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Killara is next door to Gordon, where Peter lives, so a Killara call is usually a couple of minutes away. Blocked drains, hot water, leaks, gas and 24/7 emergencies for the big Federation and interwar homes on both sides of the line, from the plumber who answers the phone and turns up at your door.
- Licensed plumber and gas fitter
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Based in Gordon
- One plumber, start to finish
Local to Killara
Your neighbourhood plumber
Killara’s houses are some of the largest and oldest on the Upper North Shore: Federation and interwar homes on generous blocks, with long driveways, deep gardens and the mature trees that come with a century of settling in. East Killara, off the line, adds a later wave of family homes on sloping, bushy blocks. Peter knows the streets, and he knows what’s under them.
Long blocks mean long drain runs. A sewer line from the back of a Killara house to the street can be thirty or forty metres of original clay pipe, with a joint every metre for roots to find. Galvanised water pipe from the same era is still in service in plenty of houses, and it’s reaching the end of its life. A lot of our Killara work is deciding what to repair and what to replace, and giving you a straight answer about which is worth the money.
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Blocked, leaking, cold or smelling of gas, you don’t need to know the name of the problem to call. Tell Peter what you can see, hear or smell, or send a photo. You’ll get a straight answer on what’s likely going on, what your options are, and what it’ll cost before any work starts.
What we see most in Killara
Roots in long original drain lines.
Deep blocks mean long clay sewer runs, and Killara’s established trees have had decades to get into the joints.
Ageing galvanised supply pipe.
Falling pressure, discoloured water in the morning and pinhole leaks as the old pipe closes up from the inside.
Repair or replace on heritage homes.
Original fixtures and pipework that need a careful call, not a reflex replacement.
Why Peter Pan Plumbing
Why Killara customers call us back
Your home, treated like a home.
Straight answers.
One plumber, start to finish.
Open 24 hours, 7 days.
Homeowners, strata and property managers
Who we work with in Killara
Nearly all of our Killara work is in people’s homes, many of them large and old. We also look after the handful of unit blocks near the station and the rental properties managed from offices along the highway.
Homeowners
Strata managers
Property managers
THE Peter Pan Plumbing PROCESS
How it works
Call or send a photo.
Tell us what’s happening. A photo often tells us most of what we need.
Get a straight answer and a price.
The job, done properly.
Your home left as we found it.
About the suburb
Plumbing in Killara
Killara sits on the Pacific Highway and the North Shore rail line between Gordon and Lindfield, in Ku-ring-gai Council, with East Killara stretching away from the line towards the bushland reserves. It’s one of the greenest suburbs in Sydney, known for its large period homes, its gardens and its trees. That makes it a good place to live, and it keeps a maintenance plumber busy.
The Federation and interwar houses that give Killara its character were plumbed with clay sewer pipe and galvanised steel water pipe. Both have done remarkably well, but both are now well past the age they were designed for. The clay lines are joined every metre, and on a deep Killara block that’s a lot of joints for roots to work into. The galvanised pipe corrodes from the inside, so pressure drops slowly over years and the first you know of a leak is a damp patch or a pinhole spray.
With heritage homes the question is rarely whether something can be fixed. It’s whether it should be, or whether it’s time to reline a drain or replace a run of pipe and stop paying for the same repair. We put a camera down the sewer, show you the footage, and lay out the options with the costs beside them.
The trees that line Killara’s streets fill gutters, downpipes and stormwater pits every autumn and after every big storm. On the sloping blocks of East Killara, surface water needs somewhere to go, so a lot of our rain-week calls are about stormwater rather than sewer.
Hot water systems in these houses are often tucked in an old laundry or outside against a brick wall, and many were sized for a different household decades ago. We’ll tell you if yours is worth repairing, and size the replacement for the people living there now.
Service in Killara
Blocked drains in Killara
A toilet backing up, a slow kitchen sink, or the same blockage returning every few months. Blocked drains are the job we’re called to most in Killara, and on these deep blocks the cause is nearly always roots in a long run of original clay sewer pipe. We clear it, then put a camera down the line to show you where the roots are getting in and whether relining would stop it for good.
How a blocked drain job runs
01
Diagnose first.
