Rathmines occupies a peninsula on the lake's western shore near Toronto, a former wartime RAAF base that is now a settled residential suburb within our regular run. From bathroom rough-ins to hot water changeovers and gas appliances, certified work, priced upfront.
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Whether it's a burst pipe at midnight or a planned bathroom renovation, Donza Plumbing covers the full range for Rathmines homes and businesses.
Across the wider area: Hot water systems & repairs in Lake Macquarie, Backflow testing in Lake Macquarie, Bathroom renovation plumbing in Lake Macquarie
Local & licensed
Donza Plumbing is based in Mannering Park, about 15 km in a straight line from the centre of Rathmines. Josh Bonser holds NSW contractor licence 498220C for plumbing, drainage and gas fitting, and the business carries $20 million public liability, so work in Rathmines is certified and compliant. ABN 51 697 209 153.
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Typical homes
Landmarks
Water, sewer & backflow
Hunter Water supplies water and sewer here, and backflow test reports are lodged with Hunter Water. What the annual backflow test involves
Part of Rathmines was subdivided from the former RAAF base into home sites. We read the gas meter and look for LPG cylinders at each lot before giving a gas quote.
Josh holds the gas licence as well as the plumbing licence, so the gas connection and the compliance certificate are part of the same job.
We repair, replace and install gas, electric, heat pump and continuous-flow hot water units in Rathmines, and take the old unit away. No-hot-water jobs are attended around the clock.
Jobs to plan for in Rathmines
We clear blocked sinks, toilets and sewers in Rathmines with the jetter or the drain machine, and put a camera down a drain that keeps blocking.
In Hunter Water’s area the owner looks after the sewer pipes up to where they join Hunter Water’s system, including the boundary trap and inspection shaft. If the inspection shaft is full or overflowing, the blockage may be in Hunter Water’s main, so call Hunter Water on 1300 657 000 (24/7) first.
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Local context
Rathmines was the largest wartime flying boat base in Australia. The RAAF station formed on 14 August 1939, council’s history gives 1940 for the base’s water supply, and the unit ceased on 30 November 1952. In 1963, council says, Lake Macquarie Shire Council bought the base from the Commonwealth and subdivided 150 acres into home sites, keeping the rest for recreation. Rathmines Park (former RAAF Seaplane Base) is on the State Heritage Register, and its listed curtilage includes land 100 metres back from the high water mark. Before any digging near the foreshore, check the lot against the Heritage Council’s curtilage plan.
Customer feedback
Very happy with the service and the jobs we have had done. Turns up on time pricing is great and time frame to book was good I would recommend
Thanks Josh for the installation of my new hot water system. A neat and extremely professional job. I appreciated your communication, reliability and punctuality. Gladly send more work your way.
