Plumbing FAQ's in Como West
These are practical questions we regularly hear from Como West locals who want clear answers before booking. Each answer is based on how a licensed and insured plumber approaches scope, safety, and fixed upfront pricing onsite. If you have a specific situation, calling is the fastest way to confirm whether it should be treated as an emergency or booked as a same-day service.
Do I need a licensed, insured plumber, or can I handle it myself?
A licensed plumbing professional is usually the right choice when there is an active leak, sewage overflow, gas smell, or any fault affecting hot water, drainage, or water supply, because the risk is damage or a safety issue. Fixed Today Plumbing can attend and confirm the cause onsite. If it turns out to be minor, you still get clear scope and fixed upfront pricing before we begin.
How is the cost worked out for plumbing in Como West?
Fixed Today Plumbing uses fixed, upfront pricing (priced by the job, not by the hour), so the key cost driver is the confirmed scope. Price can change depending on access, the location of the fault, what parts are required, and whether the work is an emergency attendance. Once the scope is agreed onsite, you receive a fixed-price quote before any work proceeds.
What plumbing work can Fixed Today Plumbing do in Como West?
Fixed Today Plumbing provides general domestic and commercial plumbing in Como West, including blocked drains, sewer repairs, leak location, broken pipe repairs, hot water system installations and servicing, and licensed gas fitting. Work is completed by attending technicians who are licensed and properly insured plumbers in NSW. If inspection shows the issue is outside the initial scope, options are explained and quoted once confirmed.
Do you need to inspect the job before giving a quote?
Yes, most plumbing work in Como West needs an onsite check so the affected area, access, and scope can be confirmed before pricing is locked in. Fixed Today Plumbing provides a fixed-price quote before work starts, once the scope is clear. No call-out fee applies in many service areas, so confirm the call-out fee status for Como West when booking.
What does a plumber actually do on the first visit?
A first visit is usually about confirming the cause, locating the affected section of pipework or fixture, and checking access so the job can be priced accurately. Fixed Today Plumbing may use tools such as CCTV inspection equipment or electronic leak location where appropriate. After the issue is confirmed, you receive a flat-rate quote before repairs or installation work begins.
My toilet keeps running, should I stop using it?
A continuously running toilet can waste a lot of water and sometimes indicates a worn valve or seal that may fail further. If you are unsure, it is safer to book a plumber to assess it rather than waiting for it to worsen. Fixed Today Plumbing can inspect the toilet, confirm what needs replacing, and provide fixed upfront pricing before any repair work proceeds.
There is a shower leak, is it urgent?
A shower leak is time-sensitive because water can travel behind tiles and into wall cavities before it becomes visible, which increases repair scope later. If you can see water damage or the leak is spreading, treat it as urgent and arrange an assessment. Fixed Today Plumbing can locate the leak, explain what is required, and provide a fixed-price quote before starting work.
Do you service the whole Como West area and nearby suburbs?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing services Como West 2226 and all Sydney metropolitan regions, including the Sutherland Shire. For emergencies, the business has capacity to service up to a 60km radius from base hubs. Same-day service is available for all standard plumbing and gas enquiries, subject to bookings and access arrangements at the property.
Can you clear blocked drains in Como West?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing clears blocked drains and also carries out structural pipe repair when a blockage is caused by damaged pipework. Clearing is typically confirmed using appropriate diagnostics, then the line is restored using methods suited to the blockage and pipe condition. If inspection shows cracked or collapsed sections, the repair options are explained and quoted once scope is established.
How quickly can you attend an emergency in Como West?
Fixed Today Plumbing offers immediate dispatch for emergencies, which means urgent jobs are sent out first and the nearest available technician is allocated from local dispatch points across Sydney. Exact arrival timing depends on current jobs and traffic conditions, and ETA updates are provided where possible. For non-urgent work, same-day service is available for standard enquiries.
