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Excavator digging a trench for sewer pipe replacement at a Glen Iris property.
October 28, 2026

A customer in Glen Iris contacted Doherty Plumbing Solutions about a blocked toilet. What looked like a blockage turned out to be a damaged sewer shaft at the lead-off point in the front driveway area, and it needed replacing rather than clearing. Our plumber in Glen Iris, Tim, excavated and prepared the trench, then replaced […]

New rainwater tank pump installed at a Burwood home.
October 30, 2026

A customer in Burwood contacted Doherty Plumbing Solutions after their rainwater tank pump stopped working properly. Our plumber in Burwood, Tim, attended the property and replaced the faulty pump. The new pump was connected to the rainwater tank and the garden tap, and a cover lid was fitted to protect it from the weather. Quick […]

New AquaMAX gas hot water system installed at a Burwood home.
October 14, 2026

Out with the old and in with the new. A customer in Burwood had reached the end of the road with their gas hot water system, and Doherty Plumbing Solutions replaced it with a new unit in the same external position. The customer is enjoying their hot water again. Our hot water service covers repairs, […]

Roof plumber working on a valley of a terracotta tiled roof in Glen Iris.
October 7, 2026

Tim and Angus worked together in Glen Iris to install new chimney flashing and valley seals on this lovely terracotta tiled home. This was preventative work rather than an emergency repair, and that is worth saying up front. Investing in roof maintenance and repairs at your property can save you money down the track, and […]

Completely blocked stormwater downpipe outlet at a Burwood property.
September 30, 2026

A customer in Burwood contacted Doherty Plumbing Solutions about a completely blocked downpipe that was causing problems around the property. Our plumber in Burwood, George, attended the site and cleared it. Once the downpipe was free, George ran the drain machine through the stormwater line to clear out tree roots and make sure the drain […]

New metal roofing installed on a commercial property in Burwood.
September 24, 2026

A local commercial property in Burwood required a partial roof replacement after sections of the existing metal roofing had deteriorated. The Doherty Plumbing Solutions crew attended the site and replaced the affected roof sections with new metal roofing. For businesses needing a plumber in Burwood, our team provides repairs and maintenance for commercial properties across […]

Doherty Plumbing plumber completing a water supply bypass in Burwood.
September 15, 2026

A customer in Burwood contacted Doherty Plumbing Solutions after discovering a water leak between two units that shared the same water supply line. George investigated the problem and found the leak was within a concrete slab. Repairing the damaged section directly would have required a complicated and expensive excavation. Instead, George developed a more economical […]

Roof repair area at a Burwood home with tiled and metal roofing sections.
September 8, 2026

A property owner in Burwood contacted Doherty Plumbing Solutions after experiencing several roof leaks throughout the home. Our plumbers in Burwood, Tim and George, attended the property and carried out a range of much-needed roof plumbing repairs. The works included replacing flashings, installing a new section of spouting with overflow provision, replacing broken roof tiles […]

Water leak repair area in the front garden of a Camberwell home.
August 31, 2026

A customer in Camberwell contacted Doherty Plumbing Solutions after water began flooding part of their front garden. Our experienced plumber in Camberwell, George, attended the property and investigated the problem. The leaking pipe was located below ground in the garden, exposed and repaired. For concealed leaks where the source is difficult to identify, our leak […]

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