Fendalton is one of Christchurch's older residential areas, first known as Fendall Town after Walpole Chesshyre Fendall, who took up land north of the Waimairi Stream in 1850. It holds several significant historic homes, including Daresbury and Los Angeles, one of the first California bungalows built in New Zealand.
Large older homes tend to have long pipe runs, more than one bathroom and plumbing that has been altered many times. We plan repiping, cylinder upgrades and renovation plumbing to suit the house, and protect original features while we work.
Plumbing Services in Fendalton
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 serviceWe also handle bathroom renovation plumbing, toilet repairs, water filtration, backflow testing, pipe relining, cctv drain inspection and every other plumbing service in Fendalton.
Homes in Fendalton
Large older homes and historic houses in several homestead styles, including early California bungalows, on established sections, alongside later rebuilds and renovations.
Common Plumbing Problems in Fendalton
Emergency Plumber
In older villas and bungalows, emergencies often come from galvanised pipe that has rusted through or a joint that finally gives way under the floor. We isolate the section, make it safe and tell you how much of the old pipe is still in the house. Emergency Plumber across Christchurch.
Gas Fitter
Villas and bungalows often have old gas or coal gas pipework still in the walls from appliances long gone. We trace it, cap or remove what is redundant and run new pipe for your LPG appliances. Gas Fitting across Christchurch.
Hot Water Cylinders
In villas and bungalows the cylinder often sits in a hallway cupboard or the roof, sometimes still low pressure. We check the pipework and valves when we replace it and discuss moving to mains pressure. Hot Water Cylinders across Christchurch.
Blocked Drains
Older villas and bungalows often still drain through earthenware pipe with mortar joints, and a root or a dropped joint is the usual reason they block. We cut the line clear, then run a camera so you can decide between a repair and keeping an eye on it. Blocked Drains across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in Fendalton
Fendalton is on flat ground where NIWA notes frost is most likely on calm nights, so lag pipes under floors and in roof spaces. The Waimairi Stream runs through the suburb. Christchurch City Council water comes from deep aquifers and is chlorinated in every zone, which many owners choose to filter for taste.
Why Fendalton Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in West Christchurch every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Fendalton 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 Fendalton FAQs
Can you replumb an older Fendalton home without damaging original features?
Yes. We plan pipe routes through the subfloor and roof space where possible, and agree any access points with you before cutting into walls or ceilings.
Is my Fendalton house a heritage item?
Check the Christchurch District Plan or ask the council. If a house is scheduled, some exterior changes need consent, so we confirm before moving visible pipes or vents.
Can I get more hot water in a large Fendalton home?
Options include a larger cylinder, a second cylinder for a distant bathroom, or LPG continuous flow. We look at how the house uses hot water before recommending one.
Do you plumb bathroom renovations in Fendalton?
Yes. We do the plumbing for full bathroom renovations, from moving wastes and supply lines to fitting tapware, showers and toilets.
