Wigram has grown quickly through 21st century subdivisions, much of it on the former Wigram Aerodrome, where the first trans-Tasman flight landed in 1928. After the airfield closed, Ngāi Tahu Property subdivided the land into Wigram Skies, with The Runway following the route of the old runway.
Newer homes mostly need servicing and repairs rather than replumbing: cylinders, valves, taps and blocked drains. We also do new-build and extension plumbing across Wigram.
Plumbing Services in Wigram
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 Wigram.
Homes in Wigram
Mostly 21st century homes in Wigram Skies, The Runway and smaller subdivisions such as Broken Run, which created 126 residential lots in 2005 near the headwaters of the Heathcote River.
Common Plumbing Problems in Wigram
Blocked Drains
New townhouses and subdivision homes block more often than people expect, usually from grout, concrete slurry or offcuts left in the line during the build. Shared drains between units mean the neighbours can be affected, so we find the exact spot before anyone pays for more than their share. Blocked Drains across Christchurch.
Leak Detection
New townhouses can have leaks in shower trays, wastes and fittings hidden in walls or under slabs. We pinpoint the leak so the builder or owner knows exactly what to fix. Leak Detection across Christchurch.
Emergency Plumber
New townhouses and subdivision homes can share water and drainage lines, so an emergency in one unit may affect the next. We find the right isolation point so neighbours are not left without water for longer than necessary. Emergency Plumber across Christchurch.
Gas Fitter
New townhouses often have tight sections and close neighbours, so bottle placement and flue clearances need careful planning. Where we can, we run the pipe before the linings go on. Gas Fitting across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in Wigram
Wigram is flat; the record low for Christchurch, minus 9.4°C, was set at Wigram in July 1945, so lag outdoor pipes. Broken Run sits near the headwaters of the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River. Water comes from Christchurch City Council's aquifer supply, now chlorinated.
Why Wigram Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in West Christchurch every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Wigram 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 Wigram FAQs
My Wigram home is new. Why is the hot water inconsistent?
Common causes are tempering valve settings, a faulty element or thermostat, or a mixer cartridge. We test and fix the cause.
Do you plumb extensions in Wigram?
Yes. We plumb new builds and extensions and work with your builder on the programme.
How cold does it get in Wigram?
Christchurch's record low of minus 9.4°C was set at Wigram in 1945. Lag exposed pipes and cover outdoor taps before winter.
Do you fit LPG hot water in Wigram?
Yes. Gas in Canterbury is LPG. We install continuous flow heaters on bottles or a bulk tank, and our certifying gasfitter certifies the work.