We ask what’s been happening and check where the blockage sits before we start. Flushing the toilet and seeing water come up in the shower or an outside gully tells us the main line is blocked, not just one fixture.
02
Clear it.
Depending on the blockage, that’s an electric drain machine or a high-pressure jetter that scours the pipe walls clean, roots included.
03
Look inside.
A CCTV drain camera shows what caused it: roots, a cracked pipe, a sag, or just years of build-up. You see the footage too.
04
Fix the cause.
If the pipe is damaged, we explain your options, including pipe relining where it suits, so you’re not paying for the same clear every few months.
Signs your Killara drain is starting to block
- Gurgling from a sink or toilet
- Water draining slowly in the shower, basin or kitchen sink
- Sewer smells inside, or from a drain outside
- The same blockage coming back
- Water rising in the shower or an outside gully when you flush
- A blocked toilet the plunger won't shift
Blocked drain questions from Killara
Why does my drain keep blocking?
In Killara it’s almost always tree roots in the original clay sewer line, and on a long run there can be several entry points. Sometimes it’s a cracked or sagging section instead. A camera inspection shows exactly where, so we fix the cause rather than clearing the same blockage again.
Can you clear it without digging up the garden?
Nearly always. Jetting and the drain machine work from the existing access points, and relining repairs a damaged section from the inside without a trench.
Are supermarket drain chemicals worth trying?
We’d skip them. They rarely clear a real blockage, they can damage older pipes, and they make the drain unsafe to work on when we arrive.
Service in Killara
Hot water repairs and replacement in Killara
No hot water, not enough of it for a big house, or a tank that’s started to leak. We repair and install gas, electric and solar hot water systems across Killara, and because Peter is a licensed gas fitter as well as a plumber, there’s no second trade to book for a gas unit. We’ll tell you straight whether yours is worth fixing.
How a hot water job runs
01
We check the unit.
Age, condition, what’s failed and what’s likely to fail next. Have the brand and model handy, or send a photo of the sticker.
02
We tell you if it's worth repairing.
A thermostat, element, valve or thermocouple on a sound tank is usually worth fixing. A leaking tank isn’t; tanks can’t be patched.
03
If you replace, we size it properly.
The right type and capacity for your household, not just a like-for-like swap. Old unit removed, new one fitted tidily, area cleaned up.
What we see with hot water in Killara
- Pilot lights that won't stay lit on older gas units
- Tanks rusting through on systems past ten years old
- Systems sized decades ago for a smaller household than the one in the house now
- Temperature that keeps changing, usually a thermostat or tempering valve
- Relief valves dripping (often normal) and tanks pooling water (usually not)
Hot water questions from Killara
Is a leaking hot water system urgent?
A small drip from the relief valve usually isn’t. Water pooling around the base of the tank is, because it won’t get better and can cause water damage. If it’s leaking heavily, turn the cold water off at the isolation valve on the inlet pipe and call us.
Storage or continuous flow?
It depends on what utilities are available and what matters more to you: efficiency, which favours continuous flow, or hot water that keeps coming if the power fails, which favours storage. Peter will talk you through both before you decide.
Do you install gas hot water?
Yes. Storage and continuous flow, repairs, servicing and replacement, all by a licensed gas fitter.
Service in Killara
24/7 emergency plumber in Killara
Burst pipe, sewage coming up, water through the ceiling, a smell of gas. Call 0403 404 307 any time, day or night, weekends and public holidays, and you’ll speak to Peter, the plumber who’ll come out. Killara is next door to Gordon, where Peter lives, so an emergency here is a couple of minutes away, not a trip across Sydney.
While you wait, do this
01
Turn off the water at the mains.
Usually in a box near the front boundary. On a long Killara driveway it can be a fair way from the house and hidden under leaf litter or a hedge, so it’s worth finding before you need it. Turn clockwise until it stops.
02
Isolate the hot water unit.
Electric: switch it off at the switchboard. Gas: turn the unit to off or pilot.
03
Keep clear of electrics.
If water is near power points or lights, switch off at the switchboard if it’s safe to reach. Don’t touch anything wet.
04
Smell gas?
