Backed by over twenty years in the plumbing industry, The Pied Plumber proudly stands as a leading local Wheeler Heights plumbing business, known for its competitive pricing and extensive range of plumbing solutions.
As your trusted Wheeler Heights plumber, we’re committed to providing service that is prompt, courteous, and of the highest professional standard. We use cutting-edge plumbing technology to solve your urgent issues without unnecessary complications.
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Without question! We respect your time and budget, ensuring no unexpected charges or leftover problems! Just alert us, and a Pied Plumber will promptly be en route to your location.
The Pied Plumber is committed to workmanship excellence, and we take genuine pride in prioritising your satisfaction. Our skilled Wheeler Heights plumbers are always ready to repair, replace, or unblock your plumbing problems.
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In some cases, an unnoticed leaking cistern may be the culprit behind highly inflated water bills! Leaks and drips might also appear externally around the toilet bowl or pan. If this is something that bothers you, every toilet can be shut off using the isolation tap below. We can take out the existing toilet and fit the one you’ve always wanted—it’s surprising how much visual improvement a simple toilet replacement can offer.
Crisis aside, our plumbers are regularly working around Wheeler Heights and would welcome the opportunity to talk with you!
At times, you might notice concealed leaks within your shower, often found in the tight gaps around taps and showerheads. To address this, we utilise advanced thermal imaging tools and can perform pressure testing on your shower outlet effortlessly. Inspecting the plumbing is, without question, the wisest initial step before spending hundreds on resealing a bath or shower, only to discover the problem persists.
We’re equipped to replace aged, rusted shower heads with fresh, top-tier multi-function heads and install adjustable shower-on-a-rail dispensers for those couples who have marked height differences.
In Wheeler Heights, we are your go-to fully licenced and insured gas fitting specialists. You may suddenly notice the sharp smell of gas near the BBQ, gas heater, stove, or gas meter. Even a faint egg-like odour under your house or floors could signal a leak requiring immediate inspection.
The presence of gas leaks can be harmful to your household, making it essential to get in touch with us to figure out your next move. With cutting-edge detection technology, we ensure your heating and kitchen appliances continue to run smoothly.
Water pipes can burst anywhere around your home, often out of sight near electrical cables or within walls, causing major water damage and driving up your water bill. We maintain a 24-hour emergency plumbing team close to Wheeler Heights to jump into action quickly. From repairing flood damage to replacing broken piping, we’re here to fix it fast. The Pied Plumber has encountered everything from leaking sink hoses and fractured garden pipes to serious bursts beneath pavement or near meters. We’ll make sure you’re back to full function without delay.
No hot water in your Wheeler Heights home? It’s a frequent plumbing challenge—let our skilled team resolve it fast to keep your family comfortable. Though many hot water leaks are easy to fix, delaying repairs can lead to catastrophic failure of the system. In several cases, the problem arises from a defective tempering valve, which causes poor water temperatures at sinks and showers. Our experts are ready to service, repair, or install a new hot water system if needed. We rely solely on quality parts sourced from your nearby Reece plumbing supplier to ensure reliability and endurance.
No heat? When your boiler isn’t heating at its best, it’s time to reach out to the experts for a fast fix. We take care of all the work hassle-free.
A dripping faucet can wreak havoc on your sanity—and your family’s! Whether it’s the kitchen mixer, hand basin tap, or a bathroom shower that seems to drip endlessly, these are all common signs of this plumbing issue. In suburbs throughout Sydney, damaged washers often result in higher-than-usual water bills every three months. The Pied Plumber handles all types of repairs and fixes, whether you’ve got an older washer tap or a newer quarter-turn style. If it leaks, we sort it out—no questions asked.
A usual situation for most people in Sydney. It might be kids abandoning their toys or that close family member dropping in over Christmas, which leaves you in a bit of a predicament.
Household internal blockages generally occur due to excessive grease accumulating in kitchen sinks, paired with long-haired family members causing shower drains to slow or occasionally overflow. With two decades of hands-on experience, The Pied Plumber has handled plenty of these scenarios. From unblocking floor wastes next to baths to promptly dealing with kitchen drainage headaches, fixing overflowing laundry tubs, and even removing dried cement from shower drains left behind by contractors, we cover it all. We dedicate ourselves to properly repairing your drainage troubles and aim to leave you informed on how to prevent them moving forward.
