installation, drainage, drain camera inspections, leak detection and bathroom renovations. It offers same-day hot water service, guarantees all workmanship and parts, and runs a 24/7 emergency service. If a problem can't be fixed on the spot, the team puts in a temporary fix so you're safe in the meantime.

S&J Plumbing and Gasfitting was founded by Sean and James and remains family-run, with more than 27 years of experience across Brisbane's Northside, Southside, Moreton Bay and Ipswich.

The business is a Master Plumbers Association member and quotes fixed upfront prices backed by a workmanship guarantee. Work covers blocked drains, hot water systems, gas fitting, backflow testing and roof plumbing, with same-day 24/7 emergency service across its service area.

Mitchell Plumbing and Gas was started by Mitchell, who finished his plumbing apprenticeship in 2009 and served four years as a plumber in the Air Force. The business covers Brisbane's Northside and Southside, plus Ipswich and Logan.

It handles blocked drains, leaks, toilets, taps, gas work and hot water, servicing 12 brands from Rheem and Rinnai to Stiebel Eltron and Bosch. It's unusually open about emergency pricing: the website lists a call-out fee range of $150 to $250, and states typical arrival within 1 to 2 hours, averaging around 90 minutes, 24/7.

The Brisbane Plumbers is owner-operated by director Joseph Egan, who started the business in 2017 after more than a decade in the trade. It covers Northside and inner Brisbane suburbs, from New Farm, Paddington and Bulimba to Chermside, Aspley and Bracken Ridge.

The team handles burst pipes, gas leaks, blocked drains with CCTV inspection, pipe relining, all types of hot water and bathroom renovations. It guarantees to get back to you within 60 minutes, any time of day. The business is a Master Plumbers Association of Queensland member and won the 2019 BUSSQ Service Excellence Award (Domestic).

Bell Plumbing and Maintenance is a family-owned business founded in 1972 and based in Stafford. It covers Brisbane's Northside and Southside suburbs for homes and commercial sites.

Services include blocked drains, jet rodding and CCTV inspections, gas fitting, burst pipes, hot water, bathroom and kitchen plumbing, gutters and backflow testing. Its biggest point of difference is pricing: one flat rate 24 hours a day, with no extra charge for emergency call-outs. It aims to respond within two hours and backs its work with a lifetime warranty.

Competitive Plumbing Services has more than 30 years of experience across Brisbane's South Side, Bayside, East Brisbane, Inner City and Logan City, working for homeowners, builders and businesses. It's a Master Plumbers Association of Queensland member.

Alongside general plumbing it handles blocked drains, sewer and stormwater drainage, CCTV and pipe location, hot water, gas work, backflow testing, thermostatic mixing valves and whole-house water filtration. It works business hours (weekdays 6:30am to 6pm and Saturday mornings) rather than 24/7, with a guaranteed call-back within an hour.