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Dural is where Sydney turns semi-rural, a green, spread-out suburb in the Hills District of acreage homes, hobby farms and the nurseries it is famous for, about 36 km from the city. Out here many properties are off the sewer and off the gas main, running on septic systems, rainwater tanks, pumps and LPG, on big blocks with long private drain runs, which makes the plumbing a different game to the suburbs closer in. R&G Plumbing knows it well: blocked drains, hot water, gas, pipe relining, leak detection, tanks, pumps and 24/7 emergencies, with a fixed price up front and no call-out fee.
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Postcode

2158

Service area

Dural & the Hills District, Sydney

Typical response

Same-day, often within the hour

Licensing

NSW Licensed & Insured

Plumbing Services in Dural

Plumbing Services in Dural, NSW 2158

Dural is acreage and rural-residential living, so the plumbing reaches well beyond the house, to septic systems, water tanks, pumps and drain lines that run a long way across the block. From a leaking tap to a failing pump or a blocked sewer line, we handle the lot, and we work out the cause and the cost before we begin.

On Dural’s big blocks, a blocked drain often means a long private line clogged with roots or silt, or a septic system that has backed up. We camera the line to find the blockage wherever it is, clear it with high-pressure jetting, and show you the cause so it does not return.

Drain lines on acreage can run a long way underground, so digging up the whole run to fix one break makes little sense. We reline the damaged section from the inside, sparing the paddock, garden or driveway, and the new liner outlasts the old pipe.

Large rural homes lean hard on their hot water, often on electric, solar, heat-pump or LPG rather than mains gas. We repair and replace every type, size a new system to the household, and sort out the pressure and pump issues that come with tank-fed supply.

Plenty of Dural homes run on LPG rather than natural gas, so our licensed gas fitters handle bottled and mains gas alike, cooktops, heaters, hot water, new lines, changeover regulators and compliance certificates. If you ever smell gas, call us, move clear, and we will make it safe first.

A leak on an acreage block, in the house, the supply line from the tank, or out across the yard, can run a long time unseen. We use acoustic and thermal detection to pinpoint it, and handle the everyday taps, toilets, pumps and pressure problems too.

A burst pipe, failed pump or septic overflow on a rural block cannot wait, especially when it is your only water or wastewater. We answer Dural emergencies around the clock, every day of the year, with the price agreed before we start and nothing charged just to attend.

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A Plumber Who Knows Dural’s Acreage, Septic and Tanks

Dural is a semi-rural suburb in the Hills District, spread across The Hills Shire and part of the Hornsby Shire at postcode 2158, about 36 km north-west of the city. It has no train station and a country feel, large acreage and rural-residential blocks, hobby farms, horse properties and the plant nurseries the area is known for, with the Round Corner shops at its centre and bushland along its edges. Many homes sit well back from the road on big blocks, off Old Northern Road and New Line Road.

That rural setting changes the plumbing. A lot of Dural is off the sewer, on septic systems or aerated treatment systems, and off the water main, on rainwater tanks and pumps, sometimes bore water too. Drain and supply lines run long distances, gas is often LPG rather than mains, and stormwater has to be managed across large blocks. We come equipped for all of it, with CCTV cameras, jet blasters, leak detection, pump and tank know-how and gas-testing gear, so we find the real fault and price it before we start.

Postcode

NSW 2158

Local council

The Hills & Hornsby Shire

Transport

Semi-rural acreage

Property mix

Septic, tanks & pumps

Dural Plumbing Problems

Common Plumbing Problems We Fix in Dural

Dural’s plumbing problems are rural ones, tied to life off the sewer and the water main, on big blocks with long lines. These are the jobs we are called to most, with the cause behind each and the way we sort it.

Strata and Apartment Plumbing Around the Town Centre

More and more of Hornsby’s homes are apartments, clustered in towers around the station and Westfield, where stacks, common drains, booster pumps and hot water plant are all shared. A fault in one unit often starts elsewhere in the building and becomes a common-property matter.

How we fix it

We follow the fault through the building’s shared services, work in with the strata or building manager, and put it right with proper reporting and the least disruption we can manage for residents.

Commercial and Retail Plumbing in the CBD

The shops, food venues and offices around the Hornsby town centre depend on plumbing that cannot stay down through trading, so blocked drains, grease, tap and toilet faults and hot water all need quick attention.

