Plumbing FAQ's in Balmain East
These are the questions we hear most often from Balmain East locals who want to understand what is involved before booking. If your situation is urgent or unusual, the most direct way to get clarity is to describe what is happening, and we will confirm the likely cause onsite and provide a fixed-price quote before work starts.
What is a plumbing crisis?
A plumbing emergency is a fault that creates an immediate safety risk or can cause rapid property damage, such as an active leak, sewage backing up, or a suspected gas leak. In Balmain East, Fixed Today Plumbing delivers 24/7 emergency assistance for residential and commercial clients with immediate dispatch for urgent jobs. The attending technician confirms the cause onsite before any work is priced or started.
Who do I call for an urgent drain blockage?
For an urgent blocked drain in Balmain East, call Fixed Today Plumbing on 1800 349 338 so a fully licensed NSW plumber can be allocated for immediate dispatch. Blocked drains often escalate from slow flow to overflow, so early attendance matters. Once onsite, the blockage is located and a fixed-price quote is provided before clearing begins, based on confirmed access and scope.
What types of plumbing work can you do?
Fixed Today Plumbing provides general domestic and commercial plumbing services across Balmain East and the wider Sydney metro area. Common work includes blocked drains, broken pipe repairs, hot water service system repairs and installations, roof and gutter leaks, leaking taps, toilet repairs, and licensed gas fitting. If inspection shows the issue is larger than first described, options are explained and quoted once the scope is confirmed on site.
Can plumbers handle all my gas work?
Gas work should be completed by a fully properly licensed gasfitter, and Fixed Today Plumbing is fully licensed in NSW for Plumbing, Drainage, and Gas Fitting. This includes gas leak detection, repairs, and new gas connections. The system is tested after repairs to confirm it is operating safely, and where required, compliance certificates is provided for regulated work once the scope is agreed.
Do you offer emergency plumbing for commercial clients?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing offers 24/7 Emergency support for domestic and commercial clients, including Balmain East businesses. Commercial jobs often involve access time windows, inductions, or tenant coordination, and these details are confirmed when booking. Once onsite, the problem is assessed and a fixed-price quote is provided before work starts, so you can approve the repair with clear cost certainty.
Can leaks cause water damage?
Yes, leaks can cause water damage, including swollen cabinetry, damaged flooring, and mould if moisture is trapped. A leak that is worsening, spreading, or affecting ceilings and walls should be treated as urgent. Fixed Today Plumbing can locate and repair leaks in Balmain East, and if the source is not visible, leak identification is used to confirm scope before providing a fixed-price quote.
What causes a bad smell in my drains?
A bad drain smell usually means waste is being trapped in the pipe, or a line is partially blocked and not clearing properly. In older plumbing layouts, the smell can build up before any obvious overflow occurs. Fixed Today Plumbing can inspect the drainage line and clear the restriction where accessible, and if the inspection shows structural damage, the repair options are explained and quoted once confirmed.
Do you service the entire Balmain East area?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing services Balmain East and all Sydney metro regions. Emergency work is handled with immediate dispatch for urgent jobs, and the nearest available licensed plumbing technician is allocated from localised dispatch points across Sydney. For pricing clarity, ask when booking whether your address falls under the no call-out fee policy for many service areas, as coverage varies by location.
Do you do pipe relining?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing delivers no-dig drain relining as an option for damaged drains and sewer pipes. Pipe relining can be suitable where the existing line is damaged but not fully collapsed, and suitability is confirmed by inspection, often using CCTV inspection equipment. Once the scope is established, the relining option is explained alongside alternatives and quoted at a fixed price before work starts.
Do you do plumbing renovations?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing can assist with plumbing work associated with renovations in Balmain East, such as altering pipework, connecting new fixtures, or upgrading plumbing services. The key step is confirming what is existing, what is changing, and what access is available. After an onsite assessment, a fixed-price quote is provided before work starts, and regulated work is completed to applicable standards.