Let’s admit it: drains aren’t always visually appealing, and trying to unblock the ensuite or main bathroom toilet without professional help might cause additional damage over time.
On occasion and some more frequently than others, you may experience gurgling around drains, usually within bathrooms and even areas of sewer overflow outside. It is critical to address these issues as soon as they arise, as these common plumbing issues can be resolved quickly!
Outside sewer service blockages are frequently caused by tree roots desperate to survive in Sydney’s frequent droughts. Whether you’re in Wheeler Heights, Frenches Forest or Mona Vale – these mainline choke matters are prevalent around Sydney and all nearby regions. Branch line obstructions, boundary trap or shaft matters are our specialty. The Pied Plumber uses the latest in both high-pressure jet blasting and CCTV inspection drain clearing equipment for us to clean, detect, and locate precisely where the problem is so that your drainage wastewater system can be fully unblocked.
This also relates to stormwater drains unable to manage intense rainfall. If your downpipes are backing up close to pits and strip drains overflow, we’ll swiftly get you operational again and conduct a proper assessment to prevent the issue from recurring.
For reliable, affordable, and professional leaking pipe and drain repairs in Sydney, call the local family plumbers at The Pied Plumber on 1300 13 80 80 or fill out the online enquiry form.
For all after hours, public holiday and emergency service. The Pied Plumber will take care of it!
If you’re searching for specialists in repair, plumbing maintenance, and hot water installations- The Pied Plumber has you covered. Call us for a quote on gas, storage, or electric plumbing installations.
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In need of a local Sydney plumber who is punctual, thorough, and treats your home with the utmost respect? Our licensed team has decades of hands-on expertise and a genuine commitment to providing long-lasting solutions—not quick, short-term fixes.
When looking for friendly, reliable plumbing that comes with no surprises, reach out to us at 1300 13 80 80 or use our online enquiry form – affordable, high-quality service trusted by families in Sydney.
Burst or leaking pipes, along with a faulty or blocked sewer system, can stop your household activities, leading to a cascade of issues. When your toilet, bathroom, bath, or sinks are flooding, clogged, or damaged, we treat all drain repairs as urgent. Our plumbers in Wheeler Heights will promptly arrive to unblock, Jet-Blast, and clear your overflowing drains without delay!
If you face a blocked drain aggravated by tree roots or paper, the first step is to reach out to one of our specialists. Our after-hours emergency plumbing service will assist you in recognising the most common causes of drain blockages. When our team arrives, they will find and fix the blockage and ensure your drains are installed correctly to prevent future issues.
Plumbing difficulties don’t only occur in the daytime, and more often than not, they come up after work when you’re about to shower or use the toilet. Our plumbing crew is available to support your family twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. So if you experience a plumbing problem in Sydney, our emergency response team is ready to help, even if it’s late at night or very early morning.
Do not panic; support is simply a call away. Emergencies tend to be visible, yet your safety is not always obvious. Stop briefly to recognize flood risk areas, check for electrical hazards, and if you see water near your storage hot water service, switch OFF the electrical hot water circuit without hesitation! The hot water circuit should be clearly identified as “HWS,” “HOT WATER,” or “HW” inside your electrical meter box.
Although wet vacs and cleaning supplies are available, we consider these as part of our emergency response efforts. Old towels should be kept nearby during an emergency since they will surely reduce the extent of damage inside your property. Plumbing troubles under a hand basin, toilet, or sink may cause chipboard cupboards and shelves to swell, which leads to permanent damage. Never resort to hot air fans in such situations, as this will worsen the damage before we arrive on site. Trust us to safeguard your plumbing system!
A shower, in this case, is just an example. In theory, any hot water fixture can be affected by this problem. You may have hot water quickly on one side of the house and then worry it’s broken once you reach the other end.
These issues are mainly pipe sizing and length related problems. The further your heater is away from the fixture, the greater the heat loss and time taken to reach the furthermost tap. Even climate can affect the heat loss in lines.
