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  • A five-stage method, not guesswork
  • Every stage priced before it starts
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The leak found, when the last plumber couldn't.

Sound familiar? It's fixable.

A water bill that's jumped, a stain spreading on the ceiling, the sound of water running somewhere you can't see, or a notice from the water company telling you you're losing water. Maybe you've already had someone out who couldn't find it, and now you're wondering if anyone can.

We can. Finding a hidden leak isn't about fancy gear, it's about method. The tools only point; the process is what actually pins it down, step by step, until we're standing on the exact spot. And we price each stage as we go, so you always know the cost of the next step before it happens.

Watch how we find a hidden leak

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Method, not guesswork

Fixed for good, not fixed for now

Most hidden leaks aren't missed because the plumber had the wrong gear. They're missed because nobody worked through it in order. Guess at the spot and open it up, and you end up with holes in the wrong places and the leak still running. We work the other way: prove there's a leak, rule out everything it isn't, and close in until there's only one place left. Then we open up that spot and nowhere else.

A Fix-It Right plumber on a driveway with an acoustic leak-detection listener, tracing a hidden water leak
We listen for the leak first, before anything gets opened up

How do you know you've got one?

Not sure? Your plumber will tell you on the day.

A water bill that's jumped when your use hasn't. The sound of water running when every tap is off. A damp patch, a stain on the ceiling, lifting floorboards, cracked tiles or mould that keeps coming back. Or a letter from your water company telling you you're losing water. Here's a check you can do yourself: turn off every tap in the house and look at your water meter. If it's still moving, water is going somewhere.

Why leaks hide

Knowing why is how it stays fixed

Most of the pipework in a house is somewhere you can't see: under the slab, inside the walls, under the yard. A leak there can run for months before anything shows. And when it does show, it's often not where the leak is. Water follows the pipe, the framing or the fall of the slab, so the stain on the ceiling can be metres from the hole in the pipe. That's why opening up where the damage shows so often finds nothing.

Leaks have causes too: old pipe that's corroded, a joint that's moved, pressure that's too high, a nail or screw through a pipe. Finding the exact spot tells us which, and the cause is what we fix.

A copper water pipe and valve inside an opened-up wall cavity, where a hidden leak runs out of sight
Most of your pipework runs inside walls and slabs, which is exactly where leaks hide

How we find yours

Real method, not guesswork

Finding a hidden leak is a process of elimination. We start with the whole property and work inward, ruling things out at each stage until there's only one place left. There are five stages, always in this order.

Stage 1: Prove there's a leak. Before anyone looks for a leak, we make sure there is one. We isolate the water and put your pipes under a nitrogen pressure test. If the pressure holds, those pipes aren't leaking, and nobody has opened anything up looking for a leak that isn't there. If it drops, there's a leak, and we know it for certain.

Stage 2: Isolate the systems. The pipes in a house aren't one system. There's the cold, the hot, the hot water system itself, the pipes out to the garden and any outbuildings. We isolate each one from the others, so each can be tested on its own.

Stage 3: Narrow it to one system. We test each system in turn. The one that won't hold pressure is the one leaking, and everything else is ruled out.

Stage 4: Narrow down the area. Within that system, we work along the pipe run, testing as we go, until we've closed in on one area: a room, a wall, a stretch of slab or a part of the yard.

A Fix-It Right plumber using a leak-detection receiver to narrow down where a pipe is leaking
Narrowing the leak down to a small area before we pinpoint it

Stage 5: Pinpoint the exact spot. Then we find the exact spot and mark it, so we open up there and nowhere else.

The tools help. An acoustic listener picks up the sound of water escaping, a thermal camera shows warm water spreading under a floor, a moisture meter shows where the water has travelled, and the pressure gauge tells us whether we're getting closer. But each one only points. The method is what finds it, and it's why we can find leaks without tearing your house apart.

Through all of it, you only ever face one decision at a time. Each stage is priced before it starts, and nothing proceeds until you're ready.

