Spreydon was mostly swampland and tussock before Augustus Moore bought 300 acres along Lincoln Road in 1853. The swampy Lincoln Road area did not begin to grow until around 1900, and by 1911, when Spreydon became a borough, the former farm had been heavily subdivided.
Many homes here are over a century old and have been replumbed in parts more than once. We check what is there, fix leaks and blockages, and plan repiping and cylinder upgrades to suit the house.
Plumbing Services in Spreydon
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 Spreydon.
Homes in Spreydon
Early 1900s homes on subdivided farmland along Lincoln Road and the surrounding streets, with later infill and the Barrington Street shopping area.
Common Plumbing Problems in Spreydon
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 across Christchurch.
Gas Fitter
In a Canterbury winter LPG bottles run down faster as heating and hot water demand climbs. An automatic changeover regulator means you swap to the full bottle without noticing. Gas Fitting across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in Spreydon
Spreydon sits on former swampland on the flat, where NIWA notes frost is most likely on calm nights, so lag underfloor and outdoor pipes. Water comes from Christchurch City Council's aquifer supply, now chlorinated in every zone.
Why Spreydon Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in South Christchurch and Port Hills every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Spreydon 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 Spreydon FAQs
Does my older Spreydon home need repiping?
Only if the pipework is failing. Low pressure, discoloured water or repeated leaks are signs. We inspect and quote for what needs replacing.
Can you clear a blocked drain in Spreydon?
Yes. We locate the blockage with a camera, clear it and tell you whether a repair is needed.
How do I stop frozen pipes in Spreydon?
Lag exposed pipes under the floor, in the garage and outside, and cover outdoor taps before winter.
Do you fit LPG hot water in Spreydon?
Yes. All gas in Canterbury is LPG. Our certifying gasfitters install continuous flow water heaters on bottles or a bulk tank.