Plumber in Kanwal, NSW
Where we work in Kanwal
Kanwal sits on the western side of Tuggerah Lake, a short drive from Wyong, and began as a subdivision of Warnervale. Most people give directions by the Wyong Rugby League Club, which dominates the north-eastern edge. The small shopping village, the primary school and the aged care homes are the suburb's own centre, while Lake Haven and Tuggerah are where the big shopping happens. Our work here is mostly in ordinary suburban streets, behind front fences, inside family homes.
Access is usually simple. Most blocks have a driveway, a garage or carport and room on the street, so the van can park close to the water meter and the side gate. The homes run on council water and sewer, so there is no tank or septic system to deal with. The things worth telling us are a locked side gate, a dog in the yard, and whether the tenant or the owner will let us in, because a rented home needs one name to call.
The housing is suburban and single storey, mostly brick or brick veneer on a concrete slab with the garage at the front. The pipes run in or under that slab, so a leak shows up as a damp patch on the floor, a warm spot on the tiles or a water meter that keeps turning when every tap is off. Older homes can still have copper or galvanised pipe and a hot water unit that has already been replaced once. Street tree roots reach the drains at the front of the block.
What we do here most
Jobs we are called to in Kanwal
Slab-on-ground family homes make for a particular set of problems. These are four we are asked about most around Kanwal.
Blocked Drains
Slow toilet and gurgling shower in a slab home
A single-storey brick veneer home where the toilet is slow and the shower gurgles when the washing machine empties. The drain runs under the slab to the street, so we start at the inspection opening, usually at the back corner, clear the line with a cable or water jet, and run a camera to see if a root or a cracked joint is the cause.
Hot Water Systems Installation
Replacing a rusted hot water tank outside
The old storage tank on the side of the house is weeping from the base and the water has gone lukewarm. We shut off the supply, drain and disconnect the old unit, and set the new one on its stand. The new pressure relief valve is piped to a safe spot, and the tank is filled before the power or gas goes back on.
Bathroom Renovations
Gutting a tired bathroom down to the slab
A bathroom with cracked tiles and a shower base that no longer holds water. The old fittings come out, the slab is cleaned back, and the waste is checked for fall before anything is covered. The new pipework goes in, the shower is connected, and we leave it ready for the waterproofer and tiler to take over.
Gas Fitting
Changing a gas cooktop in a brick veneer kitchen
The old cooktop is being swapped for a new one in the same bench cut-out. The gas is isolated first, the old appliance and its flexible connection are removed, and the new one is connected and tested for leaks before it is lit. If the home runs on bottled gas rather than mains gas, tell us so we bring the right regulator and fittings.
If it is urgent
If a pipe lets go in a Kanwal home after dark
- 1Turn off the main tap at the water meter, usually near the front boundary, then open the lowest tap in the house to drain the line.
- 2Leave the switchboard alone if water is near any power point or light fitting, and keep everyone off wet floors.
- 3Tell us it is Kanwal, whether the home is on a slab, where the water is showing, and whether the meter is still turning once the main is off.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas do you work in?
We work across the Central Coast and Newcastle, and into the Hunter Valley, Northern Sydney and the Northern Beaches. Each place we list has its own page describing the housing and ground there. If your suburb is not listed, call and ask.
Do you take emergency plumbing calls?
Yes. The phone is answered day and night, and emergency plumbing is one of the twelve services on this site. Burst pipes, urgent blockages and water with nowhere to go are the usual calls.
What should I do while I wait if a pipe has burst?
Shut the water off at the isolation valve, which is usually near the water meter or where the main pipe enters the house. Switch off power to any wet area if you can do it without standing in water. Then call and tell us where the water is coming from.
Do you work on homes and commercial properties?
Yes, both. A home job and a shop or office job share the same pipework, but access, hours and shut-offs are different, so tell us which it is when you call.
What kinds of hot water systems can you install?
We install and repair gas, electric and solar hot water systems. The choice depends on whether the house has mains gas or bottled gas, where the unit will sit and how many people use it. We talk that through on the first call.
Can you clear a drain that keeps blocking?
Yes. A drain that blocks again and again usually has a cause such as tree roots, a broken pipe or a belly in the line, and clearing it once will not fix that. We find the cause and tell you what it is before suggesting a repair.
Do you do the whole renovation or just the plumbing?
We handle the plumbing, gas fitting, strip out and demolition side of bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovations. Ask on the first call what is included in the job you have in mind, and we will tell you which parts we do.
Can you put in the water connections for a new kitchen?
Yes. That covers the sink and tap, the dishwasher connection, a water line for a fridge with an ice maker and the gas point for a cooktop. Send a photo of the existing kitchen and the plans if you have them.
What does roofing have to do with plumbing?
Gutters, downpipes, flashings and stormwater all carry water, and they are part of the plumbing trade. We look at roof leaks, gutter and downpipe repairs and storm damage. Describe where the water is getting in when you call.
What happens before you start a renovation?
The area is looked at in person or from photos, the water and gas are isolated, and the quote names what is going in and what is coming out. If the old room reveals something behind the wall, you are told straight away.
How do I get a quote?
Call, email or use the form on this site, and say what the job is and where. For a simple job a few photos may be enough, and for a renovation the room will usually be looked at in person.
Everything we do here
Services in Kanwal, NSW
Every one of our services is available to homes and small businesses around Kanwal.
Local, and on the phone
Plumbing job in Kanwal?
Send us the street name and a photo of the fitting or the wet patch. That tells us whether we need a drain camera, a replacement unit or just a washer, and we plan the visit around it.
0489 271 23824 hours a day, 7 days a week
Not urgent? Send us the job instead