What we'll recommend, and why

Three repair options, in writing, before we start

Our rule is a simple one: we only recommend work you'll benefit from. Once we've found the leak, we'll show you where it is and what caused it, and price fixing it properly. If it's one failed joint, we'll repair it and that's the end of it. If the pipe itself is past it, we'll show you why and price replacing that section, or more if it needs it. If we've noticed something else along the way, we'll show you that too: priced, in priority order, your call at your pace. And every stage of finding it is priced before it starts, so you're never paying for a step you didn't agree to.

We get our job right so that you can keep going with yours.

What it costs

Real prices, in writing, before we touch a thing

Finding a leak and fixing it are two different decisions, and we price them that way. Finding it is priced stage by stage: you'll know what the next stage costs before it starts, and nothing goes ahead until you say so. Every price is agreed before work starts.

And if the repair has landed at a bad time, Fix-It Now - Pay Later gives you 12 months with no interest and no repayments.

What things cost and where the money goes is all on one page: What it costs

The Fix-It Right leak detection kit: acoustic listener, correlator, ground microphone and pressure gear
The kit that finds the leak without digging up your whole yard

Some of the recent leaks we've found

Straight off our plumbers' phones. Not stock photos.

Cracked and crumbling mortar in the roof valley beside a skylight
Before

November 2026

Invermay Park

Roof leak traced to a cracked valley

What they rang about
The customer reported a stain spreading on the ceiling and was not sure how long it had been there.
What Lachie found
Lachie found cracked and deteriorated mortar in the roof valley directly above the stained ceiling, plus several more cracked roof tiles across the rest of the roof.
What Lachie did
Lachie carried out a full roof leak inspection, pinpointed the valley as the likely point of water entry, and recommended replacing the damaged tiles and re-bedding and re-pointing the valley.
Lachie
Cupboard wall opened up showing new copper pipework behind the shower
After

November 2026

Mawson

Hidden leak behind a shower wall

What they rang about
The customer reported water leaking from behind the shower into the cupboard on the other side of the wall, damaging the carpet and wall.
What we found
We found leaking pipework inside the wall behind the shower, with the wall lining in the cupboard rotted by the water.
What we did
With approval we cut into the damaged cupboard wall to reach the leak and replaced the leaking pipework behind the shower.
Lifted lead flashing around a roof vent pipe
Before

October 2026

Lara

Roof leak found and a blocked toilet cleared

What they rang about
The customer had a roof leak and a blocked ensuite toilet with gurgling through the house.
What Jared found
A lead flashing had lifted and a roof tile was cracked, and the sewer drain runs uphill to the boundary shaft.
What Jared did
Jared flattened and sealed the flashing, sealed the cracked tile, and cleared the toilet blockage with the camera and jetter.
Jared
Old shower breach and pipes exposed behind the wall

October 2026

Montrose

Shower leak three plumbers couldn't fix

What they rang about
The customer reported a constant leak behind their shower wall that previous plumbers had been unable to resolve.
What Lachie found
A suspected crack in the shower breach, with water pressure high enough to need a limiting valve.
What Lachie did
Lachie replaced the faulty breach and tapware, secured it with a new timber noggin, and installed a pressure-limiting valve to manage the high water pressure.
Lachie
Mould and damp inside the wall behind the shower

October 2026

Carrum Downs

Shower leak traced to grout and cover plates

What they rang about
The customer had a wet patch on the carpet next to the shower and mould inside the wall.
What we found
The pipes held pressure, but water was getting in through the grout, mostly at the shower bench, and behind unsealed tap cover plates.
What we did
We ran tile spray, drain and pipe pressure tests to pinpoint the leak and recommended a full regrout with waterproof grout.
Burst copper pipe exposed inside the wardrobe wall

October 2026

Ferntree Gully

Hissing wall traced to a burst pipe

What they rang about
The customer heard hissing and found a damp patch on a wall.
What Riley found
An old copper line that used to feed a hot water tank in the roof had burst inside the wall.
What Riley did
Riley cut into the back of the wardrobe, capped off the old line, and fitted a pressure regulating valve at the meter.
Riley
Red dye flooding a tiled shower floor during a leak test

