Find the fault, explain the fix, then do it properly.
Repairs and maintenance for houses, apartments and investment properties across inner Melbourne. Every job starts with an assessment and a scope confirmed in writing, so you know what is being fixed and why before the work begins.
- Licensed & insured
- Mon to Fri, 7am to 4pm
- Inner Melbourne
The cause comes first, then the repair.
A dripping tap, a toilet that keeps running, pressure that has dropped or a damp patch that was not there last month: none of it needs to be dramatic to be worth checking. Measured Plumbing handles residential maintenance and repairs across inner Melbourne, for houses, apartments, townhouses and investment properties, and every job starts with an assessment and a plain explanation of what is wrong.
The fault is diagnosed before a repair is recommended, because fixing the symptom and leaving the cause is how the same problem comes back. Once the likely cause is clear, you get the options, the priority and the price, and the scope is confirmed in writing before anything is touched. If the assessment turns up something else, you hear about it before extra work goes ahead.
Heath Jenkins has spent more than 15 years in the industry, including commercial construction and site management, and brings that discipline to work in occupied homes. Cupboards, tiles and finishes are protected, the work area is left clean, and you are told what was done and what, if anything, is worth keeping an eye on.
Everyday plumbing, properly diagnosed.
From a single fixture fault to ageing pipework, the issue is assessed, the options explained and the approved repair completed.
Taps, toilets and fixtures
Dripping taps, faulty mixers, running toilets, cisterns and worn fittings repaired or replaced, on the first visit where parts allow.
Hot water problems
Fault finding, repairs and servicing, with replacement advice based on the system you have and the household's demand.
Leaks and burst pipes
Visible and concealed leaks investigated first, then the affected pipework repaired or renewed rather than patched.
Water pressure and flow
Low, high or inconsistent pressure checked at the fixtures and supply points to find where it is being lost.
Drainage problems
Slow fixtures, bad smells and drains that keep blocking assessed to find the likely cause, not just cleared.
Gas plumbing
Licensed repairs, appliance connections, line alterations and isolation work for the gas services in your home.
Plumbing inspections
Visible fixtures, pipework, drainage points and the hot water system checked before a purchase, a lease or a planned upgrade.
Pipework repairs and renewals
Damaged, ageing or unsuitable sections replaced, either as a focused repair or as a planned improvement.
What a maintenance visit covers.
The visit is shaped around your concern and the agreed scope. Anything found beyond it is explained before it proceeds.
- Symptoms, property details and photos reviewed before the visit
- Affected fixtures, isolation valves and visible pipework checked
- Water pressure tested at the relevant outlets
- Drainage points and the hot water system assessed where relevant
- Likely cause explained, with repair options and priorities
- Scope and price confirmed before the repair begins
- Approved repair completed and tested on the day where parts allow
- Cupboards, tiles and finishes protected while we work
- Work area cleaned before we leave
- Follow-up advice on anything worth monitoring
- Findings reported to the manager or owner who booked the work
Houses, apartments and investment properties.
The property shapes how a fault is investigated and repaired.
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Older houses often carry plumbing from several renovation periods, so pipe material, fixture age and access all affect how a fault is found and fixed.
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Apartments and townhouses can involve shared walls, common pipework and access through occupied areas; we assess what sits within your lot and report clearly where the owners corporation needs to step in.
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Rental and investment properties: access is arranged with the occupant and the outcome reported to whoever requested the work.
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Owner-occupied homes with one specific fault usually need a one-off repair, resolved and tested on the day.
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Homes with several ageing fixtures, recurring problems or no clear service history may suit planned maintenance that reduces repeat call-outs.
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Properties about to be bought, leased or upgraded, where an inspection of visible fixtures, pipework, drainage points and hot water informs the decision.
Not sure which applies? Describe the property and the problem and we will tell you what the visit should cover.
Everyday repairs in inner Melbourne homes.
Vanity and basin repairs
Basin tapware and waste connections serviced on a bathroom vanity in an inner-suburbs home.
Kitchen sink replacement
A new sink mixer and waste connected and tested after a worn set was replaced.
Shower repairs
Shower tapware and outlet serviced to stop a drip and restore even flow and temperature.
What affects the cost of a home repair.
Four things drive the price: the type of fault, how much investigation it needs, how easy the affected plumbing is to reach, and the parts involved. A visible tap fault is a different job from a leak behind a wall or under a floor, and the quote reflects that rather than a flat guess.
Where the fault is visible, the scope is usually confirmed on the spot. Where it needs investigation first, for example a leak somewhere behind a wall, the investigation is the first stage and its likely cost is explained before it starts; what it finds shapes the repair quote, so you are never asked to approve a repair for a fault nobody has seen yet.
Scope, inclusions and exclusions, in writing.
Anything outside what was agreed is priced and approved before it proceeds, so no variation lands on an invoice unannounced.
What to expect from a maintenance visit.
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Tell us the problem
Share the symptoms, the property details and any photos that help explain what is happening.
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Assess the plumbing
The affected fixtures, visible pipework and relevant services are checked to find the likely cause.
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Explain the findings
You hear the likely cause, the repair options and what should be done first, in plain terms.
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Approve the scope
The work and the price are confirmed with you before the repair starts.
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Complete and test
The approved repair is carried out and tested before we call it finished.
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Leave it tidy
The work area is cleaned and any useful follow-up advice is explained before we go.
What customers say, in their own words.
“I was extremely impressed by the efficiency, professionalism and service provided. Cannot recommend them enough!”
“Had an issue with my washing machine, hot water service and toilet all in the one day, ultra quick turnaround and couldn't have been more thankful for the job done. Completely saved the day and will absolutely use again for my next issue.”
“I recently used this new plumbing company and couldn't be happier with the experience. From the initial phone call through to the completion of the job, the team was professional, friendly, and incredibly responsive.”
Richmond-based, across inner Melbourne.
Melbourne CBD and the inner suburbs: inner city, inner east, inner north, inner south and bayside. Not sure if your suburb is covered? Ask.
Common questions, answered plainly.
Can't find what you need? Call 0416 812 147 or send an enquiry and Heath will get back to you.
Other work we cover regularly.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, gas leaks, no hot water and flooding. Urgent call-outs across inner Melbourne, subject to availability.
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Hot Water Systems
Fault finding, repairs and replacements sized to the property, its demand and the existing connections.
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Burst & Leaking Pipe Repairs
Burst pipes, leaking joints and water-service renewals for damaged or ageing pipework.
Learn moreTalk to Heath about your home's plumbing.
Describe the problem, add a photo or two if you have them, and Heath will come back to you with the next step.