Need a plumber in Newtown? R&G Plumbing works around King Street, Enmore Road, Australia Street, Wilson Street, Missenden Road, Church Street, Newtown Station and nearby Camperdown, Enmore, Stanmore, Erskineville and Darlington. We handle blocked drains, hot water faults, gas plumbing, pipe relining and urgent plumbing repairs for terraces, apartments, cafés, shops and family homes, with a $0 call-out fee.
Newtown plumbing is a mix of older terraces, converted homes, apartments, shopfronts, cafés, restaurants and busy rental properties. Many jobs involve narrow access, older pipework, grease-heavy waste lines, tree roots and services hidden behind walls, laneways or courtyards. We check the property properly before recommending a repair.
Newtown drains can block from tree roots, grease, coffee grounds, wipes, hair, old clay pipes and heavy use around kitchens, laundries and bathrooms. We use CCTV drain cameras and high-pressure jetting to clear the line properly and show you what caused the blockage.
If a camera inspection shows cracked, displaced or root-damaged pipework under a terrace, courtyard, footpath, laneway or shared access area, pipe relining may avoid excavation. We assess whether a no-dig repair is suitable before recommending it.
No hot water, lukewarm water, a leaking tank or a system that struggles with apartment or terrace-house demand needs a proper check. We repair and replace gas, electric, solar and heat pump hot water systems across Newtown.
We handle gas cooktops, ovens, heaters, hot water units, new gas points, compliance checks and gas leak detection for Newtown homes, rentals, cafés and small businesses. If you smell gas, we test the line safely before repairs.

From leaking taps and running toilets to burst flexi hoses, water hammer, hidden leaks, roof leaks and fixture replacements, we sort everyday plumbing issues in Newtown terraces, apartments, shops and offices with clean workmanship.
Burst pipe, overflowing drain, gas smell or no hot water after hours? Our emergency plumbers respond across Newtown day and night, including weekends, with a $0 call-out fee and the price explained before work starts.
Newtown has a different plumbing profile from newer suburbs. It has older terraces, converted homes, apartments, restaurants, cafés, shopfronts, student rentals and narrow access points around busy streets and laneways. Plumbing problems here often involve old clay drains, grease-heavy waste lines, hidden leaks, shared walls, limited access and stormwater that has nowhere easy to go.
That is why we do not treat every Newtown job the same way. We check the pipe layout, access points, drainage fall, water pressure, fixture use and the age of the property before recommending a repair. If the issue sits in an older line or shared section, we explain the likely cause clearly before work begins.
Plumbing issues in Newtown often come from older terrace pipework, café and restaurant waste, tree roots, mixed residential and commercial use, narrow access, old stormwater lines and high-use rental properties. These are the problems we are commonly called out to inspect and repair.
Older Newtown properties can have clay or ageing drainage lines that are more vulnerable to roots, movement and repeated build-up. Slow toilets, gurgling drains and recurring smells often point to a deeper issue in the line.
We locate the blockage with CCTV where needed, clear it with high-pressure jetting and explain whether the problem is grease, roots, damaged pipework or a local fixture blockage.
Homes, cafés, restaurants and shop kitchens around Newtown can send grease, food scraps, coffee grounds, soap and sediment through the pipework every day. Over time, this causes slow sinks, smells and repeated backups.
We clear and flush the affected line, then check whether the blockage is local to one fixture or further along the main drain. You get a clear explanation before extra work is recommended.
Newtown apartments, terraces and rental properties rely heavily on hot water every morning and evening. Warning signs include lukewarm water, poor pressure, noisy operation, a leaking tank or a system that runs cold too quickly.
We test the unit, valves, pipework and connections. If repair is practical, we repair it. If replacement makes better sense, we recommend a system size suited to the property and household demand.
Courtyards, rear lanes, paved areas, old pits and tight access points can collect water during heavy rain, especially when stormwater lines fill with leaves, silt, roots and debris.
We clear blocked pits and stormwater lines, inspect the pipe where needed and explain whether cleaning, repairs or drainage improvements are needed to reduce repeat flooding.
Gas issues need licensed handling. A gas smell, weak appliance flame, noisy gas line or old connection should not be ignored in a Newtown home, apartment, shop or rental property.
We test the line, locate faults and complete gas fitting repairs, installations and compliance checks safely.
Newtown has high-use homes, cafés, restaurants, shops, offices and rentals where plumbing faults can interrupt several people quickly. Shared toilets, kitchens, hot water systems and roof drainage need quick, organised repairs.
We work with owners, tenants, property managers and businesses to diagnose the fault, quote clearly and complete the repair with minimal disruption.
"Blocked drain in our terrace bathroom. The team found the issue quickly, cleared it properly and explained why it kept coming back."
"Our shop kitchen waste line kept backing up. They cleared the line, checked it with the camera and explained the grease build-up clearly."
"Hot water stopped in our unit before work. They tested the system, gave a clear price and had it sorted neatly the same day."
"We had a leak behind a laundry wall in an older terrace. They found it carefully, repaired the pipe and left the area tidy."
"Needed a gas cooktop connected and tested. The work was neat, the safety checks were clear and the price matched the quote."
We cover Newtown and nearby suburbs across the Inner West and city-fringe corridor, so one local team can handle plumbing, drainage, gas, hot water and emergency work without sending you between different trades.
Booking a drain, sewer or stormwater job in Newtown? We include a CCTV camera inspection at no charge where it is needed, so you can see whether the issue is grease, roots, silt, cracked clay pipework, a broken line or stormwater debris before choosing the next step.
Newtown is within our regular Inner West and city-fringe service area, so we can usually offer same-day help. For burst pipes, blocked drains, gas smells or no hot water, call 0461 330 531 and we will give you the next available time.
Yes. We take Newtown emergency plumbing calls day and night, including weekends and public holidays. We handle burst pipes, serious leaks, sewer overflows, gas concerns and failed hot water systems.
Yes. We use drain cameras and high-pressure jetting to locate and clear the blockage properly. If grease, roots, wipes, old clay pipework or stormwater debris are causing repeat problems, we show you the evidence and explain the options.
We repair and replace gas, electric, solar and heat-pump hot water systems. We check whether repair is practical first and recommend replacement only when it is the smarter long-term choice.
Yes. Our licensed gas fitters install and service cooktops, ovens, heaters, gas hot water systems, new gas points and gas lines. We also handle gas leak detection, testing and compliance work.
No. We offer a $0 call-out fee. We inspect the issue, explain what is happening and give you an upfront quote before any paid work begins.
Tell us what is happening at your Newtown terrace, apartment, shop, café, rental property or business and we will come back with a clear, no-obligation quote. If it cannot wait, call the line below and you will reach our plumbing team directly.
We cover Newtown and surrounding suburbs across the Inner West and city-fringe corridor every day.
We diagnose the problem and price it before the work begins.
Fully licensed for plumbing, drainage and gas work across NSW.
Tell us what is going on and our team will get back to you quickly.
One call covers blocked drains, hot water, gas fitting, pipe relining, leak repairs and after-hours emergencies anywhere in Newtown. No call-out fee, and a clear price before work begins.