Johnsonville grew fast from 1938, when state houses went up between Broderick Road and Fraser Avenue, starting in Bould Street, and 329 had been built by 1956. Housing has since spread from the shopping centre to the base of Mt Kaukau and over the hill towards Newlands.
The suburb's main sewer was only finished in 1953, so many homes have drains that have been extended and altered over the decades. We clear and repair drains, replace old pipework and install hot water systems here, with a fixed price agreed first.
Plumbing Services in Johnsonville
Blocked Drains
Blocked sinks, showers, toilets and gully traps cleared fast.
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Water through the ceiling at 2am does not wait for business hours, and neither do we.
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Certified gasfitters for natural gas and LPG across Wellington.
View serviceGas Leak Repairs Johnsonville
If you smell gas, leave the building, do not use switches, and call us from outside.
View serviceWe also handle bathroom renovation plumbing, toilet repairs, water filters, backflow testing, pipe relining, cctv drain inspection and every other plumbing service in Johnsonville.
Homes in Johnsonville
Johnsonville's housing has two broad layers: state houses built from 1938 to 1956 on the former reserve, and later private homes on the surrounding hills. The early state houses are now well over 70 years old and many have had kitchens, bathrooms and hot water changed more than once. Newer hillside homes bring longer drain runs and steeper access.
Common Plumbing Problems in Johnsonville
Emergency Plumber
State houses of this age often run original supply pipe and clay drains that are well past their expected life. Many emergencies here are a burst under the floor or a drain blocked by roots, and we carry gear for both. Emergency Plumber in Johnsonville.
Local Conditions in Johnsonville
Johnsonville sits on high ground at the top of the gorge, and its hillside streets mean stormwater must be piped away from banks. Under Wellington City Council rules owners are responsible for the lateral on their own property, while the council covers the part under the road. Tiaki Wai now runs a water and wastewater network that once relied on a 1912 reservoir and a septic tank in the gorge.
Why Johnsonville Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in Western and Northern Suburbs every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Johnsonville jobs are reached fast and usually fixed on the first visit.
Fixed price before we start
You approve the price first, and quotes are free.
Licensed and certified
Registered plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers.
24/7 emergency cover
Burst pipes, overflowing drains and gas smells are answered day and night.
Plumber Johnsonville FAQs
I own an old Johnsonville state house. Are the drains likely to need work?
Houses from the 1930s to 1950s often have drains with tired joints, root intrusion or past repairs. A camera inspection shows the condition before you renovate or sell, and we quote any fix in writing.
Can you move plumbing for a bathroom renovation in an older state house?
Yes. We plan new pipe runs, check the existing drain can take the change and work alongside your builder. The work is done to the Building Code, and we tell you if anything needs consent.
My hot water runs out quickly. Is it the cylinder?
It could be a failing element, a thermostat fault or a cylinder that is too small for the household. We test it before recommending anything, and with Wellington's soft water, scale is rarely the cause.
Do you cover Johnsonville after hours?
Yes. We answer 24/7 for burst pipes, overflowing drains and no hot water across Johnsonville and the northern suburbs.