Emergency Plumber
Hawthorn

24 Hour Plumber Melbourne North & Eastern Suburbs

Has the kitchen faucet turned into a fountain? Has the bathroom started overflowing at an inopportune time? No hot water, just as friends are due to arrive? Do not let a leak, burst pipe, broken tap or hot water heater destroy your day.

Plumbing problems are never pre-booked let alone convenient. There are so many ways that a plumbing emergency can ruin everything, which is why we strive to be there as fast as possible, even when it’s public holiday or after hours.

Whatever the day or time, our certified and reputable Hawthorn emergency plumbers will resolve your problems so you can get back to enjoying life again. Phone our 24 hour staff right now to get assistance with all of your On Call plumbing requirements, 365 days of the year.

We’ve been serving Hawthorn for years, and our specially trained plumbers have the knowledge, parts and equipment to fix all kinds of plumbing issues fast and effectively. We’ll clean up any mess we’ve made prior to leaving.

As well as emergency plumbing, we also do every-day plumbing. If you’ve got a non-urgent plumbing job, call or email our office and we’ll make sure it gets sorted. Our friendly reliable team are ready and waiting to assist you.

Emergency Plumbers - FAQ

Help, I’ve got a plumbing emergency!

What should you do when you find a plumbing calamity? Safety first! If you find water anywhere close to electrical outlets or appliances, the very first thing is to turn off the power at the power box. Then, try to reduce any more leaking or flooding.

A lot of appliances and fixtures have service valves that you can turn off. For example, the toilet will have a valve below or beside the cistern. If you can’t locate a tap, or that does not stop the leak, then turn off the mains tap to cut off all water to the residence.

Now give our on call plumbers a ring, any time day or night. We will be there as soon as we can to save the day.

While you wait for our plumber to arrive, start wiping up any water, put a container to catch drips, and clear away significant possessions from the area. If the house water is turned off, also switch off the heating for the hot water.

Help! How do I turn off the water!

You might have been shown the main valve as the stopcock, isolating valve or toby. This valve is normally positioned on the property perimeter near the road, usually under a blue or black plastic cover.

The toilet has its own tap alongside the toilet bowl.

Blocked Drains Solved

Our Hawthorn same day plumbers know that a blocked drain can be a major health hazard that needs attending to as soon as possible. That is why we have our emergency plumbing service.

A obstructed pipe is a serious predicament, especially when it involves sewage. If you are lucky, you can unblock it with a plunger. However if you can not, you need assistance rapidly. Let’s face it, a blocked or overflowing toilet or sewer is something none of us ever wish to lay eyes on, or smell!

Our vans are well equipped to resolve any drain problem. Whether it’s a toy blocking the toilet, or a clog in the shower, or something has gone terribly wrong with the sewage pipes, our on call plumbers will get everything flowing again.

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

Can I unclog the drain myself?

If you have a plunger handy you can try to break up the blockage in your sink, shower or toilet. If it won't clear, please don't use chemicals as they seldom get the job done properly and the chemicals can damage your drain pipes.

Don’t let a blocked drain ruin your day. Call us now!

Hot Water Not Working

We tend to don’t think about how frequently you depend upon effortless quick hot water until it is not there any longer. Just finished up in the garden and really need a shower? Want to take care of a sink-full of dishes? The last thing you want is to turn on the water and discover it’s tepid.

If the hot water isn’t hot enough, you need it working again as soon as possible. From blown elements, to faulty thermostats, to leaking cylinders, we’ve seen it all and can quickly identify the issue and get it resolved.

Did you know around 30% of your household electricity bill powers the hot water heating? A leak may rapidly send your power bill through the roof. Leaks can also cause a lot of damage to your home and to items stored in the hot water cupboard. Don’t let hot water calamities empty your pocket, get them fixed as soon as possible.

If you discover the water is too cold or hot, or there’s a leak in your hot water system, ring our Hawthorn emergency plumbers right away. We’ll get the hot water flowing again promptly. If there is a large amount of water leaking, turn the water off at the mains tap, and also switch off the heating element, until our plumbers arrive.

If you do need a new hot water cylinder, our plumbers can help pick a suitable solution for your budget, requirements and location. If your whole hot water system requires improvements, we can schedule to do that in a opportune manner as well.

Burst Pipes Fixed Quick

The pipes in your residence are a largely unseen but integral part of everyday life. Big and small, underground, within the wall or the ceiling, they carry clean water to you and take the unclean stuff away.

Usually, we never even think about their existence unless something goes drastically wrong. But when it does, it is generally a major issue that needs to be sorted out urgently before the building, your furnishings or even your well-being are damaged or destroyed.

When you identify a leak or burst pipe, get hold of our emergency plumbers asap. We are waiting to help Hawthorn residents right now. Whilst waiting for our plumber to get there, it may be useful to turn off the water to the property.

How did my pipe start leaking?

Pipes can fail and start to leak for a range of reasons. If you own an older residence, they might simply be old and dilapidated. If you live somewhere very cold, they might have frozen and ruptured. In a new home, there could be an issue with how the pipes were installed. Subterranean pipes may have been forced open by tree roots trying to get to water and nutrients.

Once our urgent plumber is present, they can isolate the issues and repair them in a speedy and expert manner.

Tap Issues Solved

Do you live with a faucet that won’t turn on or off, drips, leaks into the cupboards, or is simply defective?

Many our clientelle over the years have told us how frustrating it can be to live with a dripping or busted faucet. You might not even hear the drip during the daytime, but in the wee hours when it is echoing throughout the house like tapdancing elephants, suddenly it is a serious problem.

Not only is the sound annoying, but a dripping or leaking faucet can send your bills through the roof, especially if it’s the hot water. Do not waste money and potentially cause long term damage to your home, give us a ring.

Whether you want a whole replacement faucet, or simply a washer that needs replacing, our expert 24 hour plumbers will quickly identify the problem and resolve it. We even carry a small choice of taps and faucets in their van for you to pick from, or can install a temporary one if needed.

From large to small, our Hawthorn emergency plumbers can do it all. As well as taps, we provide a broad range of urgent and general plumbing services.

The drips are keeping me up at night, how can I temporarily stop them to get some sleep?

Find a piece of twine of some kind, and knot it onto the tap aerator so that it drapes down to the bottom of the skink or basin. The drips will slide down the string and dribble off quietly.

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