Family business in Randwick since 1930
Eastern Suburbs plumbers. Same family since 1930.
No call out fee, and a fixed price before we start.
Six generations of plumbers in the Eastern Suburbs since about 1860. We find the real cause before we quote, so you pay for the fix, not a guess.
- No call out fee
- Fixed price before we start
- Lifetime workmanship guarantee
- Licensed since 1930
- Licensed since 1930Six generations, same family
- 90 years with Master PlumbersRecognised by Master Plumbers NSW in 2025
- Licence 494711CNSW contractor licence
- Fully insuredWorkers comp and unlimited common law cover
- Lifetime guaranteeOn our workmanship
- Champion Awards finalist2026 Australian Trades Small Business awards
- 6generations of McElroy plumbers
- 440+strata buildings on our books
- 90 yearswith Master Plumbers
- 100 yearslicensed in 2030
What we do
Plumbing services
Licensed plumbers and gas fitters for strata, homes, real estate and commercial work.
Blocked Drains
Sinks, toilets, stormwater and sewers cleared, then checked on camera so you know what caused it.
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Sewer Relining & CCTV
Camera inspections with footage, and relining that fixes broken pipes without a trench.
More about sewer relining & CCTV
Gas Plumbing
Licensed gas fitters for leaks, new lines, meters and appliances, with a compliance certificate every time.
More about gas plumbing
Hot Water
Gas and electric systems repaired or replaced, often the same day.
More about hot water
Leak Detection
Hidden leaks in homes traced properly before we quote, then fixed.
More about leak detection
General Plumbing
Taps, toilets, burst pipes, roof leaks and everything in between.
More about general plumbing
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipe, overflowing drain, smell of gas? We answer 24/7.
More about emergency plumbing
Strata Plumbing
Reports, insurance work, common property advice and tenant access, all sorted.
More about strata plumbing
Heritage Plumbing
Old brass pipe, flusherettes, roof tanks, lead joints and cast iron drainage.
More about heritage plumbing
Water Ingress Reports
Water ingress traced properly, with written reports for strata and insurers.
More about water ingress reports
Burst Pipes
Burst pipes in walls, slabs, ceilings and risers, made safe and repaired.
More about burst pipes
Stormwater
Blocked pits, grates, downpipes and box gutters, and whole-site checks for strata.
More about stormwater
Hot Water Plant
Central hot water plant and recirculation pumps in unit blocks.
More about hot water plant
Pumps and Pits
Basement pits, sump and sewer pumps, alarms and float switches.
More about pumps and pits
Taps and Toilets
Leaking taps, running cisterns, flusherettes and replacements.
More about taps and toilets
Strata Maintenance
Planned drain, pit, pump and hot water checks with a yearly report.
More about strata maintenance
Older buildings
Plumbing other plumbers send to us
A lot of the Eastern Suburbs still runs on pipework most plumbers don't see any more. Other plumbers refer this work to us.
Old brass water pipe
Still feeding plenty of older houses and blocks. It goes brittle and pinholes with age, so it needs a careful hand.
Gravity flusherette systems
Older toilets flushed straight off a header tank or a large supply pipe. Parts are hard to find and few plumbers still know them.
Roof hot water storage tanks
Tanks up in the roof that feed hot water down by gravity. Common in older buildings and easy to get wrong.
Lead jointing
The old way of sealing cast iron and lead pipe joints with molten lead and oakum. Repairs need to match what's there.
Corroded cast iron drainage
Cast iron stacks and drains rust from the inside over decades, which leads to cracks, leaks and blockages.
For strata and property managers
Plumbing for strata buildings
Strata is a big part of what we do, with 440+ buildings on our books across the Eastern Suburbs.
We know the paperwork as well as the plumbing. Reports for the committee, the insurer or NCAT, clear answers on common property, and access organised without the phone tag.
Who we look after
- Strata managers
- Building managers
- Property managers
- Owners corporations
- Real estate agents
Written reports
Findings, photos and recommendations you can send to the committee, the insurer or use in an NCAT matter.
Common property or lot owner?
We work out where the problem actually is and whose responsibility it is, so the right party pays.
Insurance claims
We deal with loss assessors and give insurers the detail they ask for.
Access sorted
We book in with tenants, owners and building managers so you're not stuck playing phone tag.
WHS compliant
Workers comp and unlimited common law cover. Certificates on request.
Leaks traced first
Water ingress and burst pipes tracked down before anyone opens up a wall or a ceiling.
How we work
We find the problem before we quote on it
No guessing and no padding the job out. Here's what you can expect.
Find the real cause
We trace leaks and blockages properly before quoting. Pipe locators, acoustic gear and drain cameras, not guesswork.
Quote on the fix
We only quote on what will fix it, not what might. You know the price before we start.
Do it properly
Licensed plumbers and gas fitters, work done to Australian Standards, and we clean up after ourselves.
Back it up
A lifetime guarantee on our workmanship, plus photos, footage and written reports when you need them.
Google reviews
What our customers say
These plumbers are great. They come on time, they know what they're doing and the prices are fair. We have used them for strata work and I have also used them myself. Highly recommended!
We have been using McElroy Plumbing for close to 20 years, their response to our calls has been immediate and the problem fixed promptly in a first class manner and the costs reasonable. We recently had a hot water failure and a new one installed within 24 hrs. We would recommend McElroy for any plumbing job.
All the plumbers that have been sent out to our place from McElroy Plumbing are professional, friendly, on time and get the job done. They explain what the issue is and provide solutions. Very proactive, great work and affordable. What more do you want in your plumbers?
Amazing service from the girls in the office to the plumbers. On time and very professional and polite. Very experienced at what they do, can't thank McElroy enough. Highly recommend!
Great old-school plumber. Came and swapped out my failing sump pump with no problems. Quick, courteous and efficient. Nice bloke too. Would recommend.
We've used McElroy Plumbing several times and are very happy with the service we have received. Staff have been helpful, on time, polite, professional and have done a great job. The prices have also been very competitive.
Recognised in 2026
Finalist in the 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards
We were named a finalist in this year's Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards. Good recognition for a family business that's been looking after the Eastern Suburbs since 1930, and a nice nod to the team who turn up and do the work every day.
Local since 1930
You've probably seen our vans around
We're based on Avoca Street in Randwick. Our vans carry drain cameras, high pressure jetters, pipe locators and a good stock of parts, so most jobs get sorted on the first visit.
The McElroys have been plumbing in Sydney since about 1860. Six generations later, it's still a family business and we still answer the phone ourselves.
About the familyWhere we work
Areas we service
Based in Randwick and working right across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. If you're not sure we cover your street, just call.
Randwick and the south east
Bondi and Waverley
Woollahra and the harbour
Got a plumbing problem?
Call the Randwick office any time, 24/7. Or send us the details and we'll get back to you with a quote.
No call out fee for homes, strata buildings and businesses alike. No voucher to claim, nothing to mention when you book.