Macleod Plumbing

Burst or Leaking Pipes

Burst and leaking pipes are a common problem in the Macleod area. If you're concerned about a burst or leaking pipe:

Step 1/ Locate your water meter and turn off supply at the mains.

Step 2/ Call Macleod Plumbing on 0417 49 59 69.

Burst or leaking water 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 could leak as much as 400 litres of water in just one hour; that's roughly the equivalent of two full bath tubs emptied into your house!

Our rapid response plumbers are ready for all plumbing emergencies in the Macleod area, 24/7. We are based minutes away and ready to respond on short notice. Our plumbers 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:

A burst water pipe

• Damp patches on carpet, walls or ceilings
• Sounds of water dripping or running
• All taps are off but your water meter is still running
• A wet patch in your yard/garden
• Increased water usage
• Unusual odours or mould growth
• A slight loss of water pressure

Hot Water Service - Fast Repairs

Your old hot water system, repaired or replaced - fast.

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

Our Rapid Response plumbing team can repair or replace your old hot water service - usually the same day. You can have a new, energy efficient hot water heater installation completed with minimal fuss and minimal disruption.

Macleod 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 consider your personal circumstances and 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 remove your old hot water service and ensure that it is disposed of correctly.

New gas hot water service

Blocked Drains and Sewers

We receive many calls from the Macleod area to repair blockages. Blockages can occur in any drainage pipes, including storm water and sewerage systems.

The most common cause of blocked drains in Ivanhoe is tree root incursion but other culprits include built up grease, hair, and other debris.

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

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

We can provide the following specialist plumbing services:

• CCTV drain camera inspection
• Various sized excavation equipment
• No-dig drainage pipe relining
• High-pressure jet water blasting
• Specialised root cutting tools

Tree root incursion in storm water drain

24/7 Emergency Plumbing Service, Macleod

Need an emergency plumber?

We have a locally based, rapid response plumbing team ready to fix any plumbing emergency in the Macleod area, from Bundoora to Heidelberg Heights, from Mont Park to Yallambie. We are located minutes away and available 24 hours per day, seven days per week - including weekends and all public holidays.

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

Ready to go - at any time

Toilet Suites - Repairs, Installation

Considering a replacement toilet suite?

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

If you have already purchased a new toilet suite or bidet we also offer an installation only service.

Our team provide outstanding quality work; we will leave the work area spotlessly clean. We will remove your old toilet and dispose of it correctly.

New powder room toilet and basin

Common Plumbing Problems in the Macleod Area

Macleod has a large percentage of free standing homes, many of which were built decades ago. This means a wide variety of plumbing problems, particularly burst and leaking water pipes. Galvanized and copper water pipes should last at least 50 years but many of the houses in the Macleod area are quite a bit older than that. Call us if you suspect you may have a leak. We use only the most up to date leak detection equipment to quickly and efficiently diagnose and fix any issues before they become major problems.

From Bundoora to Heidelberg Heights, from Mont Park to Yallambie, we have been servicing homes and businesses in the area since the seventies. In that time we have encountered and repaired every plumbing issue you could imagine.

Whatever your current plumbing need, domestic or commercial, rest assured Chivers Macleod Plumbing will provide a permanent solution to your complete satisfaction.

Common plumbing issues in Macleod:

• Burst and leaking pipes
• Drainage system blockages
• Aging, inefficient hot water services
• Leaking taps and showers
• Low water pressure

Fun Fact: The area now occupied by Macleod and Rosanna was originally called "Heidelberg North"

About Chivers Macleod Plumbing

A lot of plumbing companies claim to be local, until you discover that they are really located on the other side of Melbourne. We're genuine local plumbers; our team all live and work locally. In fact, we have serviced homes and businesses in the Macleod area since 1977.

Chivers Macleod Plumbing are rapid response plumbers. We specialise in the repair of blocked drains and sewers, burst or leaking pipes, and hot water service installations. We're available 24 hours every day, including weekends and all public holidays.

When you need a plumber call W.L. Chivers Plumbing. 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 permanently rectify any plumbing issues.

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

The team from Macleod Plumbing

• 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