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Definitely! We have a rapid response plumbing team ready to respond to any plumbing emergency, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
We can arrange any plumbing service at a time that best suits you.
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WL Chivers Plumbing are members of Master Plumbers Victoria. We are bound by a code of ethics, all of our plumbers are fully licensed and registered and our work is guaranteed. We ensure that our entire team receives the best, most up to date training available in order to provide world's best practice plumbing services.
For standard, non urgent work you may call us on 0417 49 59 69 or click the "Make a Booking" button to book a job online.
For all emergency plumbing work, phone us on 0417 49 59 69 at any time.
Yes. Just tap on the "Make a Booking" button to arrange a plumbing inspection. Chivers Plumbing will inspect your drains, pipes and fixtures and advise you about any issues that may need attention.
Make a BookingThere are several possible causes for clogged drains, both storm water and sewerage systems. The most common are:
Some of the common signs that you may have a blocked storm water or sewerage drain:
The cost to unblock a drain can vary enormously, depending on the nature and location of the blockage, the general condition of the pipes, and if there is other damage to repair.
A small blockage can often be fixed by simply flushing the pipe with a high pressure water blast. In many cases the pipe may be re-lined without the need to dig. A worst-case scenario may mean large excavation work and pipe replacement.
Whatever the problem, Chivers Plumbing have the experience and equipment to correctly diagnose and rectify any drainage issue. We will locate and identify the cause of the drain blockage, advise you on the best course of action and provide you with a comprehensive quote.
Read about a drain repair projectIn some circumstances you may be able to unclog your drain. Drain blockages usually build up over extended periods of time. The longer it takes material such as hair, grease and other waste to build up the more difficult it will be to dislodge the blockage.
If the following method doesn't work for you, the next step is to call WL Chivers Plumbing. We will unclog the drain and provide you a permanent solution.
Whenever appropriate, CIPP relining has many benefits over excavating and replacing damaged pipes:
No-dig drain relining can be used in most but not all cases in which a blocked drain has become damaged. In some situations, the only option to repair a pipe is to excavate and replace the damaged sections.
Our expert specialist drainage plumbers will be able to advise you as to the best solution for your specific needs.
No. The cured epoxy resin used to reline drainage pipes is actually much smoother than older terracotta or concrete pipes. It is highly likely that the relined pipe will clear water more efficiently than the original pipe.
If the pipe is relined correctly, using quality materials, the new drainage pipe should provide reliable service for up to sixty years. The service life of a relined pipe is easily comparable to the service life of most options for traditional pipe replacement.
Yes. WL Chivers will repair any water leaks occurring in your home, no job is too big or too small.
More about leak detectionThere are many factors that will affect the cost or repairing a burst water pipe. The amount of damage, the location of the pipe, access to the pipe, and the type of water pipe will all need to be considered.
For example, replacing a damaged flexible connection pipe or repairing a leaking toilet is usually a simple procedure. Repairing an underground leak can often be a more difficult and involved job.
Rest assured, Chivers Plumbing will repair any damaged pipes economically and with a minimum of fuss and disruption to your daily life.
Call Chivers Plumbing on 0417 49 59 69. Our advanced leak detection methods and equipment will find any damaged water pipes, giving you a quick answer and peace of mind.
Depending on the age of the unit and the nature of the fault your unit may only need a service or replacement part. It is often more economical to replace older hot water heaters.
Some of the signs that your water heater needs attention:
That will depend on your personal circumstances and requirements. Factors to consider when making such a decision include the amount of hot water you need each day, the size of your property and the type of services available at your property.
Another point to consider is the initial investment cost versus the running cost over time.
Chivers Plumbing can provide you with expert advise on all available types of hot water service installation and help you make the best choice.
Learn about heat pump hot water systemsIf you are replacing the unit with a similar type, in the same location the installation cost will be relatively low. It will be more expensive if the new unit is to be moved to a different location, from an indoor unit to external for example. It will be more expensive again if you wish to change energy source, from say gas to electric or visa versa.
Chivers Plumbing will be happy to help you find the best solution for your needs and provide you with a highly competitive, fixed price quotation for all work required.
In many cases they can be significantly more efficient but it is highly dependent on your daily usage requirements.
If you use fewer than 155 litres of hot water per day, a tankless system may be up to 35% more energy efficient than a hot water storage tank. On the other hand, if your daily use is greater than 350 litres you may not notice a worthwhile improvement in efficiency.
In many cases it will be cheaper to repair than replace. This is of course dependent upon many factors including the age and overall condition of the toilet suite. Quite often we find it makes more sense economically to replace the entire unit, plus you get the added benefits of having a much nicer, cleaner looking suite that uses far less water.
More about replacing your old toilet suiteIf you're replacing an existing toilet suite and the plumbing is already installed, the first thing to consider is whether you need an S trap (the waste exits through the floor) or a P trap (the waste exits through the wall). S traps are the more common of the two. Many newer models of toilet suite are suitable for either system.
Where is the water inlet? Your system may either have a water inlet hidden behind the cistern or a bottom inlet. A bottom inlet suite will have a tap and flexible hose located near the floor on one side of the cistern. You need to ensure that there is enough space for the toilet pan to fit without compromising the position of the tap.
With your current toilet in place, you will need to measure the distance from the wall to the center of the waste pipe to make sure that new replacement toilet will fit.
Call us if you are unsure of any of these requirements. We will be able to recommend a new toilet that is compatible with your existing plumbing installation.
More about toilet suitesIf the new toilet is a straight swap for your old suite, using your existing plumbing, the entire job will usually be completed within a couple of hours. If new plumbing services are required or it is necessary to unclog or repair sewerage pipes it will obviously take considerably longer and so be more expensive.
The cost of the actual toilet suite can also vary enormously. A basic but functional suite can be purchased for a few hundred dollars. A premium suite with a hidden cistern and in-built bidet functions may cost in the thousands of dollars.
WL Chivers Plumbing can provide you with a fixed price quote according to your needs, from a simple replacement to a highly complex installation. We will of course remove your old toilet and ensure that it is disposed of correctly.
Our team are fully equipped to deal with any emergency plumbing situation, including:
Yes. Our emergency service is available whenever you need it, any time of day or night.
We know that urgent plumbing problems can arise on weekends, public holidays and after hours, you can rely on Chivers Plumbing to be there when you need us.
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