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What we do in Northmead
We handle everyday household plumbing in Northmead: drains that will not clear, hot water that has stopped, leaks, taps, toilets, gas appliances and roof plumbing. Where a problem is likely to return, we would rather find out why now than clear it again in six months. You will have a written quote before work starts, and we will tell you what the options are rather than presenting one.
Our plumbing services in Northmead
Blocked drains, hot water systems, leaking and burst pipes, rainwater tank connections, taps and toilets, gas fitting, and roof plumbing and gutters. For a burst pipe or a serious leak, turn the water off at the mains tap before you call. If water is anywhere near power points, the switchboard or light fittings, stay clear and treat it as an electrical hazard. Do not enter standing water in a room with live power.
1. Licensed for the work
Rapid Service Plumbing is a licensed plumbing business and our licence details are published on this site. Plumbing, drainage and gas fitting are licensed trades in New South Wales, and every plumber who attends a job in Northmead is licensed for the work they carry out.2. A written quote before we start
You get a written quote before any work starts, covering labour, parts and any other costs. If we find something unexpected once we are on site, we stop and talk it through with you before going further.
3. We find the cause, not just the symptom
A drain that keeps blocking or a tap that keeps dripping usually has an underlying reason. Where it matters we will investigate properly, including a camera inspection on drainage, so you are deciding with the full picture rather than paying twice for the same problem.
4. Options explained, not one answer
Repair and replacement are often both possible, and they suit different situations. We will tell you what each involves and what it means for the life of the fixture, then leave the decision with you.
5. Safety-sensitive work treated as such
Gas, hot water and anything involving water near electrical fittings carry real risk. We will tell you plainly when something should not be attempted at home and when a licensed professional needs to handle it.
We service Northmead and surrounding suburbs
Plumbing questions from Northmead residents
Questions we are regularly asked. If yours is not answered here, call the Sydney office on 02 9099 9138.
Does this work need a licensed plumber?
For most of it, yes. Plumbing, drainage and gas fitting are licensed trades in New South Wales. Simple household tasks such as changing a tap washer are generally fine to do yourself. Anything connecting to the drainage system, the water supply or a gas line is not. If you are unsure, ask before starting rather than after.
Will I know the cost before work starts?
You get a written quote before any work starts, covering labour, parts and any other costs. If we find something unexpected once we are on site, we stop and talk it through with you before going further.
Can rainwater be plumbed to the toilet and laundry?
Commonly, yes, and those are typical uses. What matters is that the connection is made so tank water cannot enter the drinking water supply under any circumstance, including when a pump switches over to mains. That protection is the reason this is licensed work.
Why is my tank water pump running when no tap is on?
A pump cycling with no demand usually means it is losing pressure somewhere, which points to a leak on the line, a failed non return valve, or a pressure switch that is not holding. It is worth investigating, because a pump running unnecessarily wears out.
What is a first flush diverter and do I need one?
It discards the first portion of runoff from a rain event, which carries most of the accumulated dust, leaf matter and debris from the roof. It improves the water reaching the tank and reduces sediment build up in the bottom of it.
