Plumber Wellard
Your local Wellard plumber for blocked drains, hot water, gas and the everyday repairs that keep a home running. Licensed plumbing and gas, with upfront prices and no surprises.
- Licensed plumber PL9232
- Licensed gas fitter GF015145
- Owner-operator
- Fully insured
The plumber Wellard locals call
Wellard has changed enormously over the past decade and a half, with a large newer estate community built up around the train station through the 2010s. Most of the housing stock is relatively young, but that doesn't mean plumbing problems skip the suburb.
The main issue we see in these newer estate homes is failing PEX water pipe, from brands like Shark Bite and Iplex. It often fails while still under the manufacturer's warranty, so we repair the leak and point you to the manufacturer to pursue a warranty claim.
The eastern side of Wellard keeps a semi-rural character, with larger lifestyle blocks and acreage where some properties run on bore water or septic systems rather than mains. That work calls for a plumber who actually understands those setups, not just someone used to standard suburban connections.
There are plenty of family homes with multiple bathrooms and ensuites across the suburb, which means more fixtures, more moving parts and more that can eventually need attention. A busy household puts real wear on tapware, hot water systems and drainage.
We are locally based in Kwinana, right next door to Wellard, which puts us alongside Baldivis, Bertram and Leda as well. Getting to you quickly is straightforward, and we know this part of Perth's southern suburbs well.
Everything we handle for Wellard homes
From a blocked drain to a new hot water system, here's what we look after for Wellard homes and businesses. Tap any service for the full detail.
Why locals call Frecks for a plumber in Wellard
Locally based, right next door
Wellard sits right alongside Kwinana where we're locally based, so you get a plumber who is genuinely local rather than one making a long run from the city.
You deal with us directly
You deal directly with us, not a call centre. Your enquiry isn't routed to a stranger and the job isn't handed to a subcontractor you've never spoken to.
Knows the area's mix of homes
From newer estate homes with failing PEX water pipe to lifestyle blocks on bore water or septic, we understand what Wellard properties tend to need and come prepared.
Honest pricing upfront
A clear price before work starts and no big-company overheads buried in the quote. You know what you are paying before anything is touched.
Rated 5.0 by 89 Local Customers
“Excellent service by Ben. Had a burst pipe, came in 10 minutes and fixed it so quick. Lovely man, highly recommend him and his services. Thank you Frecks!!”
“This guy, frikkin saved our lives at our home. Emergency call out. Even called days later to make sure everything was going well, have had Ben come out on multiple occasions to do odd things around the home”
“Incredibly happy with the service provided by Ben. Great communication and very professional. Would happily use his services again and recommend to the family and friends. Thank you again Ben!”
“Arrived on time and did an excellent job fixing a burst water pipe.. Great price too. Honest, polite, professional and helpful. What more do you need? Many thanks for a great service.”
“Ben makes it all look very easy because he's extremely good at his job friendly polite and honest no need to look further for all your gas and plumbing needs”
“Thanks Ben for your quality service and friendly customer service. Ben was great very helpful and I would highly recommend Ben if you are looking for a honest tradesman”
What we see in Wellard homes
Wellard grew quickly through the 2010s as a newer estate community around the train station, and most of the drainage here is modern PVC. That makes root intrusion far less of a recurring headache than in older established suburbs, which is a genuine advantage for homeowners.
The more common issue in these newer homes is failing PEX water pipe. Brands like Shark Bite and Iplex can develop leaks while often still under the manufacturer's warranty, so we repair the failure and refer you to the manufacturer to pursue a warranty claim.
High mains pressure is another pattern we see across the suburb. It gradually wears tapware, valves and hot water pressure relief gear, so fixtures in Wellard homes can start playing up earlier than you might expect given how new the builds are.
The eastern side of the suburb has a semi-rural feel, with larger lifestyle blocks where some properties still rely on bore water or septic systems rather than full mains connection. Those setups need a plumber who knows them properly, not just someone trained on standard suburban work. There are also a lot of double-storey family homes around the suburb with multiple bathrooms, which means more fixtures and more water-using appliances all running off the same system.
Local council and compliance
Wellard is in the City of Kwinana. In WA, all plumbing and gas work must be carried out by a licensed plumber and gas fitter to state regulations overseen by Building and Energy WA, and those standards apply equally across every suburb. The City of Kwinana handles related local approvals, including building permits and onsite wastewater approvals for properties not connected to deep sewer.
Wellard & the surrounding area
Covering Wellard and the surrounding southern suburbs, from the newer estates near the train station through to the lifestyle blocks on the eastern side, and out across Kwinana, Baldivis, Bertram, Leda and Casuarina.
Questions we get asked
The whole suburb. That includes the newer estate streets built up around the Wellard train station, the semi-rural lifestyle blocks on the eastern side, and everything in between. We are locally based in Kwinana right next door, so wherever you are in Wellard you are close by.
Yes. We're locally based in Kwinana, which shares a boundary with Wellard, so we are regularly working in and around the suburb. You get someone who knows the area and the mix of properties here, not a contractor based in the northern suburbs making a rare trip south.
Yes. A number of the larger lifestyle blocks on the eastern side of Wellard run on bore water or septic rather than mains connections. We are set up for that kind of work, whether it is repairs, servicing or a new installation on a property that sits outside the standard suburban network.
You get a clear, upfront price before any work begins so there are no unexpected figures when the invoice arrives. If a job turns out to be more complex once it is opened up, we will talk you through the extra scope and what it costs before proceeding.
Yes. We hold plumbing licence PL9232 and gas fitting licence GF015145, and the business carries full insurance. Every job is completed to Australian standards, which keeps your home safe and the work compliant in a way an unlicensed handyman cannot guarantee.
Yes. You deal directly with the business, not a call centre, and your job isn't handed off to a subcontractor you've never spoken to. What you agree when you call is what happens on the day.
Yes. Both licences are held in-house, so plumbing and gas can be handled in the one visit without bringing in a second tradie. That is particularly handy when a job spans both, like replacing a gas hot water system or fitting out a kitchen with water and gas connections.
Yes. We also look after businesses, including cafes, salons, offices and retail premises. The scope covers everyday repairs, drainage, hot water, fit-out plumbing and scheduled maintenance, and we work around trading hours where that is needed to keep disruption manageable.
We stand behind everything we do. If something is not right after we have been out, get in touch and we will come back to fix it. Being a small local business means every job counts and every customer matters.
Call us directly or send a message through the site with a brief description of what is going on. A photo helps if you have one. We will go through the job with you and give you an honest price upfront, so you know where things stand before committing.
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