Only when Hot water services have a lack of pressure preventing optimal flow is when these issues are insanely prevalent. Most of the time, we are able to provide solutions to improve or completely remedy your hot water problem.
More than likely not. Most vitreous ceramic cisterns will have genuine and generic components available to rectify. If your Cistern’s constructed in plastic and requires more than inlet and outlet rubber replacement to fix – you may find that a new plastic cistern is the most cost-effective route.
We always consider the age, make and model of your cistern and suite to ensure that you’re given the know-how to make the correct decision.
At The Pied Plumber, we understand that knowing how to lower your water bills in Sydney will go a long way to helping families manage their budgets within challenging climates.
Never fear! There are ways that you can reduce your water bills, whether this be installing water-efficient appliances and fixtures or by ensuring that leaks are isolated and fixed promptly. These actions will not only help you save money on your water bills but assist in conserving water, we can all help save our dams during drought seasons.
Five strategies for saving money on your water bills in Sydney
Lower your water bills with a water leak claim form
When you have a concealed water leak underground and have promptly acted to fix the problem, you can claim credit for the additional water charges from the council. As licensed family plumbers in Sydney, we will issue you with a water leak claim form, which you submit to Sydney Water once we have repaired your water leak helping you lower your water bill in Sydney following a hidden leak.
We’re here if you need us: 1300 13 80 80
Short answer; check your cleaner packaging before use. Anything bleach-based, when used inside your cistern, can chemically deteriorate internal rubbers and valve parts. If your cistern cleaner is bright blue in particular – this voids most manufacture warranties of cistern components.
A quick tip from the boss: If you’re one to use cleaners inside the toilet rim, look into dissolvable stick-on products rather than hanging manifolds. You’d be surprised how many call-outs Plumbers obtain from foreign objects caught down the dunny when flushed. Some can involve fairly significant works to retrieve.
Just remember – bleach for the pan, not your cistern!
We’re always happy for a chat if you’re experiencing any issues.
1300 13 80 80
Unsatisfactorily low water pressure may be reasonably simple to diagnose in certain situations.
Below is a check-list of possible triggers, from the more popular to the uncommon supplementary causes of low water pressure:
The key concern here is: Don’t wait for your next water bill to arrive. Check that your water meter isn’t ticking over constantly, and if concerned – we’re a call away.
Fortunately, you’re not alone—this prevalent problem in Sydney households is, most of the time, due to either hot water cylinder rust or cast-iron pipe supply issues. (if in older properties)
Open your taps independently to check whether the discolouration occurrence is on both hot and cold sides. If your issue is predominantly from the hot side – your hot water heater is asking for a check-up.
Are you finding this on both sides? It’s a likely supply issue.
Discolouration can range from a slight cloudy white tinge to black, brown and orange water supplies. To check, simply fill a clear cup sample and focus notably on the bottom for sedimentation.
On occasion, even a Sydney Water street mains break can affect surrounding property supply, so in the meantime, continue using your plumbing and, after a day or two – if the problem persists, have this looked over.
Otherwise, give us a call! We would be more than happy to help. 1300 13 80 80
The maximum and most ideal house pressure range is 500KPA.
This is achieved throughout most of Sydney; however, some areas have been known to exceed this immensely. Furthermore, in these particular locations, we’ll often find problem issues that rarely occur elsewhere.
High-pressure notably reduces lifespan and increases wear in pipes and valves. Water hammering concerns are prevalent in these scenarios, and generally, water use in high-pressure homes is far greater than their optimal pressure counterparts.
Unfortunately, Sydney Water does not guarantee a maximum supply pressure, leaving the sole discretion of the consumer to protect their property. As plumbers, we can easily perform a pressure test and, if necessary, install a water meter pressure-limiting device to safeguard your home.
Here at The Pied Plumber – We love resolving your issues. Some seemingly more urgent than others.
We’ll arrive for a leaking tap and then get that question on the way out:
“OHHH, while you’re here. We have this bathroom which we barely use that smells!”
While you may have underlying plumbing issues in these cases, the most common here is that all your plumbing around the property will require regular use.
