Repairs & Maintenance

When something goes wrong at home, you need a plumber you can trust — one who's local, picks up the phone, and actually shows up. Surfcoast District Plumbing is based in Torquay and services homeowners across the Surf Coast and Geelong region for all things maintenance and repair. From a dripping tap to a hot water system failure, we're the team to call.

We built our reputation on new homes and high-end builds, but we understand that homeowners need reliable plumbing support too — not just when they're building, but for the life of their home. Coastal properties in particular take a hammering. Salt air, ageing copper pipes, hard water, and high-use holiday homes all create their own set of maintenance challenges that a good local plumber can stay on top of before they become expensive problems.

Our maintenance and repair work covers everything from urgent call-outs to scheduled servicing — and because we're local, we can usually get to you faster than a Geelong or Melbourne-based operator.

Our maintenance and repair services include:

  • Hot water systems — repair and replacement of electric, gas, continuous flow, heat pump, and LPG hot water systems. If yours is struggling or has given up entirely, we'll have it sorted fast.

  • Blocked drains — from kitchen sinks and bathroom drains to stormwater and sewer blockages, we carry the equipment to clear and diagnose drain problems on the spot.

  • Leaks and burst pipes — internal and external leaks, burst pipes, and water damage prevention. Don't wait on a leak — small ones become big ones fast.

  • Tap and fixture repairs — dripping taps, running toilets, faulty mixers, and worn washers. Small jobs done properly.

  • Gas fitting and servicing — gas leak investigation, appliance connections, BBQ points, and annual gas system checks. All work carried out by our licensed gas fitters.

  • Toilet and bathroom repairs — cisterns, flush valves, seals, and bathroom plumbing generally.

  • Water pressure issues — diagnosing and fixing low or high water pressure problems throughout the home.

  • Rainwater tank maintenance — filter cleaning, pump servicing, and system checks to keep your tank running cleanly.

  • Pre-sale and pre-purchase plumbing checks — a full plumbing inspection before you buy or sell, so there are no surprises.

There's a real difference between calling a local plumber and waiting on someone driving down from Geelong. We live and work on the Surf Coast — we know the housing stock, we know the common issues in coastal homes, and we can get to you without a call-out fee that reflects a 45-minute drive.

Whether you're a permanent resident, a holiday home owner managing a property remotely, or a rental property owner needing reliable maintenance support, we're the people to call.

We service homeowners across the full Surf Coast — Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven, Moggs Creek, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Deans Marsh, Winchelsea, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, and surrounding areas. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, just give us a call.

Got a plumbing problem? Call us on 0422 976 728 or fill in the form below and we'll get back to you the same day.