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Craigieburn has grown in layers since its first subdivision in the 1970s, and that mix of older established streets and brand-new estates brings a wide range of plumbing issues. Here’s what we get called out for most:

• Ageing pipework in original 1970s-80s homes. Craigieburn’s residential development began in the early 1970s, and homes from that original era now have old galvanised or corroded pipes prone to leaks, low pressure and rust coloured water.

• Tree root intrusion in established, leafy sections. The older parts of Craigieburn around the lakes and golf course have decades of mature tree growth, and roots regularly find their way into underground pipes, causing slow drains and blockages.

• Drainage strain on newer, tightly packed developments. Craigieburn’s most recent estates near the town centre are built on smaller, closer-set blocks, and stormwater on these tightly packed lots can be slower to clear during heavy rain.

• Blocked stormwater drains near Merri, Aitken and Malcolm Creeks. Craigieburn is bordered and crossed by these three waterways, with linear reserves running alongside them, and properties nearby can see drainage back up in wet weather.

• Hot water systems and heating reaching end of life. Many homes from the suburb’s earlier growth decades are still running original systems that are now old enough to fail without warning.

• New-build plumbing faults in the newest estates. Ongoing development keeps bringing fresh construction to Craigieburn, and newly built homes can show issues like faulty seals, leaking fittings or incomplete gas connections in their first few years.

• Water pressure fluctuations at higher elevation. Large parts of Craigieburn sit over 200 metres above sea level near Mount Ridley, and some streets on higher ground can experience inconsistent pressure or flow.

If any of these sound familiar, our experienced plumbers can get your plumbing needs sorted, often the same day.