October 2026

Warrandyte

Recurring shower leak traced with a dye test

What they rang about
The customer reported their upstairs shower leaking onto the ceiling below again, a year after it had been regrouted, and wanted plumbing ruled out.
What Lachie found
Lachie found the pipework and mixer held pressure, but dye water seeped between the puddle flange and subfloor, with failed sealant and gaps around the strip grate.
What Lachie did
Lachie pressure tested the supply, dye tested the shower base through a small ceiling opening, and confirmed the leak was a waterproofing failure needing a waterproofing specialist.
Lachie
Pressure gauge testing the shower water supply

September 2026

Skye

Ensuite Shower Leak Detection and Tap Service

What they rang about
The customer reported that their bathroom shower was leaking through the wall.
What Cailem found
Testing revealed water ingress because the ensuite shower screen was not adequately sealed, and a health check found the back bathroom taps also needed attention.
What Cailem did
Cailem performed diagnostic testing and completed a full service on the back bathroom bath and shower taps.
Cailem
Carpet pulled back showing water damage beside the ensuite wall

September 2026

Grovedale

Tracking down a persistent ensuite shower leak

What they rang about
The customer reported that an ongoing shower leak was still appearing despite previous tap repairs.
What Adam found
Spray testing revealed water was getting into the bedroom wall due to a failed waterproof membrane and poor drainage behind the tiles.
What Adam did
Adam carried out leak detection testing to locate the issue and advised the customer to contact a shower sealing specialist.
Adam
Pressure test gauge fitted to the shower outlet

September 2026

Mulgrave

Bathroom and Roof Leak Investigation

What they rang about
The customer noticed water pooling on the bathroom floor even when the room was not being used.
What Cailem found
After a thorough investigation, Cailem's team could not find any definitive signs of a water leak.
What Cailem did
Cailem performed a full tile spray test, drain test, piping check, and an inspection of the roof penetrations.
Cailem
New isolation valve on the water connection beside the toilet

September 2026

Mount Clear

Repairing a leaking tap isolation valve

What they rang about
The customer reported a water leak coming from inside their wall.
What Ryan found
Ryan found the leak wasn't in the hidden wall pipes, but coming from the connection at the isolation valve.
What Ryan did
Ryan replaced the faulty isolation valve and tested the system to ensure it was completely watertight.
Ryan
New valve fitted on the water service

September 2026

Docklands

Leak detection and showerhead replacement

What they rang about
Investigated a reported ceiling leak that appeared directly below the bathroom whenever the shower was turned on.
What Lachie found
Leak detection testing revealed water seeping through the shower connection because there was no silicone sealing behind the lug elbow.
What Lachie did
Lachie replaced the showerhead, installed a pressure limiting valve at the water meter, and successfully retested the system.
Lachie
Leaking copper pipe exposed in the wall behind the cabinet

September 2026

Eltham

Leak detection and burst copper pipe repair

What they rang about
We carried out leak detection after the customer noticed their water meter registering usage without any pooled water around the house.
What we found
Our leak detection pinpointed a hidden burst section in the copper water line.
What we did
To stop the leak, we gained access to the affected area and replaced the damaged copper section with new pipe.
Thermal camera showing moisture under the upstairs shower

August 2026

Torquay

Leak detection and repair for upstairs shower

What they rang about
The customer reported water leaking through their upstairs bathroom doorway despite recent waterproofing.
What Jarryd found
Jarryd's leak detection revealed a split lugged elbow behind the shower wall causing the leak.
What Jarryd did
Jarryd accessed the pipework through the plaster, replaced the split elbow joint, and completed a thorough re-test.
Jarryd
Thermal camera checking the shower wall

May 2026

Lara

Shower Leak Detection

What they rang about
The customer called us reporting a leak coming from their shower wall and asked for a thermal imaging inspection.
What Jarryd found
Jarryd's testing showed that while the pipes and shower base were completely sound, water was actually leaking through the shower screen where it met the tiled wall.
What Jarryd did
Jarryd carried out comprehensive pressure, flood, and spray tests to pinpoint the issue and provided recommendations for resealing.
Jarryd
Shower taps and hand shower on a tiled wall

