
Plumbing costs in Australia
Ranges below come from named public cost guides, captured with dates and reviewed 2026-08-14. They are a starting point, not a quote: access, parts and urgency move every number, so Mendy collects real quotes instead of guessing. In Australia this is licensed work beyond the basics.
Blocked drain$150 to $450
Burst / leaking pipe$250 to $800
Gas fitting / appliance connection$150 to $550
Hot water system (repair to replacement)$200 to $3,200
Leaking tap / minor leak$120 to $280
Roof plumbing repair$250 to $900
Toilet repair / replacement$150 to $450
Sources for these ranges: ServiceSeeking 2026 price guides; Airtasker cost guides (2024, handyman tier); The Quote Yard tradie rates (Mar 2026). Captured 2026-07-12, reviewed 2026-08-14. How these guides are built
Priced by quote
These jobs vary too much for an honest guide range, so we do not publish one. Ask for a fixed price up front, or let Mendy collect quotes for you.
- Bathroom / kitchen plumbing reno
Safe fixes to try first
- The $3 hook-and-dissolve hair drain fix
- The baking soda volcano fix for a blocked kitchen sink
- The dish soap trick that unblocks most toilets
- The free float-arm tweak that stops phantom flushing and overflow
- The baking soda and a bucket fix
- The $8 cartridge swap that stops a dripping mixer tap
- The $2 tap washer fix that stops the drip for good
Mendy calls tradies for you. Your first booking is free, then $3.50 a booking.
By Alexander Lemos, founder of Mendy
Mendy is a Sydney-built app that scans a household problem, finds the safe fix, or calls local tradies for real quotes. ABN 15 974 187 541.