Burwood is mostly residential and sits near the lower reaches of the Avon River / Ōtākaro. Its riverside land was among the worst affected by liquefaction in September 2010, and large areas, including around Horseshoe Lake, were damaged in 2010 and 2011 and abandoned as residential red zone.
Homes that remain have often been repaired, and drains are worth checking after that kind of ground movement. We use CCTV to see inside drains before recommending repairs, and handle leaks, cylinders and LPG work across Burwood.
Plumbing Services in Burwood
Blocked Drains
Blocked sinks, showers, toilets and gully traps cleared fast.
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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.
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A hidden leak can push your household over the Christchurch excess water allowance and quietly rot framing behind your walls.
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Certified LPG gasfitters across Christchurch.
View serviceWe also handle bathroom renovation plumbing, toilet repairs, water filtration, backflow testing, pipe relining, cctv drain inspection and every other plumbing service in Burwood.
Homes in Burwood
Mostly residential streets near the lower Avon River, with many homes repaired after the earthquakes. Some properties in the east of Christchurch have pressure or vacuum sewers rather than gravity drains.
Common Plumbing Problems in Burwood
Gas Fitter
On rebuilt homes we fit gas pipe with flexible connections at the appliances and where the pipe enters the building, so it copes with some movement. Gas Fitting across Christchurch.
Hot Water Cylinders
Cylinders must be seismically restrained. On quake repaired homes we check the straps and fixings and bring them up to the current standard when we replace the cylinder. Hot Water Cylinders across Christchurch.
Blocked Drains
On land that moved in 2010 and 2011 a drain can have sagged, cracked or pulled apart at a joint even where it was repaired afterwards. A dip holds waste and keeps blocking, so after clearing we look at the line on camera to see if it has settled. Blocked Drains across Christchurch.
Leak Detection
On land that moved in 2010 and 2011, supply pipes can be stretched or cracked, and repaired sections can leak at the joins. We test the line and find the weak spot. Leak Detection across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in Burwood
Liquefaction in 2010 and 2011 damaged land and pipes across Burwood. On flat land the property's technical category (TC1, TC2 or TC3) is on its LIM, and on TC2 and TC3 land new drains need flexible, well-detailed connections. Frost settles on calm nights, so lag exposed pipes.
Why Burwood Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in East and Coastal Christchurch every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Burwood 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 Burwood FAQs
Should I get my Burwood drains checked after the earthquakes?
If you have slow drains, smells or repeated blockages, yes. Ground movement can crack or sag pipes. A CCTV inspection shows the condition before you spend money on repairs.
My Burwood property has a pressure sewer tank. Who looks after it?
It depends. Christchurch City Council owns tanks installed by SCIRT and in some subdivisions, and maintains them. Others are privately owned. The pipe from the house to the tank, and the power to the pump, are the owner's.
What does TC3 land mean for plumbing in Burwood?
TC3 land may suffer moderate to significant liquefaction damage. New work needs engineered design, and drains should be detailed to cope with movement. Check your LIM before planning new drains.
Do you do LPG gas fitting in Burwood?
Yes. Gas in Canterbury is LPG, from bottles or a bulk tank. Our certifying gasfitters install and repair hobs, fires and gas water heaters.