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Fix-It Right Plumbing

Plumber Epping, South Morang, Lalor & ThomastownEpping plumbers who make your day better, not worse.

We'll send a real plumber, with real reviews from your Epping neighbours, to fix it for good.

  • $0 call-out
  • Three repair options on every job
  • 10-year workmanship guarantee

Your bad day stops here.

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A real person from our office will call you straight away

Rather ring us? 1300 664 932

  • No fee for the visit. Pay only if you go ahead
  • Three repair options before any work starts
  • Licensed plumbers. 10-year workmanship warranty

Had the camera out, then someone yelled "burst pipe" and that was that.

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Suburbs we cover

Not just Epping. We look after all of these too.

Map of our Epping service area
  • Epping
  • South Morang
  • Lalor
  • Thomastown
  • Doreen
  • Mernda
  • Wollert

Part of our Melbourne service area

Our work around Epping

Real numbers from real Epping jobs

40jobs in the last 2 years

26in the last 12 months

Most common jobs

  • Blocked drains 30%
  • Taps 17%
  • Leak detection 13%
  • General plumbing maintenance 40%

9blocked drains around Epping

In general terms: Post-war Lalor/Thomastown plus 2000s South Morang estates; basalt clay soils.

Water authority: Yarra Valley Water · Council: Whittlesea

That's me, Richie

Richie Foster, Fix-It Right Plumbing

Plumbers in Epping, South Morang, Lalor and Thomastown

Written by us, about the streets we work

Epping sits in Melbourne's growing outer north, where established post-war suburbs like Lalor and Thomastown meet the newer estates of South Morang and beyond. We work right across Epping, South Morang, Lalor and Thomastown, and it's an area we know well.

Over the last two years we've done more than 40 jobs around Epping, and blocked drains are the single most common reason people call. That fits the area: the older Lalor and Thomastown homes have aging sewer lines, and the basalt clay soils common through the north shift with the weather and put older pipes under strain. In the newer South Morang and Epping North estates it's more often hot water, taps and the odd issue left from the original build.

When a drain blocks in the older streets, tree roots can be part of the cause, the established gardens and older lines give them a way in. We check whether roots are behind a blockage rather than just clearing it, so it's sorted properly rather than coming straight back.

Whatever the job, from a blocked drain to a hidden leak or a hot water system, we fix the cause, not just the symptom. That's been the Fix-It Right way since Richie started the business in 2007.

Real jobs around Epping

Real homes around Epping, straight off our plumbers' phones

New copper hot water line run in the wall during the bathroom works

September 2026

Hot water, Lalor

Hot water line capping and bathroom updates

What they rang about
Hot water line adjustments were requested to help with a partial bathroom renovation by moving fittings and updating pipework.
What Lachie found
Hot water piping running to the roof needed capping, alongside an aged shower breech and a pipe section under the floor that needed replacing.
What Lachie did
Hot water lines were capped off, the shower outlet was relocated higher, isolation valves were installed, and the underground pipe was replaced.
Lachie
Cracked frost valve on the rooftop hot water unit
Before

July 2026

Hot water, Mernda

Hot water unit leaking from cracked frost valve

What they rang about
We were called out because a solar hot water system was leaking heavily.
What Lachie found
Lachie found that a cracked frost valve on the hot water unit was causing the leak.
What Lachie did
Lachie supplied and installed a new frost valve and tested the hot water system to ensure it was operating correctly.
Lachie
Kitchen sink waste pipe after the drain was cleared

May 2026

Blocked drain, Lalor

Blocked drains kitchen sink clearing and repairs

What they rang about
We received a blocked drains call because the kitchen sink was blocked.
What we found
Our blocked drains check showed the kitchen sink drain was clogged with grease and debris.
What we did
We fixed the blocked drains by clearing the clog and installing new sink components including P-traps and seals.
Dug down to the burst pipe near the water meter
Before

March 2026

Burst water pipe, Lalor

Burst water pipe repair near the meter

What they rang about
We received a call about a burst water pipe leaking in the front yard near the water meter.
What Lachie found
Lachie found the burst water pipe running underneath a concrete pad.
What Lachie did
To repair the burst water pipe, Lachie removed the concrete pad, replaced the damaged copper section, installed a pressure limiting valve, and backfilled the trench.
Lachie
Shower mixer after the repair

March 2026

Dripping tap, Thomastown

Dripping taps and leaking shower repairs

What they rang about
We were called out to fix a dripping shower tap that wouldn't stop leaking.
What Lachie found
Lachie found a worn shower cartridge causing the drips, along with rusted basin hoses and high water pressure.
What Lachie did
Lachie replaced the dripping tap cartridge and faulty basin mixer, installed a pressure limiting valve, and serviced the hot water unit.
Lachie
Cistern after the inlet and outlet valves were replaced

February 2026

Toilet leak, Lalor

Toilet leaks fixed with cistern and valve replacement

What they rang about
Toilet leaks were reported, including a small leak inside the cistern and a continuous running sound.
What Lachie found
Investigating the toilet leaks, Lachie found the system was leaking and both valves were busted.
What Lachie did
To fix the toilet leaks, Lachie replaced the system, installed a new flush pipe, isolation valve and flexible hose, and tested it.
Lachie

What local customers say

Real customers from around Epping, in their own words

We just had Jack out and his amazing respectful and done perfect work with unblocking toilet!!
Alan Thorpe
Thane is punctual and patient. He explained all the works included and answers all my questions. Also, did a check in the plumbing outlets round the house and provided a quote on them.
Jean Teo

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.

