Montmorency Plumbing

Blocked Drains and Sewers

We receive many calls from the Montmorency area to repair blockages. Blockages can occur in any drainage pipes, including storm water and sewerage systems.

The most common cause of blocked drains in Ivanhoe is tree root incursion but other culprits include built up grease, hair, and other debris.

We have a dedicated drainage repair team that specialise in clearing blocked drains, blocked sewers, and storm water systems. Our fully qualified plumbers are equipped with the latest technology to locate, identify and repair any blockage with a minimum of fuss and disruption.

We take a solution based approach to resolving your plumbing issues and offer a fixed-price quotation on full repairs. Using advanced diagnostic methods, we will find the cause of the blockage and provide a permanent solution. Of course, our work is fully guaranteed.

We can provide the following specialist plumbing services:

• CCTV drain camera inspection
• Various sized excavation equipment
• No-dig drainage pipe relining
• High-pressure jet water blasting
• Specialised root cutting tools

Tree root incursion in storm water drain

Hot Water Service - Fast Repairs

We repair or replace hot water systems - fast.

We have a Rapid Response plumbing team ready to repair or replace your old hot water heater - usually within hours of receiving your call. We can install a new, energy efficient hot water heater with minimal fuss and minimal disruption.

Many homes in the Montmorency area have hot water services that are aging and no longer efficient or reliable.

Chivers Montmorency Plumbing can supply and install a new gas or electric hot water storage tank, or an instantaneous gas hot water heater to your property today. We are happy to consider your personal circumstances and provide advise on the most efficient water heating system to suit your particular needs; whether that be a heat pump, solar, electric or gas system.

We will remove your old hot water service and ensure that it is disposed of correctly.

New gas hot water service

• Electric hot water services
• Heat pump systems
• Solar hot water
• Gas hot water tanks
• Instantaneous gas hot water heaters

Burst or Leaking Pipes

If you're worried that you may have a burst or leaking water pipe:

Step 1/ Locate your water meter and turn off supply at the mains.

Step 2/ Call Chivers Montmorency Plumbing on 0417 49 59 69.

Burst or leaking water pipes can cause a great deal of damage to your property and your belongings. Even minor water leaks can be quite destructive if not repaired promptly. A burst internal water pipe could leak as much as 400 litres of water in just one hour; that's roughly the equivalent of two full bath tubs emptied into your house!

Our rapid response plumbers are ready for all plumbing emergencies near Montmorency, 24/7. We are based minutes away and ready to respond on short notice. Our plumbers are highly trained and carry the latest leak detection and repair technology. We will diagnose, locate and repair any water leak quickly and effectively - guaranteed.

Signs you may have a burst or leaking pipe:

• All taps are off but your water meter is still running
• Damp patches on carpet, walls or ceilings
• Sounds of water dripping or running
• A wet patch in your yard/garden
• Hissing noises from behind walls
• Increased water usage
• Unusual odours or mould growth
• A loss of water pressure

A burst water pipe

24/7 Emergency Plumbing in Montmorency

Need an emergency plumber?

We have a locally based, rapid response plumbing team ready to fix any plumbing emergency in the Montmorency area, from Briar Hill to Lower Plenty, from Watsonia to Eltham. We are located minutes away and available 24 hours per day, seven days per week - including weekends and all public holidays.

• Any and all plumbing emergencies
• Burst pipes
• Blocked sewerage or storm water drain
• Hot water heaters
• Gas leaks

Ready to go - at any time

Toilet Suites - Repairs, Installation

Considering a replacement toilet suite?

Chivers Montmorency Plumbing can provide and fit a quality toilet suite to suit the style of any bathroom or powder room. Our premium, concealed cistern models give a clean, elegant look and even our budget models are stylish and functional.

If you have already purchased a new toilet suite or bidet we also offer an installation only service.

Our team provide outstanding quality work; we will leave the work area spotlessly clean. We will remove your old toilet and dispose of it correctly.

New powder room toilet and basin

Common Plumbing Problems in Montmorency

Montmorency is the quintessential leafy suburb. Most streets are lined with trees and native plants. This is one factor that makes Montmorency a lovely place to live, unfortunately it also leads to a wide variety of plumbing problems - particularly blocked sewers and storm water drainage systems.

From Briar Hill to Lower Plenty, from Watsonia to Eltham, we have been servicing homes and businesses in and around Montmorency since the seventies and in that time we have encountered and repaired every plumbing issue imaginable.

Whatever your current plumbing need, domestic or commercial, rest assured Chivers Montmorency Plumbing will provide a permanent solution to your complete satisfaction.

Common plumbing issues we encounter in Montmorency:

• Blocked drainage systems
• Blocked sewerage pipes
• Low water pressure
• Burst and leaking pipes
• Aging, inefficient hot water heaters

Fun fact: In 1950 the population of Montmorency was around 600 people. The land was mostly orchards, dairy, and poultry farms.

About Chivers Plumbing Montmorency

Many plumbing companies claim to be local, then you discover that they are actually located over on the other side of Melbourne. We are genuine local plumbers. Our team all live and work locally and we have proudly serviced homes and businesses in the Montmorency area since 1977.

Chivers Plumbing, Montmorency are rapid response plumbers. We specialise in the repair of blocked drains and sewers, burst or leaking pipes, and hot water service installations. We're available 24 hours every day, including weekends and all public holidays.

When you need a plumber call W.L. Chivers Plumbing. Your work will be completed promptly, with professionalism and courtesy, and at a fair price. Our team are fully licensed and insured and are equipped with the latest plumbing technology to correctly identify and permanently rectify any plumbing issues.

Our number one priority is always your complete satisfaction. We take great pride in our outstanding reputation for reliability and for the quality of our service. If you have a failed hot water service, burst pipe, blocked sewer, damaged roof or other problem and need a plumber quickly, call the team at Montmorency Plumbing for prompt, courteous and reliable service.

The team from Chivers Montmorency Plumbing

• Family owned and operated local business
• Fully insured, All work guaranteed
• Licensed by the Victorian Building Authority
• Registered Master Plumbers
• Prompt, courteous, and reliable service