Real estate, strata and rental plumbing Melbourne

We help Melbourne's property managers, real estate agents and body corporates, with reliable plumbing services to protect your investments and keep your tenants happy.

Real estate, strata and rental plumbing Melbourne

We help Melbourne's property managers, real estate agents and body corporates, with reliable plumbing services to protect your investments and keep your tenants happy.

Qualified professionals

Qualified professional plumbers

Our team are highly experienced and fully certified plumbing professionals

Out of hours plumbing

24 hour emergency plumbers

With 24/7 availability we're here whenever you need us, day or night, weekday or weekend

Satisfaction guaranteed

Quality plumbing

We pride ourselves in a well done job. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal

Rental property plumbing maintenance

We deliver maintenance and emergency services specifically for property managers and body corporates. Our experienced plumbers provide 24/7 emergency response for urgent issues like burst pipes, blocked drains, and hot water failures. Through regular maintenance, we help prevent costly emergencies and extend system life.

All work meets current building codes and regulations, with detailed documentation to maintain compliance records.

Clear communication

Our streamlined service system keeps all stakeholders informed through direct tenant coordination when approved, detailed condition reports, and preventive maintenance recommendations. Property managers choose us for our dedicated team, competitive rates, and professional service standards.

We understand the unique challenges of property maintenance and provide reliable solutions that protect your investments.

Hot water services for rental properties

We service existing gas, and electric hot water units to ensure they operate efficiently, providing your tenants with the comfort they expect.

We also provide energy efficient heat pump upgrade solutions for your rental properties. Upgrading can significantly reduce hot water running costs, resulting in lower utility bills for your tenants. This not only enhances tenant satisfaction but also increases the attractiveness of your properties in a competitive rental market.

Choose After Hours Plumbing for your strata and body corporate service

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Experienced with rental properties

We make sure we abide by all compliance requirements, and we manage our pricing and work reports so that both the landlord and the tenant have a clear and concise understanding of the work we've completed.

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24/7 emergency plumbing

We're available around the clock to address urgent plumbing issues, ensuring your property remains safe and habitable at all times

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Customer-centric service

Your satisfaction is our priority. We tailor our services to fit yours and your tenants schedule, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

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Reducing running costs

Properties with low running costs are more appealing to potential tenants, helping you secure and retain high quality occupants.

Experience excellence

When you choose After Hours Plumbing Melbourne, you're choosing peace of mind. Our licensed plumbers arrive promptly, equipped with expertise and the right tools to fix your plumbing issues efficiently.

With transparent pricing, clear communication, and meticulous attention to detail, we ensure every job is completed to the highest standard.

Giving you one less thing to worry about.

About strata and rental plumbing

Who is responsible for plumbing repairs in strata properties?
In strata properties, responsibility typically splits between owners corporations and individual lot owners. Common property plumbing like main pipes, shared hot water systems, and stormwater systems in Melbourne's apartment complexes are usually the owners corporation's responsibility.

Individual lot owners generally maintain fixtures and pipes within their units, including taps, toilets, and internal water pipes. Professional plumbers can help determine responsibility boundaries and coordinate with strata managers for approvals when needed.
What plumbing issues are tenants responsible for?
Tenants are typically responsible for minor maintenance like keeping drains clear of debris, reporting leaks promptly, and avoiding damage through misuse. They should perform basic maintenance like cleaning sink strainers and avoiding inappropriate items in drains.

Property owners or managers handle major repairs and system maintenance. Professional plumbers can provide detailed reports to help clarify responsibility and recommend appropriate maintenance schedules.
How quickly should rental property plumbing issues be addressed?
Urgent issues like burst pipes, severe leaks, or blocked toilets require immediate attention, usually within 24-48 hours. Non-urgent repairs should be addressed within reasonable timeframes according to tenancy agreements and local regulations.

