
🕒 24/7 Availability
Plumbing and gas emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time. That’s why our team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including weekends and public holidays—to give you peace of mind, no matter when a problem arises.
✅ Licensed & Insured Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Our experienced in-house technicians are fully licensed and insured to work across Queensland and Northern NSW. From residential homes to commercial buildings, we’re equipped to handle your emergency safely and professionally.
🚨 Fast Response for Urgent Issues
Dealing with a burst pipe at midnight? Gas leak on a weekend? No hot water in the morning? We act quickly and efficiently to resolve urgent issues before they cause further disruption or damage.
📞 Always Just a Call Away
Whatever the time, whatever the issue—our team is ready. Call Whywait Plumbing and you’ll speak directly with someone who knows what to do and can dispatch help fast.
Proudly Serving Gold Coast, Tweed & Tamborine Since 1976
🏘️ Deep Local Roots
We’ve been part of the Gold Coast, Tweed, and Tamborine communities for over four decades—supporting homes, businesses, and developments with expert plumbing solutions.
🛠️ Over 48 Years of Experience
Established in 1976, Whywait Plumbing is one of the region’s longest-standing plumbing companies. Our knowledge of local infrastructure, water systems, and council requirements is unmatched.
👨🔧 In-House Licensed Team
All work is carried out by our own licensed plumbers and gas fitters—never subcontracted. This means consistent quality, faster service, and accountability you can trust.
🏆 A Reputation Built on Reliability
We’ve earned our reputation through honesty, punctuality, and top-tier workmanship—delivering results our customers trust and recommend.
Plumbing Solutions Designed Around You—Not the Other Way Around
💬 Clear, Honest Communication
We believe in upfront conversations, not surprises. From your first call to job completion, you’ll know exactly what’s happening and what it costs—before we start.
💵 Transparent Diagnostic Consultations
Need a detailed quote before committing? Our $150 diagnostic consultation includes a thorough on-site inspection by a licensed plumber—and if you proceed with the work, we credit it toward your final invoice.
🧰 Equipped for Efficiency
Our team arrives in fully stocked service utes with advanced diagnostic equipment, so we can solve problems quickly—often on the first visit.
🤝 Customer-Focused From Start to Finish
We work around your schedule, respect your property, and clean up after every job. It’s the kind of service you’d expect from a local team that truly cares.
Proudly Serving Queensland and New South Wales with Unmatched Professionalism and Experience
Backed by Nearly Five Decades of Hands-On Experience
📍 Rooted in the Region Since 1976
From the Gold Coast to Tweed and Tamborine, we’ve been an integral part of the community’s growth—delivering expert plumbing solutions with a personal touch.
🔧 Decades of Proven Experience
With over 48 years of service across hundreds of homes, units, and commercial properties, we bring a wealth of experience that ensures we understand the specific needs of each area we serve.
🏢 Residential & Commercial Plumbing Experts
From unblocking drains and fixing pipe leaks to servicing properties like your home, townhouse complexes, shopping centres, commercial buildings, office buildings, residential high rises, and marinas, we do it all with consistent quality and care.
💯 Precision in Every Job
Whether a minor repair or an entire system install, we bring the same skill, dedication, and detail to every project.
⭐ A Name Locals Know & Trust
Do you need a new fridge water connection, a mixer tap replaced, or a blocked toilet cleared? Whywait Plumbing delivers reliable, high-standard service that residents repeatedly recommend.
Serving Gold Coast, Tweed & Tamborine Since 1976
Whether it’s a burst pipe, a blocked drain, or time for an upgrade—Whywait Plumbing is ready to help with licensed, local expertise you can count on.
✅ 24/7 Emergency Support
✅ Fully Licensed & Insured
✅ Trusted for Over 48 Years
Your Trusted Licensed Plumbers for Gold Coast, Tweed & Tamborine
✅ Fully Licensed & Qualified Professionals
We’re licensed Plumbers, Drainers, and Gas Fitters in Queensland (QBCC Licence 78167) and New South Wales (NSW 226900)—bringing decades of experience to every job. From emergency callouts and scheduled maintenance to full bathroom renovations, our in-house team delivers excellence every time.