May 2026

Geelong West

Investigating and fixing a shower leak

What they rang about
The customer called because their handheld shower kept dripping after use.
What Brady found
Brady found the shower taps were worn out and causing the leak, while any minor lingering drips were just leftover water draining out.
What Brady did
Brady supplied and installed brand-new quarter-turn shower taps to stop the leak completely.
Brady
Shower tap spindle exposed for testing

May 2026

Ballarat East

Shower leak detection and tap replacement

What they rang about
The homeowner reported a shower leak that they thought was happening inside the wall.
What Conrad found
Conrad's leak detection test showed the cold tap was leaking at the washer because the spindle wasn't fully engaged.
What Conrad did
Conrad replaced the tap assembly, installed a new pressure-limiting valve, updated several other fixtures around the house, and tested everything to ensure it was watertight.
Conrad
Toilet cistern open from above during the repair

May 2026

Palmerston

Ceiling leak investigation and plumbing repairs

What they rang about
The homeowner reported that water was leaking from the ceiling and leaving marks on the wall, even though it hadn't been raining.
What Gerry found
Gerry inspected the roof space and ruled out a plumbing leak because there are no pipes in that ceiling area, suggesting it may be a roof or building issue instead.
What Gerry did
Gerry advised the clients to monitor the area during the next rain, and while he was there he also serviced the shower taps and repaired the toilet.
Gerry
Pressure gauge fitted to the water line during leak testing

April 2026

Curlewis

Shower Leak Detection and Plumbing Investigation

What they rang about
The customer could hear noises behind their bathroom walls and suspected a leak.
What Jared found
Diagnostic testing revealed a pressure drop in the plumbing, pointing to an internal pipe leak rather than an issue with the shower waterproofing.
What Jared did
Jared carried out thorough leak detection tests and supplied a report and quote for the required repairs.
Jared
Cracked earthenware toilet pipe under the floor
Before

April 2026

Crestwood

Leak detection and toilet pipe repair

What they rang about
We carried out leak detection to investigate a leak under the toilet subfloor.
What Josh found
During leak detection, Josh found a crack in the terracotta pipe where water was slowly seeping out.
What Josh did
Following the leak detection, Josh cleared out the old sand and cement, packed in a fresh mix around the pipe join, and sealed the rubber collars.
Josh
Old roof flashing around a vent pipe among solar panels
Before

March 2026

Strathnairn

Leak Detection and Roof Flashing Repair

What they rang about
The customer called us to investigate a water leak coming from their roof flashing.
What Josh found
Josh found that the existing flashing was cracked with minor holes and lacked a top fold, and the tile penetration underneath was unsealed.
What Josh did
Josh removed the old flashing, sealed the penetration, and fitted a new flashing complete with a proper lap fold and weather cover.
Josh
Pressure test on the water line

February 2026

Ocean Grove

Leak detection and garden tap repairs

What they rang about
Leak detection was requested after a damp front yard raised suspicions of a leak near the driveway.
What Jared found
Leak detection pinpointed a leak on an isolated garden tap line.
What Jared did
Following leak detection, Jared capped off the leaking line and replaced the laundry taps.
Jared
Thermal camera checking pipework for a hidden leak

December 2025

Armstrong Creek

Leak detection for suspected laundry water leak

What they rang about
The customer reported a drenched spare bedroom floor and water damage near the laundry after initially suspecting a leaking washing machine hose.
What Jarryd found
Pressure tests, drainage checks, and thermal imaging showed no active leaks in the water supply or drainage systems during the inspection.
What Jarryd did
Jarryd ran static and nitrogen pressure tests, thermal imaging and a drainage check, and found no active leak in the plumbing.
Jarryd
Ceiling opened up below the upstairs bathroom

