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Fix-It Right Plumbing

Plumber St Kilda, Elwood, South Melbourne & Port Melbourne

Right across St Kilda, Elwood, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne, your neighbours have had their plumbing sorted the Fix-It Right way, done properly, fixed so it stays fixed. Now it's your turn. Below are real jobs we've done around here, what local customers have said, and the plumbers who actually work your area.

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When should we call?
  • No fee for the visit. Pay only if you go ahead
  • Three written quotes before any work starts
  • Licensed plumbers. 10-year workmanship warranty

Suburbs we cover

Map of our St Kilda service area
  • St Kilda
  • Elwood
  • South Melbourne
  • Port Melbourne
  • Albert Park
  • Balaclava
  • Middle Park
  • St Kilda East
  • Ripponlea
  • St Kilda West

Part of our Melbourne service area

Our work around St Kilda

220jobs in the last 2 years

102in the last 12 months

Most common jobs

  • Taps 26%
  • Toilets 18%
  • Blocked drains 18%
  • General plumbing maintenance 38%

22%+of the 32 blocked drains around St Kilda involved tree roots

In general terms: Victorian/Edwardian terraces, 1960s-70s walk-up flats and newer apartments; sandy/reclaimed ground near the bay.

Water authority: South East Water · Council: Port Phillip

Richie Foster, Fix-It Right Plumbing

Plumbers in St Kilda, Elwood, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne

St Kilda and the bayside suburbs around it are a busy patch for us, a mix of grand old terraces, 1960s and 70s walk-up flats, and new apartments. We work across St Kilda, Elwood, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne, and the range of housing means no two jobs are quite the same.

Over the last two years we've done more than 220 jobs around St Kilda. Tap and toilet repairs top the list, which fits an area with a lot of flats and apartments where those are the things that wear out and need sorting. Blocked drains are a big part of it too.

When a drain does block around St Kilda, tree roots are behind it about one in five times. The older sewer lines through the established streets, combined with plenty of mature trees, give roots a way in. We check whether roots are the cause rather than just clearing the blockage, so it doesn't keep happening.

Whatever the job, from a leaking tap to a blocked drain 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.

Recent jobs around St Kilda

Old laundry taps with corroded connections

September 2026

Burst water pipe, St Kilda

Burst water pipe prevention and dishwasher service

What they rang about
The customer reported that their dishwasher was showing an error code and not draining.
What Lachie found
Lachie found rusty flexi hoses on the laundry mixer at risk of splitting and a failed dishwasher pump.
What Lachie did
Lachie replaced the laundry mixer with a new one fitted with isolation valves, and cleaned the dishwasher.
Lachie
Hot water unit with new safety valves

August 2026

Hot water, South Melbourne

Hot water system service and valve replacement

What they rang about
The customer called because their hot water unit was not working.
What Ben found
Ben found that the hot water system was over twenty years old, alongside a rusting mixer tap and a cooktop gas regulator.
What Ben did
Ben accessed the hot water unit by moving the washing machine, then replaced the safety valves and water stops.
Ben
Instantaneous hot water unit in the apartment cupboard

June 2026

Hot water, Port Melbourne

Hot water temperature issues at kitchen tap

What they rang about
Hot water from the kitchen mixer tap was fluctuating between boiling hot and freezing cold.
What Lachie found
Hot water temperatures at the kitchen tap continued swinging between extremes even after updating the cartridge and tempering valve.
What Lachie did
Hot water troubleshooting included replacing the mixer cartridge and tempering valve, testing another mixer, and suggesting the building manager inspect the main line.
Lachie
Overflowing drain at the base of the building

April 2026

Blocked drain, St Kilda

Blocked drains cleared at an apartment building

What they rang about
Blocked drainage in a shower and basin prompted a call for assistance.
What Lachie found
Blocked pipework featured old galvanised lines packed with flaky corrosion, hair, and debris, plus a tight bend.
What Lachie did
Blocked lines were cleared with high-pressure jetting so the shower could flow freely again.
Lachie
New shower head fitted

February 2026

General plumbing, Albert Park

General plumbing shower head replacement

What they rang about
For general plumbing, it was reported that a shower head needed replacing.
What Conrad found
General plumbing assessment found that the existing shower head was faulty.
What Conrad did
For general plumbing, Conrad disconnected the faulty unit, installed a new shower rose, tested it, and cleared away all the rubbish.
Conrad
Corroded copper pipe joint behind the toilet

August 2025

Leak detection, South Melbourne

Leak detection for apartment ceiling leak

What they rang about
We responded to a leak detection request after water leaked through a ceiling vent from the bathroom above.
What Lachie found
Lachie found high water pressure measuring 800 kPa while the bathroom seals and grout were in good condition.
What Lachie did
Lachie carried out leak detection by conducting a shower test, checking the water pressure, and inspecting the bathroom seals and grout.
Lachie

