St Albans is a large inner-northern suburb directly north of the central city, with one of the widest mixes of housing in Christchurch: old workers' cottages, council flats, modern flats and apartments, and large sections of various ages. It was a separate borough from 1881 until 1903.
The February 2011 earthquake brought liquefaction and damage, and lowered ground and damaged drains later caused chronic flooding in the Flockton Basin. We inspect and repair drains, fix leaks and handle shared pipes on multi-unit sites.
Plumbing Services in St Albans
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 St Albans.
Homes in St Albans
Mid-density workers' cottages, council flats, modern high-density flats and apartments, and large low-density sections of various ages.
Common Plumbing Problems in St Albans
Blocked Drains
On land that moved in 2010 and 2011 a drain can have sagged, cracked or pulled apart at a joint even where it was repaired afterwards. A dip holds waste and keeps blocking, so after clearing we look at the line on camera to see if it has settled. Blocked Drains across Christchurch.
Leak Detection
On land that moved in 2010 and 2011, supply pipes can be stretched or cracked, and repaired sections can leak at the joins. We test the line and find the weak spot. Leak Detection across Christchurch.
Emergency Plumber
On quake repaired land, pipes can be under strain where the ground settled or where new and old sections were joined. A sudden burst often happens at one of those joins, so we check the rest of the run while we are there. Emergency Plumber across Christchurch.
Gas Fitter
On rebuilt homes we fit gas pipe with flexible connections at the appliances and where the pipe enters the building, so it copes with some movement. Gas Fitting across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in St Albans
By 2014 lowered ground and damaged drains meant the Flockton Basin streets flooded regularly. Christchurch City Council Flood Management Areas can require minimum floor levels for new builds and additions. On shared sites, owners share responsibility for the common supply pipe.
Why St Albans Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in Central Christchurch every day
Plumbers based nearby, so St Albans 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 St Albans FAQs
Can earthquake damage still affect St Albans drains?
Yes. Liquefaction and lowered ground in 2011 damaged drains in parts of St Albans. A CCTV inspection shows the condition of your lines.
Who fixes a shared water pipe at a St Albans flat?
The owners share the common supply pipe, and each maintains the branch to their own unit. Your Record of Title shows the details.
Does flooding affect plumbing in St Albans?
It can. Floodwater can push into gully traps and low drains. We check gully trap heights and clear lines after heavy rain.
Do you work for St Albans landlords?
Yes. We book access with tenants and send owners photos, invoices and recommendations.