Emergency Repairs

The law distinguishes between urgent (emergency) repairs and those which are not so urgent. Urgent repairs are:

(a) a burst water service,

(b) an appliance, fitting or fixture that uses water or is used to supply water that is broken or not functioning properly, so that a substantial amount of water is wasted,

(c) a blocked or broken lavatory system,

(d a serious roof leak,

(e) a gas leak,

(f) a dangerous electrical fault,

(g) flooding or serious flood damage,

(h serious storm or fire damage,

(i) a failure or breakdown of the gas, electricity or water supply to the premises,

(j) a failure or breakdown of any essential service on the residential premises for hot water, cooking, heating, cooling or laundering,

(k) any fault or damage that causes the premises to be unsafe or insecure.

If you require an after hours/weekend emergency repair, please contact the following tradespeople:

Plumber Lane - LME Plumbing 0432 614 511
Plumber Frank - Choice Plumbing 0416 043 559
Locksmith J&D Locksmiths 0414 388 700
Electrician Mr Electrix 0423 005 599
Electrician Richard - Stern Electrical 0412 164 461
Handyman Property Rescue Services 0412 611 778
Hot Water Systems Australian Hot Water 02 9698 8922