Mulgrave is a working suburb full of original 70s brick homes — and most still have the original copper water service from the meter to the house.
Most common job in Mulgrave
burst water service mains and ageing copper pipework
Typical of 70s brick homes and newer unit developments around Waverley Gardens. We diagnose and fix on the first visit.
Weekday call-out
$55
After-hours
$275
VBA licensed
Plumbing & gas
Same-day
In Monash
Fixed price
Quoted in writing
Guaranteed
Workmanship
Trusted local plumbers
John Oldfield and the J.O. Plumbing team have been fixing plumbing problems across Monash for years. We know Mulgrave — the streets around Waverley Gardens, the 70s brick homes and newer unit developments, and the issues that come with them.
Around the Waverley Gardens and Police Road area, we replace burst copper mains regularly. Soil movement on Mulgrave's clay base puts stress on the joints, and after 50 years they fatigue. We trench and lay PEX in a single day.
Local tip: If your Mulgrave water meter is spinning while every tap is off, you've got a service leak — switch off at the meter and call us before the bill arrives.
Flat $55 weekday call-out, $275 after-hours — no surcharge on parts or hourly rate at night or on weekends. Every job is quoted in writing before we start, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Because we run a local team across Monash, when we're booked into Mulgrave we're often only a few minutes from a job in the next suburb over. That means faster response times and the same fixed-price quoting wherever you are.
Blocked Drains
Same-day clearing for blocked sinks, toilets, sewer and stormwater drains.
CCTV Camera Inspections
HD camera surveys to pinpoint blockages, roots, cracks and pipe damage.
Drain Relining
No-dig pipe repair — restore broken or root-damaged drains without excavation.
Burst Pipes
24/7 emergency response for burst, split or leaking pipes — fast.
Leak Detection
Non-invasive thermal & acoustic detection to find hidden water leaks.
Gas Repairs
Licensed gas leak detection, appliance fault finding and certified repairs.
Gas Installations
New gas lines, cooktops, hot water units and BBQs — installed and certified.
Leaking Taps & Toilets
Running toilets, dripping taps, leaking cisterns — fixed properly, fast.
Watch before you book
Short videos walking you through exactly what happens when we arrive on a job in Mulgrave — so there are no surprises.
What to expect
From the moment we knock on your Mulgrave door until we leave the site clean.
Coming soonHow it works
The actual diagnosis-to-fix process for burst water service mains and ageing copper pipework.
Coming soonCost & options
What drives the price and which option suits your situation.
Coming soonOur process
The same process whether it's a $250 tap repair in Mulgrave or a $15,000 relining job.
Speak to a real plumber — never a call centre. We listen, ask the right questions and book the right slot for Mulgrave.
Licensed plumber arrives in a marked van — often within the hour anywhere in Monash. We assess and show you the actual issue.
You see the price before any work starts. If there are options, you see all of them — repair vs. replace.
Workmanship guaranteed. Compliance certificate where required. Site left cleaner than we found it.
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Service coverage
J.O. Plumbing services every suburb across Monash — same local team, same upfront pricing. If you're near Mulgrave, we're already in your neighbourhood.
Mulgrave → Glen Waverley 3150: plumber for blocked kitchen drains and dishwasher leaks
Monash · 3150
Mulgrave dispatch to Mount Waverley — emergency plumbing near Pinewood Shopping Centre
Monash · 3149
Local Wheelers Hill plumber from our Mulgrave run — large family homes on elevated blocks
Monash · 3150
Mulgrave & Notting Hill 3168 — blocked drains, gas & burst pipes
Monash · 3168
Mulgrave → Clayton 3168: plumber for blocked sewer mains and gas hot water faults
Monash · 3168
Mulgrave dispatch to Oakleigh — emergency plumbing near Eaton Mall
Monash · 3166
Local Chadstone plumber from our Mulgrave run — 1950s brick homes and modern townhouses
Monash · 3148
For Mulgrave 3170, our local team typically arrives within 45–90 minutes for after-hours emergencies and same day for standard bookings. If you're near Waverley Gardens, a van is often only minutes away.
Response is faster in business hours (7am–5pm weekdays) and slower on public holidays. Call +61 489 260 640 for a live ETA before you book.
Our call-out across Mulgrave is a flat $55 weekday / $275 after-hours, with a fixed-price quote in writing before any work starts. No vague hourly estimates that balloon on-site.
| Common job | Typical Mulgrave price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Blocked drain (jet & camera) | $380 – $650 | 1 – 2 hrs |
| Burst pipe — accessible repair | $280 – $520 | 1 – 2 hrs |
| Gas hot water unit swap (storage) | $1,800 – $2,800 | Half day |
| Toilet suite replacement (like-for-like) | $450 – $650 | 1 – 2 hrs |
| Tap or mixer replacement | $220 – $320 | 30 – 60 min |
| Leak detection (thermal + acoustic) | $380 – $620 | 1 – 2 hrs |
Median Melbourne metro prices for 2026, inc GST. Full breakdown: How much does a plumber cost in Melbourne?
In Mulgrave, the call we get most is burst water service mains and ageing copper pipework. It's typical of the 70s brick homes and newer unit developments around Waverley Gardens — older pipework, root intrusion from established gardens, and the pressure quirks of this part of Monash.
We carry CCTV drain cameras, jet rigs and the most common hot water parts on every van, so Mulgrave jobs are usually diagnosed and fixed on the first visit — not quoted, then re-booked.
Active flooding, no water at all to a house with kids or elderly, sewer overflowing inside, or a suspected gas leak (call 132 771 first for gas). Everything else can usually wait until business hours and save you 40–60% on the bill.
See the full Melbourne emergency plumber hub for what to do in the first 10 minutes before we arrive.
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First response
Burst pipe at 2am? Exactly what to do before we arrive.
Pricing
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Hiring
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FAQs
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