Don’t use switches or flames. Turn off the gas at the meter if you can, get everyone outside, and call. If the smell is strong, call 000 first.
How we handle emergencies
When a genuine emergency comes in, it goes to the front of the queue. If that means moving a booked job, the customer affected gets a straight phone call about it, not silence. We’ll tell you honestly when we can get to you.
Call straight away if you have
- A burst or split pipe
- No water at all
- Sewage backing up into the house or yard
- An overflowing toilet that won't stop
- Water coming through a ceiling or light fitting
- A hot water tank leaking heavily
- A smell of gas (leave the area first, then call)
Reviews
What Killara customers say
They have been so helpful, simplify the issues so we can understand what needs to be done and gives us multiple options on rectification
Have already recommended to family and friends!
All issues were resolved impressively quickly and they worked around my busy schedule
Highly recommended see you next time!
I honestly can’t speak highly enough of Peter. He replaced my dishwasher in a pretty cramped cavity, which was tricky as the cavity was designed for the old model.
The kitchen cupboard door was also quite challenging to fit onto the new dishwasher, especially with a confusing installation manual. Peter was incredibly patient and got everything sorted perfectly in about 1.5 hours.
His attention to detail was fantastic. He wiped down the cavity floor, took the old dishwasher out, cleaned up after the job, checked that everything was working properly and made sure there were no leaks. He even fixed a couple of little things along the way.
The dishwasher looks great and fits perfectly. I’m really happy with the job and would definitely recommend Peter to anyone looking for a professional, reliable and genuinely caring installer!
Highly recommended
If you’re looking for a plumber who won’t leave you stuck in Neverland waiting forever, this is your guy. Highly recommend.
How we work in your home
The same standard on every Killara job
If something's not right after we've left, call Peter. It gets sorted.
- Shoes off at the door, every time, or covers on if the job means walking in and out
- Photos before we empty a cupboard, so everything goes back exactly as it was
- Dust sheets down, nothing knocked, nothing left behind
- No surprises: if something changes the job or the price, you hear about it before we go any further
- Licensed, insured, and the same plumber from the first call to the finished job
About us
A local plumber for Killara, not a franchise
Peter Pan Plumbing is one licensed plumber and gas fitter, based in Gordon and working across the Upper and Lower North Shore. Peter has done his share of construction work, but maintenance is where he wants to be: the drain that keeps blocking, the leak nobody can find, the hot water that’s given up on a Sunday. He likes working out what’s actually going on and fixing it properly.
When you call, you get Peter. He’ll talk you through it, give you a straight answer, and he’s the one who turns up and finishes the job.
Licensed and insured
- Plumbing licence 464374C
- Gas fitting: covered under licence 464374C
- Public liability insurance, policy 9965355CMB
- ABN 42 681 881 989
Service areas
Where we work around Killara
Killara is next door to our base in Gordon. We cover the whole suburb, both sides of the line and out through East Killara, and the suburbs either side along the line and the highway.
Not sure if we cover your suburb? Give us a call.
Common questions
Killara plumbing questions
Which parts of Killara do you cover?
All of it, both sides of the line and out through East Killara.
How do I book a visit?
Call 0403 404 307 or send a photo. Most jobs can be quoted before we arrive.
How much will it cost?
Most jobs can be quoted over the phone or from a photo, and phone quotes are free, so you know the price before any work starts.
Are you available for emergencies in Killara?
Yes. We’re open 24 hours, 7 days, including weekends and public holidays. For a burst pipe, sewage backing up or a smell of gas, call 0403 404 307 straight away.
Who actually turns up?
Peter. The person who answers the phone is the plumber who comes out and finishes the job. No call centre and no handovers.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Peter holds NSW licence 464374C, which covers plumbing, drainage, gas fitting and roofing, with public liability insurance. Gas and water work is done by the same person.
Why do Killara drains keep blocking?
Tree roots in long runs of original clay sewer pipe, nearly every time. Sometimes a cracked or sagging section. A camera inspection tells us which, so we fix the cause instead of clearing the same blockage again.
Do you work with strata and property managers in Killara?
Yes. Strata managers get a fixed quote before work starts and a written job report. Property managers get photos and an invoice they can forward straight to the owner.
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