🕒 Available 7 Days with 24/7 Emergency Support
Plumbing and gas issues can’t wait—and with Whywait, they don’t have to. We’re always on standby to respond quickly and professionally, no matter the time or day.
🏆 Over 48 Years of Trusted Service
Since 1976, we’ve proudly served homeowners and businesses throughout the Gold Coast, Tweed, and Tamborine. Our deep local knowledge and commitment to quality workmanship make us a name people know and trust.
💬 Service That Puts You First
We offer expert advice, clear communication, and personalised solutions that work around your schedule—because we know your time matters. Our commitment to putting you first ensures that you always feel valued and important in every interaction with us.
🛠️ At Whywait Plumbing, we’re not just your local plumbers but your convenience partners.
You can always count on us for expert advice, meticulous workmanship, and courteous service.
We understand your busy schedule and are here to make your life easier with solutions tailored to your needs.
"As we like to say: Choose Whywait, and Consider it Done."
Since founding Whywait Plumbing in 1976, Gary Mays has built more than a plumbing business — he’s built a legacy. Family-owned, community-focused, and proudly local, Whywait has thrived for nearly five decades under Gary’s hands-on leadership and no-nonsense standards.
Licenced in Queensland and New South Wales, Gary’s professional journey has taken him across Canada, the US, New Zealand, Singapore, and Australia. This extensive global experience equips him with a unique perspective on tackling local plumbing challenges and offering innovative and sustainable solutions.
From deciphering WaterMark loopholes to leading compliance audits in public facilities, Gary is not just a talker about standards—he’s an enforcer. Part plumber, part watchdog, part strategist — he’s known for calling out the cowboys and lifting the industry to higher ground.
As the face of ZeroFlush waterless urinals and Director of Aquatemp Environmental Solutions, Gary is a pioneer in sustainable plumbing and water conservation. If it’s better for your business and the environment, he’s already making it happen.
Gary is a passionate advocate for ethical trade, local business, and raising the bar in plumbing standards. His long-term involvement with the Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA) and the Gold Coast North Chamber of Commerce (GCNCC) shows his deep commitment to shaping better outcomes for everyone, from employees to fellow tradies and clients.
Every plumbing service you will ever need 24/7 including audits, maintenance, servicing, diagnosis & installations. “Choose Whywait, and consider it done.”
Blocked drains, blocked toilets & blocked sinks to blocked stormwater drains, we will clear quickly & safely for you today.
Our comprehensive pre-purchase plumbing inspection is a peace of mind investment in your future that could save you thousands of dollars.
Electric, gas, heat pump & solar hot water repairs, we will repair, supply and install hot water systems 7 days.
If you suspect a water leak we are expert water leak detectors, detecting & fixing the leak on the spot!
Leaking toilets, blocked toilets, toilet replacements, if your toilet needs fixing, we are the ones to call!
Leaking taps, broken taps, replacement taps, mixer taps, filter taps we will fix your taps or install your new taps professionally 7 days a week!
Licenced Queensland Gas Fitters, we service, maintain & install hot water units, appliances, issue gas compliance certificates and repair gas problems 24/7.
Your toilet fully functioning is a priority, so call us now for rapid response same day service to ensure your blocked toilet is cleared now.
We often hear:
❌ “I just need to get three other quotes before deciding.”
At Whywait Plumbing, we understand that comparing options feels like the right thing to do—but what you genuinely want is confidence in your choice.
"If one company is cheaper but cuts corners, while another uses quality materials and guarantees the work… who would you choose?"
💬 "Our job isn't to win a price war. It's to deliver the peace of mind you deserve."
Let us know what matters most to you—If we can meet your needs, why wait?
When comparing plumbing quotes, are you comparing apples to apples—or is one company pricing apples and another bananas?
That’s the danger of judging quotes without digging deeper. One proposal may look cheaper, but does it include the same scope, quality, materials, and compliance?
💡 "A cheaper price doesn't mean the same job done right. Make sure you know what you're really getting."
✅ Want help comparing plumbing quotes the right way?
Download our free Quote Comparison Worksheet to evaluate proposals with confidence.
If a quote seems significantly cheaper, it’s often because something important has been left out. In Queensland, every plumbing job must comply with the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018—there are no shortcuts when it comes to safety and compliance.