Professional plumbers prioritise emergency repairs to prevent property damage and maintain tenant safety. They provide detailed documentation for property managers and can work within agreed maintenance budgets.
What documentation is needed for strata plumbing work?
Strata plumbing work requires proper approvals, compliance certificates, and detailed documentation of repairs. Professional plumbers maintain records of all work performed, including before and after photos, scope of works, and warranties.

Licensed plumbers provide necessary documentation for strata records and ensure compliance with building regulations. They can assist with planning preventive maintenance programs for strata properties.
How are emergency plumbing issues handled in rental properties?
Emergency plumbing issues require immediate reporting to property managers or designated maintenance contacts. Tenants should know emergency contact numbers and basic emergency procedures like main water valve locations.

Professional plumbers offer 24/7 emergency services and coordinate with property managers for urgent repairs. They provide detailed reports and recommendations for preventing future emergencies.
What preventive maintenance is recommended for strata properties?
How are plumbing costs shared in strata properties?
Common property plumbing costs are typically shared through strata levies based on unit entitlements. Individual lot repairs are paid by respective owners. Clear documentation helps determine cost responsibilities.

Professional plumbers provide itemized quotes distinguishing between common property and individual lot work. They can work with strata managers to develop maintenance budgets and plan for major upgrades.
What should rental property managers look for during inspections?
Regular inspections should check for leaks, dripping taps, toilet function, visible pipe damage, and signs of water damage or mould. Early detection of issues prevents more serious problems.

Professional plumbers can conduct thorough property assessments and provide detailed reports for maintenance planning. They identify potential issues before they become major problems requiring expensive repairs.
How are water usage costs handled in rental properties?
Water usage charges typically pass to tenants when properties have individual meters and meet water efficiency requirements. Property owners maintain water efficiency through regular maintenance and prompt repairs.

Professional plumbers can assess water efficiency, repair leaks affecting consumption, and provide water-saving recommendations. They ensure properties meet required efficiency standards for water usage charging.
What qualifications should strata and rental property plumbers have?
Plumbers should hold current licenses, maintain appropriate insurance, and have experience with strata and rental property requirements. They should understand relevant tenancy laws and strata regulations.

Licensed professionals provide warranties on their work and maintain detailed records for property management. They coordinate effectively with strata managers, property managers, and tenants while ensuring compliance with all regulations.
24 hour emergency plumber

Your 24 hour emergency plumber

When plumbing emergencies strike, you need a reliable team that responds immediately - not tomorrow or next week. Based in Werribee and serving Melbourne's Western, Northern and Inner suburbs, After Hours Plumbing delivers professional emergency plumbing services exactly when you need them, with expert solutions for burst pipes, blocked drains, hot water failures and gas leaks.

Beyond emergency callouts, we're your complete plumbing partners, offering comprehensive services including gas appliance maintenance, backflow testing, heat pump installations, air conditioning services and general plumbing work. With licensed professionals who prioritise quality workmanship and clear communication, we ensure every job is completed to the highest standard.

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What people say about After Hours Plumbing

