Pricing
Upfront pricing, no surprises.
Most plumbers won't show you a number. Here are honest, indicative ranges for the jobs we do most around Mannering Park, Lake Munmorah and the Central Coast & Lake Macquarie, so you can plan before you pick up the phone.
Fixed price, not an open meter
We talk through the job and give you a clear, fixed price before we start, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
GST included
The figures below include GST. Parts and materials are itemised separately where they apply.
After-hours stated upfront
Where after-hours work is genuinely needed, it is charged at a higher rate, agreed before we head out, never after.
Typical job prices
the Central Coast & Lake Macquarie · 2026
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard service / labourLicensed plumber, business hours. Most small jobs are quoted as a fixed price, not by the hour. | $90–$140 / hr |
| Tap repair or replaceRe-washer, repair or swap a leaking tap or mixer. | $120–$280 |
| Toilet repair / replaceFix a running or leaking toilet, or supply and install a new suite. | $150–$450 |
| Blocked drain clearClear a blocked drain with a machine or jetter. CCTV inspection extra for recurring blockages. | $150–$450 |
| CCTV drain inspectionCamera a recurring or pre-purchase drain and report what is going on. | $250–$450 |
| Burst / leaking pipe repairLocate and repair a burst or leaking pipe. Access and pipe type affect the price. | $200–$600 |
| Electric hot water replaceSupply and install a new electric or heat-pump system, removal of the old unit included. | $1,200–$2,500 |
| Gas hot water replaceSupply and install a new gas storage or continuous-flow unit, gas-certified. | $1,400–$3,200 |
| Gas appliance installConnect a gas cooktop, heater, oven or bayonet, with a compliance certificate. | $250–$650 |
| Backflow test & certifyAnnual test and certification of a testable device, lodged with your water authority. | $130–$220 |
| TMV install or serviceThermostatic mixing valve install, service or check on a hot-water outlet. | $280–$650 |
| Whole-home filtration + pumpMains-pressure pump, pressure vessel, multi-stage filtration and UV. Brands and pipe runs change the number; quoted after a look at the supply. | $2,800–$8,500 |
These are indicative market ranges to help you plan, not a quote. Every job is different, so your exact price is confirmed in writing before any work begins. Prices include GST; parts and materials are itemised where they apply. Licensed NSW plumber and gas fitter, ABN 51 697 209 153.
What changes the price
Access
Roof space, subfloor or a tight wall cavity takes longer than an open, walk-up install.
Storeys
A second-storey bathroom or roof-mounted unit adds ladder/scaffold time over a single-storey job.
Pipe material & era
Older galvanised or lead-jointed lines are slower and sometimes need more of the run replaced than newer copper or PEX.
Emergency vs scheduled
A genuine after-hours or weekend call-out is charged at a higher rate than a job booked in during business hours.
Gas compliance certificate
Any gas job includes the compliance certificate, a licensed, certified step a plumbing-only repair does not need.
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Indicative estimate
$1,200–$2,500
A guide only, built from typical AU job ranges, not a quote. Your exact price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
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