May 2025

Harrison

Leak Detection and Upstairs Shower Repair

What they rang about
The customer reported water leaking from the bathroom down to the ground level, resulting in damaged plaster and mould.
What Gerry found
Leak detection testing revealed a pressure drop caused by a faulty, incorrectly installed shower head that had been leaking into the ceiling space.
What Gerry did
Gerry cut away the damaged plasterboard, repaired the leaking shower head on the spot, and installed a snap vent to cover the access hole.
Gerry

Our reviews from customers with hidden leaks

Real customers, in their own words

We had Conrad come out to investigate a suspected leak and he was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to thoroughly explain each step before proceeding and carefully explored all the possible causes. His attention to detail was excellent, and he was incredibly patient in answering our questions and explaining everything clearly. He was super friendly and helpful.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Jess! I'm so glad you and your mum were happy with the thoroughness of my work. Hopefully, you can both enjoy having that unwanted pool under the house gone for good!

Jess ChanMelbourne
Great plumbing and leak repair. We had a tricky leak which was undetected. Adam did a fantastic job at finding the leak, fixing it, and provided other suggestions and did fixes around the house. Highly recommend.

Reply from Adam

Hi Rasshme, thank you for leaving such a great review of my work. It was lovely meeting your family, and I was very happy when I found your water leak. We're glad to help with the other plumbing issues you had as well, as we always aim to fix the cause and help protect the house going forward. I look forward to helping in the future if needed. Cheers, Adam.

RasshmeMelbourne
Same day call-out and Jared was a legend. Initially called because of a leak somewhere that needed fixing. Jared managed to locate and fix the leak no issues, and generally help get the plumbing in our house up to a good standard - something we needed to do as first time home owners. Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Jared

Hi Toby, thank you for the fantastic review. I'm glad we were able to get things in order throughout the home, and thank you for being so welcoming. Please reach out if you need any assistance in the future! Thanks, Jared

Toby RossGeelong
Great service! I was informed of plumbers arrival throughout morning. Riley turned up, checked out the leak, explaining everything as he went along. I had a couple of jobs completed.Great plumber and I would highly recommend using them again. Thanks!

Reply from Riley

Thanks Kylie, It's great to hear you enjoyed our service from start to finish! Glad to get those extra couple jobs sorted out for you too. Always happy to lend a helping hand if required in future! Best of luck taking care of the fish. Cheers, Riley.

Kylie ClarkMelbourne
I would like to highly recommend Brady for his outstanding work in finding and fixing a difficult water leak. He arrived on time, explained what needed to be done and quoted a price for the work. It is difficult to find a trustworthy and reliable plumber. I can highly recommend Brady for his excellent work.

Reply from Brady

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Water leaks can sometimes be tricky to track down, so I’m glad I was able to locate the issue and get it repaired for you. I always aim to be upfront with what needs to be done and provide clear communication from start to finish. It means a lot to hear that you found my service trustworthy and reliable. Thanks again for your support, and if you ever need a hand in the future, I’d be more than happy to help. – Brady

David GallagherGeelong
Conrad came and helped assess our leak/plumbing, he was very kind, thorough and explained everything well! Thank you for your assistance Conrad!

Reply from Conrad

Thank you very much for the kind review. I really appreciate it! I'm glad I could help you understand your plumbing system. If you need anything in the future, please let me know! Thanks again, Conrad

Nilani KCanberra
Two quite separate leaks in the body corporate pipes, were detected and completely fixed. The first by Ben and the second by Conrad - both lovely guys as well as being good at their jobs. Conrad also did a great job updating some of our internal plumbing. Happy to recommend the company and the individuals.

Reply from Conrad

Thanks so much, Tom! Really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. I’m glad Ben and I could get those leaks sorted and help with the plumbing updates as well. Thanks again for your kind words and recommendation! It was a pleasure helping out! Cheers, Conrad & Ben

Tom GreenMelbourne
After getting in contact with the office they organise someone to come and see the issue at my house pretty much the next day. There are two blokes that were on shift. Josh and Charles were fantastic. They found the issue immediately, Provided three separate quotes and got straight to it. Josh and Charles were polite and did a really good job. Definitely going to use them again.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Hi Trevor, thank you for the review! Glad we could tackle the pesky noise and fix the leaking taps for you. All the best with recovery, thanks Josh and Charles

Trevor KeyesCanberra
Bradey was on time , efficient and very good at communicating the plumbing problems related to the sewerage and to a bathroom leak . He was very thorough and provided a comprehensive service and some options for problem solving . Will definitely use this company again .

