Plumbing FAQ's in Lakemba
Plumbing decisions are harder when water is leaking or a drain is backing up. These answers cover the questions we hear most often from Lakemba locals. If your situation is unusual, a brief phone call is the simplest way to confirm urgency, whether a call-out fee applies in Lakemba, and what the first visit will involve.
Should I hire a professional or do it myself?
For emergency plumbing in Lakemba, booking a fully licensed plumbing technician is usually the safer option because leaks, blockages, and gas faults can cause damage or create safety risks quickly. Fixed Today Plumbing sends licensed technicians in NSW. If the issue turns out to be minor after inspection, you can decide what to approve once the scope and fixed price are confirmed onsite.
How much does plumbing cost?
Plumbing cost depends on the scope confirmed onsite, including access, parts required, and whether the job is urgent or after-hours. Fixed Today Plumbing uses fixed, upfront pricing (priced by the job, not by the hour), and provides a flat-rate quote before work starts. Ask when booking whether a call-out fee applies in Lakemba, as no call-out fee applies in many service areas.
What type of plumbing can be done?
Fixed Today Plumbing provides general domestic and commercial plumbing services across Sydney, including Lakemba. This includes blocked drains, sewer repairs, hot water system work, leak detection, ruptured pipe repairs, and licensed gas fitting. If inspection shows structural pipe damage or a broader fault, options are explained and quoted once the full scope and access requirements are confirmed.
Do you come to our house to quote?
Yes, an onsite visit is usually needed in Lakemba because the real cause and access affect what's required. Fixed Today Plumbing completes an onsite assessment first, then provides a fixed-fee quote before work starts. If the fault is visible and accessible, the quote can often be confirmed quickly. If it's hidden, the technician explains what needs checking next.
What do Plumbers do?
A plumber installs, repairs, and maintains water, drainage, and related fixtures so the system works safely and doesn't leak. In practice, this can mean locating a leak, clearing a drain, repairing a toilet, or replacing a hot water unit. In Lakemba, the attending technician will confirm the affected area and access first, then provide fixed, clear pricing before repairs proceed.
How do I stop my toilet running?
A running toilet is usually caused by a worn inlet or outlet valve, a mis-seated seal, or a cistern component that's failing. The risk is ongoing water waste and, in some cases, overflow or floor damage. Fixed Today Plumbing can inspect and repair the toilet in Lakemba and provide a fixed-price quote before work starts once the exact fault and parts needed are confirmed.
The shower is leaking, how do I stop it?
A leaking shower can come from the plumbing connections, the mixer, or hidden pipework behind the wall, so it's not always obvious from the surface. If it's left, water can damage cabinetry, framing, and floors. Fixed Today Plumbing can assess the shower in Lakemba, explain the likely cause, and provide fixed, transparent pricing once access and scope are confirmed.
Do you service the entire Lakemba area?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing services Lakemba as part of our Sydney metro coverage. We dispatch from localised dispatch points across Sydney to ensure fast arrival, and we have capacity to service up to a 60km radius from base hubs for emergency calls. If your site has access constraints, strata rules, or limited parking, tell us when booking so we can plan accordingly.
Are you able to unblock drains?
Yes, Fixed Today Plumbing clears blocked drains in Lakemba and can inspect the line to confirm what caused the blockage. Clearing is usually straightforward when the line is accessible; if CCTV check shows broken or badly deteriorated pipework, we explain repair options such as structural repair or pipe relining, then quote once the scope is confirmed on site.
How fast can you come?
Fixed Today Plumbing provides immediate dispatch for emergencies in Lakemba, and service the same day is available for all general plumbing and gas enquiries. The exact arrival time depends on current emergency workload and traffic conditions, so we provide arrival communication with ETA updates where possible. If your job is time-sensitive due to safety or property damage, mention that when you call.