Tawa stayed largely rural until just before the Second World War and was subdivided after 1945, with state housing at Kenepuru and Hampton Hill in the late 1950s and early 1960s. By the mid 1950s more people lived on the hillsides or in Linden than on the old valley floor.
Today owners of older quarter-acre sections are subdividing for infill, which brings new drains joined to old ones. We handle that work along with the leaks, blockages and hot water calls of post-war homes, with a fixed price agreed first.
Plumbing Services in Tawa
Blocked Drains
Blocked sinks, showers, toilets and gully traps cleared fast.
View serviceEmergency Plumber
Water through the ceiling at 2am does not wait for business hours, and neither do we.
View serviceGas Fitting
Certified gasfitters for natural gas and LPG across Wellington.
View serviceIrrigation Tawa
Drip lines, sprinklers and smart controllers designed for your section and plumbed in by licensed plumbers, with the right backflow protection for a garden irrigation supply.
View serviceWe also handle bathroom renovation plumbing, toilet repairs, water filters, backflow testing, pipe relining, cctv drain inspection and every other plumbing service in Tawa.
Homes in Tawa
Tawa's housing is mostly post-war, from the subdivisions after 1945 and the state housing at Kenepuru and Hampton Hill to the homes on the valley sides. Infill on subdivided quarter-acre sections adds newer homes, often sharing or extending existing drains. The older houses are now 60 to 80 years old and commonly need supply pipe, drain and hot water work.
Common Plumbing Problems in Tawa
Gas Fitter
Plenty of state houses never had gas, so a hob or gas hot water usually starts with a new supply. We plan the bottle or meter position and the pipe route so it stays tidy on the outside and meets the clearance rules. Gas Fitting across Wellington.
Local Conditions in Tawa
Hillside homes in Tawa need stormwater carried away from banks, and one Tawa property's LIM records a Very High wind zone, so exposed outdoor pipes and fittings should be well secured. Infill sites need new drain connections planned before building starts. Under Wellington City Council rules owners maintain the lateral on their own property, and Tiaki Wai runs the public network.
Why Tawa Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in Western and Northern Suburbs every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Tawa 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 Tawa FAQs
I am subdividing my Tawa section. Can you handle the drainage?
Yes. We plan new drain and stormwater connections, work with your designer on the consent drawings and do the work to the Building Code.
Does an infill house share a drain with the original home?
Sometimes. Older infill often joins the existing drain, while newer work usually has its own connection. A camera inspection shows how your property is connected.
My 1950s Tawa house has a slow kitchen drain. Is it serious?
Usually it is grease build-up or a partial blockage, which we clear. If it keeps coming back, a camera inspection will show whether the pipe has sagged or cracked.
Do you cover Tawa, Linden and Kenepuru?
Yes. We cover Tawa and the surrounding suburbs 24/7 for emergencies and by booking for everything else.