Plumber Narrabeen
Narrabeen and North Narrabeen, NSW. Low ground by the lagoon can flood. Tell us what's wrong and a licensed plumber calls you back.
Licensed plumbers who cover Narrabeen and North Narrabeen will call you. Asking is free. Ask for the price before work starts.
Flooding or sewage right now? Emergency plumber Narrabeen: do this first.
Where the water goes
Narrabeen Lagoon is fed by creeks. Council says heavy rain can fill it "like a bathtub", and that some properties are very low lying. You can check your address on council's flood hazard map.
Two different pipe systems carry water away. People mix them up.
| Pipe | What it carries | Sign of trouble |
|---|---|---|
| Stormwater | Rain from roofs, paving and yards | Pooling in the yard, a gutter or grate that overflows |
| Sewer | Waste from toilets, showers, sinks and laundry | Gurgling, a smell, or water backing up in a floor drain |
In heavy rain, water can get into old sewer pipes through cracks and manholes. Tell the plumber if trouble only comes in the wet.
Sewer overflow: whose pipe?
The answer decides who pays. If you are unsure, the plumber can help work it out.
Likely a private pipe
- Overflow only when you use water
- Your drainage is not shared
What to do
- Call a plumber to clear it
- Stay clear of the wastewater
Likely Sydney Water's pipe
- Neighbours have the same problem
- Water coming up from a maintenance hole in the street
- Wide local flooding
What to do
- Report it to Sydney Water on 13 20 90, any time
- Stay clear of the wastewater
Flood emergency? Council says call the SES on 132 500 and never walk into floodwater. See emergency plumbing.
Plumbing services in Narrabeen
Lagoon flooding and two pipe systems, stormwater and sewer, shape the jobs here.
Blocked drains in Narrabeen
Blocked drain in Narrabeen? Gurgling or a smell points to the sewer, not stormwater. Heavy rain can make it worse, so say if it only happens in the wet.
Blocked drain help in NarrabeenWater leaks and leak repairs in Narrabeen
A soggy yard on a dry day near the lagoon can be a leak, not rain. A plumber can tell which, and leak detection avoids digging.
Leak detection in NarrabeenHot water repairs in Narrabeen
Low-lying homes near the lagoon should have outside hot water units checked after flooding, before they are switched back on.
Hot water help in NarrabeenEmergency plumber in Narrabeen
Emergency plumber in Narrabeen: sewage backing up in a floor drain is an emergency. Stay clear and call. In floodwater, call the SES first.
Emergency steps for NarrabeenGas plumber in Narrabeen
After lagoon flooding, have gas fittings and appliances checked by a licensed gasfitter before use.
Gas plumbing in NarrabeenTaps, toilets and general plumbing in Narrabeen
Gully traps and downpipes on low blocks decide whether rain reaches the sewer. A plumber can check them along with your taps and toilets.
Ask for a plumber in NarrabeenBeyond Narrabeen
North Narrabeen and Wheeler Heights too. South? See plumber Collaroy. North? Plumber Warriewood.
Narrabeen questions
My drain backs up only when it rains. Why?
Rain may be getting into the sewer through a cracked pipe or a low gully. Say it only happens in the wet, and ask for a camera check.
Can a plumber fix lagoon flooding?
No. A plumber can't stop the lagoon rising. They can fix drains, pits and pipes on your land so water leaves faster and stays out of the sewer.