Redwood was low-lying raupÅ swamp and marshland before settlers drained it for farming. Rural sections began to be subdivided for houses in the late 1950s, the suburb grew rapidly from the 1970s, and further subdivisions followed in the 2000s with Regent's Park and Redwood Springs.
Many 1970s homes are now due for new cylinders, valves and pipework, while the newer subdivisions mostly need repairs and servicing. We cover both, and give you a price before we start.
Plumbing Services in Redwood
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 Redwood.
Homes in Redwood
Homes from the 1970s onward on former farmland, plus 2000s subdivisions at Regent's Park in the north-west and Redwood Springs in the north-east.
Common Plumbing Problems in Redwood
Hot Water Cylinders
Homes from the 1970s and 1980s often have low pressure cylinders and copper pipework. Replacing the cylinder is a good time to look at mains pressure and the condition of the pipes. Hot Water Cylinders across Christchurch.
Blocked Drains
Homes from the 1970s and 1980s usually have a mix of clay and early PVC, and the transition between them is a common catch point. Clearing it is quick, but we will tell you if a step in the pipe means it will keep blocking. Blocked Drains across Christchurch.
Leak Detection
Homes from this era commonly have early plastic or copper pipe that develops leaks at fittings. We check the subfloor and walls to find the source. Leak Detection across Christchurch.
Emergency Plumber
Homes from the 1970s and 1980s commonly have early plastic fittings and copper joints now reaching the end of their life. A failure under the house can run for a while before anyone notices, so we check the subfloor once the leak is stopped. Emergency Plumber across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in Redwood
The Styx River forms Redwood's northern boundary, and the land was swamp before it was drained. Frost settles on calm nights on the flat, so lag outdoor and underfloor pipes. Water comes from Christchurch City Council's deep aquifer supply, now chlorinated.
Why Redwood Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in North Christchurch every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Redwood 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 Redwood FAQs
Do 1970s Redwood homes need new plumbing?
Not always all at once. We check the cylinder, valves and visible pipework and tell you what is worth replacing now.
Can you clear a blocked drain in Redwood?
Yes. We find the blockage with a camera, clear it by jetting and tell you whether a repair is needed.
Who is responsible for my Redwood sewer lateral?
On a gravity sewer, the owner maintains the lateral on their land, and Christchurch City Council owns the main and roughly the first metre on private land.
Can a leak raise water charges in Redwood?
Yes. Christchurch City Council charges for use above a daily allowance. Fix leaks quickly and keep the invoice in case you apply for a remission.