Your local plumber in Unley

Unley’s character homes need a plumber who understands them. Wills Plumbing has been working on Unley’s heritage villas, character cottages, and renovated period homes for years, from galvanised pipe replacements in 1920s bungalows on Northgate Street to tree-root sewer repairs under the jacarandas of Unley Park.

We’re a fully licensed, fully insured family-owned South Australian plumbing and gas business available 24/7 across Unley, Unley Park, Hyde Park, Parkside, Wayville, Goodwood, and the surrounding suburbs.

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Why Unley Homes Need a Specialist Plumber

Unley isn’t your average Adelaide suburb. With one of the city’s highest concentrations of pre-WWII character and heritage homes, the plumbing problems here are different, and they need a plumber who actually knows what they’re looking at.

Galvanised Iron Pipes from a Century Ago

Many older Unley homes still have galvanised steel water pipes. Over time, these pipes rust from the inside, restrict water flow, and can cause brown water, weak pressure, or pinhole leaks behind walls. Replacing them with copper or PEX helps improve reliability while keeping disruption low.

Earthenware Sewer Pipes and Tree Roots

Pre-1970s homes in Unley often have old earthenware sewer pipes. With mature jacarandas, plane trees, and gums nearby, tree roots can enter cracked clay joints and cause recurring blockages. CCTV drain inspections help locate the issue, while pipe relining can repair damage without major excavation.

Reactive Clay Soils

Unley sits on reactive clay soil, which expands in winter and shrinks in summer. This movement can place pressure on rigid pipework, causing cracked sewer joints, separated connections, or recurring drain problems. If the same blockage keeps returning, ground movement may be part of the issue.

Heritage Zone Awareness

Many homes across Unley, Hyde Park, Parkside, Wayville, Malvern, and Goodwood sit within heritage or character zones. Some plumbing changes, such as visible hot water unit relocation or downpipe alterations, may need extra care. We identify possible council concerns before work begins.

Plumbing Services in Unley

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Blocked Drain Plumber In Unley

Tree roots in clay sewer pipes cause most of the blocked drains we deal with in Unley. We use professional CCTV drain cameras to find the exact location and cause, then clear the blockage with high-pressure hydro jetting that removes the roots completely, not just punches a hole through them like a basic snake. Where the pipe itself is damaged, we offer pipe relining as a no-dig repair that lasts 50+ years.

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Sewer Pipe Relining In Unley

Pipe relining is the right answer for most of Unley’s older sewer pipes. Instead of digging up your driveway, garden, or footpath to replace a damaged clay pipe, we install an epoxy resin liner inside the existing pipe, creating a new pipe within the old one. No excavation, no destroyed garden, no torn-up paving. The relined pipe is stronger than the original and immune to root intrusion at joints.

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Hot Water Repairs & Installations In Unley

We install, repair, and replace electric, gas, and solar hot water systems across Unley. Older homes often have hot water units squeezed into awkward side passages or under verandahs. We plan around tight access without scratching up your heritage paintwork. If your hot water has died completely, we can usually have a replacement installed the same day, with the old unit removed and disposed of properly. All work meets AS/NZS 3500 standards.

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Emergency Plumber In Unley

From emergency plumbing repairs to routine maintenance, Will’s Plumbing Adelaide got all your plumbing needs covered in Craigmore. With our team of highly skilled and reliable plumbers, we can fix any emergency plumbing situation in Craigmore efficiently. Through us, get the swift emergency response you need. Plus, we’ll even provide you with an timeframe for our arrival and discuss repair options according to your needs. We eagerly await your call and are ready to assist you with any urgent plumbing or gas issues. Willโ€™s Plumbing Adelaide Emergency 24-Hour service is at your service anytime!

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Tap Repairs In Unley

A leaking tap can waste 20,000+ litres of water a year. We repair and replace all tap types, washer taps, mixer taps, and modern sensor taps, usually the same day. In older Unley homes with original plumbing, sometimes the issue isn’t the tap itself but the spindle or seating below it; we diagnose it properly rather than swap parts that don’t fix the actual problem.

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Gas Plumber In Unley

Our fully licensed gas fitters handle all gas services in Unley, gas leak detection, gas hot water installation, gas cooktop and stove installation, gas line installations, and gas appliance servicing. All gas work in South Australia must be carried out by a licensed gas fitter under AS/NZS 5601, and we provide certificates of compliance for every job. If you ever smell gas, leave the property, ring 1800 GAS LEAK to isolate, then call us on 0484 600 095 for emergency repair.

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Areas We Service Around Unley

We service the entire City of Unley council area and surrounding suburbs, including:

  • Unley and Unley Park – the heart of our local service area, including the heritage residential streets around Unley Park Oval
  • Hyde Park – including the King William Road shopping precinct
  • Parkside – character homes on streets like Porter Street and Frederick Street
  • Wayville – heritage cottages and the Adelaide Showground area
  • Goodwood –ย  including the Goodwood Road retail strip
  • Forestville, Black Forest, and Clarence Park – south of the railway line
  • Millswood –ย  older bungalows and Federation homes
  • Malvern – adjacent and well-served by our team
  • Fullarton and Eastwood – east-side Unley council suburbs
  • Also nearby: Highgate, Kings Park, and Myrtle Bank

If you’re nearby and not listed, give us a call; we likely service your area, too.

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The Real Plumbing Problems Craigmore Homes Face

Most plumbing pages will tell you about their services. We’d rather tell you about your suburb’s specific problems, because that’s what you’re actually searching for.

