Burnside was part of William Boag's 1,700 acre farm for its first hundred years of European settlement. After 1945 much of Burnside and Bryndwr became new subdivisions, many built under the Group Housing Scheme, and the area was one of the most rapidly growing in New Zealand through the 1950s and 1960s.
Those homes are now 60 to 70 years old, and many are ready for new cylinders, valves or pipework. We plan repiping and cylinder upgrades around how you use the house, and fix the urgent leaks and blocked drains along the way.
Plumbing Services in Burnside
Blocked Drains
Blocked sinks, showers, toilets and gully traps cleared fast.
View serviceEmergency Plumber
Water through the ceiling at 2am does not wait for business hours, and neither do we.
View serviceHot Water Cylinders
Hot water cylinder replacement across Christchurch.
View serviceLeak Detection
A hidden leak can push your household over the Christchurch excess water allowance and quietly rot framing behind your walls.
View serviceGas Fitting
Certified LPG gasfitters across Christchurch.
View serviceGas Leak Repairs Burnside
If you smell gas, leave the building, do not use switches, and call us from outside.
View serviceWe also handle bathroom renovation plumbing, toilet repairs, water filtration, backflow testing, pipe relining, cctv drain inspection and every other plumbing service in Burnside.
Homes in Burnside
Post-war group housing and family homes built in the 1950s and 1960s, many on standard suburban sections, with later replacement homes and some infill.
Common Plumbing Problems in Burnside
Emergency Plumber
Hard frosts split exposed pipes in garages, roof spaces, under floors and outside, and the leak usually shows as the pipe thaws later in the morning. We repair the split and lag the pipe so it does not happen again. Emergency Plumber across Christchurch.
Gas Fitter
In a Canterbury winter LPG bottles run down faster as heating and hot water demand climbs. An automatic changeover regulator means you swap to the full bottle without noticing. Gas Fitting across Christchurch.
Hot Water Cylinders
Canterbury frosts can freeze and split exposed relief drains and pipework near the cylinder. We lag what is exposed and check the valves after a hard winter. Hot Water Cylinders across Christchurch.
Blocked Drains
Frost on the Canterbury Plains can harden fat in a shallow kitchen waste and make an exposed gully trap slow to drain on a cold morning. We clear the fat properly rather than just pushing it further down the line. Blocked Drains across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in Burnside
Burnside lies southeast of Christchurch Airport, which averages about 50 nights a year below 0°C. Lag outdoor and underfloor pipes before winter. The suburb is named for the small creeks that formed the headwaters of the Waimairi Stream, and its water comes from Christchurch City Council's deep aquifer supply, now chlorinated.
Why Burnside Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in West Christchurch every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Burnside jobs are reached fast and usually fixed on the first visit.
Fixed price before we start
You approve the price first, and quotes are free.
Licensed and certified
Registered plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers.
24/7 emergency cover
Burst pipes, overflowing drains and gas smells are answered day and night.
Plumber Burnside FAQs
Does my Burnside home need repiping?
Not always. If you have low pressure, discoloured water or repeated leaks, we inspect the pipework and quote for the sections that need replacing, rather than the whole house by default.
Can a leak affect my Burnside water bill?
Yes. Christchurch City Council charges for water use above a daily allowance, so a slow hidden leak can push you over. A plumber's invoice helps when you apply for a remission.
How quickly can a cylinder be replaced in Burnside?
Most standard electric cylinders can be swapped in a single visit once we know the size and access. We confirm the details and price on the phone or at a quick inspection.
Do you fit LPG heating and hot water in Burnside?
Yes. All gas in Canterbury is LPG. We install LPG continuous flow water heaters, hobs and fires, and our certifying gasfitter certifies each job.