Epping, Eastwood, Denistone & Ryde
Local plumber · Carlingford 2118 & nearby · Answering 24/7
Your Carlingford plumber, a short drive away in Epping.
Blocked drains, hot water and leaks in Carlingford homes, units and townhouses, fixed by a licensed plumber with 20+ years in the trade. You deal with Alex from the first call, and you get the price before we start.
- ★★★★★ Perfect 5.0 from 211 Google reviews
- NSW Licence 369979C
- 20+ years in the trade
- Answering 24/7
Why Carlingford homeowners call GT
Perfect 5.0 from 211 reviews
Every one of our 211 Google reviews is five stars, from real local customers. Read them on Google.
You deal with Alex
Alex Taskun, the owner, from the first call to the finished job. More than 20 years in the trade, and a recipient of the Star of Courage. Read Alex’s story.
Fair prices, price first
We do everything in-house with no big fleet of trucks, so our overheads stay low. Our prices are published below, and you get the price before we start.
Plumbing in Carlingford homes and units
Much of Carlingford was built in the 1970s and 1980s on old orchard land. Since the 1990s, apartments and townhouses have gone up around Carlingford Court, Pennant Hills Road and the station. That mix brings two kinds of plumbing work.
Ageing houses
Homes from that era are now 40 to 55 years old, and their clay sewer lines and hot water systems are reaching the age where problems start. Roots in the joints are a common cause of gurgling toilets and slow drains. More on tree roots in drains.
Apartments and strata
Shared drains and stacks mean one blockage can affect several units. We find it, clear it, and send the strata manager photos, video and a written report. See strata plumbing.
Rentals
Carlingford has a lot of rentals. Property managers get a report with photos they can forward to the landlord, and we ask before doing anything beyond the agreed job. See property managers.
Common Carlingford jobs
- Blocked sewers and tree roots in older clay pipes
- Shared drain and stack blockages in apartment buildings
- Hot water replacements in 1970s and 1980s homes
- Leaking taps, toilets and showers in rentals
- Stormwater pits and downpipes overflowing in heavy rain
- Gas cooktops, heaters and gas hot water
Honest second opinions
Told by another plumber that your pipe has collapsed or needs a big dig? We put our own camera down the line and show you the footage. More than once, a much smaller job fixed it.
“Alex potentially saved us $15,000–$20,000, with a great outcome with Sydney Water.” Liz K., West Ryde · Google review
Plumbing services in Carlingford
- Blocked drains
- Drain jetting
- CCTV drain inspection
- Tree roots in drains
- Hot water
- Gas fitting
- Leak detection
- Tap repairs
- Toilet repairs
- 24/7 emergencies
- Strata
- Property managers
How we work
- Talk to AlexCall 0451 001 503, any time. You talk to the plumber, not a call centre.
- Price firstYou get the price before any work starts, and nothing extra is done without your OK.
- Find the causeFor drains we often run a CCTV camera first, so you see what we see.
- Fix it properlyThe right tool for the job, from a drain eel to the high-pressure jetter.
- Straight adviceWe tell you what needs doing now, what can wait, and what doesn’t need doing at all.
Plumbing prices in Carlingford
Carlingford is one of our listed service areas. All prices include GST, and you get the price before any work starts.
| Weekdays, business hours (Mon to Fri, 6am to 4pm) | Price incl. GST |
|---|---|
| Call-out, including fuel and the first 15 minutes of inspection (no digging) | $99 in Carlingford |
| Labour | $165 per hour |
| Drain eel (small 50mm pipes) / plunger or air pressure | $180 / $220 per hour |
| High-pressure hydro jetting | $385 per hour ($539 with CCTV camera) |
| Tap service, wall-mounted hot and cold, 7-year parts warranty | $195 first pair |
| Hot water system replacement, supplied and installed, business-hours call-out included | from $1,564 in our listed service areas, $1,590 elsewhere |
After hours (4pm to 7pm) the call-out is $149 with a 2-hour minimum; emergencies (7pm to 6am) are $249 with a 3-hour minimum. Every rate is on our full plumbing price list.
What local customers say
From our 211 five-star Google reviews. Read them all on Google.
★★★★★
“I had a blocked drain in Epping and called a few plumbers. Some quoted me $1600… He came out, unblocked it, and was about $1000 cheaper than what I was quoted for an emergency call out… This guy won’t rip you off, his reviews are genuine.”
John Y., Epping · Google review
★★★★★
“Alex cleared my drains, in Denistone. Very honest and excellent job. I was quoted $890 he did it for half the cost. Trustworthy, reliable, great guy and a true local.”
Sepasitiano G., Denistone · Google review
★★★★★
“Have used Alex for numerous jobs across numerous properties for a reason. Fast, reliable and more affordable than others. Needed an urgent gas water heater replaced in Ryde and Alex got it done the next business day.”
Glenn P., Ryde · Google review
Check us out before you call
Everything below can be checked independently.
- Licensed: NSW contractor licence 369979C for plumbing, gas and drainage. Check it on the NSW Government licence check.
- Insured: $5 million public and products liability with GIO, certificate sent on request. See our licence and insurance details.
- Registered business: GT Plumbing Gas and Drainage Pty Ltd, ABN 37 623 531 457.
- Founder: Alex Taskun, more than 20 years in the trade.
- Reviews: perfect 5.0 from 211 Google reviews.
- Based in Epping NSW 2121, covering all of Carlingford 2118, plus Epping, Beecroft, Eastwood and nearby suburbs, 24/7.
Nearby suburbs
We also cover nearby Epping, Beecroft, Eastwood and Pennant Hills.
Carlingford plumbing questions
Is there a 24 hour plumber in Carlingford?
Yes. GT Plumbing answers 24/7 and is based in Epping, a short drive from Carlingford. Call 0451 001 503.
How much is a plumber call-out in Carlingford?
Carlingford is one of our listed service areas, so the business-hours call-out is $99, including fuel and the first 15 minutes of inspection (no digging). Labour is $165 an hour. After-hours and emergency rates are on our prices page.
Why do drains block in Carlingford?
Many Carlingford homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s with clay sewer pipes, and tree roots get into the joints. In apartment buildings, a blockage in a shared line can affect several units. A CCTV inspection shows exactly where the problem is.
Do you work for strata managers and property managers?
Yes. After every job we send a report with photos and video, and we ask before doing anything beyond the agreed work. We carry $5 million public liability insurance, and our certificate is available on request.
Is GT Plumbing licensed?
Yes. NSW contractor licence 369979C for plumbing, gas and drainage.
What happens if you miss my call?
Call or text 0451 001 503. If we’re on a job, we call you back as soon as we’re off the tools, day or night.
Need a plumber in Carlingford? Talk to Alex.
Call any time, day or night. You’ll get straight advice and the price before we start.
Also see blocked drains, hot water and our prices.