At Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains, our plumbers in Kew provide reliable plumbing and blocked drain services in Kew and nearby suburbs such as Kew East, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Balwyn, Balwyn North, and Deepdene.
About Us
At Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains, we understand the unique plumbing challenges faced by Kew’s growing community of 24,499 residents, from older period homes near the leafy streets leading to the Studley Park Boathouse and the Yarra River to contemporary apartments within easy reach of the Royal Botanic Gardens. As a family-owned business with decades of experience in Melbourne’s Inner East, we specialise in fixing blocked drains, noisy pipes, leaking toilets and taps, and unreliable hot water systems caused by ageing infrastructure, invasive tree roots, and heavy seasonal rain that often impact properties around Kew.
Whether you’re returning from a peaceful walk through Yarra Bend Park’s native bushland and walking trails to find a burst pipe, sewer smell, or overflowing drain, or you’re a local business dealing with sudden hot water or gas issues, Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains is ready to help with prompt, expert service. Using advanced tools like CCTV drain cameras and high-pressure jetting, we quickly diagnose and repair problems to protect your Kew home or business, backing all work with a lifetime workmanship guarantee so you can enjoy local Kew life with complete plumbing peace of mind.
1989
Since
5400+
Happy Customers
How We Work
Let Us Take Care Of Your Plumbing Headaches in Kew
No matter how big or small your plumbing and gas issues may be, our Kew plumbers are devoted to finding a resolution with thoroughness. When unexpected trouble hits, you can count on us to respond as quickly as possible!
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 Kew Plumbing Services
As plumbing specialists in Kew, we are proud to provide comprehensive services catered to all your needs. Whether you need installations, repairs or replacements, our experienced team is ready and eager to fulfill them for you!
Burst Pipes
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipe or sudden flood in Kew? When ageing plumbing in Sackville Ward heritage homes or apartment water leaks turn chaotic, Guardian Plumbing steps in to guard your property from water damage. With same-day emergency plumbing, owner Scott Berkefeld (35+ years) gets it under control fast across Kew and Hawthorn, backed by 200+ five-star reviews.
- Burst corroded pipes in period homes – original copper or galvanised lines failing behind walls.
- Overflowing toilet cisterns in older residences – worn inlet valves causing constant running and flooding.
- Flexi hose blowouts in renovated kitchens – sudden under-sink bursts soaking cabinetry and flooring.
- Apartment riser or in-wall leaks – water tracking into ceilings around Burke Road developments.
- Pressure surges and water hammer – older Kew mains stressing joints and bursting fittings.
Blocked Drains
Blocked Drains
Blocked or slow drains in Kew often come from roots in ageing clay pipes around Studley Park Road gardens or shared stacks in Burke Road apartments. Scott Berkefeld brings 35+ years clearing drains other plumbers couldn’t, using CCTV drain cameras and high-pressure jetting to diagnose, clear, and guard against repeat blockages – often saving you from needless dig-ups. We cover Kew and Hawthorn.
- Tree roots in heritage clay drains – mature gums and elms crack old lines.
- Shared apartment stack blockages – wipes and sludge build up in Burke Road units.
- Kitchen grease in cafe drains – fats set hard near Kew Junction and shopping strips.
- Stormwater choking near parklands – leaf litter blocks pits by Yarra Bend trails.
- CCTV before excavation – blocked drains mapped precisely to avoid unnecessary digging.
Hot Water Systems
Hot Water Systems
Kew’s heritage homes around Studley Park Road and newer apartments near Burke Road can strain hot water in Melbourne winters – from ageing storage tanks to undersized continuous flow units. Owner Scott Berkefeld brings 35+ years and honest advice on repair vs replace, guarding your comfort with the right Rheem setup. See hot water systems across Kew and Hawthorn, plus Victorian rebate options for heat pumps.
- Heritage home storage replacements – swap tired cylinders in Sackville Ward Edwardian houses.
- Continuous flow upgrades for big households – keeps multi-bathroom Kew homes shower-ready.
- Apartment-friendly hot water swaps – compact installs for Glenferrie Road and Burke Road units.
- Like-for-like repairs first – burners, elements and valves fixed when economical.
- Heat pump changeovers with rebate help – advice for garden homes near Yarra Bend.
Gas Fitting
Gas Plumbing
Kew’s heritage homes and modern apartments rely on safe gas cooking, heating and fireplaces – and non-compliant gas work can be deadly, so it’s never DIY. Owner Scott Berkefeld is a fully licensed Type A gas fitter with Australian Standards committee experience and extensive rental-property servicing leadership at Smarthouse Plumbing. Guardian protects Kew and Hawthorn with compliant gas services.
- Gas compliance checks for heritage homes – inspect ageing pipework in Studley Park Road and Molesworth Street.
- Carbon monoxide testing on gas heaters – protects families in older Kew living areas.
- Gas compliance certificates for Kew rentals – certify appliances for landlords and property managers.
- Strata gas servicing in apartment blocks – Burke Road and Glenferrie Road unit complexes.
- Commercial kitchen gas fitting – keep Kew cafes compliant with Energy Safe Victoria expectations.
Your Top Rated Local Plumbers in Kew
At Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains serving Kew understands that when it comes to plumbing, attention and care is paramount.
That’s why our family-owned business located in the inner east of Melbourne has an experienced team on call – ready for any emergency or regular job you may have! We want all of our customers to feel like they are part of the family.
So don’t hesitate – Give us a ring today and learn more about what we can do for you!
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Need plumbing or gas services in Kew? Look no further than Guardian Plumbing & Blocked Drains. Call us at 1300 138 973 to book a service today.
“As Guardian Plumbing and Gas Services, we will be traveling from Hawthorn to Kew. Starting on Burwood Road, we will turn left onto Glenferrie Road and continue straight until we reach Kew Junction. From there, we will turn right onto High Street and pass by cafes and restaurants such as The Boulevard and The Kew Pantry, as well as schools like Xavier College and Methodist Ladies’ College, until we reach our destination.”