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The Pied Plumber is a leading local Balgowlah Heights family-owned plumbing company with over two decades of experience offering a comprehensive range of plumbing services at competitive rates.

We know that you want prompt and professional service from your local Balgowlah Heights plumber.   Using the most up-to-date plumbing technology, we'll take care of your plumbing emergencies without fuss quickly and effectively.

 

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Absolutely! We are on time and budget with no hidden costs or residual problems!! Phone or email us, and your local Pied Plumber will arrive as soon as possible.

We take pride in our work at The Pied Plumber, and customer satisfaction is our highest priority. No matter your issue, one of our skilled local Balgowlah Heights plumbers will repair it, replace it or unblock it.

 

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Here are some of the most popular plumbing issues that The Pied Plumber can help you with:

 

 

Leaking Balgowlah Heights Taps:

You can your family will go nuts from dripping taps! This widespread plumbing problem encompasses everything from leaking kitchen or hand basin mixer tap cartridges to "the" bathroom shower that keeps the family awake at night. Broken and worn washers may lead to high quarterly water bills in all Sydney areas, which is why The Pied Plumber repair and/or fix your leaky taps, whether new or old, washer or quarter-turn – we do it all.

 

Toilet trouble:

In some cases, a leaking cistern can contribute to absurdly high water bills! External toilet drips and leaks in and around the bowl or pan are also possible. If this is a concern, all toilets should have taps or valves to isolate your toilet problem. We can even replace your old toilet with the one you've always wanted—you'd be amazed how much a modern toilet installation can transform the look of a bathroom.

Whether or not this is a crisis, we are always plumbing near Balgowlah Heights and would love to chat with you!

 

Blockages within Household Drains:

At any moment, whether it's your children dropping off their toys or 'that' family member who comes to every Christmas and wrecks havoc.

Blocked fixture drains are commonly found in kitchen sinks, and even long-haired family members can lead to drain clogs and overflowing showers. The Pied Plumber is a leading Sydney plumbing company with over 20 years in the industry. Unblocking floor wastes near baths, quickly addressing kitchen drainage issues, repairing overflowing laundry tubs, and, in some cases, removing dried cement from shower drains left by your previous tradesman. We take the time necessary to properly resolve your drainage issue to arming you with knowledge about prevention.

Let's face it, drains aren't always pretty, and unblocking that ensuite or main bathroom toilet without experience can cause more harm than good.

 

External Balgowlah Heights Drain Blockages:

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 because routine plumbing issues can be resolved quickly!

Outside sewer service blockages are frequently caused by tree roots desperate to survive in Sydney's frequent droughts. These mainline choke issues are widespread in Sydney and the surrounding areas, whether you live in the Balgowlah Heights, Manly, or Belrose - Obstructions either to branch lines, boundary traps, and shafts are our speciality – The Pied Plumber employs cutting-edge high-pressure jet blasting and CCTV inspection drain clearing equipment to clean, identify, and pinpoint the exact location of the problem, allowing your drainage wastewater system to be fully unblocked.

This also applies to stormwater drains that are unable to handle heavy runoff. Whether the downpipes are clogging in and around pits and you have overflowing strip drains, we'll take the time to get you back up and running as quickly as possible, as well as thoroughly addressing the issues to discourage these from transpiring again.

 

No Hot Water in Balgowlah Heights:

Not having hot water in your home is a popular plumbing problem in Balgowlah Heights– contact the experts as soon as possible to have it repaired for your family! Hot water leaks can be simple to repair, but it could lead to a hot water unit failure if you leave them too late. In some cases, a faulty hot water tempering device may result in insufficient temperatures around essential wash down fixtures such as showers and sinks. We can service, repair, and install new hot water systems. To ensure that all hot water components inside your property stand the test of time, we only use parts from your local Balgowlah Heights plumbing Reece supplier.

No heat? When your Boiler is no longer heating at optimal levels, it is time to call in the experts to fix the problem fast. We do it all without any hassle.

 

Shower Worries:  

 You may experience dreaded in-wall concealed shower leaks through the nooks and crannies around taps or showerheads from time to time.    We carry thermal imaging equipment and can pressure test your shower outlet with ease. Checking the plumbing is unquestionably the safest first measure until spending hundreds of dollars resealing a bath or shower assembly just to find the issue remains!

We also replace rusted shower heads with new multi-function showerheads and add customisable shower on-a-rail dispensers for certain unusual couples with large height disparities.

 

Strong Gas Scent In Balgowlah Heights:

In Balgowlah Heights, we are professionally licenced and insured gas fitting specialists. A sudden odour of gas odour can be detected anywhere near your appliances; Such as areas around your gas heater, gas stove, BBQ, as well as a gas meter, or even if you begin to notice a faint egg odour under your floor or house-all of these are indications of a possible leak!

Gas leaks can be potentially dangerous for you and your family - you should call us to assess your next move. We have all the latest testing and tracing equipment at our disposal to ensure your kitchen and heating stay operational.

