Plumbers — Perth & Mandurah
From a dripping tap to a sewage overflow shutting down a commercial kitchen, Ballantyne’s licensed plumbers handle the full range of plumbing problems for homes and businesses across Perth, Fremantle, Cockburn, Kwinana, Rockingham and Mandurah — with a 24/7 emergency line and no call-out fee on residential emergency work.
The 10 Most Common Reasons to Call a Plumber
Blocked Drains
Blocked drains build gradually — hair, grease, soap scum, tree roots or foreign objects narrow a pipe until water backs up instead of draining away. Kitchen and bathroom drains clog fastest, but a blockage deeper in the line can affect an entire property. Left alone, a partial blockage becomes a full one, often at the worst possible moment.
- High-pressure jetting and CCTV drain inspection
- Root intrusion and grease blockage clearance
Burst Pipes
A burst pipe is usually the end point of a slow process — corrosion, ground movement, tree root pressure or a hard knock weakens a pipe until it finally gives way, releasing water fast and often out of sight behind a wall or under a slab. It's one of the few plumbing problems that genuinely can't wait.
- 24/7 emergency response and rapid leak location
- Pipe repair and replacement, including concealed and under-slab pipework
No Hot Water / Hot Water System Failure
A hot water system can fail suddenly (a tripped element, a blown thermostat) or gradually (a slowly failing tank), and by the time there's no hot water at all, the system is usually already well past its best. Age, sediment build-up and a failing element or thermostat are the most common causes.
- Same-day diagnosis and repair for gas, electric and heat pump systems
- Hot water system replacement, sized correctly for the property
Blocked or Overflowing Toilet
A toilet blockage is usually caused by a foreign object, a build-up of waste and paper, or a blockage further down the line backing up into the bowl. An overflowing toilet is both a hygiene hazard and, in a commercial setting, an immediate closure risk for the affected area.
- Rapid clearing and diagnosis for residential and commercial toilets
- Cistern and fixture repair where the blockage points to a mechanical fault
Dripping Taps & Leaking Fixtures
A dripping tap is usually a worn washer, O-ring or cartridge failing under constant use — a small, cheap fix on its own, but one that wastes a genuine amount of water over time and often signals other fittings in the same property are due for attention.
- Tap, mixer and fixture repair and replacement
- Whole-property fixture assessment on request
Gas Leaks & Faulty Gas Appliances
A gas leak can come from a damaged pipe, a faulty fitting or an appliance connection that's failed, and it's treated as an emergency every time — the risk isn't just fire, but carbon monoxide exposure from a faulty appliance running incorrectly. This is never a wait-and-see problem.
- 24/7 emergency gas leak response (see also our Gas Leak Repairs page)
- Gas appliance connection, fault diagnosis and compliant repair
Low Water Pressure
Low water pressure is rarely "just how the house is" — it's usually a sign of a partial blockage, a failing pressure valve, corroded internal pipework, or a leak elsewhere in the system quietly bleeding off pressure. Diagnosing the actual cause is what separates a real fix from a temporary workaround.
- Pressure diagnosis across the full water supply system
- Pressure valve, pipework and booster pump repair (see also our Pumps page)
Sewage Overflow & Backup
A sewage backup happens when a blockage, a pump failure or tree root intrusion stops wastewater flowing away, forcing it back up through the nearest low point — a floor drain, a toilet, or a gully trap. It's both a health hazard and, for a business, an immediate closure issue.
- 24/7 emergency sewage overflow response
- Sewer line clearing, pump diagnosis and pit servicing (see also our Pumps page)
Leaking or Corroding Hot Water Tank
A hot water tank nearing the end of its life often leaks before it fails outright — through a corroded tank seam, a failed temperature-pressure relief valve, or a loose fitting. A leaking tank rarely gets better on its own, and left long enough will fail completely, usually without warning.
- Leak diagnosis and relief valve servicing
- Tank replacement before a slow leak becomes a flood
Blocked Grease Trap & Trade Waste Backup
A commercial kitchen's grease trap fills gradually as fat, oil and food waste settle out of wastewater before it reaches the sewer. Once it reaches capacity, waste bypasses into the drain line, causing blockages, odour and a trade waste compliance breach with the water authority.
- Grease trap pump-outs and servicing, scheduled or emergency
- Trade waste compliance support for commercial kitchens
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU WAIT
A small drip left as “just a drip” — wastes hundreds of litres over months and often accelerates as the worn part degrades further, turning a five-minute fix into a fixture replacement.
A slow drain ignored — becomes a full blockage, usually at the least convenient moment, and by then may need jetting or CCTV inspection rather than a simple clear.
A hot water system left past its service life — tends to fail without warning, often as a sudden leak or a complete loss of hot water rather than a gradual decline you can plan around.
A commercial grease trap missed on schedule — risks a blocked kitchen drain mid-service and a trade waste compliance breach with the water authority — both of which cost far more than the pump-out would have.
Example Situations
Residential — Burst Pipe Behind a Wall
A homeowner noticed a damp patch spreading across a wall and a spike in their water bill, with no visible leak anywhere in the house.
Emergency call-out with leak detection equipment to locate the burst pipe behind the wall without unnecessary demolition, followed by same-day repair.
Water damage limited to a small, targeted wall section, and the homeowner had documentation to support their insurance claim.
Commercial Kitchen — Grease Trap Overflow Mid-Service
A restaurant's grease trap, overdue for its scheduled pump-out, backed up into the kitchen drain during a busy dinner service.
Same-day emergency pump-out and line clearing to get the kitchen back online that night, followed by enrolment in a scheduled pump-out plan matched to the kitchen's usage.
No further disruption to trade, and a compliance record now in place for the business's trade waste approval.
Strata Building — Sewage Backup in a Common Area
A blockage in a shared sewer line caused wastewater to back up into a ground-floor common area of a multi-unit building.
24/7 emergency response, sewer line cleared and CCTV-inspected to confirm the line was fully clear, with documentation provided to the strata manager.
Common area returned to use the same day, with a clear compliance record for the strata committee.
Plumbing FAQ
No — our residential emergency plumbing service has no call-out fee. Commercial and scheduled work is quoted upfront.
Yes — we work with commercial, industrial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education and government facilities, including compliance work like backflow and grease trap servicing.
We offer same-day response across Perth, Mandurah, Fremantle, Cockburn, Kwinana and Rockingham, with a 24/7 line for urgent plumbing and gas issues.
Yes — all work is carried out by fully licensed, insured plumbers and gas fitters.
Yes — we use leak detection equipment to locate concealed leaks behind walls, under slabs and underground, avoiding unnecessary demolition wherever possible.
