Plumber Thirroul

Bathroom and renovation plumbing in Thirroul

We plumb renovations in Thirroul for builders and home owners, from the rough-in while the walls are open to the fit-off once the tiles and cabinetry are in. Our local records also take in toilets, laundries, showers and baths, tapware, and new-home plumbing.

A few decisions early on make the bathroom renovation plumbing go smoothly:

• Pick your tapware, shower mixer, vanity, basin and toilet before the rough-in, because each one needs its pipes in a particular spot.
• Settle the shower layout, including where the mixer and shower head will sit, before the walls are lined.
• Think about hot water. Adding a bath or a second shower can change how much your system needs to deliver.
• Keep the paperwork. Sydney Water advises asking your licensed plumber for a Certificate of Compliance when work such as replacing a toilet, shower or hot water system is finished; it certifies the work meets the Plumbing Code of Australia.

Hot water: repair or replace?

Common hot water faults include no hot water at all, water that won't stay hot for long, and leaks from the tank or its valves. Solar, heat pump, continuous flow, gas or electric storage: we work on all five types. More on our hot water repairs page.

Whether to repair or replace usually comes down to the age and condition of the unit and what has failed. We'll give you a straight answer on both options, and you'll have a free quote in hand before we start. Our checklist for troubleshooting no hot water covers a few things worth ruling out first, and if you're weighing up a new system, read gas vs electric hot water.

Is there a hidden leak?

Not every leak shows itself. Sydney Water suggests a simple meter test: turn off every tap and water-using appliance, note the numbers on the meter, use no water for at least an hour, then check again. If the numbers have moved, water is escaping somewhere.

Other clues Sydney Water lists include wet patches on the lawn in dry weather, a patch of garden growing better than the rest, a hissing sound from a water pipe, and a bill showing much higher use when nothing has changed in the house. If any of these sound familiar, call us to investigate. For more clues, see signs of an underground water leak.

A plumber in Thirroul when it can't wait

Thirroul falls inside our 2-hour emergency response area. A burst pipe, sewage coming up through a drain or your only toilet overflowing are all reasons to call 0411 251 759, whatever the hour.

Gas fitting is part of our Thirroul job records as well. Because we're licensed for gas as well as plumbing, a renovation that moves a cooktop or adds gas hot water can stay with one business. Read more about gas fitting by a licensed professional.