Same face from the first knock to the final test

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

Your local plumbers

A real plumber

with real reviews

Jack

Jack

Plumbing Team LeaderWith us since 2020

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Jack did a great job on a major pipe reline over several days. Also tidied up the front yard and replanted lawn where excavation occurred. Easy to deal with, reliable, highly recommended.
James McCoy

With almost 20 years in the plumbing industry, I’m passionate about helping customers and making sure every job is done right. Outside of work, I’m a dedicated husband and proud dad to three boys, soon to be four, with two Labradors keeping us on our toes! I’m a massive footy fan and love nothing more than having a good laugh and a friendly chat with customers while getting the job done. For me, plumbing is about more than just fixing problems. It’s about building trust and making people feel looked after.

Thane

Thane

PlumberWith us since 2023

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Thane was our plumber at mums place and did an amazing job
Gayle O’Brien

I am pursuing further studies in plumbing to develop and refine my skills. I enjoy the diversity that comes with plumbing. When I am not at work I like fishing, motorbike riding and jet skiing, and travelling and camping with family and friends.

Conrad

Conrad

PlumberWith us since 2025

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Top-notch plumbing service! We had Conrad from Fix-It Right Plumbing visit today, and he was absolutely fantastic! A true professional, he provided excellent service and solved our plumbing needs efficiently. From the friendly and helpful communication with the girl on the phone to the exceptional work on-site, everything was top-notch. The pricing was fair and transparent, making the entire experience stress-free. If you're in need of reliable and high-quality plumbing, this team is the one to call. Highly recommended!😀👍
Steven McQuie

Conrad has a range of knowledge in plumbing, specialising in urgent repairs for homes. Conrad prides himself on assisting his customers to the best of his ability, and always arrives with a smile on his face.

Mitch

Mitch

PlumberWith us since 2021

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Mitch was great. Gave me all the options Was patient and considerate of the dogs ensuring they didn’t get out. Let me know when he was going down the street to get anything he needed. Left the house and garden clean. Thanks heaps mate. Great service. Great customer care and I’m loving my new loo
Tanya

Mitch loves playing sports and is an avid Melbourne supporter in the AFL. He loves the challenge of finding and solving people's plumbing problems and making sure our customers are left pleased.

Lachie

Lachie

PlumberWith us since 2025

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Lachie was a great help today diagnosing our blocked stormwater drains. Would recommend
Richard Bartlett

Lachie comes from a background in plumbing home maintenance and loves dealing with customers day to day. In his spare time he enjoys the great outdoors, and recently spent 6 months in Whistler on a working holiday.

Adam

Adam

PlumberWith us since 2017

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Adam thanks so much your knowledge and support was appreciated. Rachael thanks for all of your support and communication. Kind regards Brooke
B H

Adam has a young family and enjoys photography. He also has a keen interest in cars. Adam is an experienced qualified plumber who has a flair for leak detection with a 100% strike rate when finding hidden water leaks.

Riley

Riley

PlumberWith us since 2026

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We had Riley perform several plumbing tasks for us and he was very proficient explaining everything he was doing as he went along. Also he was such a friendly young man.
Lyn Dalton

Riley is one of our hardworking plumbers, known for his keen attention to detail. He enjoys helping customers out of sticky situations by providing practical, effective solutions and going the extra mile. Outside of work, Riley is a passionate Essendon supporter and lifelong drummer who enjoys tackling challenging motocross trails.

Cailem

Cailem

PlumberWith us since 2026

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Cailem was an experienced plumber and efficient and friendly and I was more than satisfied with the excellent work he did.
Felicity Hayes

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Epping plumbing questions

Straight answers, no runaround

Do you cover Epping and the outer north?

Yes. We cover Epping, South Morang, Lalor and Thomastown, along with Mernda, Doreen, Wollert and the surrounding estates.

Why do drains block around Epping?

In the older Lalor and Thomastown streets it's usually aging sewer lines and tree roots finding the joints, often not helped by the clay soils through the north. We check whether roots are the cause rather than just clearing a blockage, so you're not calling us back about the same drain.

Who's my water authority in Epping?

Yarra Valley Water covers Epping, South Morang, Lalor and Thomastown. If the issue is at the meter or the street connection, that's their responsibility, and we'll help you sort what's yours from what's theirs before any work starts.

I'm in a newer South Morang or Epping North estate, what usually goes wrong?

Mostly hot water systems, taps and the occasional thing left from the original build, rather than old-pipe problems. These are often quick, and we're out this way regularly.

How quickly can you get to Epping?

The outer north is a regular patch, so Epping, South Morang, Lalor and Thomastown are well covered, along with the Mernda and Doreen growth corridor.

Real prices, in writing, before we touch a thing

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.

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

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Every job comes with our 10-year workmanship warranty.

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