In areas where (for example) an ensuite bathroom is used every six months – what occurs here is that the water levels in the traps around the sinks and floors wastes slowly drop as they evaporate, leading to water seal loss. Odour can then travel into the bathroom from the sewer service.
There is an easy fix!
Make sure you run water services in the room at least every few weeks whilst ensuring that water always reaches the floor wastes. You may otherwise be a victim of poor plumbing design where these floor wastes may require a manual top-up.
Ensure the room is well ventilated, and if the problem persists, we’re a call away!
We know design! Call the experts if you’re still stuck!
1300 13 80 80
Whatever the scenario. Whether this be servicing a tap, toilet or even in the event of a dreaded burst pipe – Try not to panic.
Firstly, what service do you wish to isolate?
If it’s your hot water, you’ll usually find a control valve with a black, green or blue handle at the lower end of the storage heater. Turn off clockwise to isolate.
If you require turning off the property at the meter or main control valve:
Remember, your mains water isolation valve is the most critical tap around the property. ALL property owners should know their whereabouts.
Rest assured that anyone sent to your premises is covered under the Pied Plumber business plumbing licence. You will never have a subcontractor attend as all staff are employees. Our squeaky clean record can easily be viewed by searching us on the fair trading NSW website.
We are additionally insured with 20 million public liability cover.
All Australian plumbing fixtures must pass strict water efficiency guidelines established therein the Water efficiency and labelling scheme (WELS). Initially, this was introduced to provide consumers with detailed analysis on product flow rates, and to make easy, informed decisions before any purchase. Mainly this scheme ensures your product is approved for use in Australia.
In order to meet these conditions, products must first be produced in compliance with the AS/NZS 6400 standard and that the manufacturer must be licenced within the WELS structures. Simply Check their unique licence number located below the WELS rating or purchase from reputable Australian plumbing suppliers. Reece particularly is a safe supplier choice.
This is a fine example of why it’s crucial to purchase Australian rather than inexpensive foreign knockoffs that can’t be guaranteed. These products are not intended for our operating conditions, working pressures, or pipe sizing and can be potentially dangerous to you and your property.
Suppose your taps are a downright mission to operate, grinding and squealing or perhaps causing irritating hammering noises around the house. We aim to rectify this!
Our first approach is tap servicing; On occasion, taps can go from polar opposites within months. The key here is attending to the issue before it worsens, as inevitably, this will occur. To service your spindle taps, we always replace ‘O’ rings, clean and lubricate spindle threads, and install high-quality copper washers, along with assessing the seats where the washers are housed.
We also carry the most common parts to attend to mixer leaks and drips.
In some circumstances, when plumbing woes have been left unattended for too long – your taps may be irretrievably damaged, constituting a consideration to replace as the most cost-effective option.
On other occasions, it may come down to aesthetic purposes. You’d be surprised how most modern tapware can transform a plumbing area without having to fork out thousands to renovate.
These are all factors we provide you to ensure that you’re across all options rather than just undertaking a bandaid solution.
Broken sewer lines are the usual culprit as there’s a regular supply of waste passing through these pipes, which can draw in the surrounding ground as waste matter passes. These issues should adequately be assessed even if your grass has never been greener!
Since our establishment in 1995 – You’ve had it, we’ve seen it.
For the most part – It’s not a secret language.
This refers to sets of rules outlined by countries, states and regions worldwide with the objective of providing safe method, practice and installation of plumbing materials and systems fit for public health and safety.
We operate within the guidelines of the Australian Sydney region, which is primarily governed by the AS/NZ 3500 standard and NSW code of practice.
So if you overhear a plumber saying, “That’s not to standard!” – It’s probably good news that he or she knows the rules which must be carried out.
Take it from the owner of the Pied Plumber—a pet hate of agreeing to a price and then the hidden surprise afterwards.
Since 1995 – We have never surcharged a VISA or MASTERCARD expense back to our customers. We will, however, continue to charge 1.5% on AMEX.
You absolutely can! Whether day or night, after hours or public holidays. The Pied Plumber has you and your family covered. We pride ourselves in assisting in times of need and understand that not all plumbing problems occur nine to five.
In this case – size does matter.
