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LOCAL PLUMBER North Sydney

With more than two decades in the trade, The Pied Plumber is a premier local North Sydney plumbing company offering affordable prices for a wide range of plumbing services.

At the core of our values is the understanding that our North Sydney clients expect fast, professional, and friendly plumbing services. With access to the newest plumbing innovations, we resolve emergency situations with precision and ease.

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You bet! We pride ourselves on timeliness and budget adherence, with no hidden fees or lingering issues to worry about! Notify us right away, and a Pied Plumber will be dispatched without delay.

Here at The Pied Plumber, we’re committed to delivering work we can be proud of, with customer satisfaction always at the forefront. Be it a repair, a replacement, or an unblock, our North Sydney plumbers are prepared to get it sorted promptly.

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HERE ARE SOME COMMON ISSUES THE PIED PLUMBER CAN HELP YOU WITH:

Toilet trouble

A leaking cistern can, in some situations, lead to significantly high water bills! You might also notice external leaks or drips forming around the toilet bowl or pan. If you’re worried about this, rest assured that every toilet can be isolated using the valve below. We can even take away your outdated toilet and fit the one you’ve always wanted—it’s incredible how much a brand-new toilet installation can transform the overall feel of your bathroom. Whether or not this is a crisis, we are always plumbing near North Sydney and would love to chat with you!

Shower Complications

You may occasionally find hidden shower leaks coming from small, hard-to-spot areas around the showerhead or tapware. Our team uses thermal imaging equipment and can perform shower outlet pressure testing with ease. Before spending hundreds resealing a shower or bath, it’s undeniably wiser to check the plumbing first and avoid wasting money on the wrong fix. We also replace outdated, rusted shower heads with brand-new, high-quality multi-function heads and fit adjustable shower-on-a-rail dispensers to accommodate those couples with considerable height differences.

Constant Gas Smell

We’re proud to be fully licenced and insured gas fitting professionals serving North Sydney. Should you encounter an unexpected gas smell near your gas stove, heater, BBQ, gas meter, or even notice a subtle egg-like odour under the floorboards or house, it may indicate a gas leak that needs immediate attention. Gas leaks can be hazardous to you and your family; you should contact us to determine your next course of action. We have the most up-to-date testing and tracing equipment to ensure that your kitchen and heating remain operational.

Leaking and Burst Pipes

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 North Sydney 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 North Sydney Area

A sudden lack of hot water at your property in North Sydney can be frustrating—reach out to our expert plumbers for a quick, effective resolution to keep your household running smoothly. Small leaks in your hot water system might seem minor, but left untreated, they can lead to full system failure. Sometimes, the issue stems from a broken tempering device, which can leave showers and sinks with inconsistent water temperatures. We’re equipped to handle servicing, repairs, and complete installations of new hot water units. All replacement parts are obtained from your closest Reece plumbing supplier to guarantee lasting quality. No heat? When your boiler ceases to provide optimal heat, calling the experts for a quick fix is essential. We manage everything hassle-free and without delay.

Leaking Taps in North Sydney

A dripping tap will drive the whole family up the wall! From problematic kitchen or hand basin mixer cartridges to the bathroom shower that won’t stop dripping through the night, it’s all part of this well-known plumbing issue. Across North Sydney suburbs, worn-out washers are a common culprit behind unexpectedly high quarterly water bills. That’s why The Pied Plumber takes pride in fixing every leak, whether your tap uses a washer or a quarter-turn mechanism, and no matter how old or new it is—we sort it all out.

Blockages With In Household Drains around North Sydney

For the majority of Sydneysiders, this happens all the time. Whether it’s kids forgetting toys or that one close relative coming around Christmas, it tends to leave you stuck in a pickle. The usual cause of internal house blockages is excess grease in kitchen sinks coupled with long-haired family members whose hair clogs shower drains, causing slow drainage or overflow. For over twenty years, The Pied Plumber has gained extensive knowledge handling these challenges. Whether clearing blocked floor wastes near baths, promptly solving kitchen drainage issues, fixing overflowing laundry tubs, or removing dried cement from shower drains left by former tradesmen, we manage it efficiently. We invest time in proper repairs and aim to equip you with preventative strategies. 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.