How we fix it

We work around opening hours, clear and repair fast, and look after grease traps, trade waste and compliance where the premises call for it.

Tree Roots from the Bushland Ridge

Hornsby sits on a ridge between two national parks, and all that surrounding bush keeps roots pushing into the joints of the older clay drains, where they snag waste and grow until the line slows, smells or backs up, usually worse after rain.

How we fix it

We run the camera through to find each root intrusion, cut and flush it out under pressure, and reline the damaged length so they cannot get back in.

Stormwater on Steep, Sandstone Blocks

Hornsby’s terrain is hilly and full of sandstone gullies, so plenty of blocks sit on a slope, and when stormwater pits and lines clog, a heavy downpour runs off fast and pools against the house or scours the yard.

How we fix it

We jet and camera the stormwater system, correct the falls where we can, and re-lay or upsize the pipe so the run-off is carried safely down the slope and away from the building.

Ageing Drainage in Established Homes

Many Hornsby homes have stood for decades and still run clay and earthenware drains and a galvanised supply pipe that crack, corrode and leak, showing as slow drains, weak pressure or damp with no obvious cause.

How we fix it

We camera or leak-test to find the failing run, then renew or reline just that part and leave the rest of the pipework in place.

Hot Water for Apartments, Shops and Homes

From a unit on shared plant to a cafe that needs hot water to trade or a family home with several bathrooms, an ageing hot water system in Hornsby fails the same way: no heat, dropping pressure, leaks or a unit that trips out.

How we fix it

We diagnose the system or the plant, repair it where that adds up, and where it does not we fit a replacement sized to the home, block or business, usually the same day.

Why Choose Our Hornsby Plumbers

Why Hornsby Locals and Businesses Choose R&G Plumbing

20

Years on the tools

Twenty years across the Hornsby and Upper North Shore suburbs on homes, strata and commercial plumbing alike, the mix Hornsby is built on.

$0

Call-out fee

We come out and assess at no charge; the fixed price is set before any work or commitment.

24/7

Same-day & emergency

On call any hour for burst pipes, unit floods, blocked drains and gas scares, with same-day service on most jobs.

5.0

Rated & guaranteed

A strong record of reviews, licensed and insured plumbers and gas fitters, and every job backed by our workmanship guarantee.

Reviews

Real Reviews from Satisfied Clients

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Nathan Cheung
2 months ago
Amazing service from Abs he helped us with a burst water pipe!
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Karen Young
2 months ago
Would highly recommend. Abs arrived on time, was informative, friendly and professional. No sales pitch. I would use R&G Plumbing again
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Matt Salles
2 months ago
Excellent service from R&G Plumbing at my unit. Jeremy was very quick to contact me and arrange an inspection. Once here, Adam was professional, punctual, and quickly identified the issue with my kitchen taps. He clearly explained the problem, completed the repair efficiently, and provided all the documentation I needed afterwards.

I really appreciated the honest advice, attention to detail, and fair pricing. I highly recommend R&G Plumbing to anyone looking for reliable, fairly priced, and professional plumbing services.

Thank you again to the entire R&G Plumbing team!
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Minnie Naungayan
3 months ago
Jack responded promptly to our call to fix a leaking tap. He is courteous and professional. We were happy with his job and would be happy to get him in the future and also would certainly recommend him to friends.
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SR R
6 months ago
Jack from R&G Plumbing Gas & Drainage Pty Ltd was outstanding from start to finish. His workmanship was excellent, and he was professional, friendly, and incredibly patient throughout the entire job. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was done properly and took the time to explain things clearly, which I really appreciated. The quality of his work speaks for itself, and the pricing was very fair — great value for money. I couldn’t be happier with the result and would highly recommend Jack to anyone needing a reliable and skilled plumber. Thank you Jack
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Taein Jeon
6 months ago
We had a blocked drain in our backyard and R&G Plumbing reached out very quickly. Jeremy gave us a fair quote for jet blasting, so we went ahead. Zac came out and was fantastic. When the jet blasting didn’t work, he found the pipe was completely blocked by long roots and a hole in the pipe

Initially, it looked like the floor would need to be dug up for a 1.5 day job$$, which we couldn’t afford. Instead, Jack kept investigating and found another access point through our neighbour’s carpark ceiling. He organised access to neighbours garage, removed the roots, and repaired the pipe at a much more affordable price. The roots were way worse than we expected.

