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Most plumbers charge a callout fee of $60 to $120 plus an hourly rate of $80 to $150. Simple jobs like a leaking tap are often quoted flat, around $100 to $250. Getting two or three quotes for anything over a few hundred dollars is the easiest way to avoid overpaying.

Yes. In every Australian state, plumbing work including tap replacement, pipe work and anything touching drinking water or drainage legally requires a licensed plumber. DIY plumbing can void insurance and cause compliance issues when you sell.

Burst pipes, uncontrollable leaks, blocked sewer drains backing up into the house, no hot water in winter, and gas smells all count. Turn off the water at the meter (or gas at the bottle/meter) first, then call. After-hours rates are higher, so if it can safely wait until morning you will usually pay less.

Ask for the quote in writing, itemised into labour, materials and callout. Compare at least two. Be wary of quotes that are far below the rest; the difference usually reappears as variations once the job starts.

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For emergencies most metro plumbers offer same-day or 1 to 2 hour response. For routine work expect 1 to 3 days. Mentioning your suburb and the exact problem when you enquire speeds everything up.

A plunger or a kettle of hot water is worth one attempt on a slow sink. If the blockage is in more than one fixture, smells like sewage, or keeps returning, it is almost certainly in the main line and needs a plumber with a jetter or camera.