The pipe sizing of your original house before renovations and additions may be of minimum size. Suddenly you’ve doubled your required flow rates and experiencing pressure losses in either/or water and gas supplies.
This may be a result of incorrectly designed plumbing systems. Whether it’s upgrading a gas meter regulator or assessing your pipe size after your water meter through to fixtures – The Pied Plumber can evaluate your concern by providing clear options to assist.
Whether or not you were about to ask this, the answer is a solid YES.
All jobs we attend are given a courtesy call on approach. You’ll also be assigned a mere 2-hour window, so rest assured – You won’t be tired all day waiting for a plumber!
Severe leaks can cause hundreds of litres of water per day to gurgle down your drain. Water use in Sydney averages per person at around 300L per day, factoring in all dishwasher, washing machine, toilet, shower, hosing and general tapware use. So losing a vast amount through a seemingly minor problem can add up fairly quickly. If left for months, it’ll affect your back pocket the next time you receive your water bill.
Our advice is to fix significant leaks as soon as they arise.
This flimsy piece of paper is documentation usually found with your house sale contracts, which can significantly assist in locating the position of below-ground sewer pipework. In essence, it’s a vague outline of your outdoor sewer service and, in most cases outdated, however, it does have relevance during scenarios where a Plumber is unable to locate essential final sewer points, as oftentimes these are buried underground in older dwellings. It also gives further knowledge on the whereabouts of mains infrastructure.
It is always a good idea to have this document on hand ready before a plumber arrives. If unobtainable, visit the Sydney Water website and purchase a downloadable copy.
We’re proud to advise – NO!
The Pied Plumber is a family-owned business. Furthermore, that’s just the way we like it!
That’s because it’s a whole lot cheaper to run! Electricity has never been more expensive, and on average, an electric Hot Water service can account for a third of your total power bill. Running your Hot Water service at the cheapest tariff at night is approx. 60% less per kilowatt hour.
But, it’s not all sunshine lolly-pops
Your electricity utility will require installing a new off-peak timer switch on your meter board which is not always possible. Additionally, your hot water heater must be a minimum storage of 250 Litres and sized accordingly so as to ideally remain hot throughout the day and night. Undersized setups can easily run out of hot water until the following day and may not cope should additional household members be present.
‘Off-peak setting 2’ is a potential game-changer in this scenario. This is a setting used at the meter board to enable power back to the heater one further occasion during the day, allowing the setup to cope with supplementary visitors craving for their showers.
Suppose Off-Peak isn’t ideal for you? Perhaps consider gas hot water solutions (if possible) or stainless steel storage cylinder routes which will reduce your running costs and environmental footprint.
Well, if cheaper running costs, longer hot water service lifespan, greater warranty periods and fewer working valves to disrupt your hot water is of interest, then instantaneous options are for you.
It is important to keep in mind that instantaneous hot water technologies are typically more costly to install than conventional hot water systems since a weatherproof electrical PowerPoint is a factor in any outlay costs. However, once all infrastructure is in place, these installations save thousands of dollars throughout their life cycle through efficiencies and often last twice as long as electric storage units.
We suggest natural gas versions only since LPG systems are relatively energy-intensive, requiring considerably more bottle swaps throughout a year cycle.
For the hottest of hot, hot water you’ve ever seen, Rheem comes on steady, hot and strong. It just keeps going on…
It comes down to glorious advertising. However, (and sorry to burst anyone’s bubble) – in this day and age, there’s no clear winner in the hot water brand race.
Many heaters are rebranded with matching warranties and technology and often times built in factories situated side by side.
We only recommend purchasing Heaters from Reece to ensure fast and reliable after-sales service and, above all else, suggest sticking to the top brands and not these knock offs found that your local hardware store.
Our regular business hours are Monday through to Friday, 7am – 3pm. This excludes Public holidays and long weekends. However, we understand that not all plumbing issues arise between these times. If urgent, we offer after-hours, same day service if necessary.
The Pied plumber is always happy to help!
From leaking toilets to burst pipes and blocked drains, our expert Sydney plumbers are ready 24/7 to fix it right – the first time. Enjoy fast, affordable, and guaranteed plumbing solutions with no hidden fees.
1300 13 80 80