Reply from Brady

Hey Michelle, thank you so much for leaving this amazing feedback! I’m glad that you’re happy with our service, and the advice we gave to you. If there are any other problems please don’t hesitate to give us a call we’re here to help. Thanks again for choosing fix it right plumbing Brady

Michelle CGeelong
Incredible service and work done by Thane. We have had an ongoing issue with our plumbing for over 10years, with multiple plumbers coming to inspect the issue and never giving us a real resolution or pinpointing where the problem was coming from. It has been very frustrating situation to deal with. We decided to call “Fix it right plumbing” as we received their business card in the mail. Booking was swift and easy with head office letting you know when the plumber would be arriving. No sitting around and waiting aimlessly for hours. Thane arrived and done a thorough inspection and assessment, taking time to asses the issue we were having. After many years of not having any idea what the issue was, Thanes thorough inspection addressed a very serious issue that honestly could’ve been resolved sooner if the past plumbers had cared to look into it. Thane is an outstanding plumber and is very professional and kind towards the delicate issues that arise within plumbing. Absolutely recommend. 10/10

Reply from Thane

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Helena! It really means a lot to hear such kind words. I completely understand how frustrating it must have been dealing with an unresolved plumbing issue for so many years, so I’m really glad I was able to get to the bottom of it and provide you with a proper resolution. That’s exactly what I strive to do, take the time to thoroughly assess the situation and make sure nothing gets overlooked. I’ll also pass on your kind words about the booking process to the team at head office! We appreciate you choosing Fix It Right Plumbing and hope you won’t have any more plumbing troubles, but if you ever do, we’re always here to help. Thane

helena obtulovicMelbourne
Riley was fantastic he helped fix my leak, as well as doing a general health check. Highly recommend!

Reply from Riley

Thanks Ethan for taking the time to leave such great review! Glad to help out and all the best! If you ever need any help in the future please reach out! Thanks again, Riley

Ethan FichmanMelbourne
Excellent service. Thane managed to find the water leak on my property and fixed it. He explained the work done. He was very organised and efficient and picked up a couple of issues that needed to be fixed as well.

Reply from Thane

Hey Noha, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! I'm so glad we were able to help out with your tricky leak! Thank you for being understanding and patient while we worked through it together! Please don't hesitate to contact me again should you ever need! Thanks again, Thane!

Noha SolimanMelbourne
Ben from Fix It Right Plumbing has done a fantastic job on the two jobs we have had done in the last month . 1st was helping us was with water leak detection and the 2nd was installing a new dishwasher . Highly recommend Ben and Fix It Right Plumbing

Reply from Fix-It Right

Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback I really appreciate it, I hope you enjoy having a dishwasher again! If you need us again feel free to get in touch. Thanks, Ben

Jenny BakerMelbourne
From my first phone call to the office to organise someone to come and have a look at a couple of issues, to the completion of the work I couldn't have been more impressed with the service I received from the Fix It Right plumbing team. Josh was brilliant, constantly keeping me informed of progress and always giving me a heads up when he was due to arrive. Josh was able to resolve a long standing issue with drainage seeping into my garage. His solution was first class and the amount of work he did to Fix It Right was exceptional. Can't recommend highly enough Josh and the entire Fix It Right team. It's great to know, that if we ever have any other issues we will be able to count on them to resolve any issues. Great work Josh and team.

Reply from Josh

Hi Michael it was a pleasure getting to know you and your family. Glad that the “drainage to get the tails wagging package” suited you and your family's needs. It was great to see that it was already doing its job and the dogs were happy. Thanks for the golf clubs too! Cheers Josh

Michael RobertsCanberra
Had a leaking shower and called Fix it Right. Jared was great he found the source of the leak and explained everything clearly and did a great job promptly repairing the leak and replacing our damaged shower head Relieved and very pleased the leak has been fixed.

