Tiny cottage, no room for a big tank, and now no hot water? We do hot water repairs in Petrie Terrace the same day, and same-day replacements sized for a small colonial lot.
Trusted local plumbers, upfront prices, no surprises. Electric, gas, heat pump, solar and continuous-flow systems.
Lewis and the team repair and replace hot water systems in Petrie Terrace’s colonial cottages and terraces on the same day, working with the tight spaces these old lots leave. More on our hot water page.
Electric Storage
Slim and standard tanks squeezed beside cottages or under floors. Elements, thermostats, valves and leaks, including Rheem.
Gas Continuous Flow
Wall-hung units such as the Rinnai Infinity that save space on a small lot. We fix ignition and temperature faults through our gas fitting service.
Heat Pump
If a heat pump is fitted and isn’t heating, we check the unit, tank and valves, and its airflow in a tight spot.
Solar
We also service solar hot water: collectors, tank, valves and booster.
A wall-mounted Rinnai Infinity continuous-flow gas system, which heats water on demand instead of storing it in a tank
Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Repair
Watch for these signs:
Hot water gone by the second shower
Water barely warm at the tap
A wet patch under or around the system
The relief valve dripping non-stop
A gas unit that won’t stay lit
Discoloured hot water
Noisy pipes or a rumbling tank
On a small lot the system may sit hard against a wall or fence. If it’s leaking, turn off the cold water to it if safe and call us before the water reaches the neighbour’s side.
We test the system, check the space it’s in and give you upfront prices for repairing it or replacing it with something that fits.
Repair it if
A single part has failed
The tank is sound and big enough for the household
Replace it if
The tank leaks or has corroded
It can’t keep up with the people living there
Same-Day Hot Water Replacement in Petrie Terrace
If your system has failed, we install a replacement the same day.
Lots here were laid out as small as seven perches, so space is the first question. We measure up and price the systems that will actually fit, from a slim tank to a wall-mounted unit.
Old system out, where included in your quote
New system installed, connected and tested
All valves, tempering valve included, in the replacement price
Gas compliance paperwork for gas systems
One upfront price before we begin
Interest-free finance is available on hot water system replacements.
Side passages are a common spot for a storage hot water system
Hot Water in Brisbane’s Oldest Cottages
Seven-perch lots. The 1861 subdivision squeezed workers’ cottages onto lots of as little as seven perches (about 177 square metres). The suburb still keeps unusual examples of colonial housing, and on lots this size there’s very little room for a hot water system.
Share houses. In 2021 almost 20% of local households were unrelated adults sharing, and more than half the homes (55%) were rentals. Several adults on one system can run a small tank dry each morning.
Mostly small houses. About 76% of occupied dwellings were separate houses in 2021, and three-bedroom homes were the most common size. We size a replacement for the household as well as the space.
Petrie Terrace Hot Water, Step by Step
1. Measure
We find the fault and check the space the system has to fit.
2. Quote
You get an upfront price for the options that fit.
3. Install or fix
We repair or replace, test the temperature and tidy up.
No Hot Water? While You Wait
Turn off the cold water valve to a leaking system if safe.
If you smell gas, turn it off if safe, open the windows and go outside.
Renters should let their landlord or agent know straight away.
Yes. We fit replacements on the same day, and repairs are same-day too. Ring 0435 878 512.
There’s barely room beside our cottage. What will fit?
We measure the space first. Depending on access and supply, the answer may be a slim electric tank or, if the home has gas, a wall-mounted continuous-flow unit.
Six of us share the house and the last shower is always cold. What’s wrong?
A tank sized for a small family can’t keep up with several adults. We check it isn’t faulty, then price a larger or faster system for the owner.
Do you work after hours?
Yes. We offer a 24/7 service.
Same-Day Hot Water in Petrie Terrace
Same-day repairs and replacements from a local team with 130+ five-star Google reviews, and an upfront price with no surprises.
Lewis was quick, professional and fairly priced. Installed a new water heater with a clean and tidy finish. Highly recommend Brisbane City Plumbing and Gas
Lewis Burrows1 month ago
Lewis helped us out with a blocked drain in Bardon. Very helpful very responsive. Can’t think the boys at Brisbane City plumbing and gas enough.
Daniel Ehmer1 month ago
Lois and his team come help me with a blocked drain at Ascot. The boys are really helpful and Resolve the problem straight away can’t think the guys enough!
Catherine Fien1 month ago
Lewis install my diswasher and did a fantastic job!
