Nature of the fault
A washer swap is minutes; tracing a hidden leak takes longer.
Plumbing · Melbourne & Victoria
Plumbing in Melbourne, done the easy way
Leaks, blocked drains, dead hot water systems and cleaner water at every tap, sorted without the mess or the mystery bill.
SG Aircon handles everyday home plumbing across Melbourne, leak repairs, tap and toilet fixes, blocked drains and hot water systems, whole-home water filtration and drinking-water purifiers, and the plumbing connections that tie into your heating, cooling and solar work.
Common plumbing call-outs
- Dripping taps, running toilets or low water pressure
- No hot water, or hot water that runs out far too quickly
- Slow or blocked drains and gurgling pipes
- Cloudy, chlorine-tasting or bad-smelling tap water
- Damp patches, water stains or a meter that ticks over with everything off
- A hot water unit that's rusty, leaking or over a decade old
What affects your plumbing quote
No one-size-fits-all pricing. Here's what shapes an honest quote:
Parts and fixtures
Quality tapware, valves or a new hot water unit drive the materials cost.
Access
Pipework behind walls, under floors or in tight roof spaces adds labour.
Hot water system type
Storage, continuous-flow and heat-pump units differ in unit and install cost.
Water filtration
Whole-home filtration and under-sink purifiers vary by system type, flow rate and cartridge quality.
Compliance work
Some jobs require a tempering valve, isolation or certificate to meet code.
Good to know
More about plumbing in Melbourne
Most plumbing calls are not glamorous: a tap that won't stop dripping, a toilet that runs all night, a hot water system that died on a Sunday. What homeowners actually want is someone who turns up, explains the fix in plain language, and leaves the area clean. That is the whole job for us, plus whole-home water filtration and under-sink drinking-water purifiers that give you cleaner, better-tasting water at every tap, and the comfort connections that link plumbing to your heating, cooling and hot water.
Repair or replace your hot water?
A hot water unit that's lost an element or thermostat is usually worth repairing if it's under about eight years old. Once a tank is rusting or leaking, replacement is the only safe option, and it's the right moment to consider a heat-pump hot water system, which uses far less energy than a traditional electric tank. We quote the like-for-like swap and the efficient upgrade side by side.
What we cover
General home plumbing, taps, toilets, leaks, drains and fixtures, plus storage and continuous-flow hot water systems and heat-pump hot water, and whole-home water filtration with under-sink drinking-water purifiers. We focus on residential comfort plumbing rather than large commercial or civil work.
Victorian seasonal note
Hot water systems fail most often in the depths of winter, when cold inlet water makes a struggling element or heat pump work hardest, and when a cold shower is least welcome. If yours is over ten years old, replacing it before winter beats an emergency call-out in July.
Plumbing FAQs
My hot water system died, can you replace it the same day?
Often yes, if it's a common storage or continuous-flow size we can source. We'll also tell you whether a heat-pump hot water upgrade is worth the wait for the long-term energy saving.
How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?
Turn off every tap and appliance and watch the water meter, if it keeps ticking over, water is escaping somewhere. We use that test plus moisture readings to locate the source before cutting into anything.
Do you fix blocked drains?
Yes, most household blockages from grease, roots or debris. For recurring blockages we can advise whether a camera inspection is worth doing to find the underlying cause.
Can you do the plumbing for my new air conditioner or hot water heat pump?
Yes. Condensate drains, hot water connections and the plumbing that ties into your comfort systems are exactly the kind of work we coordinate alongside the install.
Do you install whole-home water filtration and purifiers?
Yes. We fit whole-home filtration that treats the water at every tap, plus under-sink drinking-water purifiers for the kitchen. We match the system to your water and household size and handle the plumbing and compliance.
Is a dripping tap really worth fixing?
Yes, a steady drip can waste thousands of litres a year and usually signals a worn washer or cartridge that's cheap to replace before it becomes a seized, harder repair.
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