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Brisbane emergencies cluster around weather. A summer storm drops more water in an hour than the stormwater was ever laid to move, and anything with a partial blockage in it finds out that night. Gutters, downpipes, pits and yard drains all give up at once.
The second cluster is old pipework. Galvanised supply and cast iron sewer in the older suburbs do not fail gradually once they start, and a house that has been fine for sixty years can go on a Tuesday.
Low ground is the third. Along the river and out through the Logan flats, the ground holds water and the sewer can surcharge when everything is saturated at once.
Our Brisbane van runs out of Wishart, so the southside and the eastern suburbs are usually same day. Ring rather than filling in the form and you get a real answer instead of a maybe.
Before we arrive, turn it off at the main by the meter. That stops the damage clock while you wait.
Where the water is coming from and whether you have got it off. That decides how fast we need to be and what we bring.
Stop the water, then repair. If it is bigger than it looked we stop and talk to you rather than working on.
Emergency or not. Nobody gets a surprise invoice because it happened after hours.
$0 call-out and the price agreed before anyone picks up a tool, same as any other job.
If the job turns out bigger than it first looked, we stop and talk to you rather than continuing and handing you a number afterwards.
Ring rather than fill in the form. On an emergency the phone gets you a real answer about timing.
Call 0476 104 630
Not everything needs someone out tonight, and paying for that when you do not need it is a waste. Here is roughly how we sort it on the phone.
Emergency. Turn it off at the meter and ring. Every minute of running water is damage you will be repairing later.
Emergency. Do not use any fixture and keep people away from it.
Usually urgent, occasionally not. If the neighbours have none either it is a mains issue and the water authority, not a plumber.
Uncomfortable, rarely an emergency. It almost always waits until morning and costs you less that way.
Not an emergency yet. Stop using that fixture and book it properly.
Not an emergency, but it is costing you money every day. Worth booking this week rather than this month.
If you are not sure, ring and describe it. We will tell you honestly whether it needs someone now, and we would rather say it can wait than charge you for a night call you did not need.
Most of the year a half blocked stormwater line copes. It handles ordinary rain and nobody knows there is a problem. Then the first real storm arrives and the water that cannot get away goes under the house instead.
That is the single most common Brisbane emergency we go to, and it is the one that was most obviously preventable in October.
In the older suburbs this is usually roots at a joint that finally closed the line completely. It shows at the lowest fixture in the house, which is normally a shower or a floor waste.
Stop running water anywhere in the house the moment you see it. Every tap and every flush adds to what is coming up.
The van sits on the southside overnight, so an early call from that side of the river is the fastest we move all day. Anywhere else you get an honest hour rather than a hopeful one.
Water off at the meter and power off at the board if water is near anything electrical. Those two things buy us time.
That is fine. Most people ring us with symptoms, not answers. We will help you work out what needs doing and what can wait.
You do not need to know whether to call it emergency plumber brisbane or something else. Tell us what you can see, what has changed, and whether the problem is getting worse. From there we can send the right gear instead of making you diagnose it.
Some emergency plumber brisbane work has more than one sensible fix. If a smaller repair will get you through, we will say so. If it is likely to fail again soon, we will say that too, then let you choose what suits the house and the budget.
For emergency plumber brisbane, photos can save time: the label, the leak, the access point, or the place where water is showing. We still confirm it on site, but the extra context helps us bring what the job is likely to need.
Six ways to spend less on the job you already need done. Mention the offer when you book and we apply it to the quote before anything starts.
Matt came to our home was a delight to work with. Excellent workmanship and very courteous. Went above and beyond to assist. He provided us with quotes for various plumbing items, he quickly provided a detailed quote, explained options. He was excellent at commencing work in one area, and double checked water pressure in our area, hot water system and the plumbing items I had purchased. A great tradesman. Thoroughly recommend. Thankyou Matt.
Had an issue with our 16 year old toilet leaking from underneath the pan somewhere. Called Blake & he sent Lachlan out the following morning to diagnose & quote. Lachlan gave us 3 options, which was great. We chose the middle one, which included replacing all the internals, so hopefully we should be OK for another 16 years! Both Blake & Lachlan were great to deal with & Lachlan did a great job - definitely better than the original installation, which looked a bit dodgy! Happy to recommend.
fantastic plumbing experience GENIES Plumbing installed a new shower for me. Sensational job done. THEY WERE FRIENDLY, DILIGENT, answered all questions, cleaned up, Very happy with the finished product. Thank you GENIES plumbing!
This is the type of plumbing service that everybody wants. They quote before they do the job. They turn up when they say they will. And they're very good at what they do. Good Service - Fair Price - not something you normally say about Plumbers these days. Keep up the great work Blake, Lachie and Raif.
Amazing service. Highly recommend Lachlan and Genies Plumbing. Thank you for taking time out of your Saturday to put in my new hot water system. Truly a work of art!
Absolutely amazing service from the moment I got in touch with them, and in particular Blake. I explained to him my issue and he took the time and effort (completely unprompted) in providing steps of how he would tackle the problem. When it came time to actually have the issue physically looked at, Lachie gave me a call and let me know how far away he was; he arrived promptly and on-time, and was able to very quickly diagnose and provide a solution. I was quoted on the spot and not pressured whatsoever to have more things looked at than I needed to, which I very much appreciated. While I've got my fingers crossed to not have any further short-term issues with my property's plumbing, I'd wholeheartedly recommend these guys and gals to anyone willing to listen. I'm sure there are many other great plumbing businesses around the Gold Coast, but for my money I'd much rather support a local family-owned business providing a very honest and transparent service, who also aren't looking to bleed your wallet dry.
