Miramar's homes sit on the flat floor of a former lagoon, drained by Coutts Crawford in the 1840s and now covered by houses, streets, parks and shops. New Zealand's first state house opened here at 12 Fife Lane in 1937, and the suburb also hosts the film studios that earned it the Wellywood nickname.
We look after both sides of Miramar: family homes with ageing drains and hot water, and commercial sites that need plumbing done without disrupting work. Every job has a fixed price agreed first.
Plumbing Services in Miramar
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 serviceWe also handle bathroom renovation plumbing, toilet repairs, water filters, backflow testing, pipe relining, cctv drain inspection and every other plumbing service in Miramar.
Homes in Miramar
Miramar's housing grew after the trams arrived in 1907, with many homes from the interwar and post-war years, including early state housing. Many of these houses have original or partly replaced pipework and drain lines that are now many decades old. Studios, workshops and businesses add commercial plumbing across the suburb.
Common Plumbing Problems in Miramar
Gas Fitter
Salt spray attacks regulators, bottle pigtails and outdoor fittings quickly beside the harbour or open coast. We check existing gear for corrosion and pick materials suited to a marine site. Gas Fitting across Wellington.
Local Conditions in Miramar
Miramar's flat basin was once a lagoon, and soft ground like this can shift in a strong earthquake, so a drain check after a big shake is sensible. Hills ring the basin and send stormwater down onto the flat, which makes clear cesspits and sound stormwater pipes important in heavy rain. Under Wellington City Council rules owners maintain the lateral on their own property, and Tiaki Wai runs the public network.
Why Miramar Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in Eastern and Southern Suburbs every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Miramar 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 Miramar FAQs
Water pools on my Miramar section in heavy rain. Can you help?
Water on the road is a network issue for Tiaki Wai, but pooling on your section usually comes from a blocked cesspit, a broken stormwater pipe or downpipes that are not connected. We find and fix the private part.
Do you work on commercial sites and studios in Miramar?
Yes. We handle commercial plumbing, backflow testing and after-hours work so your business can keep running.
Is it worth checking the drains in an older Miramar house before renovating?
Yes. A camera inspection before a kitchen or bathroom renovation shows whether the existing drain can take the new layout or needs repair first.
Do you install gas hot water in Miramar?
Yes. Our certifying gasfitters install and service gas hot water and appliances. You can check whether your address can connect to the Powerco network with their online checker.