Pegasus is a master-planned new town beside Woodend, designed for about 1,700 house sites and up to 6,000 people. Earthworks began in 2006, the first titles were issued in January 2008, and by May 2016 more than 950 houses had been completed or were under construction. When something goes wrong at your Pegasus property, call us first and turn off the water at the toby or the main stopcock if you can. We will talk you through it on the phone and give you an arrival time.
Pegasus: a planned town of modern plumbing
Pegasus is a master-planned town beside Woodend, about 25 kilometres north of Christchurch, with homes built since the first titles were issued in January 2008 and construction continuing on remaining sites. Almost every house here is modern, which narrows down what goes wrong. Urgent calls are rarely corroded pipe and much more often a flexible hose, a tap connector, a dishwasher or washing machine inlet, or a fitting at the cylinder.
Because modern pipework runs inside walls and ceilings, a leak can travel some distance before it shows. If you see a stain, swollen skirting or hear water running with everything off, close the toby and call. We locate the leak before cutting, keep openings small, and give you photos and a report for your insurer. On newer homes we also note anything that may be a builder or product issue, so you can follow it up.
Pegasus water is supplied by Waimakariri District Council, chlorinated since the town began, and UV treated along with the Woodend and Tuahiwi supplies. Problems on the street side, or in the public wastewater network, go to the district council. Ground and air frosts are common across Canterbury, and the open streets around Lake Pegasus are no exception, so outdoor taps and garage pipes still need lagging. With construction still underway on some sites, digging next door can occasionally damage a buried supply pipe, and a sudden drop in pressure is the usual clue.
Local tip: Replace washing machine and dishwasher hoses in your Pegasus home every few years, as these are a common source of floods in newer houses.
Emergency Plumber in Pegasus: Local Factors
New townhouses and subdivision homes can share water and drainage lines, so an emergency in one unit may affect the next. We find the right isolation point so neighbours are not left without water for longer than necessary.
For anything else, see our plumbers in Pegasus.
How We Handle Emergency Plumber in Pegasus
If the job in Pegasus needs a part we do not carry, we make it safe on the night and book the repair for the next available slot.
Pricing: quotes are free, and every job gets a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Emergency Plumber Jobs We Do in Pegasus
- Split frozen pipe
- After hours call out
- Leaking hot water cylinder
- Gas leak response
- Ceiling leak
Emergency Plumber Pegasus FAQs
Is a leak in the berm outside my Pegasus home mine or the council's?
If it is on the street side of your boundary, it belongs to Waimakariri District Council. Leaks inside your boundary are yours, and we can repair them.
Do you work on public holidays?
Yes. Our emergency service runs every day of the year, including public holidays.
What should I do before the plumber arrives in Pegasus?
Turn off the water at the toby or the main stopcock if you can, switch off the hot water cylinder if it is leaking, and move valuables away from the water.