Riccarton lies due west of the city centre, separated from it by Hagley Park, and was one of the first places on the Canterbury Plains settled by Europeans. One of Christchurch's earliest groups of government-built workers' dwellings, the Walker Settlement on Mandeville Street, went up here in 1909.
Older homes and mature trees mean drains here are worth watching, because roots find their way into old joints. We clear and inspect drains, fix leaks and replace cylinders across Riccarton, for owners and landlords.
Plumbing Services in Riccarton
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 Riccarton.
Homes in Riccarton
Older homes on established streets, including early government-built workers' dwellings, with later housing, rentals and the Westfield Riccarton retail area.
Common Plumbing Problems in Riccarton
Leak Detection
Older state and group houses often have original supply pipes that are now well past their best. We test the line from the boundary and find the leak without lifting the whole floor. Leak Detection across Christchurch.
Emergency Plumber
Older state and group houses often have original fittings and a stopcock that has not been turned in years. If yours will not shut, we isolate at the toby and replace the valve as part of the job. Emergency Plumber across Christchurch.
Gas Fitter
In state and group housing the subfloor is usually accessible, which makes running new gas pipe straightforward. We plan the route to keep the pipe protected and the bottles out of the way. Gas Fitting across Christchurch.
Hot Water Cylinders
Older state and group houses often have a small original cylinder in a hallway cupboard. A new one can usually fit the same space with modern valves and better insulation. Hot Water Cylinders across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in Riccarton
Mature trees around Riccarton Bush and along older streets mean roots are worth ruling out when a drain keeps blocking. NIWA notes frost is most likely on flat ground on calm nights, so lag exposed pipes. Christchurch City Council water is chlorinated across the city.
Why Riccarton Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in West Christchurch every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Riccarton 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 Riccarton FAQs
Why does my Riccarton drain keep blocking?
In older streets with large trees, roots entering joints are a common cause. A camera inspection shows what is happening before we clear or repair the line.
Do you work for Riccarton landlords?
Yes. We arrange access with tenants and report to owners and property managers with photos and invoices.
Who looks after the toby at my Riccarton property?
Christchurch City Council owns and maintains the toby and meter, even on private land. The supply pipe from the boundary into the house is the owner's.
Do you fit LPG appliances in Riccarton?
Yes. Gas in Canterbury is LPG. Our certifying gasfitters install hobs, fires and gas water heaters.