Plumber Fitzroy
Your Guardian for All Professional Plumbing & Blocked Drains in Fitzroy
At Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains, our plumbers in Fitzroy provide fast, reliable plumbing and blocked drain services in Fitzroy and nearby suburbs such as Fitzroy North, Carlton North, Collingwood, and East Melbourne.
About Us
At Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains, we understand the unique plumbing challenges facing Fitzroy’s 10,431 residents, from heritage terraces and warehouse conversions to busy hospitality venues near local attractions like the Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour. As a family-owned Melbourne plumbing and blocked drain specialist, we’re here to protect your home or business from stubborn blocked drains, aging pipes, leaking taps, overflowing toilets and hot water system breakdowns with fast, reliable service backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty.
Whether you’re living close to the greenery of Fitzroy Gardens and Captain Cook’s Cottage or running a shop or studio near The Rose Street Artists’ Market, our licensed plumbers use advanced CCTV drain cameras, high-pressure jetters and precise leak detection to quickly find and fix problems with minimal disruption. From 24/7 emergency call-outs to routine maintenance and gas fitting, Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains provides honest advice, transparent pricing and clean, courteous workmanship to keep Fitzroy properties safe, dry and running smoothly year-round.
1989
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Happy Customers
How We Work
Let Us Take Care Of Your Plumbing Headaches in Fitzroy
As plumbing and gas experts, our Fitzroy plumbers have one-of-a kind dedication to making sure your problems are fixed with the utmost attention to detail.
Our team is always prepared for emergencies – if something arises, you can rest assured that we will be there in no time at all.
Call Us For All Types of Plumbing Issues
Whether your issue is small or big, call Guardian Plumbing to speak to a friendly staff member. We’ll arrange a time to come inspect the issue at your property.
Fix Your Plumbing & Charge By the Time It Takes
We’ll work our magic to fix your plumbing or gas problem efficiently as possible. We then charge by the time it takes – no inflated fixed pricing.
Clean of the Plumbing Area & Full Guarantee
We do our best to leave your property cleaner than when we found it! We offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee returning to your property at no cost to you,
Services
Our Fitzroy Plumbing Services
As your local plumbing experts, we provide a full range of services in Fitzroy to ensure each aspect of your home’s water system runs smoothly. Choose us for all the installations and repairs you need – from fixtures and pipes to wastewater treatment – so you can rest assured that everything is working as it should be!
Burst Pipes
Emergency Plumbing
When a pipe bursts or a toilet won’t stop overflowing in Fitzroy, you need a calm guardian to protect your property fast. Guardian Plumbing gets urgent leaks under control with same-day emergency plumber help, led by Scott Berkefeld (35+ years’ experience) who knows Fitzroy’s terraces and apartments. We’re trusted by 200+ five-star reviews across Fitzroy and Collingwood.
- Burst corroded water pipes in Nicholson Street terraces – ageing copper or galvanised lines let go suddenly.
- Leaking from the unit above in Fitzroy apartment blocks – shared pipework soaks ceilings and walls fast.
- Flexi hose blowouts under sinks in renovated Fitzroy kitchens – sudden flooding in tight apartment cabinetry.
- Overflowing toilet cisterns in walk-up flats and public housing – stuck inlet valves flood bathrooms quickly.
- Water hammer and pressure surges in converted warehouses – banging pipes and joint failures around Gore-Johnston.
Blocked Drains
Blocked Drains
Slow or blocked drains in Fitzroy often come from shared apartment stacks, ageing Nicholson Street clay pipes, and roots from established street trees. Scott Berkefeld brings 35+ years clearing drains others couldn’t, using CCTV drain cameras and high-pressure jetting to diagnose causes and stop repeat blockages, protecting you from costly, unnecessary dig-ups. We service Fitzroy and Collingwood.
- Shared apartment waste stacks – wipes and sludge cause recurring toilet backups in walk-ups.
- Nicholson Street heritage clay drains – tree roots crack earthenware pipes, choking flow.
- Cafe and restaurant kitchen lines – grease buildup near Rose Street and Brunswick Street.
- Converted warehouse plumbing – silt and odd junctions block drains around Gore and Johnston.
- New apartment drainage faults – poor falls and builder debris slow sinks on Albert Street.
Hot Water Systems
Hot Water Systems
Hot water playing up in Fitzroy? With 96.8% of homes apartments or semi-detached, plus Nicholson Street terraces and converted warehouses near Gore and Johnston, hot water systems often cop space limits and ageing units. Owner Scott Berkefeld brings 35+ years experience and honest advice on repair vs replace, guarding your comfort with the right Rheem or Rinnai setup. Covering Fitzroy and Collingwood, with heat pump upgrades that may qualify for a hot water rebate.
- Apartment-friendly replacements – compact electric storage swaps for Fitzroy walk-ups and strata sites.
- Terrace-home repair first – fix economical faults in older Nicholson Street storage systems.
- Continuous flow upgrades – Rinnai units suited to tight courtyards and busy share houses.
- Right-sizing for mixed-use – match demand in Gore and Johnston warehouse conversions.
- Heat pump changeovers – smart option for Albert Street owners chasing rebates, space permitting.
Gas Fitting
Gas Plumbing
In Fitzroy’s apartments, terraces and mixed-use buildings, gas work isn’t DIY – safe, compliant fitting protects lives. Owner Scott Berkefeld is a fully licensed Type A gas fitter with Australian Standards committee experience and deep rental servicing expertise from Smarthouse Plumbing. Guardian Plumbing guards properties across Fitzroy and Collingwood with certified gas services aligned to Energy Safe Victoria expectations.
- Gas compliance certificates for Fitzroy rentals – annual checks for landlords and property managers.
- Carbon monoxide testing for older heaters – Nicholson Street terraces and walk-up flats.
- Gas cooktop and oven installations – apartment upgrades near Gore and Johnston Street.
- Commercial kitchen gas fitting and servicing – Fitzroy cafes, restaurants, and market stalls.
- Safe gas disconnections and capping off – when converting Fitzroy homes to electric.
Your Top Rated Local Plumbers in Fitzroy
At Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains serving Fitzroy, our experienced team takes great pride in providing the best plumbing services to all of our customers.
We consider every customer as part of the family and strive to ensure that every job we do is handled with exceptional care and attention – no matter if it’s an emergency or regular call out! Our business proudly serves the inner east area of Melbourne so reach out today for more information!
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Get professional plumbing and gas services in Fitzroy from Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains. Call us at 1300 138 973 to schedule an appointment.
“As Guardian Plumbing and Gas Services, we will be traveling from Hawthorn to Fitzroy. Starting on Burwood Road, we will turn left onto Glenferrie Road and continue straight until we reach Johnston Street. Turning right onto Johnston Street, we will arrive in Fitzroy where there are plenty of cafes and restaurants, as well as schools such as Fitzroy Primary School and Fitzroy High School.”