Plumbing FAQ's in Camellia
These are practical answers to common plumbing questions we hear from Camellia customers, including what usually affects cost, what happens on the first visit, and when a job should be treated as urgent. If your situation is time-sensitive, call and we can confirm urgency, organise the right properly licensed technician, and provide arrival communication.
Should I hire a professional or do it myself?
For plumbing and gas work in Camellia, hiring a licensed professional is usually the safest option, especially where water damage, sewage, or gas is involved. DIY attempts can create hidden leaks or non-compliant work that becomes more expensive later. If you are unsure, book an onsite assessment so the cause and scope can be confirmed before any repair is approved.
How much does plumbing cost?
Plumbing cost depends on the confirmed scope, access to the affected area, parts required, and whether the work is after-hours or urgent. Fixed Today Plumbing uses fixed, upfront pricing (priced by the job, not by the hour), so you receive a clear quote once the problem is diagnosed onsite. You can then decide based on the written scope and fixed price.
What type of plumbing can be done?
Fixed Today Plumbing provides general plumbing, drainage, and gas fitting support for Camellia homes and businesses. This includes blocked drains, leak repairs, toilets, hot water systems, gutter and roof leaks, and licensed gas work. If inspection shows the fault is structural or needs specialist repair, the options are explained and quoted once scope is clarified.
Do you come to our house to quote?
Yes, jobs in Camellia are assessed onsite before a fixed-price quote is issued, because accurate scope depends on access, pipework condition, and what is actually happening at the point of failure. We can often give general guidance by phone, but final pricing is provided after diagnosis so the quote matches the real work required.
What do Plumbers do?
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain water and drainage systems, and licensed plumbers can also complete regulated work such as drainage and gas fitting when appropriately licensed. In day-to-day work, that includes fixing leaks, clearing drains, repairing toilets, and installing hot water units. The key is confirming the cause first, then completing compliant repairs and testing before leaving.
How do I stop my toilet running?
A running toilet usually means an internal valve or seal is not closing properly, or the cistern components have worn out. A plumber can confirm what is failing and quote the repair as a fixed-price job before starting. If the issue is linked to a blockage or drainage problem rather than the cistern, the scope changes and options are explained once confirmed.
The shower is leaking, how do I stop it?
A leaking shower should be assessed because the water can be coming from the tap set, the shower head, pipework in the wall, or the waterproofing interface. A NSW-licensed plumber can confirm the source onsite and then provide a fixed-price quote for the repair. If the leak is outside plumbing scope, you will still get a clear explanation of what was found.
Do you service the entire Camellia area?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing services Camellia and the wider Sydney metropolitan regions, with capacity to service up to a 60km radius from base hubs for emergency calls. Booking times and arrival depend on current jobs, traffic, and access conditions at the property. When you call, we confirm urgency and provide arrival communication where possible.
Are you able to unblock drains?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing clears blocked drains in Camellia and confirms the cause using diagnostic tools such as CCTV drain cameras. Clearing is commonly completed with high-pressure water jetting, then flow is checked to confirm the restriction is removed. If the inspection shows broken pipework or recurring root intrusion, repair options like structural repair or relining are discussed and quoted once scope is clarified.
How fast can you come?
For emergencies in Camellia, we arrange immediate dispatch and allocate the nearest available licensed service technician from localised dispatch points across Sydney. For standard jobs, same-day service is available for all general plumbing and gas enquiries, subject to availability. Arrival timing depends on current bookings, traffic, and access, and we provide ETA updates where possible.