 

Blocked External Drains in North Sydney

From time to time, and with increased frequency for some, you may experience gurgling near drains, typically in bathroom areas and even outside where sewer overflow is present. It’s essential to attend to these problems quickly once they arise, as these common plumbing issues are often fixed with ease! Tree roots desperate for moisture frequently cause outside sewer service blockages in Sydney, especially during frequent droughts. No matter if you’re based in North Sydney, Frenches Forest, or Mona Vale, these mainline sewer choke points are common across North Sydney and its surrounding regions. Clearing branch line blockages, boundary traps, and shaft problems is our forte. At The Pied Plumber, we apply the latest in CCTV drain inspection and high-pressure jet blasting technology to locate and clear blockages with precision, ensuring your drainage system is fully operational. 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.

When seeking affordable, professional, and dependable leaking pipe and drain repairs in Sydney, phone the local family plumbers at The Pied Plumber on 1300 13 80 80 or complete the online enquiry form.

NEED A PLUMBING INSPECTION?

For any after-hours needs, public holiday requests, or emergency situations, The Pied Plumber will step in and take full care of it!

When you’re looking for professionals in repair, plumbing upkeep, and hot water installations, The Pied Plumber is your answer. Reach out for a quote regarding gas, storage, or electric plumbing installations.

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WHY North Sydney TRUSTS US FOR HONEST, RELIABLE PLUMBING!

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.

For trustworthy and friendly plumbing without surprises, call us on 1300 13 80 80 or submit your enquiry online – affordable and premium service relied on by Sydney families.

North Sydney Drain Repairs:

Leaking or burst pipes, as well as a faulty or clogged sewer, can bring your home to a halt, likely to result in an overwhelming number of problems. If your toilet, bathroom, bath, or sinks are flooding, blocked, or damaged, we consider all drain repairs as an emergency, and our plumbers in North Sydney will be there as soon as possible to unblock them, Jet-Blast, and clear your overflowing drain!

You can do the first thing if you have a blocked drain exacerbated by tree roots or paper to contact one of our specialists. Our after-hours emergency plumbing service will assist you in understanding the most common causes of drain blockages. When our team arrives, we will find and repair the blockage and ensure that your drains are installed to standard to avoid any future blockages.

Emergency North Sydney Plumber:

We realise plumbing issues are not just a daytime concern and frequently happen after work, particularly when you are preparing for a shower or using the toilet. That’s why our plumbing team is available 24/7 to serve you and your family. So when you face a plumbing emergency in Sydney, our direct response team can assist you anytime, including at night or in the early hours.

What To do In an After-Hours North Sydney Plumbing Emergency:

Keep your cool; assistance is only a phone call away. Emergencies are generally apparent, but your safety might not be as obvious. Take a few seconds to identify flood-prone areas, look for electrical risks, and if any water is around your storage hot water service, turn OFF the electrical hot water circuit immediately! Your electrical meter box must have the hot water circuit labeled “HWS,” “HOT WATER,” or “HW” for easy identification.

So, you’ve isolated your supplies and are about to call The Pied Plumber:

While we do have wet vacuums and cleaning supplies available, we consider these tools as part of our emergency response protocol. Keeping old towels handy during a crisis is crucial and can significantly lessen the extent of damage inside your home. Plumbing problems beneath a hand basin, toilet, or sink can cause chipboard cupboards and shelves to swell, leading to permanent damage. Under no circumstances should you use hot air fans to try to fix the issue, as this will only worsen the situation before we get there. Let us handle your plumbing emergency and minimise damage!

What do I do if a pipe bursts in my toilet, kitchen, laundry or ensuite?

  • Generally speaking, politely asking for a water pause won’t stop a burst line from leaking. Try to identify your water meter before we get there and, if it’s possible, figure out whether the cold or hot water line is affected so you can isolate it. Otherwise, the water meter will likely run your supply dry.
  • For callers from residential homes in North Sydney: the water meter is most commonly found at the front of the property, often aligned with the hose tap and facing the street. Turn the meter tap in a clockwise direction to stop water flow. Then, open an outdoor hose tap to double-check that your water supply is definitely ‘OFF’. This also ensures any remaining water in the house line can discharge safely outside.
  • During a plumbing emergency in a unit block situated in North Sydney, you’ll typically find your unit isolation valve under either the kitchen sink or the laundry tub. Unfortunately, there’s no regulated standard for locating common property isolation valves. That’s why The Pied Plumber firmly suggests all unit owners take note of the component’s placement in advance.

