Northwood is one of Christchurch's newest suburbs, developed from 2000 as a subdivision of Belfast on land that was previously apple orchards. Styx Mill Conservation Reserve lies on its southern side, and The Groynes park sits between Northwood and Clearwater.
The wider Belfast area saw only minor liquefaction in the earthquakes, so most Northwood plumbing calls are about ageing hot water cylinders, valves, leaks and blocked drains rather than quake damage. The first homes here are now over 20 years old.
Plumbing Services in Northwood
Blocked Drains
Blocked sinks, showers, toilets and gully traps cleared fast.
View serviceEmergency Plumber Northwood
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 serviceWaste Disposal Units Northwood
Repair, replace or install in-sink waste disposal units.
View serviceWe also handle bathroom renovation plumbing, toilet repairs, water filtration, backflow testing, pipe relining, cctv drain inspection and every other plumbing service in Northwood.
Homes in Northwood
Homes built from 2000 onward on former orchard land, with the Northwood Supa Centre serving the suburb.
Common Plumbing Problems in Northwood
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.
Leak Detection
Frost can split pipes in garages, roof spaces and under floors, and the leak may only show once the pipe thaws. We find it and recommend lagging for exposed runs. Leak Detection across Christchurch.
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 in Northwood.
Local Conditions in Northwood
The wider Belfast area had only minor liquefaction in the Canterbury earthquakes. Northwood is on the open plains, where frost settles on calm winter nights, so lag pipes in garages and outside. Water is from Christchurch City Council's deep aquifer supply, now chlorinated in every zone.
Why Northwood Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in North Christchurch every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Northwood 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 Northwood FAQs
My Northwood home is about 20 years old. Is the cylinder due?
It may be, if it is the original. Check for rust, water under the cylinder or a dripping overflow. We test it and recommend a repair or replacement.
Why has my Northwood water pressure dropped?
Common causes include a blocked filter, a failing pressure reducing valve or a partly closed valve. We test and find the cause.
Do you fit LPG continuous flow hot water in Northwood?
Yes. Gas in Canterbury is LPG. We install continuous flow heaters on bottles or a bulk tank, and our certifying gasfitter certifies the work.
Who looks after the pipe from the street to my Northwood home?
Christchurch City Council looks after the pipe to the boundary and the toby. You look after the supply pipe from the boundary into the house.