Emergency Plumber
Fawkner

24 Hour Plumber CBD & North Melbourne

It is the worst time when your bathroom faucet has started leaking, or the hot water heater has given up the ghost, or the toilet is blocked. Leaks, broken tapsfaucets, hot water tanks and clogged drains can all be a pain.

Plumbing problems are not pre-booked let alone convenient. There are a lot of ways that a plumbing emergency can cause havoc, and that’s why we strive to be there as fast as possible, even if it is public holiday or after hours.

Our Fawkner emergency plumbers are waiting right now for you to ring. We are prepared to solve your problems so that you can return to enjoying life again. Our 24 hour service means you don’t need to wait, so just give us a phone for plumbing assistance, any day of the year.

Our highly trained plumbers have the knowledge, equipment and parts to fix plumbing issues of all types quickly and efficiently. We’ve been looking after clients in the Fawkner area for years, and our loyal clients keep coming back because they know we will do an efficient and tidy job.

We don’t just do emergency plumbing though, we are also available for plumbing jobs that are plumbing. Call or email our friendly dependable staff, and we’ll assist you with all your plumbing requirements. We’re ready and waiting, regardless of what the issue is or how quickly it has to be solved.

Emergency Plumber - FAQ

Help, I have a plumbing emergency!

What do you do when a plumbing disaster strikes? The very first thing is to ensure it's safe, and hopefully not getting worse. Electricity and water don't play well together safely, so if needed turn the mains switch off on the power box.

If water is still leaking, turn the water off at the nearest valve and then at the mains valve outside. If you can’t find the water main valve or a tap to the fixture, then turn on all the cold taps inside and out to help depressurise the pipework and minimise the leak.

Now give our on call plumbers a ring, any hour of the day or night. We’ll be there as soon as possible to resolve the problem.

While you wait, begin mopping up any water, position a container to catch any drips, and clear away significant items from the affected area. If the house water is turned off, then also switch off the heating for the hot water.

Help, I don’t know where the main water valve is!

You might have been shown it as a stopcock, isolating valve or toby. This valve is generally located on the boundary close to the road, typically under a blue or black plastic cover.

The toilet has its own tap alongside the toilet.

Blocked Drains Issues

We realise a blocked pipe can be a serious emergency. Whether it’s the ensuite sink, the toilet, or the gully trap outside your home, a blocked pipe is seldom a happy circumstance. That is why our team of emergency plumbers are waiting to resolve your plumbing emergency.

Clogged drains can cause damage to your residence, or create a health hazard very rapidly. In some cases, you may be able to resolve the clog yourself with a plunger. If that is not possible however, you need a professional there rapidly to clear the blockage so life can get back to normal.

Whether it’s the ensuite sink that won’t clear, or a clog in the shower, or worst of all, sewage flowing down the hall or across the yard, our after hours Fawkner plumbers will quickly locate the issue and resolve it so that life can get back to normal.

In the rare instance that our plumbers can’t get the blockage completely removed or more extensive repairs are required, our team will find an interim solution to keep you going until we return.

Can I unclog the drain myself?

If you have a plunger, it's a good idea to try to unblock the blockage yourself. We suggest using a plunger that has a long handle, particularly for the toilet, so you can stay back out of the splash zone. Chemicals are not suggested as they rarely work well and can cause damage to the drains.

Do not let clogged pipes ruin your day. Call our urgent Fawkner emergency plumbing team right away!

Hot Water System Not Working

We normally take having hot water for granted, until it isn’t working properly. Need to put grubby kids in the shower? Need a good soak to defrost after a long cold day? Have a pile of of dishes to take care of? It is awkward to have a good clean up when the water is cold.

When the hot water has let you down, give us a ring. We’ll be there quickly to diagnose the issue and fix it. From heating elements to unreliable thermostats to leaking cylinders, we can sort them out and get your life back to normal.

Hot water leaks can quickly push your power bill through the roof. Leaks unseen in the back of the hot water cupboard can create major damage to your cabinetry. If you don’t get it sorted speedily, it will become more expensive by the day.

When you find the water is too cold or hot, or there is a leak in your hot water system, ring our Fawkner emergency plumbers straight away. We will get the hot water working again quickly. If there is a lot of water leaking, turn off the water at the mains tap, and also turn off the heating element, until our plumbers arrive.

If you need a new hot water cylinder, our team can help pick a suitable option for your budget, needs and location. If your entire hot water system requires upgrading, we can schedule to do that in a opportune fashion as well.

Burst Pipes Fixed Quick

From the small clean water pipes in the walls and ceilings, to the large sewage pipes underground, most of the pipes in your house are hidden away out of sight and out of mind. You don’t even think of them until there’s a problem.

Often, you do not even think about their existence unless something goes drastically wrong. But when it does, it’s a significant issue that must be fixed immediately before your house, your furnishings or even your well-being are damaged or ruined.

As soon as you discover a leak or burst pipe, get hold of our emergency plumbers immediately. We are waiting to help Fawkner residents right away. Whilst waiting for us to arrive, it may help to turn off the water to the property.

How did the pipe burst?

Pipes can break down and begin to leak for a variety of reasons. If you own an older house, they might simply be aged and dilapidated. If you live in a very cold region, they might have iced up and split. In a new home, there could be a problem with how they were installed. Subterranean junctions might have been grown into by tree roots trying to get to water and nutrients.

Once they arrive, our urgent plumber will locate the problem and expeitiously repair the leak or burst pipe. They can also assess the rest of the pipes if required to look for other damage.

Taps Leaking Or Dripping?

Do you have a annoying tap? One that will not turn on or off properly, drips, or is just broken?

We have seen a range of faucet problems over the years, and know that even a minor drip can sound like a woodpecker in the small hours when you’re trying to sleep. What was a inconsequential niggle, can suddenly become a drastic plumbing emergency.

It is not just irritating drips though. Leaks can run up the water bill, and also your power bill if it’s the hot water. And, if water is getting down into the cabinetry or onto the floor and causing damage, that little tap leak can end up putting a huge dent in your wallet.

From replacement washers to completely new faucets and taps, our on call plumbers carry everything they need in the vans to stop your leak. We carry a small selection of basin and sink taps to choose from if you need a new one, or can put in a temporary one if needed.

From large to small, our Fawkner emergency plumbers can do it all. Not just taps, we offer a broad selection of urgent and general plumbing services.

Can I stop the dripping sound temporarily so I can get some sleep?

Find a length of string of some type, and tie it around the faucet aerator so that it hangs down to the bottom of the skink or basin. The drips will slide along the twine and trickle off quietly.

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