Epping, Eastwood, Denistone & Ryde
How much does a plumber cost in Sydney? At GT Plumbing, a business-hours call-out is $125 and labour is $165 an hour, including GST. After hours (4:30pm to 10pm) the call-out is $149 and labour $247.50 an hour. Emergency call-outs (10pm to 4am) are $249 with labour at $330 an hour. You always get the price before any work starts. Call 0451 001 503, 24/7.
We publish our prices because we think you should know what you’re paying before a plumber turns up. All prices include GST and are current from October 2026.
Call-out and labour
| Call-out fee | Labour | |
|---|---|---|
| Business hours | $125 (includes fuel) | $165 per hour |
| Weekends | $125 | $330 per hour |
| After hours (4:30pm – 10pm) | $149, minimum 2 hours labour | $247.50 per hour |
| Emergency (10pm – 4am) | $249, minimum 3 hours labour | $330 per hour |
Blocked drains, sewer and stormwater
We start with the simplest method that will work and only step up if the blockage needs it. Not every job needs every method.
| Method (business hours) | Price |
|---|---|
| Plunger | $220 per hour |
| Air pressure | $220 per hour |
| Drain eel | $180 per hour |
| Hydro jetter | $350 per hour |
| Hydro jetter with CCTV camera | $490 per hour |
| After hours: jetter / jetter + camera | $495 / $735 per hour |
| Emergency (10pm – 4am): jetter / jetter + camera | $660 / $980 per hour |
More about blocked drains · CCTV drain inspections
Planned drain maintenance
| Six-monthly service | Price |
|---|---|
| Jetter only | $330 per hour |
| Jetter and CCTV camera, with footage to keep | $490 per hour |
Taps and toilets
| Job | Price (labour, materials and tools) | Warranty |
|---|---|---|
| Tap service, wall-mounted hot and cold (new washers, reseat, O-rings, lubricate spindles) | $195 first pair, $110 each extra pair | 7 years |
| Tap replacement, supply and install wall taps | $250 first pair, $180 each extra pair | 5 years on product |
| Kitchen mixer, Kore or similar (part only) | $120 | 10 years |
| Isolation tap replacement | $15 per tap | 5 years |
| Flexi hoses | $15 per hose | 15 years |
| Toilet inlet valve, bottom inlet | $180 | Fluidmaster or equivalent |
| Toilet inlet valve, side inlet | $185 | Fluidmaster or equivalent |
More about tap repairs · Toilet repairs
Hot water and leak detection
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Hot water system replacement | From $1,265 supplied and installed. See all hot water prices |
| Leak detection, acoustic and service location | $550 per hour (tracer gas not included) |
How our pricing works
- All prices include GST.
- The business-hours call-out fee includes fuel and applies to each visit.
- After-hours jobs carry a minimum of 2 hours labour, and emergency jobs (10pm – 4am) a minimum of 3 hours.
- If we have to leave another job during business hours to attend an emergency, after-hours call-out rates apply.
- We always tell you the price before we start, and we never do extra work without your OK.
- Our workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months.
For property managers and strata
Agencies and strata managers get the same published rates, photos and a written report with every job, and invoices to whoever you choose. See how we work with property managers or strata managers.
Common questions
How much is a plumber call-out fee in Sydney?
At GT Plumbing it’s $125 in business hours (including fuel), $149 after hours (4:30pm to 10pm) and $249 for emergencies between 10pm and 4am. Prices include GST.
How much does a plumber charge per hour in Sydney?
Our labour rate is $165 an hour in business hours, $247.50 after hours, and $330 an hour on weekends and for emergencies between 10pm and 4am.
How much does it cost to unblock a drain?
It depends on the method needed. A plunger or air pressure is $220 an hour, a drain eel $180 an hour, a hydro jetter $350 an hour, and jetting with a CCTV camera $490 an hour in business hours. We start with the simplest method that will work.
How much does it cost to fix a dripping tap?
A full tap service on a pair of wall taps is $195, including new washers, O-rings and reseating, with a 7-year warranty. Each extra pair is $110.
Do you charge extra on weekends and at night?
Yes. Weekend labour is $330 an hour. After hours (4:30pm to 10pm) is $247.50 an hour with a $149 call-out, and emergencies from 10pm to 4am are $330 an hour with a $249 call-out.
Will I know the price before work starts?
Always. We explain what’s wrong, give you the price, and only go ahead when you’re happy.
Need a plumber in Ryde, Epping, North Ryde or nearby? Call 0451 001 503 and talk to Alex directly.