Corio’s local plumber, for drains, leaks and everything in between
Looking for a plumber in Corio? We clear blocked drains and sewers, fix leaks, taps and hot water, and do gas fitting across Corio – 171 jobs there in the last 12 months, more than any other single suburb.
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Corio Job Request
Say what’s blocked, leaking or broken and we’ll usually answer within the hour with a fixed price.
Fixed price before we lift a tool
Same-day service when the schedule allows
Camera checks for drains that keep blocking
171 jobs in CorioOur busiest suburb, last 12 months
Repeat blockagesCamera-checked to find the cause
Licensed & insuredPeter Plummer, licence 119671, incl. gasfitting
Upfront pricingNo hidden fees
Why Our Customers Love Us
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really happy with the quality of the work and would definitely recommend Ben to anyone needing a reliable plumber.
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Corio stretches from North Shore up to Avalon, between Corio Bay and the Geelong Ring Road. Much of the suburb was built as Housing Commission estates from the late 1950s – five estates and about 2,500 houses within roughly 20 years – so plenty of homes here have drains that have been in the ground for decades.
That shows in our numbers. In the last 12 months we did 171 jobs in Corio, and 56 of them involved blocked drains, sewers, jetting or a drain camera – about a third. Leaks and burst pipes came next (52 jobs), then taps and mixers (36) and hot water (27). One visit can cover several of these, so the figures overlap.
Barwon Water names wet wipes, nappies and sanitary items, fat and grease, and tree roots as the usual causes of sewer blockages. Any of them can choke an older drain. When a Corio drain keeps coming back, we put a camera down it so you can see exactly what’s going on before deciding what to do.
What We Do Most in Corio
Ordered by how often Corio customers booked each type of job over the last 12 months.
Our number-one Corio job. Sinks, showers, toilets and outside gullies that won’t drain, cleared with the right equipment and then checked so we know the cause, not just the symptom.
Water where it shouldn’t be – under the sink, through a ceiling or bubbling up in the yard. We locate the leak, isolate the supply and repair the pipe properly.
Kitchen, laundry and bathroom taps that drip, spin or leak at the base. We replace the worn parts or fit a new mixer, priced before we start.
Gas and electric systems that have stopped, leak or can’t keep up. We repair where it makes sense and can replace on the same day where possible when it doesn’t.
Cracked basins, leaking sink wastes, dripping shower roses and shower bases letting water through. Small faults like these waste water and damage cupboards and floors if left.
Running cisterns, slow refills, weak flushes and pans that rock or leak at the base. We fix the fault and check the connection to the drain while we’re there.
Cooktop and oven connections, gas heater work and repairs to gas lines. Twenty-three of our Corio jobs in the last 12 months were gas fitting or gas appliance work.
Common Plumbing Problems in Corio Homes
These are the faults we’re called to in Corio most often, and what they usually mean.
Sewage backing up into the yard
If the overflow gully outside is bubbling, or the toilet gurgles when the washing machine empties, the sewer line is probably blocked further down. Stop using water inside and call us.
Drains that block again and again
A drain that needs clearing every few months usually has roots, a sag or a broken joint. A camera inspection shows which, so the repair targets the real problem.
Burst and leaking pipes
Older pipes can split or pinhole with little warning. We isolate the water, repair the damaged section and check the joints either side.
Dripping and loose taps
Worn washers and cartridges are quick to replace, and fixing them stops water being wasted around the clock.
Gas cooktop and heater connections
Swapping a cooktop or moving a heater is licensed gasfitting work. We connect it, test it and leave it ready to use.
Quick Response Across Corio
Corio was our busiest suburb over the last 12 months – more than three jobs a week – so it’s rarely far from where we’re already working. That makes it easier to get someone to you the same day when a drain backs up mid-morning.
If sewage is coming up through a floor waste or the toilet, stop running water in the house and ring 0447 134 432. The emergency line is open 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.
Why Corio Households Choose Plummers Plumbing
Drains are where a plumber earns their keep in Corio. Here’s how we handle them, and everything else.
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We explain the cause
Clearing a blockage is half the job. We also tell you why it happened and whether it’s likely to come back.
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Camera checks when needed
For drains that keep blocking, a CCTV camera shows roots, cracks or collapsed sections, so you’re not paying for guesswork.
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Your side or Barwon Water’s
We show you where the blockage sits in relation to Barwon Water’s connection, because that decides who looks after it.
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Gas fitters on the team
Our team includes licensed gas fitters, so a cooktop swap or heater connection doesn’t mean booking a second tradie.
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Fixed price, every time
The price is agreed before we start, and there are no surprises on the invoice.
Our Corio Job Process
Simple and predictable, whether it’s a blocked sewer or a dripping tap.
Tell Us What’s Happening
Call 0447 134 432 or use the form. Let us know if anything is overflowing so we can prioritise it.
Diagnose on Site
We check the drain, pipe or fitting. For a recurring blockage we may camera the line before recommending anything.
Fixed Price, Your Call
You get the price and the options. Go ahead, hold off or ask questions – it’s up to you.
Repair and Re-test
We fix it, run water through to prove it’s working and clean up the work area.
Plumbing Costs in Corio – What to Expect
Drain jobs vary the most. A simple sink blockage is quick; a sewer line full of roots, or one that needs a camera inspection and digging up, takes more time and equipment. We tell you which you’re dealing with before any cost is locked in.
Who pays also depends on where the blockage is. Barwon Water looks after its sewer up to a set point near your boundary, and the pipes past that point are the owner’s. Our guide on who pays for a blocked sewer explains the split. For work on your side, you get a fixed price before we start.
Plumbing Across Corio & Nearby
We cover every part of Corio, from the bayside streets near North Shore to the western side toward Lovely Banks. Just north, we look after Lara, and next door to the south we’re regularly in Norlane.
For anywhere else around Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast, see every suburb we cover.
Plumbing FAQs for Corio
Usually because something in the pipe keeps catching waste – tree roots through a joint, a sagging section or a cracked pipe. Clearing it buys time, but the blockage returns. A camera inspection shows the cause, and then we can recommend a repair that deals with it rather than another clear-out.
It depends where the blockage is. Barwon Water maintains the sewer from its main to the first inspection opening or one metre inside your property boundary, whichever is less. Beyond that point the pipes are the owner’s responsibility. We can show you where your blockage sits.
The grate should pop off so sewage spills outside rather than inside your home. Barwon Water says the gully should sit at least 150 mm lower than the lowest fixture inside, such as the shower or toilet. If yours is covered, buried or stuck down, get it checked.
Yes. Twenty-three of our Corio jobs in the last 12 months were gas fitting or gas appliance work – cooktop and oven connections, heater installs and repairs, and gas line work. It’s all licensed gasfitting work. If you can smell gas, leave the house, call AusNet Services on 13 67 07 (000 if anyone is in danger), then call us.
Yes. For drains that keep blocking, a CCTV inspection is usually the smartest first step. We feed the camera through the line, show you what we find – roots, cracks, sags or a collapsed section – and then give you a fixed price for the fix.
Yes. Twenty of our Corio jobs in the last 12 months were for rental homes. Renters should contact their rental provider or agent first. Our rental plumbing checklist covers Victoria’s minimum standards.
For everyday jobs, we offer same-day service whenever our schedule allows, and Corio is one of the suburbs we’re in most often. For emergencies such as a sewer overflow or burst pipe, our line is open 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.
Need a Local Plumber in Corio?
Blocked drain, leak or no hot water – ring 0447 134 432 or book online and we’ll give you a fixed price.
