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W L Chivers Plumbing

5.0(567 reviews)
VIC

About this business

W.L. Chivers Plumbing provides 24/7 residential and commercial plumbing services including emergency response, drain relining, leak detection, hot water services and renovations across Melbourne's north-eastern suburbs. A family-owned, licensed and insured company with over 50 years of experience, it focuses on rapid reactive maintenance for rental properties and large contract work backed by mobile payment facilities and a strong local reputation.

In business since 1974

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Servicing VIC and surrounding locations.

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  • Barbara Uren

    5 Mar 2026

    Excellent service from Chivers Plumbing. The two guys arrived exactly on time and worked quickly and efficiently replacing a toilet. They left no mess behind and took away all packaging and the old to...

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    Excellent service from Chivers Plumbing. The two guys arrived exactly on time and worked quickly and efficiently replacing a toilet. They left no mess behind and took away all packaging and the old toilet of course. Would recommend Chivers Plumbing.

  • Bev C

    6 Mar 2026

    Great service. Mitch was out to our place within 2 hours of our call to W L Chivers and sorted the problem quickly. He was friendly and patiently explained the issue. Would definitely use again.

  • Josh B

    13 Feb 2026

    I am happy with the services provided by W L Chivers Plumbing. The person who took my booking was pleasant and helpful. David, the plumber, was courteous, efficient and I was pleased with his workmans...

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    I am happy with the services provided by W L Chivers Plumbing. The person who took my booking was pleasant and helpful. David, the plumber, was courteous, efficient and I was pleased with his workmanship. The whole experience was painless and straightforward. I would recommend them and I’ll be using their services again should I need them in the future.

  • Dave M

    11 Aug 2025

    We had a major sewage blockage and overflow issue at our house. Kyle and his team were fast, efficient and effective in quickly identifying the problems, and then making themselves available on the sp...

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    We had a major sewage blockage and overflow issue at our house. Kyle and his team were fast, efficient and effective in quickly identifying the problems, and then making themselves available on the spot to remediate the issues. Kyle also was very patient and took the time to explain to me what was wrong, what actions they took, including showing me video footage and what steps need to be undertaken so a permanent fix can be applied. I cannot speak highly enough of the service Kyle and his colleague performed. If you need master plumbing services, I highly recommend that you give Kyle a call

  • Philip Ryan

    29 Jan 2026

    Always good to have the friendly team from Chivers Plumbing attending to plumbing issues at our house. Just had Connor, Blake and Flynn repair a blocked drain and they were punctual, provided an accur...

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    Always good to have the friendly team from Chivers Plumbing attending to plumbing issues at our house. Just had Connor, Blake and Flynn repair a blocked drain and they were punctual, provided an accurate quote and estimate of the work required. They really made an effort to leave the place clean, neat and tidy when they’d finished. Great to del with and very much recommended.

  • Ole Hansen

    30 Jan 2026

    We recently had an emergency which required the replacement of old sewerage pipes. The team from Chivers: Mitch, Jordan, Josh, Kyle and others were outstanding. They attended promptly, assessed the si...

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    We recently had an emergency which required the replacement of old sewerage pipes. The team from Chivers: Mitch, Jordan, Josh, Kyle and others were outstanding. They attended promptly, assessed the situation and communicated clearly what action was required. All were professional, friendly and provided extra assistance with other issues.

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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.
How do I get a quote from W L Chivers Plumbing?
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What areas does W L Chivers Plumbing service?
W L Chivers Plumbing services Melbourne's North Eastern Suburbs, Alphington, Balwyn, Balwyn North, and Box Hill and surrounds. Contact them to confirm service areas.
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