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The Drain Brigade

5.0(24 reviews)
VIC

About this business

The Drain Brigade provides residential plumbing and drainage services across Bayside Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, specialising in blocked drains, hot water repairs, burst pipe repair, guttering, renovations and new-build plumbing. The local team offers 24/7 emergency response and relies on over 25 years of combined experience and a tight-knit work culture to deliver fast, reliable service.

Service areas

Servicing VIC and surrounding locations.

  • Bayside Melbourne
  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Seaford
  • Parkdale
  • Mornington
  • Mount Eliza
  • Red Hill
  • Somerville
  • 4 more locations

    The Drain Brigade services 12 locations.

    • Aspendale
    • Bayside Melbourne
    • Chelsea
    • Moorabbin
    • Mornington
    • Mornington Peninsula
    • Mount Eliza
    • Parkdale
    • Red Hill
    • Seaford
    • Somerville
    • South East Suburbs

See what local homeowners are saying

  • Alan Kaaden

    5 May 2023

    We have used the Drain Brigade (previously Perceptive Plumbing) over the last 3 years on a full unit renovation, plus as the go to gun plumbers on 2 Owner's Corporations we are involved in. These are...

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    We have used the Drain Brigade (previously Perceptive Plumbing) over the last 3 years on a full unit renovation, plus as the go to gun plumbers on 2 Owner's Corporations we are involved in. These are for an 18 unit block in Windsor, and a 12 unit block in St.Kilda West. Zach and his team have resolved a number of complex plumbing problems at both blocks in a timely and cost effective manner. Our Owner's Corporations highly recommend their work and professionalism. In addition to the above post, the Drain Brigade under Jordan Bichsel's leadership has just completed a major 37 metre sewer replacement at our St.Kilda West 12 unit block. This required cutting up and excavating the concrete driveway, removing the storm water and damaged sewer piping, and replacing both in PVC. The job was carried out efficiently and promptly, and the Owner's Corporation were very satisfied with the final result. The Drain Brigade and Jordy are definitely our go to plumbers!

  • Sherrie Lee

    24 July 2025

    As a real estate agent managing a portfolio of rental properties, having reliable tradespeople is essential — and The Drain Brigade has been a standout. Jordan is our go-to professional whenever plumb...

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    As a real estate agent managing a portfolio of rental properties, having reliable tradespeople is essential — and The Drain Brigade has been a standout. Jordan is our go-to professional whenever plumbing issues arise. He’s efficient, honest, and always gets the job done with minimal fuss. We truly value his reliability and professionalism and highly recommend The Drain Brigade to anyone needing trustworthy plumbing services.

  • Toby Bredin

    23 July 2025

    Jordy has been my plumber for years for multiple projects. Has always stuck to schedule and outperformed the tasks at hand. If any complications have sprung to light he always had the most efficient s...

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    Jordy has been my plumber for years for multiple projects. Has always stuck to schedule and outperformed the tasks at hand. If any complications have sprung to light he always had the most efficient solution. Can't recommend Drain Brigade enough for all your plumbing needs.

  • Jeremy Robertson

    3 May 2023

    We have used Drain Brigade for a full bathroom Reno as well as drainage issues around the home. They were prompt and professional and we look forward to using them again in future renovations.

  • Francesca M

    19 Aug 2023

    I highly recommend The Drain Brigade for all your plumbing needs. Both Jordan and Zach were lovely to deal with. They are friendly, professional, knowledgeable and completed a high standard of work. H...

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    I highly recommend The Drain Brigade for all your plumbing needs. Both Jordan and Zach were lovely to deal with. They are friendly, professional, knowledgeable and completed a high standard of work. Helped us with a home renovation and the results were great.Will definately call them again without hesitation.

  • Drummo C

    29 Aug 2024

    Jordy was super nice, honest and very helpful, solved our plumbing issue and thoroughly inspected for any further problems. Reasonable pricing and reliable. Highly recommend!

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Frequently asked questions

How much do plumbers typically charge?
Plumbing costs vary significantly depending on the type of job and its complexity. Simple fixture repairs are generally much less than jobs involving pipe replacement, excavation or gas appliance work. Most quotes include a call-out fee, hourly labour and parts, with after-hours or emergency attendance usually attracting higher rates. This page shows live pricing for jobs in your area.
Do plumbers charge call-out fees?
Call-out fees are common and are often used to cover travel and the initial assessment. Plumbers typically add hourly labour and any materials or replacement parts to the call-out fee. After-hours, weekend or emergency attendances are usually charged at higher rates and some small jobs may have a minimum charge.
Do plumbers need a licence in Australia?
Yes. Plumbing work must be carried out by a licensed plumber in every Australian state and territory, and in NSW the regulator is NSW Fair Trading (Building Commission NSW). Plumbers will generally provide their licence number and should be able to supply compliance certificates for regulated work. Look for an ABN, public liability insurance and relevant industry memberships as additional trust signals.
Does The Drain Brigade have a verified ABN?
Yes. The Drain Brigade has completed ABN verification on SureQuote.
How do I get a quote from The Drain Brigade?
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What areas does The Drain Brigade service?
The Drain Brigade services Bayside Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Seaford, Parkdale, and Mornington and surrounds. Contact them to confirm service areas.
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