Plumber Austinmer

Austinmer is squeezed between the escarpment and the rock pools, with the railway line running straight through the middle of it. The blocks are narrow, the cottages are old, and a lot of the drainage was put in when the suburb was a row of holiday shacks rather than a street of permanent homes. It still works, mostly, until a big rain event arrives.

Common plumbing jobs in Austinmer

• Stormwater from the escarpment running off the hill and straight through backyards on the western side of the line
• 1920s and 1930s cottages with undersized water lines, low pressure and taps that have not been resealed since decimal currency
• Salt air corroding outdoor showers, garden taps and hot water unit casings on the streets closer to the beach
• Water leaks under paths and slabs, often first spotted as a wet patch that never dries out
• Hot water systems tucked into narrow side passages where access decides half the price

Blocked drains and emergencies

Blocked drains are the most common emergency we attend, and in Austinmer the usual culprits are roots in old clay lines and stormwater overwhelming a system that predates the current house. We find the blockage, clear it and explain what is actually wrong. After-hours call-outs are available. Extra charges apply and depend on the job, and Brad will give you the cost over the phone before he comes out.

Why locals call Powell Plumbing

Licence 182283C, fully insured, 23 years working in the Illawarra. You get Brad on the phone rather than a booking service, quotes are free, pensioners get a discount, and we install all brands so you end up with the right hot water system rather than the one in the back of the van.

Austinmer, Thirroul, Coledale, Bulli and Stanwell Park are all a short run for us. Call 0426 963 260 and we will find you a time.