Plumber Ivanhoe
Your Guardian for All Professional Plumbing & Blocked Drains in Ivanhoe
At Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains, our plumbers in Ivanhoe provide reliable plumbing and blocked drain services in Ivanhoe and nearby suburbs such as Heidelberg, Ivanhoe East, Eaglemont, Alphington, Kew East, Bellfield, Preston, and Thornbury.
About Us
Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains is a family-owned plumbing company proudly supporting the 13,374 residents of Ivanhoe with fast, reliable help for blocked drains, dripping taps, old pipes, and hot water issues in character homes and modern apartments alike. Whether you live near the leafy riverside walks of Yarra Flats Park or closer to Ivanhoe’s shops and cafes, our licensed plumbers use advanced tools like CCTV drain cameras and high-pressure jetting to quickly diagnose and fix the underlying cause of your plumbing problems, protecting your home, garden, and investment.
We understand busy local lifestyles, from relaxing at De Rest Thai Massage to heading out to events in Ivanhoe, so we offer punctual arrivals, clear communication, and 24/7 emergency plumbing to get you back to normal as quickly as possible. With decades of experience across Melbourne’s Inner Eastern Suburbs, Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains provides honest advice, transparent pricing, and a lifetime workmanship warranty on all work, giving Ivanhoe homeowners and businesses lasting peace of mind.
1989
Since
5400+
Happy Customers
How We Work
Let Us Take Care Of Your Plumbing Headaches in Ivanhoe
No matter how intricate or straightforward the task, our team take every plumbing and gas-related issue seriously. We understand that home emergencies can’t wait – which is why our Ivanhoe plumbers are dedicated to being at your doorstep as soon as possible when things go wrong!
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 Ivanhoe Plumbing Services
With years of experience and highly-trained plumbers, we have the professional skills to ensure all your plumbing needs in Ivanhoe are taken care of; from installing new fixtures to replacing existing ones. We guarantee quality services that you can rely on!
Burst Pipes
Emergency Plumbing
When a burst pipe, major leak or overflow hits in Ivanhoe, panic sets in fast – Guardian Plumbing helps guard your home or business from costly water damage. Call our emergency plumber for same-day help, with Scott Berkefeld bringing 35+ years experience and local know-how. Backed by 200+ five-star reviews, we cover Ivanhoe and Heidelberg.
- Burst corroded pipes in older Ivanhoe houses – hidden wall leaks soaking plaster and floors.
- Apartment riser pipe failures near Rose St Quarter – sudden leaks affecting multiple levels.
- Flexi hose blowouts in new Upper Heidelberg Road builds – under-sink flooding spreads quickly.
- Overflowing toilet cisterns in period homes – worn valves don’t shut off, bathrooms flood.
- Water hammer and pressure spikes from ageing mains – joints fail, causing rapid internal leaks.
Blocked Drains
Blocked Drains
Blocked or slow drains in Ivanhoe often come from tree roots in older clay pipes, shifting clay soils, and shared stacks in newer apartment hubs. Scott Berkefeld brings 35+ years clearing drains other plumbers couldn’t, using CCTV drain cameras and high-pressure jetting to diagnose the cause, clear it properly, and guard your property from messy backups. We cover Ivanhoe and Heidelberg.
- Tree roots in older clay sewers – leafy Ivanhoe gardens drive roots through cracked earthenware joints.
- Shared apartment stack blockages – Rose St Quarter units can choke on wipes and buildup.
- Kitchen grease and coffee grounds – Upper Heidelberg Road cafes get fat buildup in waste lines.
- Stormwater pits overflowing after heavy rain – silt and leaf litter block grates near parklands.
- Builder debris in new drains – 421 Upper Heidelberg Road builds can leave mortar and offcuts.
Hot Water Systems
Hot Water Systems
Cold Melbourne mornings hit hard when older Ivanhoe houses off Upper Heidelberg Road have tired storage units, or when Rose St Quarter apartments run out mid-shower. 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 Ivanhoe and Heidelberg, with heat pump upgrades eligible for a hot water rebate.
- Storage system repairs for older Ivanhoe homes – fixes common pilot, thermostat, and tempering faults.
- Like-for-like replacements done properly – swaps ageing Rheem tanks before they fail completely.
- Continuous flow installs for Rose St Quarter apartments – compact Rinnai units suit tight balconies and cupboards.
- Right-sized systems for hillside family homes – steady hot water across multiple bathrooms near Darebin Parklands.
- Heat pump changeovers in new Upper Heidelberg Road builds – guidance on eligibility and paperwork for rebates.
Gas Fitting
Gas Plumbing
Ivanhoe homes – from older places off Upper Heidelberg Road to new Rose St Quarter apartments – need gas cooking and heating kept safe, and it is never DIY territory. Owner and gas fitting specialist Scott Berkefeld is a licensed Type A gas fitter, with Australian Standards committee experience and years running large-scale rental servicing. Guardian Plumbing guards safety across Ivanhoe and Heidelberg, aligned with Energy Safe Victoria guidance.
- Gas leak detection and isolation – detects and stops hazardous gas escapes fast in Ivanhoe homes.
- Rental gas safety checks and certificates – protects Ivanhoe landlords and tenants with documented compliance.
- Gas ducted heating servicing and CO testing – keeps older Ivanhoe heaters safe through winter.
- Cooktop, oven and gas point installations – gas fitting for Ivanhoe renovations and new apartments.
- Commercial kitchen gas compliance and servicing – safeguards Ivanhoe cafes and restaurants with certified work.
Your Top Rated Local Plumbers in Ivanhoe
At Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains serving Ivanhoe, we consider every customer to be part of our family. That’s why we approach each job with the same care and attention – no matter how big or small!
We are a renowned family-owned business located in Melbourne’s inner east, offering outstanding plumbing services 24/7 – so don’t hesitate: call us today for more details on how we can help you out.
We'll arrive before you know it
We are just around the corner!
Don’t wait until it’s too late – call Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains at 1300 138 973 to schedule a service in Ivanhoe today.
“As Guardian Plumbing and Gas Services, we will be traveling from Hawthorn to Ivanhoe. Starting on Burwood Road, we will turn left onto Power Street and continue onto Heidelberg Road. We will pass by Ivanhoe Grammar School and can stop for a coffee at The Boulevard Cafe before reaching our destination.”