As a young couple and first home buyers, this was our first time dealing with a plumber and we were pretty stressed since we thought it was a simple blockage but it turned out to be a complex issue. I gotta check the drainage when im purchase property in the future. Learnt my lesson!

Jeremy and Zac explained everything clearly and provided a detailed report and invoice so we can raise it with strata, as the drainage is linked to other units and may have further issues.

Really grateful for the honesty and effort. We’ve definitely found a plumber we trust and would happily connect with Jeremy’s team again.
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Ursula Lawton
9 months ago
Very happy with the work and the service. Jack came to give me a quote on replacing 4 taps in the laundry and the Abs came to do the work 2 hours later. Everything fixed quickly on the same day. Both young men were very professional and pleasant. I would recommend them.
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Les de Belin
11 months ago
My sewer was blocked, and as my normal plumber was unavailable for a week I contacted R&G Plumbing. They promptly attended after my call, and temporarily fixed the problem, but indicated the pipe had to be replaced. After being a bit taken aback by the quote, I accepted due to the urgency of the matter. Abs and his apprentice River (2 days on the job) attended on time a couple of days later to complete the job. Both very pleasant to speak to. It was an all day job to dig the hole through heavy clay, replace the pipe, back fill, and replace a row of pavers. I think they did a pretty good job with the clean up as well. Overall, happy with the reliability and outcome, though I thought a tad expensive. I did ask a general question of replacing 2 washers, and was quoted 3 times more than I actually paid my normal plumber the previous week. Anyway, the job was done to a satisfactory standard, and no complaints. Toss of the coin for 4 or 5 stars, but it came out 4 just for the cost - maybe I live in the past.....?
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Paula Price
11 months ago
We had Zac@R&G Plumbing attend a consistently blocking toilet in our apartment. He demonstrated strong knowledge, explaining where he believed the issue lay & what he needed to do to diagnose. On confirming his diagnosis he provided a detailed report so we could provide to our strata manager as issue would require strata approval to fix. Zac was professional, honest & worked efficiently, cleaning up as if he had never been. We would have no hesitation recommending Zac for any plumbing requirement & will definitely use his services again in future. Cheers, Paula
Hornsby Drain Offer

Free CCTV Drain Inspection on Hornsby Drain & Sewer Jobs

Book any drain, sewer or stormwater job in Hornsby and the CCTV camera inspection is included free, whether it is a home, a unit or a shop. The camera shows the real cause on screen, so the repair we agree on is the right one.

FREE
CCTV Drain Inspection
Included when you book any drain or sewer job
Hornsby Plumbing FAQs

Plumber in Hornsby FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Hornsby?

It depends on the job, so we look on-site and quote before starting rather than over the phone. There is no call-out fee, the quote is free, and the price is fixed before we begin, so the figure you approve is the one you pay.

No. We never charge a call-out fee in Hornsby; the only thing on the bill is the work, at a price you agree to before we begin.

Yes. With so many towers and shops around the Hornsby centre, a lot of our work is strata, apartment and commercial, shared stacks, hot water plant, common drains and shopfront plumbing, and we are happy to deal with tenants, owners, strata and building managers.

Usually the same day, and often within the hour for an emergency, since Hornsby is the centre of our northern run. Call 0461 330 531, and we will arrange the earliest time we can.

Yes. We cover Hornsby with 24/7 emergency plumbing, nights, weekends and public holidays included, for burst pipes, unit floods, blocked drains, gas scares and hot water failures, with the cost confirmed before we start.

Yes. R&G Plumbing is fully licensed and insured for plumbing, drainage and gas across NSW, and every Hornsby job is carried out by a licensed tradesperson and backed by a workmanship guarantee.

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For a licensed plumber in Hornsby, R&G Plumbing covers homes, apartments and businesses, blocked drains, hot water, gas, pipe relining, leak detection and 24/7 emergencies across the 2077 postcode, from the town centre to the bushland edges. We are usually there the same day, there is no call-out fee, and the price is fixed before we begin.