Plumber in Narrabeen

Narrabeen sits around a lagoon. It's a beautiful part of the Northern Beaches and it's also one of the more demanding environments for plumbing. Low-lying properties near the water, heavy rain events that test drainage systems, older housing stock on streets that flood in a bad storm. Drainage done properly matters more in Narrabeen than in most suburbs.

I've been working on the Northern Beaches for 16 years. Narrabeen is a suburb I know well, including what goes wrong in the homes closest to the lagoon and what the drainage systems in this area are up against when conditions are rough.

Drainage in Narrabeen

Blocked drains in Narrabeen can have more serious consequences than in higher-lying suburbs. A drainage system that backs up during heavy rain in a low-lying property creates real problems fast. I take blocked drain callouts in Narrabeen seriously and I find the actual cause rather than clearing a blockage that will be back in the next storm.

Tree root intrusion is common across Narrabeen's older streets. The lagoon and the greenery that comes with it means well-established root systems that have been finding their way into drain lines for decades. Camera inspections are often worthwhile here so you can see exactly what you're dealing with.

For properties that have experienced drainage issues during storms, I look at the whole system rather than just the point of failure. Sometimes the problem is a single blockage. Sometimes it's the way the drainage was laid and it needs a more considered fix.

Hot water and general plumbing

Narrabeen's older housing stock has the same hot water profile as most of the upper Northern Beaches: ageing systems that are reaching the end of their life, sometimes faster than expected because of the environment. I assess honestly and give you the repair versus replacement conversation before anything is decided.

General residential plumbing covers the full range: taps, toilets, gas, leak detection, bathroom and kitchen work. Same standard regardless of the job.

Close by, responsive

I'm based in Avalon, which puts Narrabeen a short distance down the road. For drainage issues that need urgent attention, I prioritise accordingly. Call or text 0423 123 842.

Call Chris on 0423 123 842 or email chris@kellysplumbinganddrainage.com