I am very happy with Nathan’s quality work and his service. He was incredibly prompt, arriving shortly after I reached out about a pipe leakage issue in my house. His customer service was top-notch, he kept me informed every step of the way, explaining the process and ensuring I understood what needed to be done.Not only did he fix the pipe leakage with diligence and great attention to quality, but he also helped me with my kitchen tap while he was here and resolved it on the spot! Additionally, he provided me with a reasonable quote for replacing my aging hot water system, which I’ll definitely consider in the near future.I highly recommend Nathan for anyone looking for professional, reliable, reasonable and efficient plumbing services.Great work Nathan!
We have no hesitation in recommending Nathan. His work was thorough, professional and meticulous. He clearly takes great pride in his work. Our 24 year old hot water service died and Nathan was able to replace it the next day. He arranged purchase and delivery of the new heater and removal of the old hot water service. He is an excellent communicator and kept us in the loop re: arrival time etc.Thanks Nathan, Peter and Yvonne.
Twice we had Nath Schofield to do our projects. One to fit an outdoor sink for my outdor kitchen and next to fix the irrigation system for our garden. He did an amazing job and I highly recommend his services to anyone. He is very professional, knowledgeable and you will be very happy & contented with his neat work.
Nathan was very professional in all dealings with our hot water replacement. The job was completed quickly with no problems. Highly recommend for all plumbing service or replacement needs.
Nathan was very professional and very prompt. He identified the problem in no time . I would not hesitate to recommend Nathan to anyone who has any plumbing issues. Nathan is very responsible in his prices. Thank you for a great job .
Highly recommend Nathan & After Hours Plumbing Melbourne!Nathan was attentive and explored a number of options to help solve our problem.Great & prompt service!
We had a backyard leak in our irrigation piping on a Saturday late afternoon. Nathan replied less than a minute after I texted him and arrived at 7:30 the next morning to fix our issue, so we had to go only one night without water. So happy with our service.
I would recommend Nathan in a heartbeat. He has done a few jobs for me now and I've found him to be extremely trustworthy and very friendly. He is responsive, quickly diagnoses the issue and explains the work required in an easy to understand way. His pricing is fair and it's clear he knows his stuff with extra qualifications to provide a more comprehensive plumbing service. I will definitely continue to use Nathan in the future.
As a property manager, I would only recommend Nathan from After Hours Plumbing, & for my own home as well. We always receive detailed explanations of the issues we send work for, and get unprompted praise from our renters after he has left.Good results and fair pricing always!
Can always count on Nathan to turn up find the issue and fix it! Is reliable, trustworthy and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone and everyone who is in need of a plumber!
Got water tap moved as it was too close to driveway and Nathan provided me a competitive quote, communication was fantastic and the work was immaculate. He gave me great advice on couple of things that saved me some $$.I definitely recommend him. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Nathan is a very helpful guy, I had issues with my water heater and called this guy as it was 6 PM so needed someone after-hours but rather coming to my house this man explained me everything over the phone and saved me $$$.Pretty unusual nowadays, wishing him more success.
Had Nathan over to install a new kitchen tap. He was highly responsive to messages and emails, was friendly and on time and did a great job. Will have no hesitation using Nathan again and recommending him to others. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Tap installation
Highly recommend for all your plumbing needs. Very knowledgeable, friendly and professional with great communication and fast service time. I finally have got ‘hot’ hot water again thanks to Nathan diagnosing the issue and replacing my hot water service with a suitable replacement at a great price. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone! Thanks for your great work 😁
Found this guy about 10 years ago and have kept his number ever since. Professional, Friendly, Polite to the kids/wife/pet, Reasonable prices, and is constantly offering suggestions to save me a buck.Really couldn't recommend more, Great to have in the contacts as your local guy
Highly recommend Nathan he is very professional, reliable, friendly and always does a great job. I've been using him for years now and never disappointed in his work 😊 Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Great to have a tradesman actually turn up on time ! He was clear and concise with what he planned on doing and great people person. I would recommend highly. Services Plumbing pipe repair
Nathan provided great friendly service through the whole process. Would recommend and use his services again.
Highly recommend Nathan and will only use him anytime I need a plumber in the future. He exceeded all expectations and did not over charge on parts Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Plumbing pipe repair, Tap installation, Service not listed
Thanks Nathan for an easy quote and a fast hot water unit replacement. Will call again and thanks
Quick response. Knows what he's doing
Septic tank maintenance scheduled for After Hours Plumbing Melbourne and it was worth it.
Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Toilet repair, Water heater installation, Drain cleaning, Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing pipe repair, Tap repair, Tap installation, Sewer repair, Plumbing leak repair

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We're available on YOUR schedule

At After Hours Plumbing, we will work around your busy schedule.

With our services, you don't have to skip a day of work or rush back home to let us in, with certain services available from the standard trade hours and continuing past 4 PM.