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Toilet repair – Melbourne plumbing

Tim from the Doherty Plumbing Solutions’ crew attended a call from one of our local high schools in Hawthorn East. The customer reported a constant water leak from the cistern into the pan in one of the school’s toilets.

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Guide to Lighting the Pilot Light on a Hot Water Heater

A customer at Surrey Hills contacted our office to report that their hot water unit pilot light was going out every two to three days. George was on the scene promptly, and inspected the Aquamax unit.
As the water heater was almost 20-years-old, it was time for a replacement. George advised customer on replacement options, to find the best possible model based on their requirement.

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How to Remove and Prevent Limescale

The prospect of dealing with limescale in your Melbourne premises can be daunting. However, regular cleaning and reduction in moisture can dramatically help to prevent limescale from developing in bathroom and kitchen fixtures.

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Help! My hot water system is leaking!

Our master plumber Brian was at the scene promptly, after a customer in Forest Hill reported their solar hot water unit was leaking. On closer inspection, Brian found that the old Cromagen unit’s storage tank had burst due to rust, and was leaking water from the tank connection.

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    I have been using Doherty Plumbing Solutions for a few years now and I have always found them to be great value and relieable.
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    Andrew Radford
    9/08/2025
    Prompt responses, competitive pricing and jobs completed in a timely manner. Would recommend and will use again for other jobs.
    Greg Wood Avatar
    Greg Wood
    10/01/2025
    Very quick response, great communication throughout and George was exceptionally courteous and helpful in finding a solution to my roof leak problem.
    Mandy Purcell Avatar
    Mandy Purcell
    9/25/2025
    Super quick diagnosis and service from the crew at Doherty’s Plumbing. The plumber who attended was really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend 😉
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    Peggy Couper-Woods
    10/21/2025
    Doherty Plumbing have been our plumbers at Paris Financial for many years. They are reliable, respective of our team and reasonably priced. I highly recommend them
    Patrick Mannix Avatar
    Patrick Mannix
    9/30/2025
    I had a great experience with the team at DP when they promptly addressed my hot water piping issue. George worked efficiently, and he was friendly and professional throughout the visit. He did a thorough job and took the time to ensure everything was done correctly. I would definitely recommend their services and would not hesitate to call them again.
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    Susan Lim
    12/16/2025
    Of the many plumbing services they offer, this is the second time I've engaged them for different types of work. James has been very helpful and efficient in scheduling a time for a roof leak repair. Very pleased that the work was completed promptly. Trust that they have addressed the issues at hand.
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    tjokro aminoto
    12/13/2024
    Doherty plumbing work was excellent. Very responsive, arrived on time and fixed the issue quickly. Brian and his crew kept me informed at every step and I could not be happier with the end result.
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    Anne-Marie Cook
    1/13/2025
    Brian Doherty and his team provided first class service for several gas/electric requirements we had. The plumbing staff were excellent, fully capable, and very easy to work with. Most highly recommended service.
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    PJB
    9/13/2024
    I have been dealing with Doherty Plumbing for some years and I find them to be professional, knowledgeable and prompt. Their costs are very competitive. They are quick and always fix the problem. They have been so competent and reliable, that I will always call them and never go anywhere else.
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    Gillian Morgan
    2/06/2025
    For reliable plumbing services, call 03 9877 5775 or 0417 577 432