Plumber in Ivanhoe
Licensed plumbing, drainage and gas fitting across Ivanhoe, where the blocks are big, the streets climb, and the drain has a long way to go before it reaches the sewer.
Plumbing and gas fitting in Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe is a short drive east of our Preston base, just across the Darebin Creek. Our phone's answered 24 hours a day, so an emergency here is attended the same day in most cases.
Ivanhoe is built on hills, with the Yarra along its southern edge and the Darebin Creek along its west. A lot of the housing dates from the early 1900s and the years between the wars, on bigger blocks than the terraces closer to town. That sets the work. A big block on a slope means a long drain run from the house down to the sewer, often in the original clay pipe, with decades of garden grown over the top. When that line blocks, the fault can be anywhere along it, and digging on a guess is the expensive way to find it. So in Ivanhoe the camera comes out early. We run it the full length of the line, mark the fault and its depth on the surface, and dig in one spot.
What we are called out for in Ivanhoe
- CCTV drain inspections — A camera survey of your drainage line to identify cracks, tree roots, blockages and collapsed pipe.
- Blocked drain clearing — Slow draining sinks, gurgling toilets and overflowing gullies. We clear the line and identify the cause.
- Hot water systems — Repairs, replacements and same-day changeovers for gas, electric, heat pump and continuous flow.
- Sewer and stormwater drainage — New drainage, repairs and replacement of failed sewer and stormwater lines.
- Emergency plumbing — Burst pipes, loss of water and sewage overflows. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Plumbing and gas licence 47581, current and checkable on theVictorian public register.
Drain cameras, blocked drains and hot water in Ivanhoe
CCTV drain inspections
A camera survey of your drainage line to identify cracks, tree roots, blockages and collapsed pipe.
Blocked drain clearing
Slow draining sinks, gurgling toilets and overflowing gullies. We clear the line and identify the cause.
Hot water systems
Repairs, replacements and same-day changeovers for gas, electric, heat pump and continuous flow.
What our customers say
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews on Google.
We received amazing service from AC Plumbing & Drainage. They sorted out our blocked drain quickly and explained everything clearly. Friendly, reliable and reasonably priced. Would definitely use them again!
We had heaps of issues with blocked drainage at our old property in the Darebin area. We didn’t really know what was going on, nor did the guys before AC. Driveway flooding became a bit of an issue. When we called AC he arrived the same afternoon and sorted it quick fast! He’s got all the right gear and set up. Actually, I’m writing this 3 months since his visit and no dramas! I’ve referred him to a couple of friends and they’ve both got good feedback... Would definitely use them again!
Great plumber! Great guy to deal with. Will always use going forward. Glad I found him!!
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often. If your question is not covered here, call us.
Why does a blocked drain in Ivanhoe take longer to find?
Because the line's usually long. Ivanhoe blocks are bigger than most in the inner north and plenty sit on a slope, so the drain from the house to the sewer can run the length of the property under lawn, garden beds and paving. The blockage can be anywhere along it. We clear it, then run a camera through to mark exactly where the fault is and how deep, so any digging happens in one spot.
Can you replace a hot water service in an older Ivanhoe home the same day?
Often, yes. We carry the most common units, so a straight changeover of a gas or electric storage system can usually be done on the day. In an older home the connections or the flue sometimes need bringing up to current standards as part of the job. We'll tell you that when we quote, before any work starts.
Do you cover all of Ivanhoe?
Yes, all of 3079. That's from the Darebin Creek across to Ivanhoe East, and from the Upper Heidelberg Road shops down to the Yarra. Heidelberg, Thornbury and Alphington next door as well. We're based in Preston, just over the creek.
How quickly can you get here?
Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are based in Preston and work across the northern suburbs, so response times are short. For emergencies we will give you a realistic arrival time on the phone, and advise you on isolating the water or gas in the meantime.
What does a call-out cost?
You receive a free quote before any work begins. We assess the job, explain what is involved and confirm the price with you. No work goes ahead until you have approved it.
Do you work after hours and on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergency plumbing and gas work.
Which suburbs do you cover?
Preston, Reservoir, Thornbury, Northcote, Fairfield, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Heidelberg West, Macleod, Greensborough, Bundoora, Mill Park, Epping, Lalor, Thomastown, Coburg, Brunswick, Fawkner, Glenroy and Pascoe Vale, along with the surrounding northern suburbs. If you are just outside this area, call us and ask.
Can you find a drain fault without digging?
In most cases, yes. We run a CCTV camera through the line and record the condition of the pipe, which identifies the fault and its depth from the surface. Any excavation is then limited to that one location.
Do you do gas fitting as well as plumbing?
Yes. We install and connect gas appliances, run new gas points, detect and repair leaks, and carry out carbon monoxide safety checks. Every gas installation is tested and certified on completion.
Need a plumber in Ivanhoe?
Tell us what you need and we will provide a price before any work begins. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.