Prices should be relatively consistent when proposals are based on the same scope of work, materials, and outcomes. A quote that’s dramatically lower usually means:
💬 "If you're not comparing the same job, you're not really comparing like for like."
Plumbing problems don’t keep business hours—and neither do we.
When you call Whywait Plumbing, there’s no call centre.
During office hours, you’ll speak with our experienced customer service team.
After hours? One of our licensed plumbers will answer directly to assist you.
Yes! Whywait Plumbing holds current contractor licences in both Queensland and New South Wales. Our team operates under QBCC Licence #78167 in Queensland and NSWFT Licence #226900C, ensuring all work complies with state regulations and professional standards across both states.
We’re available 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.
Our licensed plumbers are local to the Gold Coast, Tweed, and Tamborine and respond quickly to urgent issues like burst pipes, gas leaks, or no hot water.
We charge a fixed $150 diagnostic consultation fee for all on-site quotes. This includes a full inspection by a licensed plumber, and if you proceed with the job, the fee will be credited to your final invoice.
Absolutely. All Whywait Plumbing technicians are fully licensed and insured Plumbers, Drainers, and Gas Fitters, not subcontractors. We meet all legal requirements under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018.
Yes. Our straightforward warranties and long-standing commitment to professional workmanship, safety, and compliance back our work. We’ve stood behind our service since 1976—and always will.
We proudly serve the entire Gold Coast, Tweed, and Tamborine regions, including residential homes, high-rises, commercial properties, and hospitality venues.
We’re not just another plumbing company. We’re family-owned, fully licensed, and never use subcontractors. You deal directly with qualified professionals who arrive on time, do the job properly, and respect your space.
Yes, we specialise in drain unblocking and advanced diagnostics. Our team uses CCTV drain cameras to accurately detect and solve hidden problems in your pipes.
Absolutely. We’re fully licensed gas fitters, installing, repairing, and maintaining hot water systems, including electric, gas, and continuous flow units.
Yes! We supply and install Taqua Water Filter Taps to remove harmful contaminants like PFAS, chlorine, and microplastics from your drinking water.
No problem—you’ll never be diverted to a call centre. During office hours, you’ll speak to our professional team. After hours, a licensed plumber from Whywait Plumbing answers your call directly.
Servicing Gold Coast, Tweed & Tamborine.
We answer your call 24/7. You won’t get a call centre or an answering service when you call us. Speak to a plumber 24/7.
Donna Cushen2024-06-06 We couldn’t have been happier, prompt service and great advice . I can highly recommend them ! David Linnegar2024-04-23 From the initial contact to the plumbers getting out on site the whole process to fix a leak on the propoerty side of the water meter was A plus. Gary was brilliant in answering the multitude of questions via email I sent before we got the visit locked in. Lachy and Ben arrived on site exactly when we were told they would and identified the location of the leak and had it fixed super fast. They even answered questions for me about other works I wanted done to the house so will be reaching out again in the very near future to get the guttering on the whole house replaced. Highly recommend the team! Ben Jones2024-03-12 It is a nice change to deal with a trade group that charges fairly, turns up when they’re supposed to and provides good advice and high quality workmanship. We had a new filter tap, replacement Insinkerator and replacement gas cooktop supplied and installed and we're very happy with the products and the installation. I would have no hesitation in recommending Whywait for your plumbing/gas fitting requirements. Scott GC2024-01-10 I cannot fault the service provided by Gary from Whywait Plumbing Services. He responded early on a Sunday morning to an urgent request to fix a broken tap (which turned out to be quite a complicated repair job) and worked on it until it was completely fixed. I'm extremely grateful for Gary's professionalism and expertise and wouldn't consider calling anyone else. Thank you, Gary!! Robert Hurlock2023-12-07 Good friendly service, did a great job thanks Keli Magerman2022-12-07 Gary from Why Wait Plumbing completed my Water Efficiency Certificate. From the booking to the completion of the service I was very happy with everything that was provided. I was kept up to date via email and phone. And have them booked out again at our new home to install fridge plumbing. I would not hesitate in referring Why Wait Plumbing. Gary was so friendly and efficient! Thanks Again! And see you next week! ✌🏽
Queensland QBCC Plumbing Licence 78167
New South Wales DFT Plumbing Licence 226900C