What local customers say

HI there, I highly recommend Fix it Right Plumbing. They are by far the Best in the Business. Just had young Conrad repair my burst pipe and he was absolutely amazing. A true perfectionist and with extreme Knowledge as to what he was doing. I give 5 stars. Sincerely George :)
George Phaedonos
Professional and timely service, that sets a new benchmark. Company did a great job of keeping us informed what would happen and when. Conrad arrived on time, resolved the issue and highlighted other items that needed attention. At all times we were kept informed of what needed to be done, why and the cost. Will use again.
Marc Cefai
Lachie was awesome, super knowledgeable and invested in making sure my problem was fully resolved. The company had also helped me with a leak issue a couple years before as well, and I would recommend them to anyone needing quality plumbing work and expertise.
Rachel Choong
Tristan did an excellent job with our plumbing issues. He was very thorough and clearly articulated what was needed.
Glenn JOWETT
I had been having ongoing issues with a kitchen sink blockage which Thane managed to fix promptly and without fuss. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to make totally sure I was happy and there were no further issues he could help with.
Belinda Davis
Fix it right plumbing were very helpful and able to provide same day service. Jack was great and knowledgeable and able to help with a lot of things wrong with my bathroom. Will definitely use this company in the future
Kate Box
Josh was a legend. After dealing with two plumbers who were less than professional Josh came in and fixed the problem quickly and at a very reasonable rate. I can now do both 1s and 2s with no leaks and real peace of mind.
Andrew McClelland
Kyle thanks again for fixing my cistern issue. Your persistence and hard work resulted in getting the issue resolved. You were professional and couteous. Thank you for taking the time to keep me updated with the progress throughout.
Anne Yeoh
My daughter recommended this company and I am very happy that she did. Great communication from head office and Jack who was our plumber on site. Jack assessed the work required and commenced work immediately. He clearly explained the current state of things and the rectification required, which was done quickly.
Mark Fessey
Mitch was lovely to deal with, found the source a leak that a different plumber had missed. Everything was explained clearly, customer service was excellent from both Mitch and Shae in the office. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Kelly Day
Brendan did an awesome job fixing my leaking shower head and replacing the taps. The team were super responsive and flexible to make sure that everything was fixed before the weekend. I would definitely use their service again and recommend to anyone who needs any plumbing services done.
Natalie Little
Daniel was excellent, excellent friendly customer service. Completed the job efficiently, gave further advice and went above and beyond. He ended up completing more jobs than I booked him for. Highly recommend Fix It Right!
Kelly thompson
Very happy with our experience with Fix It Right Plumbing. The fellow James who came to our place explained everything he was doing. He used impressive equipment to test for pipe leaks and investigate the sewer for causes of flow reduction. Everything was fixed on the spot.
Don GREGG

The same plumber, start to finish

The plumber who comes out and works out what's wrong is the one who fixes it, and he stays 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

Your local plumbers

Jack

Jack

Plumbing Team LeaderWith us since 2020

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

Jack has a loving family with two labradors and a baby on the way. He has over 10 years experience in the plumbing industry and is always committed to doing the best he can. He loves his footy and keeping fit.

Thane

Thane

PlumberWith us since 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ben

Ben

PlumberWith us since 2024

Recommended - good experience and reliable Ben advised us when he would arrive, was spot on time and explained everything thoroughly without any prssure. Very proffessional and clean - did a great job!
Mike G

Ben comes from a background of domestic new home plumbing and moved into maintenance to expand his skill set. He is also currently studying further for plumbing. Away from work he is an avid Brisbane Lions supporter and footy fan, and spends time with his partner and close friends.

Cailem

Cailem

PlumberWith us since 2026

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

St Kilda plumbing questions

Do you do plumbing in St Kilda flats and apartments?

Yes, a lot of it. St Kilda, Elwood and Port Melbourne have plenty of older walk-up flats and newer apartments, and a big part of our work here is taps, toilets and the everyday repairs that come up in that kind of housing. We're used to working in units and dealing with shared plumbing.

Who's my water authority in St Kilda?

South East Water covers St Kilda, Elwood, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne. If the issue is at the meter or the sewer connection at the street, that's their responsibility, and we'll help you sort out what's yours and what's theirs before any work starts.

Why do drains block around St Kilda?

Tree roots are behind about one in five blocked drains here. The older sewer lines through the established bayside streets have joints that roots get into, especially with all the mature trees around. We check whether roots are the cause so the problem actually stops, rather than clearing it and seeing you again.

How quickly can you get to St Kilda?

The bayside and inner south is a patch we work in regularly, so St Kilda, Elwood, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne are well covered, along with Albert Park, Balaclava and Ripponlea.

What jobs do you do most around St Kilda?

Taps and toilets top the list, then blocked drains, but we do the full range: hot water, leak detection, burst pipes, gas and general maintenance. Whatever the job, we fix the cause, not just the symptom.

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 written quotes. 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.

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

Every job comes with our 10-year workmanship warranty.

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