24/7 emergency plumber

Get rapid-response help for urgent plumbing problems.

Get emergency help now $269 for a single job

  • Emergency plumbers on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Help arrives usually within the hour
  • No after-hours surcharges
Get emergency help now Call 13 46 63

  1. Call 13 46 63

    Let our team know what’s gone wrong. 

  2. Emergency plumber sent to your home

    A trusted RACV tradesperson will arrive usually within the hour.

  3. We'll assess the problem and take action

    Most of the time, we fix the problem on the spot. When we can’t, we might use temporary measures to make the area safe.

  4. Free quote for complex jobs

    If we can’t fix your plumbing problem, you'll be offered a free, no-obligation quote to consider. 

    1. Call 13 46 63 
      Let our team know what's gone wrong.
    2. Emergency plumber sent to your home
      A trusted RACV tradesperson will arrive usually within the hour.
    3. We’ll assess the problem and take action
      Most of the time, we fix the problem on the spot. When we can’t, we might use temporary measures to make the area safe.
    4. Free quote for complex jobs
      If we can't fix your plumbing problem, you'll be offered a free, no-obligation quote to consider.

Our service includes up to one hour of labour plus minor parts and materials.

Blocked toilet, pipe or drain
Blocked toilets, pipes or drains causing overflow or backup, stopping water flowing through the outlet.

Broken tap or shower
When a leaking shower or broken tap is causing damage to your home or property, or substantial water wastage (excludes dripping taps and shower heads).

Burst pipe
Significant water wastage or water damage to your property or house due to a burst pipe.

Faulty or burst hot water system
If your hot water system isn't working because of a gas or electrical issue, or faulty components. This also includes reigniting your hot water heater pilot light.

Internal leaks
Water leaking down your walls or through your ceiling due to blocked downpipes, gutters or roof. If the source of the leak can't be safely accessed, we may need to re-attend.

Broken heating/cooling system
If you're heating or cooling system isn't working because of faulty components, electrical or gas issues, or you're unable to reignite pilot light.

Gas leak
If a gas pipe has been damaged and is leaking inside or outside your home, we'll repair the leak or isolate the gas line to make it safe.

Broken glass
Where home safety or security is threatened as a result of damage to broken glass in an external door or window, we will make safe and clean up. (Excludes glass replacement).

Some emergencies are more complex and may require a quote for specialist trades and additional or replacement parts.
Exclusions and limitations apply including the provision of some parts and materials. Refer to the RACV Emergency Home Assist Terms and Conditions for more details.

What is considered a plumbing emergency?

Sometimes it’s hard to work out whether you have a general maintenance problem or a plumbing emergency. We consider an emergency to be a situation where:

  • there is significant water wastage and/or overflow that is likely to cause damage to your home or property if immediate steps aren’t taken.
  • an internal or external gas leak or damage to a heating or cooling system threatens the safety of your home.

Common signs of plumbing emergencies often include:

  • a puddle appearing where there was none before
  • streams of water appearing on your wall or from your ceiling
  • sudden onset of strange smells from your taps
  • smell of gas (like rotten eggs)
  • overflowing drains or toilets. 

I’m a renter. Can I purchase RACV Emergency Home Assist?

RACV Emergency Home Assist (EHA) is not available to tenants, only residential homeowners or their managing agents (including houses, duplexes, flats, units and apartments).

If you think EHA would be handy to have, we suggest speaking to your landlord or managing agent about the benefits of a subscription.