Plumber Pagewood
Leaks, blocked drains, hot water and gas fitting, fixed by licensed local plumbers who answer day or night.
Upfront Pricing, No Hidden Costs
24/7 Emergency Services
Lifetime Labour Guarantee
Upfront Pricing, No Hidden Costs
24/7 Emergency Services
Lifetime Labour Guarantee
A licensed plumber for Pagewood houses, day or night
A tap that won’t stop dripping or a hot water unit that’s gone cold needs a licensed plumber in Pagewood. Our plumber Pagewood team takes calls at any hour, for houses, townhouses and flats.
We price every job before work starts, and the price is fixed once you approve it. Evening and weekend rates differ, so we quote your visit first.
Which plumbing jobs come up in Pagewood homes?
The 2021 Census counted 1,304 occupied homes in Pagewood, and 986 of them are separate houses. Here are four jobs we’re called to in homes like these.
Hidden leaks
A damp wall, or a meter that keeps turning with every tap off, points to a hidden leak. We start with leak detection for hidden pipes before anything is opened up.
Blocked drains
Sydney Water says non-flushable wet wipes contribute to 75% of wastewater blockages. A plumber can tell you whether clearing a blocked drain will hold or the pipe needs repair.
Hot water that runs out
A system that runs out early, or a tank that weeps at the base, needs a plumber’s eye. Our hot water repairs cover gas and electric units.
Downpipes and yard pits
Roof water belongs in the stormwater system. A cracked downpipe or a pit packed with silt sends it toward the house instead of away from it.
Who looks after which pipes in Pagewood?
Sydney Water says the owner is normally responsible for private pipes up to where they connect to its services. For drinking water, that means the pipes and fittings from the connection to the buildings and taps. Sydney Water owns the water main and the meter.
Sydney Water also owns the sewer junction, but the owner is responsible for their own connection to the wastewater system. You must keep the meter free from damage and give Sydney Water access to read or replace it.
Emergency plumber Pagewood: any hour, day or night
A burst pipe or an overflowing toilet won’t wait for morning. Call 1300 164 206 at any hour and a licensed plumber answers. Rates change in the evenings and on weekends, and you get the price before we start. See how our emergency plumbing callouts work.
- Shut the main tap, or the isolation valve if you’re in a unit.
- Switch off the power at the board if water is near power points or lights.
- Move rugs and electronics out of the wet area.
- Keep everyone clear of the area until we arrive.
An overflow can start in Sydney Water’s own pipes. Its blockage page says the blockage is probably in its pipes if the overflow is visible beyond your property boundary, such as from a maintenance hole on public land. The same goes if your neighbours have the same problem. Report it on 13 20 90, which Sydney Water staffs around the clock.
Gas fitting and hot water in Pagewood homes
Relocating a gas heater or fitting a new cooktop is work for a licensed gasfitter. Our licensed gas plumbing covers new connections, appliance swaps and pressure testing.
A storage system keeps a tank of hot water ready. An instantaneous system heats water only as it flows. Each type runs on gas or on electricity.
The 2021 Census gives Pagewood an average of 2.9 people per household and 3.3 bedrooms per dwelling. When a unit is replaced, the number of showers running at once matters for the size.
A gas smell means everyone goes outside first. Don’t flick switches or use appliances, and phone us once you’re clear of the house.
Licensed Pagewood plumbers from a family business
Aussie Home Services is family owned and has worked across Sydney since 2009. Our plumber Pagewood team works under NSW contractor licence 273594C, which covers plumbing, gasfitting, draining and electrical work, and we’re fully insured.
The price is fixed before work begins. No call-out fee applies when the booking is for the following day or later. Our Lifetime Labour Guarantee covers labour if our workmanship causes a failure and the work is defective. Parts aren’t covered.
What comes with every job
Whichever of our plumbers attends, Pagewood customers get these.
NSW contractor licence 273594C, fully insured
Fixed price, agreed first and unchanged once approved
Call-out fee waived when you book for the following day or later
Lifetime Labour Guarantee on our workmanship
Emergency help in Pagewood and across the Eastern Suburbs, day or night
Open day and night, all year round
A plumbing job that needs power work, like a new circuit for a hot water unit, can be handled in one visit with our Pagewood electricians.
AHS Cover Care members pay less every time they call
Membership costs $99, once. After that you pay 15% less on every job and go to the front of the queue.
Do I need a certificate for plumbing work in Pagewood?
NSW says a plumber submits a Notice of Work before starting work that needs an inspection. Emergency work and minor works, such as replacing tap ware or an existing hot water system, are listed as exceptions.
A Certificate of Compliance confirms the finished work complies with the plumbing regulations and the Plumbing Code of Australia. Ask for your copy and keep it with the house papers.
Council rules are separate from plumbing paperwork. Bayside Council’s Ward 1 page lists Pagewood among the suburbs that ward covers.
Plumbing in Pagewood: houses, stormwater and local drains
Bayside Council’s flood studies page describes the Springvale Drain and Floodvale Drain catchment as an area of approximately 3.75 square kilometres that includes the suburbs of Pagewood, Eastgardens, Botany and Banksmeadow. It says most of the study area is now drained by a stormwater pipe network. When the capacity of that network is exceeded, the page says overland flow will occur along the alignment of the original drains or gullies.
Sydney Water also says you mustn’t allow rainwater or stormwater to enter your wastewater system.
Pagewood homes in the 2021 Census
Source: ABS Census QuickStats. The ABS makes small random changes to figures for privacy.
In a separate house, the owner is normally responsible for the pipes up to where they connect to Sydney Water’s services. In a strata building, NSW says owners must repair and maintain anything within their property, and the owners corporation or strata committee must repair and maintain common property.
Plumber Pagewood: which drain takes the water?
| Water from | Belongs in | What goes wrong |
|---|---|---|
| Roof, gutters and downpipes | The stormwater system | Stormwater mustn’t enter the wastewater system. |
| Kitchen, bathroom and laundry | The wastewater system | Wipes, grease and roots block the line. |
| Yard pits and driveway drains | The stormwater system | Silt fills the pit and water backs up. |
We also look after Botany, Eastlakes, Kingsford and Maroubra. Our plumbers in the Eastern Suburbs cover the rest of the region too.
Plumber Pagewood: book a visit or call
Call 1300 164 206 at any hour, or send us the details online and we’ll quote the price first. A new AHS Cover Care membership takes $50 off your first service.
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Plumber Pagewood FAQs
We quote the price before any work starts, and it’s fixed once you approve it. Quotes are free, and evening and weekend rates differ. No call-out fee applies when the booking is for the following day or later.
The owner is normally responsible for private pipes up to where they connect to Sydney Water’s services. Sydney Water owns the water main and the meter, and it owns the sewer junction.
A blocked downpipe or pit can push rain toward the house. Bayside Council’s flood studies page says most of the Springvale Drain and Floodvale Drain study area is now drained by a stormwater pipe network. Sydney Water says stormwater mustn’t enter the wastewater system.
It covers our labour if our workmanship causes a failure and the work is defective. Parts aren’t covered.
A Certificate of Compliance confirms the work complies with the plumbing regulations and the Plumbing Code of Australia. NSW says the plumber completes one at the end of the work. A copy goes to the person who arranged it.
Call for a burst pipe or an overflowing toilet, and for a gas smell once you’re outside. We answer 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and quote the price before we start.
Other Eastern Suburbs areas we service
We service businesses across Eastern Suburbs and beyond. These are just some of the local areas we cover.
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