Fixed Today Plumbing responds to a full range of emergency plumbing faults across domestic and commercial properties in North Parramatta. Each scenario follows the same process: onsite assessment to confirm the cause, scope confirmation with you before quoting, then a fixed price quote covering the repair and any immediate safety work. Once you approve, we complete the job, test the system, and verify the outcome before leaving.
Burst and Leaking Pipes
A broken pipe happens when internal pressure exceeds the pipe's structural capacity, common causes include corrosion in older galvanised steel or copper, sudden pressure spikes from water hammer, or ground movement stressing rigid joins. In North Parramatta homes built before the 1980s, we often see pinhole leaks in copper where the pipe has thinned from the inside out. If ignored, even a small leak saturates wall cavities, ceiling spaces, and subfloors, leading to mould growth and structural damage that costs far more than the original repair.
Our response starts with isolating the affected section to stop further water loss, then assessing whether a section replacement, compression fitting, or full line repipe is needed. We use electronic leak detection equipment when the source isn't visible, which avoids unnecessary wall or floor opening.
Blocked Drains and Sewer Backups
When a drain blocks completely, wastewater has nowhere to go, so it backs up through the lowest point, often a ground-floor shower, laundry, or toilet. That's an urgent health risk. Blockages in older North Parramatta properties commonly result from tree root intrusion into clay or terracotta pipes, or from years of grease and debris buildup narrowing the line. In newer homes, the usual culprits are foreign objects (wipes, sanitary items) or poor fall in the drainage gradient.
We clear the blockage using high-pressure water jetting, which scours the pipe walls and restores flow. A CCTV drain CCTV inspection follows to confirm the line is clear and identify any structural damage that might cause future blockages. If the pipe is cracked or collapsed, we explain options—often trenchless pipe relining, which creates a new pipe inside the old one without digging up driveways or gardens.
Gas Leaks and Appliance Faults
Gas leaks are always treated as emergencies because natural gas is both flammable and toxic in enclosed spaces. The distinctive "rotten egg" smell comes from added mercaptan, a safety odorant. Leaks occur at appliance connections, corroded pipework, or faulty regulators. If you smell gas, do not operate electrical switches or appliances, open windows if it's safe to do so, and leave the property if the odour is strong.
Our licensed gas fitters use combustible gas detectors to locate the leak source, then isolate and repair the fault. All gas work in NSW must meet AS/NZS 5601.1 standards, and we conduct a pressure loss test after any repair to confirm the system is gas-tight before reconnecting appliances. A compliance certificate is issued where required.
Hot Water System Failures
Losing hot water isn't always an emergency, but it becomes one in winter with young children or elderly household members, or when a storage tank is actively leaking and flooding the property. Hot water failures commonly trace to a faulty thermostat, a blown heating element in electric systems, a pilot light issue in gas continuous flow units, or sediment buildup insulating the heat source.
We diagnose the fault onsite, confirm whether repair or replacement makes sense (a 12-year-old tank nearing end-of-life often isn't worth repairing), then provide a fixed quote. If replacement is needed, we can usually install a new system the same day, with all work meeting AS/NZS 3500 requirements including Tempering Valves and Pressure Relief Valves.
