Hoon Hay sits at the base of the Port Hills about 5 km southwest of Cathedral Square. Captain Wickham Talbot Harvey named it in 1852 after the farm in Derbyshire where he grew up, and today it mixes suburban streets with a semi-rural edge bordered by farmland and the Hoon Hay valley.
Larger sections often have irrigation, outbuildings and long pipe runs as well as the house itself. We handle household plumbing, irrigation connections and the boundary backflow device that some irrigation systems need, plus drains and LPG work.
Plumbing Services in Hoon Hay
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.
View serviceLeak Detection
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 Hoon Hay.
Homes in Hoon Hay
Suburban homes on the flat, semi-rural properties toward the valley and farmland, and newer developments that have spread onto the adjacent Port Hills.
Common Plumbing Problems in Hoon Hay
Gas Fitter
On semi-rural properties LPG often comes from a bulk tank, and the run to the house can be long. We size the pipe so pressure holds all the way to the appliances. Gas Fitting across Christchurch.
Hot Water Cylinders
On semi-rural properties the cylinder may be on tank or bore water, which can affect the element and valves. We match the cylinder to your water supply. Hot Water Cylinders across Christchurch.
Blocked Drains
On semi-rural sections the drain runs are long and the access points few, which makes guessing expensive. We bring longer cables and a locator so we can find the blockage, clear it and tell you where the line actually runs. Blocked Drains across Christchurch.
Leak Detection
On semi-rural properties the supply line can be long and run across paddocks. We use pressure testing and listening gear to find the leak without digging the whole line. Leak Detection across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in Hoon Hay
The Cashmere Stream flows down the Hoon Hay valley and through the suburb to the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River. Christchurch City Council requires a boundary backflow device for homes with irrigation systems that have underground controllers. NIWA notes frost is most likely on flat ground where cold air cannot drain away.
Why Hoon Hay Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in South Christchurch and Port Hills every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Hoon Hay 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 Hoon Hay FAQs
Does my Hoon Hay irrigation system need a backflow device?
If it has underground controllers, Christchurch City Council requires a boundary backflow device. It goes on the private side of the boundary, and testable devices are checked every year by an Independent Qualified Person.
Can you run water to a shed or stock trough in Hoon Hay?
Yes. We plan the pipe size and route for the distance and fit isolation valves so the line can be shut off and drained in a hard frost.
Do you clear blocked drains on larger Hoon Hay sections?
Yes. We find the blockage with a CCTV camera and clear it by jetting, including long runs to the boundary.
Do you fit LPG hot water in Hoon Hay?
Yes. Gas in Canterbury is LPG, and bulk tanks suit larger properties. Our certifying gasfitter designs the installation and certifies it.