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Help! My pilot light has gone out…

Adrian has been a long-time customer of Doherty Plumbing Solutions and recently reached out to our office with complaints of his heater’s pilot light going off. Not an ideal scenario, with the central heater not working during these colder months!

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Tap repair – plumbing emergency

The Doherty Plumbing Solutions team received a call from a Blackburn resident, who required a tap repair. The front garden tap was leaking. Our trustworthy plumber George attended the residence promptly, to assist the customer.

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Toilet repair – Melbourne plumbing

Tim from the Doherty Plumbing Solutions’ crew attended a call from one of our local high schools in Hawthorn East. The customer reported a constant water leak from the cistern into the pan in one of the school’s toilets.

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Guide to Lighting the Pilot Light on a Hot Water Heater

A customer at Surrey Hills contacted our office to report that their hot water unit pilot light was going out every two to three days. George was on the scene promptly, and inspected the Aquamax unit.
As the water heater was almost 20-years-old, it was time for a replacement. George advised customer on replacement options, to find the best possible model based on their requirement.

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How to Remove and Prevent Limescale

The prospect of dealing with limescale in your Melbourne premises can be daunting. However, regular cleaning and reduction in moisture can dramatically help to prevent limescale from developing in bathroom and kitchen fixtures.

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    Fantastic service. I called with a question about my hot water service and within 24hrs Brian had been out and fixed the problem. Great service, great turnaround times and fair pricing too.
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    Emily Kermac
    4/09/2024
    I had an incredible experience with George from Doherty Plumbing. He was punctual, reliable and sorted out my leaking roof. Trustworthy and experienced. Would definitely recommend this small business if you are looking for excellent skills.
    Natalie King Avatar
    Natalie King
    11/03/2025
    Super quick diagnosis and service from the crew at Doherty’s Plumbing. The plumber who attended was really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend 😉
    Peggy Couper-Woods Avatar
    Peggy Couper-Woods
    10/21/2025
    Arrived at the scheduled time, completed the work professionally and in a timely manner, and to our complete satisfaction, as has always been the case in the past. Staff are always polite and skilled.
    Roger Wilson Avatar
    Roger Wilson
    10/13/2024
    Responsive, reasonably priced and pleasant to deal with. Have used several times in the past and will continue to do so.
    Fiona Walliss Avatar
    Fiona Walliss
    9/13/2024
    Doherty plumbing work was excellent. Very responsive, arrived on time and fixed the issue quickly. Brian and his crew kept me informed at every step and I could not be happier with the end result.
    Anne-Marie Cook Avatar
    Anne-Marie Cook
    1/13/2025
    I rang them early morning & they arrived on the same day. They found the leak which was under the house, fixed it promptly. The plumber was helpful & friendly, communicated well. I'll use them again.
    Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth
    8/13/2024
    Very quick response, great communication throughout and George was exceptionally courteous and helpful in finding a solution to my roof leak problem.
    Mandy Purcell Avatar
    Mandy Purcell
    9/25/2025
    Always reliable and responsive we have used them on multiple tasks.Matt installed a modem toilet onto a vintage drain without difficulty. I have recommended them to my friends
    John Moore Avatar
    John Moore
    7/13/2024
    Great experience - notified me when they were coming and knew exactly how to fix a difficult problem in lightning time.
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    The Crack
    4/23/2024
    For reliable plumbing services, call 03 9877 5775 or 0417 577 432