 

Broken and Burst Balgowlah Heights Pipes:

Burst water pipes can occur anywhere on your property-most commonly near electrical cables and various other concealed locations-resulting in enormous water damage and a substantially high water bill. We always have a 24-hour emergency plumber near Balgowlah Heights on call, and we will act effectively to replace burst pipes, repair floods, and get you back to normal. The Pied Plumber has worked with everything from broken hoses under sinks to split copper pipes in the garden and those dreaded breaks under the pavement or above the water meter. We'll get you back and starting again in no time.

 

 

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For all after hours, public holiday and emergency service. The Pied Plumber will take care of it!

Pied Plumber's are experts in Balgowlah Heights who will provide you with repair, plumbing maintenance, and hot water installations. We are specialists in gas, storage, and electric hot water services.

 

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If you're looking for trustworthy, competent, and seasoned family plumbers in Balgowlah Heights, you can't go wrong with The Pied Plumber. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest standard of workmanship and to doing the job correctly the first time.

When only a qualified family plumber might do, call 1300 13 80 80 or complete our online enquiry form  - First-rate nearby plumbing around Balgowlah Heights with competitive pricing.


 

 

 

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Balgowlah Heights 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. Whether your toilet, shower, bath or sinks are leaking, blocked or broken, we treat all drain repairs like an emergency, and our Balgowlah Heights plumbers will be there ASAP to unblock, clean and clear your overflowing drain!

If you have a blocked drain caused by tree roots or litter, the first thing you can do is contact one of our professionals. Our 24-hour emergency plumbing service may assist you in determining 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 Balgowlah Heights Plumber:

 

We understand that plumbing problems do not always arise during the day and that they are often prone to occur after work while you take a shower or use the bathroom. The Pied Plumber understands this, which is why our team is made up of the best plumbers in Sydney, who are available to our clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That is how dedicated our plumbing staff is to you and your family! So, the next time you have a plumbing problem in Balgowlah Heights, our direct response emergency team can assist you, even if it is nighttime or very early mornings.

 

What To do In an After-Hours Balgowlah Heights Plumbing Emergency:

 

Try to remain calm; help is only a call away. Emergency scenarios are always prevalent; what may not be is your safety! Stop for a few seconds to recognise areas at risk of floods, look for electrical risks, and there's any water present around your storage hot water service - Switch off the electrical Boiler! Hot water should be labelled "HWS", "HOT WATER", or "HW" inside your electrical fuse box.

 

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

 

  • Ok, asking politely to lighten up isn't necessarily enough to repair burst pipes. Before we arrive, attempt to find your water meter; determine if the leak is cold or hot water so that you know what to separate. Otherwise, the water meter would deplete all sources.

 

  • If you’re phoning from house property in Balgowlah Heights: Chances are your water meter is located at the front (facing the street), usually in line with your house hose tap.  Verify that your meter tap is turning clockwise, then open an outside hose garden hose to validate that your water utilities have been turned off. This also allows for the safe discharge of the remaining house supply water pipe!

 

  • If your emergency is from a unit block in Balgowlah Heights; You’ll usually find your unit isolation valve under the kitchen sink or laundry tub. Regrettably, no fixed parameter exists for determining the final position of shared property isolation valves. As a result, The Pied Plumber strongly advises all unit owners to be aware of the component's given position.

 

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

 

Although we have wet vacs and cleaning supplies, we believe this to be part of our emergency response. Having old towels on hand during an emergency is important and will certainly reduce the severity of damage inside your house. Oftentimes, when a plumbing malfunction happens under a hand basin, shower, or sink, chipboard cabinets and shelves swell irreversibly. Under no conditions can hot air fans be used to mitigate the crisis, as this would escalate the harm before we arrive. Let us help you save your plumbing system!

 

 

WHAT OUR LOCAL CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US

  • I could not be happier with your expertise and promptness in solving my problem. In future you will always be my plumber.
    Owen, St. Ives
  • I am very impressed by your excellent service and will be more than happy to recommend your company.
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  • I was very pleased with the advice and the work carried out for me. I am a very satisfied customer.
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  • Sam did an excellent job. I am talking about the Pied Plumber non-stop!
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PLUMBING TROUBLESHOOTing

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

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.

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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!

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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.

 

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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:

  • House owner: Usually, these will be street facing around the front fence boundary. If obstructed and unobtainable, try and source the front hose tap and focus your efforts to track in-line towards the road. Most meter's you'll find a T-shaped brass handle to turn clockwise for ÓFF'.
  • Unit owner: On occasion, such isolation taps can be difficult to source as there's no absolute clear-cut standard as to where they're required to be located. The most common areas are laundry tubs, kitchen sinks, standard corridor service doors, car parks and standalone wall valves. If unsure, call your strata and have them confirm its location.

 

Remember, your mains water isolation valve is the most critical tap around the property. ALL property owners should know their whereabouts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

  • Take notice of high-efficiency WELS rated Australian fixture products

 

  • Ensure you’re using water restriction devices on all tapware. (saving up to 5L per minute)

 

  • Choose water-efficient electric appliances with a minimum of 4 WELS rating (saving up to 50L per wash)

 

  • Pre-fill kitchen sinks for rinsing rather than leaving your tapware on. (saving up to 9L per minute)

 

  • Ensure you wash full loads worth of clothes rather than washing the one sock that dog buried in the backyard.

 

  • Turn the basin tap off during your two-minute teeth brushing exercise. (could save 4-6L of water before you head off to work!)

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