City of Johannesburg / 26.15° S, 28.04° E
Plumbing and drains for Rosebank's older homes
Parkhurst, Greenside, Saxonwold and Westcliff are full of beautiful old houses, and the pipes to match. That is most of what we do here.
- Municipality
- City of Johannesburg
- Housing
- Older and heritage homes
- Most asked for
- Drains and pipe replacement
- Also common
- Geysers, compact tank setups
01Local knowledge
Old houses, old pipes, big trees
Many homes around Rosebank were built long before plastic pipe. Original galvanised steel rusts from the inside over the decades, which is why pressure drops, water discolours and leaks appear inside walls.
When a Parkhurst drain blocks twice in a year, it is rarely bad luck. It is usually roots.
The same suburbs sit under one of the largest urban forests in the world. Tree roots follow moisture into old clay sewer lines, crack the joints, and cause the slow drains and backups we are called out for most often.
Newer water systems still matter here. Tanks and pressure pumps fit well on smaller stands when they are planned properly, and we keep installs neat on properties where appearance matters.
02Our work here
What we get called out for in Rosebank
- Blocked drains
Root-blocked sewer lines
Cleared properly, with a clear answer on whether the line needs a section replaced before it blocks again.
More on blocked drains - Geyser installation and repairs
Geysers in older roofs
Replacements and new drip trays in tight, older roof spaces, done without damaging ceilings.
More on geyser installation and repairs - Burst pipes and emergencies
Leaks inside old walls
Traced, opened up with care and repaired, then closed and left tidy on heritage finishes.
More on burst pipes and emergencies - JoJo water tanks
Compact tanks for small stands
Slim-line tanks along side walls, with a pump and pipework planned to stay out of sight.
More on jojo water tanks
Call desk, Rosebank
Tell us where you are. We'll tell you when we can be there.
Pick your suburb and what's going on. The job card fills in as you go, so when you call, you already know what to say.
Job card
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- Area
- Rosebank
- Suburb
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- Job
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Read the card out when we answer. A photo of the pump, tank or leak on WhatsApp helps us quote faster.
03Coverage
Suburbs we cover around Rosebank
Not on the list? If you're close to Rosebank, we almost certainly come out to you. Call and ask.
- 01Parktown
- 02Saxonwold
- 03Dunkeld
- 04Forest Town
- 05Parkhurst
- 06Greenside
- 07Westcliff
- 08Killarney
04Questions
What people in Rosebank ask us
Should I replace old galvanised pipes or repair them?
If there are several leaks or poor pressure throughout the house, replacement usually costs less over time. We can replace in stages, starting with the worst sections.
Can you tell if tree roots are in my drain?
Recurring blockages in the same line are the main sign. We clear it and advise whether the pipe needs a section repaired or replaced.
Is there space for a tank on a small Rosebank stand?
Usually. Slim-line tanks fit along side walls, and we plan the pump and pipework so it stays tidy.
Do you work in Saxonwold and Westcliff heritage homes?
Yes, and we take care with older finishes, walls and floors when plumbing has to be opened up.
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