Very happy with the service from Genies Plumbing. We had a leaking kitchen tap and Blake was out in a couple of hours. He sourced a new one, came back later in the day and fitted it. He advised his arrival times very efficiently and was friendly and polite. Would certainly recommend him and call on him again when necessary.
Matty was honest, genuine, and professional from start to finish. It’s not always easy to find a plumber you can trust, but Matty was upfront, reliable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. A great company with fantastic service. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy plumber. I wish them every bit of success in the future - they truly deserve it!
Genie plumbing was magic !! Locky was here on time and knew his trade !! We are doing a renovation in the bathroom and he was great! He is coming back today to install the hot n cold pipes, then the fit out next. The drainage was installed first trip. Nothing was a problem for Lochy ! Good pricing and would definitely recommend Genie Plumbing ✓ Worth 6 stars ★★★★★★ Geoff Tamplin
I live in a unit complex and had to get my hot water system replaced as it was old and also to meet the current standards and regulations. I contacted the boys at Genies Plumbing. To say I was happy with their service is an understatement. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. They were prompt professional and very neat and tidy and took the time to show me how everything worked and answer all my questions. Thanks Blake and Lachlan for a great job.
Really Impressed !!! Blake and Genies Plumbing did an amazing job and a great price. They listened to what I needed and made it work. They were available really quickly to do the job and I’m really happy with the result.... Already got a couple more jobs for them to do...Well Done Genies Plumbing
Lachlan from Genies Plumbing arrived on time and thoroughly looked over the job before providing us with a quote which he fully explained. He then cracked on with the work and did an amazing job! He was super easy to deal with and had our bathroom fitted off and functioning within a couple of hours. Very pleased we used Genies Plumbing and would recommend them.
Genies Plumbing team was very friendly and explained the different options we could choose from. They were able to do the job the next day! Would recommend and will be having them again for any plumbing needs.
I had a blocked kitchen sink and was quite concerned about the potential for damage and inconvenience. I called Genies Plumbing and once again received outstanding service from Blake. He was prompt, professional, and explained everything clearly. This isn’t the first time I’ve called on Blake, and every time he delivers reliable, high-quality work with genuine care. I really appreciate his consistency, attention to detail, and friendly approach. Highly recommend Genies Plumbing — especially Blake — for exceptional service you can trust!
Blake and Lachlan assisted us with a very complex realignment. They were brilliant. They took the time to explain everything, kept me updated with any issues that arose, kept on time and impressively on budget. They could not have worked harder to resolve our issues. I was so worried that we would need to crack our slab and have to retile the majority of our house. These boys made a plan and stuck to it. Fabulous outcome!!
Great service, friendly, reliable and professional. Thanks to Blake and Lachy, we had a water main leak detected and repaired in no time. They went above and beyond to make sure we had rectified the issue quickly. Highly recommended and will be using Genies for all of our plumbing needs in the future
Blake and Lachlan from Genies Plumbing were really helpful when installing a new hot water heater in my home. It was a quick process with excellent workmanship and very reasonable cost. They were both lovely to deal with and communicated with me at all times. I am so glad Genies Plumbing was recommended to me by my electrician. Will definitely call on them again. Trish
From the moment we made the call with our list of to do's - to the moment the boys came and left after the job completion- the entire help was incredible, and the workmanship was thorough and detailed and reasonable". This workmanship advise is Beyond MOST service and help we have experienced over the last few years. Thank you boys! This type of experience is often not the most favourite one for many people, but in this case, what a great time to get everything sorted with an ease of mind and honesty personified. 2 showers 1 bath 1 laundry 1 bathroom sink Thanks again team - we'll see you again. You'll be our first point of call . A++++
I called Blake to help locate a tricky water leak on our acreage property, he quickly identified multiple leaks on both the council and our side of the line and got them all fixed. He kept us informed every step of the way, and was incredibly responsive and professional, and a genuinely nice person. He's also helping put together a storm water system to help manage the water drainage away from the house during storms. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Blake for any plumbing job, big or small.
Had some plumbing work done by Blake from Genies Plumbing — removal of an old water meter and repair/replacement of some leaking pipework. Communication was great from start to finish, he was prompt, friendly, well priced, and made sure everything was cleaned up afterwards. Really happy with the work. Would definitely recommend and use again.
No. You get a fixed price before we start, the same as any other job.
Be wary of anyone who will not talk figures until the job is finished. Ours is agreed before we start, coming out costs nothing, and an emergency carries no premium over the same work booked on a Tuesday morning. The cost sits in the repair, so a burst flexi hose and a collapsed sewer are very different conversations.
Often yes. Stormwater that cannot get away is a drainage problem, and the fix is usually the pit, the fall or the outlet rather than the rain.
The southside and the eastern suburbs regularly, and the inner city and western corridor as well. Ring and ask about your street, we will tell you straight away.
Turn the water off at the meter if it is a burst, and keep away from anything where water and power are meeting. Both cost nothing.
From Coomera down to Mermaid, and west out to the acreage. Our own vans, our own licensed plumbers.
Based in Wishart, covering the southside, the eastern suburbs and the inner city.
Tell us what is happening. We will give you the price before we start, and tell you when we can get someone to you.
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