Plumbing FAQ's in Inner West
Hiring a plumber in Inner West Sydney is simpler when you know what will happen on the first visit, how pricing is confirmed, and what can change the scope. The answers below focus on practical expectations for the Inner West, including older homes, renovated properties, and strata access. If your question is not covered, contact us and we will clarify what is involved for your specific address.
Should I hire a professional plumber or do it myself?
For anything involving gas, drainage, or hidden leaks, booking a NSW-licensed plumbing technician is the safest option because incorrect work can create safety risks and property damage. Minor issues can sometimes look simple but turn out to involve pipework behind walls or under floors. Fixed Today Plumbing can assess the cause onsite and provide fixed upfront pricing before repairs begin.
How much does plumbing cost?
Plumbing cost depends on the confirmed scope, access, parts required, and whether the job is urgent or after-hours. The most reliable way to avoid surprises is fixed, upfront pricing (priced by the job, not by the hour), provided after an onsite assessment. Fixed Today Plumbing also provides a Fixed Price Guarantee, so once you approve the quote, the price quoted is the price paid.
What type of plumbing can be done?
Fixed Today Plumbing provides general domestic and commercial plumbing services across Inner West Sydney, including blocked drains, leak testing, ruptured pipe repairs, water heater work, and licensed gas fitting. If the first inspection shows the job needs additional work beyond the initial fault, the options are explained and a revised scope is clarified before anything proceeds.
Do you come to our house to quote?
Yes, most Inner West jobs need an onsite inspection because access, existing pipework, and what is affected cannot be confirmed accurately over the phone. Fixed Today Plumbing provides a fixed-price quote after diagnosis, with no hidden fees, so you can make a decision once the scope is clear. If the job changes after inspection, the options are discussed before any extra work starts.
What do plumbers do?
A plumber installs, repairs, and maintains water, drainage, and related fixtures, and a licensed gas fitter handles gas connections and appliance work. In practice, the job is often about finding the real cause, not just replacing a visible part. Fixed Today Plumbing confirms the scope onsite, quotes the work upfront, then tests and verifies operation before leaving.
How do I fix a running toilet?
A running toilet is usually caused by a faulty inlet valve, outlet seal, or an issue inside the cistern, but the right repair depends on what is fitted and how worn the parts are. If the toilet keeps running or leaking into the bowl, it is worth booking a plumber because ongoing water loss can be significant. We confirm the cause first, then quote the repair as a fixed-price job.
How do I solve a leaking shower?
A leaking shower can be a fitting issue, a waterproofing concern, or a leak in pipework behind the wall, and the correct fix depends on what the inspection shows. If there is water staining, swelling cabinetry, or persistent dampness, it is best to arrange an assessment so the source can be confirmed. Fixed Today Plumbing can perform leak location and then provide fixed upfront pricing once the scope is clear.
Do you service the entire Inner West area?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing services Inner West Sydney as part of our coverage of all Sydney metro areas. Attendance and timing depend on current bookings, traffic, and property access, and we provide ETA updates where possible. If your site has strata rules, restricted parking, or a booking window, mention it when you contact us so we can plan properly.
Are you able to unblock drains?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing clears blocked drains and also checks why they blocked in the first place, often using CCTV inspection and high-pressure water jetting. This covers common internal and external blockages in accessible lines. If inspection shows structural pipe damage, we explain repair options like structural pipe repair or no-dig relining after confirming the scope and upfront price.
How fast can you come?
For emergencies, Fixed Today Plumbing provides immediate dispatch, which means urgent jobs are allocated first to the nearest available technician from our Sydney dispatch points. Same-day service is available for standard enquiries. An exact arrival time depends on workload, traffic, and site access, and we provide clear arrival communication, including ETA updates where possible.