Epping, Eastwood, Denistone & Ryde
Plumbing prices · Sydney · October 2026
Our prices, published. Know what you’ll pay before we turn up.
A business-hours call-out is $99 in our listed service areas ($125 elsewhere), including the first 15 minutes on site. Labour is $165 an hour. All prices include GST, and you get the price before any work starts.
- ★★★★★ Perfect 5.0 from 211 Google reviews
- NSW Licence 369979C
- 20+ years in the trade
- Answering 24/7
Every job, every time
- Price agreed before any work starts, and nothing extra without your OK.
- All prices include GST.
- Parts carry the manufacturer’s warranty.
- NSW licence 369979C for plumbing, gas and drainage. Insured for $5 million public liability, certificate on request.
Call-out and labour
Prices current from October 2026, including GST.
| When | Call-out | Labour |
|---|---|---|
| Business hours (Mon to Fri, 6am to 4pm) | $99 in our listed service areas, $125 elsewhere. Includes fuel and the first 15 minutes of inspection (no digging) | $165 per hour |
| Weekends | $125 | $330 per hour |
| After hours (4pm to 7pm) | $149, plus minimum 2 hours labour. Minimum charge $644 | $247.50 per hour |
| Emergency (7pm to 6am) | $249, plus minimum 3 hours labour. Minimum charge $1,239 | $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. More about blocked drains and CCTV drain inspections.
| Method (business hours) | Price |
|---|---|
| Plunger | $220 per hour |
| Air pressure | $220 per hour |
| Drain eel (small 50mm pipes only: sinks, basins and showers) | $180 per hour |
| Hydro jetter | $385 per hour, incl. GST |
| Hydro jetter with CCTV camera | $539 per hour, incl. GST |
| After hours (4pm to 7pm): jetter / jetter + camera | $577.50 / $808.50 per hour, plus the $149 after-hours call-out |
| Emergency (7pm to 6am): jetter / jetter + camera | $770 / $1,078 per hour, plus the $249 emergency call-out |
Planned drain maintenance
| Six-monthly service | Price |
|---|---|
| Jetter only | $363 per hour, incl. GST |
| Jetter and CCTV camera, with footage to keep | $539 per hour, incl. GST |
Taps and toilets
Labour, materials and tools included. The call-out fee applies on top. More about tap repairs and toilet repairs.
| Job | Price | Manufacturer’s warranty (parts) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 includes fuel and the first 15 minutes of inspection on site (no digging), and applies to each visit. Our listed service areas are Epping, Carlingford, Eastwood, Beecroft, Pennant Hills, Pymble, Ryde, North Ryde, West Ryde, Denistone, Gladesville, Hunters Hill and Lane Cove, plus any other suburb with its own page on this site.
- After hours (4pm to 7pm), the minimum charge is $644: the $149 call-out plus a minimum of 2 hours labour at $247.50 an hour ($495).
- For emergencies (7pm to 6am), the minimum charge is $1,239: the $249 call-out plus a minimum of 3 hours labour at $330 an hour ($990).
- 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.
- Parts carry the manufacturer’s warranty. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law always apply.
Why we publish our prices
We think you should know what you’re paying before a plumber turns up. No surprises on the invoice.
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 property managers or strata managers.
What local customers say about our prices
From our 211 five-star Google reviews. Read them all on Google.
★★★★★
“Alex cleared my drains, in Denistone. Very honest and excellent job. I was quoted $890 he did it for half the cost. Trustworthy, reliable, great guy and a true local.”
Sepasitiano G., Denistone · Google review
★★★★★
“Alex helped out with replacing some sink baskets in Ryde as well as unblocking the drain. He was fantastic to deal with, honest and priced extremely fairly.”
Jeremy L., Ryde · Google review
★★★★★
“Multiple plumbers came out before Alex, but each one left us with a new excuse and no solution… Alex arrived promptly, conducted a thorough investigation, and laid out all the pricing upfront.”
Ibrahim P., Ryde · Google review
Check us out before you call
Everything below can be checked independently.
- Licensed: NSW contractor licence 369979C for plumbing, gas and drainage. Check it on the NSW Government licence check.
- Insured: $5 million public and products liability with GIO, certificate sent on request. See our licence and insurance details.
- Registered business: GT Plumbing Gas and Drainage Pty Ltd, ABN 37 623 531 457.
- Founder: Alex Taskun, more than 20 years in the trade.
- Reviews: perfect 5.0 from 211 Google reviews.
- Based in Epping NSW 2121, covering Epping, Ryde, Eastwood, Carlingford, Beecroft, Pennant Hills, Pymble, Gladesville, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove and nearby suburbs, 24/7.
Common questions
How much is a plumber call-out fee in Sydney?
At GT Plumbing it’s $99 in business hours in any suburb we list as a service area, or $125 everywhere else (including fuel and the first 15 minutes of inspection, no digging). After hours (4pm to 7pm) it’s $149 plus a minimum of 2 hours labour, so at least $644. Emergencies between 7pm and 6am are $249 plus a minimum of 3 hours labour, so at least $1,239. Prices include GST.
How much does a plumber charge per hour in Sydney?
Our labour rate is $165 an hour in business hours and $330 an hour on weekends, plus the call-out fee. After hours (4pm to 7pm) it’s $247.50 an hour with a 2-hour minimum, so at least $644 including the $149 call-out. Emergencies (7pm to 6am) are $330 an hour with a 3-hour minimum, so at least $1,239 including the $249 call-out.
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 (small 50mm pipes only) $180 an hour, a hydro jetter $385 an hour, and jetting with a CCTV camera $539 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, and the parts carry a 7-year warranty. Each extra pair is $110. A business-hours call-out of $99 in our listed service areas ($125 elsewhere) also applies.
Do you charge extra on weekends and at night?
Yes. Weekend labour is $330 an hour with a $125 call-out. After hours (4pm to 7pm) is $247.50 an hour with a $149 call-out and a 2-hour minimum, so at least $644. Emergencies from 7pm to 6am are $330 an hour with a $249 call-out and a 3-hour minimum, so at least $1,239.
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.
Want a price for your job? Talk to Alex.
Call 0451 001 503, or text a photo of the problem. We answer 24/7.
Also see blocked drains, hot water prices and 24/7 emergency plumbing.