Reply from Jared

Hi Kane, thank you for leaving a review. I'm happy that we got to the bottom of your shower issue and were able to resolve everything. Don't hesitate to call us for any future works. Thanks, Jared

Kane ThomasGeelong
Exceptional service from enquiry to completion. I called due to an upstairs shower causing damage to the downstairs ceiling. The staff were helpful on the phone and arranged for Blaze to be at our property within 30 minutes. Blaze was friendly, professional and knowledgeable, he was able to identify the problem, explain it and fix it correctly. If you need a great local plumber, this is who you call.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Thank you Jade for the google review, was amazing meeting you and your family. Especially all three Labradors! - Blaze

Jade HowardCanberra
Josh from Fix It Right Plumbing (Canberra) was fantastic. He gave me a 30-minute heads up before arriving and was super friendly and easy-going from the start. He thoroughly inspected an unusual leak issue and also checked the rest of the property, identifying a few things I wasn’t aware of. I really appreciated his honesty and clear communication about the best way forward, especially considering cost and time. The free call-out fee and comprehensive inspection are huge selling points. Highly recommend — I’ll update this review should I move ahead with the quoted work.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Thanks so much for the review Amanda! Glad I could give you more of an understanding about how your evaporative cooler works and the best options going forward. Thanks Josh.

Amanda MeslerCanberra
Brady came out to fix a leak and remove a pump and did such a great job, was able to help and communicate the issue and how he was going to rectify. Fixed the issue all in one day and great with any further questions during and after the repairs. When we have more coin to get more plumbing done, we will definitely be asking for Brady

Reply from Brady

Hey Bailey , thank you so much for leaving this amazing feedback! I’m glad that you’re happy with my service, and the advice i gave to you. If there are any other problems please don’t hesitate to give us a call we’re here to help. Thanks again for choosing fix it right plumbing Brady

Bailey GatherumGeelong
Fix It Right Torquay. Jared assisted us today with our problem leak, extremely pleasant, great explanation of the issue, and efficient service.

Reply from Fix-It Right

Hi Robyn, thank you for the fantastic feedback and I'm happy that we were able to provide a pleasant service with our call. Thanks, Jared

Robyn SchmidtCanberra
We had Brady come out to check for a shower leak. He was very thorough. He checked everything. Explained everything. Gave us prices before doing anything and was a really nice guy.

Reply from Brady

Hey Herbet, thank you so much for leaving this amazing feedback! I’m glad that you’re happy with my service, and the advice i gave to you. If there are any other problems please don’t hesitate to give us a call we’re here to help. Thanks again for choosing fix it right plumbing Brady

Herbert WatsonGeelong
I had a great experience with Blaze from Fix It Right Plumbing. He did an excellent job fixing the leaks in both our kitchen and bathroom. Blaze was friendly, professional, and very courteous throughout the whole process. He explained everything clearly, worked efficiently, and left the area clean and tidy once the job was done. Highly recommend his service!

Reply from Fix-It Right

Thank you Mali for this amazing review, appreciate the kind words and support Thanks blaze

Mali WijesundaraCanberra
I called Fix It Right Plumbing for assistance with an unknown water leak in my front yard. I especially asked for Jack A from Fix It Right Plumbing Carrum Downs VIC, as I have used this company once before. Jack A was able to analyse the issue quickly and provided clear details of works required. He is such a professional individual and a good human. All works have been completed to an excellent standard. From start to finish, this business is getting it right. So happy considering the nature of the situation. Thankyou Rachel for being so lovely and helpful over the phone too. A perfect first contact representing your business.

Reply from Rachael

Hey Shelly. Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review, you honestly made my day! Jack is not only great at what he does, but he’s a genuinely good person, and it’s lovely to see that shine through in your experience. Thank you personally for your lovely words about my help over the phone, it means a lot. Being your first point of contact is something I take seriously, and I’m glad it helped make the whole experience a little easier. We'll be here for you if & when needed. Cheers. Rachael

ShellzCanberra
Brady and Wolf came out the day we called them for a pretty significant leak. Very friendly, reassuring and upfront with work and cost throughout the whole process. Leak was found almost straight away and fixed on the day. Showed and explained to us what had happened. Cleaned up after themselves. Checked the rest of the plumbing and gave us recommendations for future work. Highly recommend.

