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Emergency plumber quotes in Hobart
Burst pipe, overflowing toilet or no water at all? Mark the job Right now and we pass it to a licensed Hobart plumber as soon as it arrives.
- Free to use, with no obligation to book
- Licensed Tasmanian plumbers only
Do this first
- Turn the water off at the meter. It is usually near the front boundary, under a small lid or in a box. Turn the tap clockwise until it stops.
- If water is near power points, lights or the switchboard, keep clear. Switch the power off at the main switch only if you can reach it safely.
- Leaking hot water cylinder? Turn off the cold water tap on the pipe going into the cylinder, and switch the cylinder off at the switchboard.
- Smell gas? Leave the house, do not touch switches or light anything, and call Tas Gas Networks on 1802 111 for natural gas, or the emergency number on your LPG bottle. Call 000 if anyone is in danger.
- Water pouring from the street side of your meter, or from the road? That belongs to TasWater. Call 13 6992.
We are a quote service, not an emergency call centre, and we cannot promise how fast a plumber will ring you back. If you cannot stop the water, phone an emergency plumber directly as well.
Jobs this covers
- Burst and split pipes
- Sewage backing up into the house
- No water to the whole property
- A hot water cylinder that is leaking or flooding
- A toilet that will not stop overflowing
- Storm-damaged gutters letting water inside
What changes the price
We do not publish prices, because every job is different. These are the things that move a quote up or down:
- After-hours, weekend and public holiday call-out rates
- How far the plumber has to travel
- Whether the parts are on the van or have to be sourced
- How long it takes to find the fault
- Making it safe tonight versus the full repair later
What to tell the plumber
- What is happening and which room it is in
- Whether you have managed to turn the water off
- Access: locked gates, dogs, parking, stairs
- Whether you own or rent. If you rent, ring your agent or landlord too, because urgent repairs are usually theirs to arrange
Questions people ask
Is there an after-hours fee?
Most plumbers charge more outside business hours. Ask for the call-out fee and the hourly rate before they set off, so there are no surprises.
Who fixes a burst pipe in the street?
Pipes up to and including your water meter generally belong to TasWater, so call 13 6992. Pipes on your side of the meter are yours to repair.
Will my insurance cover it?
Policies differ. Sudden bursts are often covered and slow leaks often are not. Take photos before you clean up and check with your insurer.