Plumbing Fixes for Post-War Homes in Salisbury, Brisbane
It's 6am on a Monday, the kids need showers before school and the water runs cold after thirty seconds. The old electric tank in the laundry cupboard has finally given up, there's a rusty trickle running from the base onto the floor, and nobody in the house is leaving on time today.
Salisbury grew quickly in the post-war years, and many streets are still lined with 1950s and 60s timber and fibro homes. A lot of these houses were built with galvanised steel water pipes that corrode from the inside, leaving low pressure, discoloured water and pinhole leaks behind walls. The original clay sewer lines have had decades to crack and let in roots from established backyard trees, and the clay soil across the area moves enough between wet and dry seasons to shift joints. Renovations have updated plenty of kitchens and bathrooms, but the pipework hiding under the house is often original.
Fallon Solutions has been helping Salisbury homeowners with exactly these problems for years. Our experienced plumbers replace tired galvanised pipe, repair sewer lines and install a new hot water system that suits how your household actually uses water.
- Over 60 years of industry experience.
- Over 8,730 4.5-star reviews from satisfied customers.
- Fully licensed and qualified tradies.
- Limited Lifetime Labour Warranty on domestic services.
Cold showers or rusty water at your Salisbury home? Call 1300 054 488 to speak with a plumber, lodge a short enquiry online, or ask our team about payment plans on a new system.
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Our Comprehensive Salisbury Plumbing Services
Older Salisbury homes tend to need the same handful of fixes, usually because the original pipework is reaching the end of its working life. Our licensed plumbing team handles all of them, including:
- Hot Water Installation: We supply and fit electric, gas, heat pump, solar and instantaneous units, and size each one to your family's daily use rather than guessing.
- Leak Detection: Acoustic listening devices and thermal imaging locate pinhole leaks in old galvanised pipe without pulling off wall sheeting or lifting floorboards.
- Pipe Relining: Root-damaged clay sewer lines can be relined from the inside, saving your lawn, garden beds and paths from excavation.
- Maintenance Plumbing: Repiping, pressure checks and general repairs that bring an older home's plumbing up to date in stages you can plan for.
- Emergency Plumber: Licensed help 24/7 for burst pipes, overflowing sewers and gas leaks, with a tradie who knows older homes.
Why Choose Fallon Solutions as Your Salisbury Plumbing Tradie?
When the hot water dies or a pipe bursts, nobody wants to wait days. We offer same-day service across Salisbury wherever we can, and our plumbers come stocked to fix most problems on the first visit. Every tradie is a licensed plumber, and our gas fitters handle gas hot water and cooktop work. They know the quirks of post-war pipework, from galvanised fittings that crumble when touched to old clay junctions that need careful handling. If we suspect a concealed leak, leak detection gear finds it before we cut into anything. Where the whole house needs repiping, we can stage the work so you're never left without water for long.
You'll get a clear explanation and a fixed price before we start. Our plumbers arrive on time, respect your home and clean up properly once the job is done. That's how Fallon's trusted plumbers have earned so many repeat customers across the south side. If you're comparing options further afield, our plumbers throughout Brisbane follow the same approach. For a Salisbury plumber who turns up and gets it done, ring 1300 054 488 or submit an enquiry and we'll arrange a visit.
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- Mention this offer when making the booking.
- Offer valid for sewer drainage jobs only.
- Not to be used in conjunction with the $198 Blocked Drains Deal.
- Domestic job bookings only.
- Discount can be used during normal booking hours only, not after-hours call-outs.
- Discount is not redeemable for cash.
- Discount is not applicable to travel fee, quote fees, or membership plans.
- Can be used in conjunction with the 15% Home Protection Plan discount.
- Can not be used with any other offer
- Cannot be used with any membership loyalty gift card.