Hard Water is Destroying Hot Water Systems in Northern Adelaide

Hard water in Craigmore causes scale build-up inside hot water systems, forcing elements to work harder and fail early. Older systems are most at risk. If your water is slow to heat or energy bills are rising, scale is likely the cause. A licensed Craigmore plumber can assess the issue quickly, with same-day service and common replacement parts available for fast repairs.

Blocked Drains โ€“ Itโ€™s the Trees, Not What Youโ€™re Washing Down the Sink

Blocked drains in Craigmore are often caused by tree roots entering ageing clay pipes. Over time, this leads to severe blockages and sewer backups across older streets. A professional plumber, Craigmore, uses CCTV cameras to locate the issue and recommend solutions like clearing, relining, or pipe replacement – without unnecessary digging.

Ageing Galvanised Pipes โ€“ The Problem Hiding in Your Walls

Many Craigmore homes still have galvanised pipes that are corroding due to age and hard water. Signs include low pressure, discoloured water, and reduced flow. These pipes can fail without warning. An experienced plumber Craigmore, can inspect and pressure-test your system to identify risks early and prevent costly internal damage.

Stormwater Drainage Backs Up in Heavy Rain

Stormwater systems in Craigmore often struggle during heavy rain due to ageing infrastructure, debris, and root intrusion. This can lead to flooding in driveways and low-lying areas. A reliable plumber Craigmore can clear blockages, inspect drains, and repair or reline damaged pipes to restore proper drainage without major excavation.

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Why Unley Residents Choose Wills Plumbing

Fully licensed and fully insured – Every job is carried out by an A-Grade licensed plumber, with our gas work performed by licensed gas fitters under AS/NZS 5601. Certificates of compliance provided for all gas and plumbing work that requires them.

Family-owned South Australian business – We’re locally owned and operated, not a franchise of a national chain. The plumber who answers your call is the plumber who turns up at your door.

Upfront pricing, no hidden fees – You get a transparent quote before we start work, and what we quote is what you pay. No hourly-rate surprises, no inflated parts pricing.

24/7 emergency availabilityย – Our emergency line is answered every day of the year. Available for after-hours plumbing in Unley, weekends, and public holidays.

Same-day service for most jobs – Hot water failures, blocked drains, leaking taps, toilet repairs, and most non-complex jobs, we can handle the same day you call.

Real local knowledge – We’ve worked on enough Unley character homes to know what’s behind the walls before we even start. That saves time and saves you money.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plumbing in Unley

For genuine emergencies in Unley, we aim to have a plumber on-site within 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic. Unley is centrally located, so response is generally faster than for outer suburbs. Call 0484 600 095, and we’ll give you an accurate ETA when you call.

If your home was built before the 1960s and still has its original water supply pipes, they’re almost certainly galvanised and approaching or past end-of-life. Signs they need replacement include brown or rusty water from cold taps, dropping water pressure over time, recurring small leaks, or visible rust and corrosion on exposed pipe sections. We can do a no-obligation assessment and quote, call 0484 600 095.

The most likely cause in Unley is tree-root intrusion through cracks or offset joints in your earthenware sewer pipe, extremely common in pre-1970s homes near mature street trees. Clearing the blockage doesn’t fix the cause. The roots will return, usually within 6 to 18 months. The permanent fix is pipe relining or pipe replacement, which we can quote after a CCTV inspection.

Yes, we service the entire City of Unley council area, including Unley Park, Hyde Park, Parkside, Wayville, Goodwood, Forestville, Black Forest, Clarence Park, Millswood, Malvern, Fullarton, and Eastwood, plus surrounding areas. If you’re unsure whether we cover your address, just give us a call.

Yes, fully licensed plumbers and gas fitters, fully insured. We provide certificates of compliance for gas and plumbing work that legally requires it. All work meets the relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3500 for plumbing, AS/NZS 5601 for gas).

We provide upfront pricing before starting any work. Standard repairs (leaking tap, basic blocked drain, toilet repair) typically have fixed pricing. Larger jobs (pipe relining, hot water replacement, gas appliance installation) get a written quote after assessment. Emergency call-outs after hours may include a call-out fee, which we’ll tell you about when you call. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Yes. Most plumbing work doesn’t trigger heritage requirements because it’s internal or below ground. The exceptions are visible external changes, relocating an external hot water unit, altering downpipes or stormwater, or anything that changes the building’s street appearance. We’ll flag these issues before starting and work with you and the council where needed.

Yes, our licensed gas fitters install gas cooktops, gas ovens, gas hot water systems, gas heaters, gas BBQs, and outdoor gas points. All work is certified and complies with AS/NZS 5601. We provide a Certificate of Compliance with every gas installation.

Yes, pipe relining is one of our most-requested services in Unley because so many homes have aging clay sewer pipes affected by tree roots. It’s a no-dig repair that creates a new pipe inside the old one, lasts 50+ years, and avoids destroying gardens and paving. We’ll do a CCTV inspection first to confirm relining is right for your situation.

After-hours, weekend, and public holiday emergency call-outs typically include a call-out fee, which we’ll quote upfront before dispatching. The work itself is priced transparently. You’ll never get a surprise bill – what we quote on the phone is what you pay.

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Our professional Unley plumbers provide comprehensive plumbing services for all types of residential needs, from simple repairs to brand-new installation and construction. We are here to help with any emergency plumbing needs you may have, no matter how big or small.

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No one ever wants to deal with a plumbing emergency. Unfortunately, they can happen at any time. Thatโ€™s why Willโ€™s Plumbing Unley offers 24/7 emergency services for general and emergency plumbing. Help is always just a single phone call away. We understand the importance of resolving plumbing issues quickly and will work around the clock to get your emergency problem fixed as soon as possible.

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