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A shower is just one example. Technically, any hot water fixture can suffer from this. You might get hot water instantly on one end of the home, but at the other end, it seems broken.

The issue typically lies in the pipe size and how far the hot water travels. The greater the distance from the heater to the fixture, the more time and heat loss occurs. Even your local climate can influence how quickly water loses its heat.

When hot water systems suffer from poor pressure, it really amplifies the problem. The good news? We usually find a way to fix or greatly improve the issue.

Probably not. Vitreous ceramic cisterns usually have suitable genuine and generic parts to repair them. If it’s a plastic cistern and the fix requires more than changing inlet and outlet rubbers, replacing the unit might be cheaper. We always evaluate the age, brand, and design of your cistern and suite so you’re fully informed when making a 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

  1. Check your toilet for leaks: Add a few drops of food colouring into the cistern and wait for 30 minutes. If the cistern is leaking into the pan, you will see the coloured water in the bowl.
  2. Install a dual flush cistern: This can save you up to 5 litres of water every time you flush the toilet, which can add up to thousands of litres per year.
  3. Check fixture flow rates: Our family plumbers will check the flow rates of your shower heads, bath, vanity, kitchen and laundry taps and install water restrictors, which reduce the flow rates to save you money.
  4. Repair leaking taps: One or more dripping taps can add up to a lot of wasted water and higher than expected bills. So whether these are indoors or outdoors, the prompt repair of leaking taps is essential to conserving water and saving money on your water bills in Sydney.
  5. Hidden underground leaks: Often, the first time you realise that you have an insidious underground water leak is when you receive an abnormally high water bill. However, leaks from underground mains water pipes can be challenging to locate, which is why our electronic line locating equipment comes in handy. Our family plumbers will quickly and efficiently find the source of your underground water leak and repair the pipes, helping you to save 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:

  • Your meter tap washer is broken and thus disallowing optimal flow through the meter assembly.
  • You have a pressure limiting or reduction device fitted to the meter outlet, which may require replacement.
  • Sydney Water has reduced the street pressure supply to prolong outdated and weakened mains pipes from breaking.
  • Your fixture tap outlets have become clogged with debris—this is a common problem, particularly after a split in a street main, causing fixture tap outlets to become blocked. This is a common problem, particularly after a break in a road main.
  • Your water supply lines are undersized for the number of fixtures you now have around your property. Particularly when homes have been renovated and fixture numbers have doubled without updating water supplies to accommodate the increased flow rates necessary to operate the dwelling
  • You have a below ground leak on the property; depending on the severity of the leak, this may impact your working pressures to fixtures.
  • You perhaps have a hidden pressure-reducing device fitted somewhere on the property. A full house inspection is often necessary to source these.

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.

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.

  • Water hammering or odd audible noise emanating from plumbing fixtures can commonly cause burst pipes and property damage if left unattended. It may seem insignificant but certainly, a worthy idea to check for peace of mind.
  • Water damage outside shower screens, bubbling paint along walls and adjacent rooms, dampness or discolouration around ceilings along with off stagnant odour around plumbing areas. Avoid an insurance claim, have this checked.
  • Higher than usual water bills is a relatively standard method of establishing whether you have an issue. If you’re unable to identify the cause of the billing discrepancy – It might be worth having your house inspected for leaks.
  • Gurgling and varying water levels in toilets, floor wastes, and outdoor drains are a giveaway sign that you have a sewer blockage. This is the time to have your plumbing assessed to prevent overflowing drains.
  • Hot water no longer producing a reasonable tempered supply; A plethora of causes may result in this scenario – All of which should be appropriately assessed by a licenced plumber.
  • The sudden drop in your outside garden grassed area? This might sound like a sinkhole or something out worldly, although it is usually a result of drainage breaks underground.

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.

 Yes—pipe size truly does matter. The original pipe sizing in your home may have only met minimum standards. With extensions or additions, your required flow rates may have doubled, resulting in pressure drops in your water or gas supply. Often, these issues stem from poor plumbing design. Whether it’s adjusting a gas regulator or assessing pipes post-meter, The Pied Plumber will inspect and offer practical solutions tailored to your needs.

We’re proud to advise – NO! The Pied Plumber is a family-owned business. Furthermore, that’s just the way we like it!

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

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 operate Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm, excluding public holidays and long weekends. But we know plumbing problems don’t always wait. If it’s urgent, we can provide same-day, after-hours service where needed. The Pied plumber is always happy to help!

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