Start with the right response
A leaking pipe, suspected electrical fault and lockout need different types of assistance. Ask whether the business can attend your suburb today, what the call-out fee covers, and which credentials are appropriate for the work. Published emergency claims do not mean a provider is available right now.
For fire, exposed live wiring, gas hazards or other immediate danger, contact emergency services or your relevant utility. This directory is not an emergency dispatch service.
Find emergency help near your suburb
Choose a trade, search a Melbourne suburb or postcode, or share approximate location. Contact a business directly to confirm a real appointment.
29 emergency-service contacts
Ordered by approximate nominated suburb hub near Melbourne CBD, not technician location, actual driving distance, response time, or confirmed coverage. Metropolitan services may appear even where no local base is published.
AGG Doors
Advertised area: Melbourne metropolitan area (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises 24/7 emergency garage-door repairs for doors stuck open, closed or off the tracks.
Ask first: Confirm after-hours charges, immediate security arrangements and parts for the specific door model.
Conery Glass
Advertised area: Melbourne metropolitan suburbs (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises 24-hour emergency glass replacement and shutter services across Melbourne.
Ask first: Check whether the emergency visit boards up or replaces glass, and ask about safety standards and fees.
Kleen Tech
Advertised area: Melbourne metropolitan area (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises 24/7 emergency water extraction, structural drying and flood-damage restoration.
Ask first: Ask about safe mitigation, contaminated water, drying reports and insurance billing arrangements.
McSweeney Electrical
Advertised area: Melbourne metropolitan area (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises 24/7 electrical emergency support alongside residential and commercial services.
Ask first: Confirm suburb coverage, after-hours fees, fault-finding scope and the contractor registration number.
Melbourne General Electrical Services
Advertised area: Melbourne CBD and metropolitan suburbs (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises 24/7 electrical assistance with emergency call-outs.
Ask first: Verify REC details and confirm the fault-finding fee, service area and Certificate of Electrical Safety arrangements.
MTT Roofing
Advertised area: Melbourne metropolitan area (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises 24-hour, seven-day emergency roof repairs for leaks and storm damage.
Ask first: Ask about safe access in storms, temporary weatherproofing versus permanent repairs and qualifications.
Plumb Medic
Advertised area: Melbourne CBD and metropolitan suburbs (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises 24/7 emergency plumbing for leaks, burst pipes, blocked drains and hot-water faults.
Ask first: Ask for a suburb-specific attendance estimate, after-hours charges and the relevant plumbing licence.
Progressive Power
Advertised area: Melbourne metropolitan area (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises emergency electrical call-outs.
Ask first: Confirm a Registered Electrical Contractor, response window, fault-finding fees and required electrical safety certification.
RACV Emergency Home Assist
Advertised area: Metropolitan Melbourne and participating Victorian areas (broad advertised coverage)
Offers 24/7 emergency trade dispatch for eligible plumbing, electrical and locksmith incidents without requiring RACV membership for a single call-out.
Ask first: Confirm your address is covered, the current one-off call-out cost and whether any follow-on repair is separately quoted.
Shamrock Roof Services
Advertised area: Melbourne metropolitan area (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises 24/7 emergency roofing service for sudden leaks and storm damage.
Ask first: Check actual on-site availability, make-safe options if weather prevents repair and after-hours charges.
Velaqua Plumbing
Advertised area: South Melbourne and nearby inner suburbs
Advertises 24/7 emergency plumbing and same-day support for leaks, blocked drains and hot water.
Ask first: Check suburb coverage after hours, any call-out charge and what the initial visit includes.
Newlands & Knights
Advertised area: Richmond and metropolitan Melbourne (broad advertised coverage)
Advertises 24/7 emergency plumbing for pipe failures, flooding and urgent drainage issues.
Ask first: Confirm your suburb, emergency attendance costs and the scope of any immediate containment work.
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How to compare emergency call-outs
- Confirm coverage: say your suburb and whether attendance is needed today or after hours.
- Ask for total initial fees: call-out, travel, diagnostic and surcharge amounts may differ from repair costs.
- Check qualifications: electrical and plumbing work are regulated in Victoria; verify relevant registrations independently.
- Document changes: agree to extra work and pricing before proceeding, where practical.
- Protect your privacy: use the company's official website rather than sharing access codes or sensitive data in a public post.
Same day does not always mean same-day completion
An initial assessment, temporary safety measure or urgent call-out may be possible before a complete repair. For example, replacement parts may require ordering and concrete or waterproofing work has preparation and curing requirements. Always confirm what will actually be completed and when.
Want to plan rather than call immediately? Explore our Melbourne trade guides or compare quotes using our hiring checklist.