Eltham Plumbing

Hot Water Service - Fast Repairs

Being without hot water can be such an inconvenience; very few people enjoy showering or washing dishes in cold water.

Many of the homes in the Eltham area have hot water services that are aging and no longer efficient or reliable.

Our Rapid Response Team can repair or replace your old hot water service - fast. You can have a new, energy efficient hot water heater installation completed with minimal fuss, usually within a few hours of receiving your call.

Chivers Eltham Plumbing can supply and install a new gas or electric hot water storage tank, or an instantaneous gas hot water heater to your property today. We are happy to provide advise on the most efficient water heating system to suit your particular needs, whether that be a heat pump, solar, electric or gas system.

We will even take away your old hot water service and ensure that it is disposed of correctly.

New gas hot water service

Burst or Leaking Pipes

If you suspect a burst or leaking water pipe, locate your water meter and turn off your water supply at the main. Then, without delay, phone Chivers Eltham Plumbing on 0417 49 59 69.

Left unattended burst or leaking pipes can cause a great deal of damage to your property and your belongings. Even minor water leaks can be quite destructive if not repaired promptly. A burst internal water pipe in your home may leak as much as 400 litres of water in just one hour, enough to fill two bath tubs.

Our rapid response team are available for any and all plumbing emergencies, 24/7. We are locally based and ready to respond on short notice. Our team are highly trained and carry the latest leak detection and repair technology. We will diagnose, locate and repair any water leak quickly and effectively - guaranteed.

Signs you may have a burst or leaking pipe:

• Damp patches on plaster walls and ceilings, or on carpet
• Sound of water dripping or running
• A wet patch in your yard/garden
• Hissing noises from behind walls
• Increased water usage
• Unusual odours or mould growth
• A loss of water pressure

A burst water pipe

Blocked Drains and Sewers

Many of our call outs in Eltham are to clear and repair blocked drains, sewerage systems, and storm water pipes. Throughout the Eltham area, blocked drains are an all too common plumbing issue.

Blockages in drainage pipes may be caused by any number of problems - including tree roots, grease, hair, or other built up debris.

We specialise in clearing blocked drains, blocked sewers, and storm water systems. Our dedicated drainage repair team are equipped with the latest technology to locate, identify and repair any blockage with a minimum of fuss and disruption.

Ours is a solution based approach to resolving your plumbing issues. Using advanced diagnostic methods, we will find the cause of the blockage and provide a permanent solution. We offer a fixed-price quotation on full repairs and our work is of course guaranteed.

Our diagnostic and plumbing repair equipment includes:

• CCTV drain cameras
• Various sized excavators
• No-dig pipe relining
• High-pressure water blasting
• Specialised root cutting tools

Tree root incursion in storm water drain

Toilet Suites - Repairs, Installation

Chivers Eltham Plumbing can provide and fit a quality toilet suite to suit any style home or budget. Our premium, concealed cistern models give a clean, elegant look to any bathroom or powder room, even our budget models are stylish and functional.

We can provide an installation only service if you have already purchased a new toilet suite or bidet.

Our team of toilet plumbers provide outstanding quality work; we will leave the work area spotlessly clean and remove your old suite, ensuring it is disposed of correctly.

New powder room toilet and basin

24 Hour Emergency Plumbing Service, Eltham

Need an emergency plumber?

We have a locally based, rapid response plumbing team ready to fix any plumbing emergency in the Eltham area, from St Helena to Templestowe, from Viewbank to Warrandyte. We are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

• Blocked sewerage or storm water drain
• Burst pipes
• Gas leaks
• Any and all plumbing emergencies

The night shift team

Common Plumbing Problems in the Eltham Area

The entire Eltham area, from St Helena to Templestowe, from Viewbank to Warrandyte, is well known for its natural beauty. With an abundance of dense native forests, greenery and open parklands, Eltham is a wonderful place to live.

Unfortunately tree roots and a build up of debris, including composted leaves and soil, can often lead to blockages in storm water drains, sewerage systems, and other drainage pipes. Our Rapid Response plumbing team utilise the latest detection and repair equipment to provide you with a permanent solution to any plumbing blockage.

The next most common issue we encounter is the repair or replacement of aging, inefficient plumbing appliances, such as hot water heaters, toilet suites, and kitchen, bathroom, and laundry fittings.

Whatever your plumbing need, domestic or commercial, rest assured that Chivers Eltham Plumbing will get the job done to your complete satisfaction.

Fun fact. Eltham's wooden railway trestle bridge was built in 1902 and is the only such bridge still in use as part of Melbourne's electric railway network.

Montsalvat Artist Community, Eltham

About Chivers Plumbing Eltham

Many plumbing companies claim to be local, until you discover that they are actually located over an hour away on the other side of Melbourne. W.L. Chivers Plumbing are genuine local plumbers, our team all live and work in the local area and we have proudly serviced homes and businesses in the Eltham area since 1977.

Chivers Plumbing, Eltham specialise in repairing blocked drains and sewers, repairing burst or leaking pipes, and hot water service installations. We're available for any and all plumbing emergencies - 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

When you need a plumber call W.L. Chivers Plumbing and be confident that your work will be completed promptly, with professionalism and courtesy, and at a fair price. Our team are fully licensed and insured and are equipped with the latest plumbing technology to correctly identify and rectify any plumbing problems.

Our number one priority is always customer satisfaction. We take great pride in our outstanding reputation for reliability and the quality of our service. If you need a plumber in the Eltham area, you won't go wrong with Chivers Plumbing.

The team from Chivers Plumbing Eltham

• Family owned and operated local business
• Registered Master Plumbers
• Licensed by the Victorian Building Authority
• Fully insured, All work guaranteed
• Prompt, courteous, and reliable service