Reply from Brady

Hey Emma, thank you so much for leaving this amazing feedback! For myself and wolf I’m glad that you’re happy with our service, and the advice we gave to you. If there are any other problems please don’t hesitate to give us a call we’re here to help. Thanks again for choosing Fix It Right Plumbing Brady

Emma CollinsGeelong
Brady was awesome. Prompt and reliable service. Honest and very quick to find the problem with our shower issue causing a major leak to our downstairs kitchen ceiling. Gave us a full report including photos that will help us a lot with getting the issue resolved. Highly recommend!

Reply from Brady

Hey Tazz, thank you so much for leaving this amazing feedback! I’m glad that you’re happy with my service, and the advice i gave to you. Best of luck with getting that shower sorted If there are any other problems please don’t hesitate to give us a call we’re here to help. Thanks again for choosing Fix It Right Plumbing Brady

Tazz DaManGeelong

Prevention

So the bad day never comes

The cheapest leak is the one found early. Know where your water meter is, and now and then check it with every tap off: if it's moving, something's leaking. Fix-It Right Care Plan members get a home safety inspection of their plumbing every year, and that's a good time to ask us about anything that's worrying you.

The Fix-It Right Care Plan

Areas we service

Real local teams. Tap yours and meet them.

We find hidden leaks across Melbourne, Geelong, Canberra and Ballarat: same method, same training, same 10-year warranty wherever you are.

Leak detection questions

Straight answers, no runaround

I've got a water leak. Should I turn off my water?

In most cases, yes. Turn it off at the main tap, which is usually next to the water meter near your front boundary. Then mop up as much water as you can and call us. Even a slow leak can damage floors, walls and foundations.

How do you find a leak I can't see?

In five stages, always in the same order: a nitrogen pressure test to prove there's a leak, isolate each system on the line, narrow it to the one that's leaking, narrow down the area, then pinpoint the exact spot. Each stage rules things out, so by the end there's only one place left.

Someone else couldn't find it. Why would you?

Because we don't rely on one tool or a guess. The tools only point; working through the stages in order is what pins it down.

Will you have to rip up my floor or walls?

Only at the spot, and only once we've found it. The point of the method is that we open up one small area where the leak is, instead of guessing and opening up several.

What will it cost?

Each stage is priced before it starts, and finding the leak and fixing it are priced as separate decisions. Our full pricing is on the What it costs page.

Can I check for a leak myself first?

Yes. Turn every tap and appliance off and watch the water meter for two minutes. If the small dial is still moving, water is going somewhere. That test is one of the sixteen in our free plumbing health check, which walks the whole house in about ten minutes.

This comes with every job we do

What every job comes with

  • $0 call-out. We come out and look things over. If you don't go ahead, you don't pay.

  • Three repair options. The first gets you out of trouble, the last takes care of everything the whole-home check found, and there's one in between. All of them are proper fixes.

  • Fixed For Good. Done properly the first time, triple tested before we leave, and backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Every job

Fix-It Now - Pay Later

12 months, no interest, nothing to pay

Get it fixed today, on any job, and make your first payment in a year. It's there because a burst pipe doesn't wait for payday, and neither should the repair.

See how it works

*Eligible jobs. Terms, conditions and credit approval apply.

The same plumber, start to finish

The plumber who comes out and works out what's wrong is the one who fixes it, and they stay with your job from start to finish until it's done properly, top to bottom. We don't send one person to look and another to do the work, and we never pull your plumber off your job to chase the next call. Not many plumbing companies anywhere are that strict about it, and it's why the job gets done right the first time.

A Fix-It Right plumber showing a homeowner the pipes under the kitchen sink

Rough day? A real plumber is a tap away.

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