TJM Plumbing | Plumber Lismore

Emergency Plumber Lismore

Plumbing emergencies can happen at any time, and when they do, fast action is critical. We provide emergency plumbing services across Lismore, including:

• Burst pipes
• Major leaks
• Blocked drains causing overflow
• Gas leaks
• Hot water system failures

Our rapid response helps minimise water damage, protect your property, and restore your plumbing system quickly.

Blocked Drains & Drainage Solutions

Blocked drains are one of the most common plumbing issues in Lismore, especially during heavy rain. We use advanced equipment to diagnose and clear blockages, including:

• High-pressure water jetting
• CCTV drain inspections
• Root intrusion removal
• Preventative drain cleaning

We also provide long-term drainage solutions to prevent recurring issues, particularly before the wet season.

Hot Water System Installation & Repairs

We install, repair, and maintain all types of hot water systems, including:

• Electric storage systems
• Gas hot water systems
• Heat pump systems
• Solar hot water systems

We ensure your system is compliant with NSW safety standards, including correct temperature control and pressure regulation. Our team also helps you choose energy-efficient systems that meet BASIX requirements and reduce running costs.

Gas Fitting Services

Our licensed gas fitters handle all gas installations and repairs, including:

• Gas appliance installation
• Gas leak detection and repairs
• Gas line installation
• Compliance testing

All gas work is completed safely and in accordance with NSW regulations.

Septic Systems & Rural Plumbing

For rural properties around Lismore, we provide complete septic system services, including:

• Septic tank installation
• Maintenance and servicing
• Compliance inspections
• System upgrades

We ensure your system meets council requirements and operates safely in varying soil and weather conditions.

Our Plumbing Service Process

We follow a structured process to ensure every job is completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

Emergency Response Process

When you contact us, we:

General Plumbing Repairs

• Leaking tap or toilet repair: $150 – $320+
• Toilet replacement: $450 – $900+
• Burst pipe repair: $300 – $850+
  

Emergency & Urgent Plumbing

• Emergency call-out (after hours): $220 – $400+

Emergency plumbing often includes immediate response, safety work, and urgent repairs to prevent damage

Drainage & Blocked Drains

• Blocked drain clearing: $180 – $550+
• CCTV drain inspection only: $250 – $450+

Blocked drains are very common in Lismore, especially during heavy rainfall or where tree roots and sediment impact underground pipes.

Hot Water Systems

• Hot water system repair: $220 – $500+
• Hot water system replacement: $2,200 – $4,500+

Costs vary depending on system type, size, and compliance requirements. Energy-efficient upgrades such as heat pump systems may sit at the higher end of the range.

Gas Fitting & Compliance

• Gas fitting or leak detection: $220 – $480+
• Backflow prevention testing: $220 – $400+

Gas and backflow work must be completed by licensed professionals and often require compliance certification under NSW regulations

Renovations & Larger Plumbing Work

• Bathroom renovation plumbing (labour only): $3,500 – $8,500+
• Roof and gutter plumbing repairs: $400 – $1,200+

Renovation costs depend heavily on layout changes, accessibility, and the condition of existing plumbing systems.

Flood-Related Plumbing Issues

Flooding can severely impact plumbing systems, causing:

• Sewer backflow
• Pipe contamination
• Damage to fixtures and fittings
• Water supply issues

We provide emergency repairs and preventative upgrades such as backflow prevention devices and system redesigns for flood resilience.

Septic System Failures

Rural properties often face septic issues due to:

• Poor drainage conditions
• System overload
• Lack of maintenance

We provide expert servicing and upgrades to keep your system compliant and functioning properly.

Low Water Pressure

Low water pressure can be caused by:

• Pipe corrosion
• Blockages
• Faulty fittings
• Supply issues

We diagnose the exact cause and provide the most effective solution, whether it is a simple repair or a system upgrade.

Customers consistently describe us as prompt, professional, calm under pressure and easy to deal with. Positive feedback repeatedly points to fast turnaround times, practical problem-solving, fair pricing and friendly service. Reviewers also highlight that we do more than patch issues temporarily. They say we take the time to diagnose the cause properly and fix it the right way. 

One customer praised the calm, caring response after struggling to find help for days, while another said other plumbers had only “bandaged” the issue before we properly resolved it. Customers also repeatedly mention professionalism, efficiency, friendliness, pride in workmanship and strong results. 

Public Facebook recommendation snippets also show locals recommending TJM Plumbing when others ask who to call in the Lismore area. Overall, the positive sentiment presents us as a trusted Northern Rivers plumbing and septic team that locals feel confident recommending.

We aim to match the standards customers keep recognising in our reviews. That means turning up within the agreed time window, keeping clients updated if site conditions change, and communicating clearly before, during and after the job. We explain what we’ve found, outline the recommended fix, and make sure the scope is understood before major work proceeds.

Customers repeatedly mention professionalism, fair pricing, efficient service and practical problem-solving, so those are the standards we hold ourselves to on every visit. On site, we aim to work neatly, minimise fuss and leave the area safe and tidy when the job is complete. We also carry out final quality checks to confirm the plumbing issue has been resolved properly rather than temporarily masked.

Our workmanship standard is simple: diagnose thoroughly, fix properly, communicate clearly, and stand behind the quality of our work. That approach aligns with the positive review themes around care, reliability, pride in the job and long-term solutions.

Punctual and reliable

Customers repeatedly mention quick response times and fast turnaround. One reviewer thanked Tom for the fast turnaround, while another said help arrived after a week of trying other plumbers. 

Friendly, respectful service

Customers regularly describe the team as friendly, professional and easy to deal with. That combination is one of the most repeated positive signals across the verified sources.

Clear communication

Positive reviews suggest we stay calm, explain things properly and make the process easier for stressed customers.

Transparent pricing

Fair pricing appears more than once in the verified testimonials, including a review that specifically says Tom was priced fairly. 

Strong problem-solving

Reviews show that customers value our ability to work out more complex plumbing issues rather than just treat surface symptoms.

Quality workmanship

Customers talk about proper fixes, good results and taking pride in our work. One saying other plumbers had only patched the issue before we fixed it properly. 

Efficient delivery

Reviewers use terms like efficient, minimum fuss and excellent service for a simple job. That points to a reputation for getting in, doing the job properly and not making the process harder than it needs to be. 

After-sales confidence

Several reviews include clear intent to use us again or recommend us to others, which is one of the strongest trust signals any local service business can earn. 

General Plumbing

Customers consistently describe our general plumbing service as professional, friendly, efficient and reliable.

The strongest recurring signals are good communication, fair pricing and getting the job done properly the first time. 

• Professional team and great service
• Excellent results even for a simple job
• Friendly, efficient and highly recommended 
• Fairly priced and prompt
  

Plumbing Repairs

Repair-related feedback shows customers value our ability to identify the real issue and solve it quickly. Rather than applying a short-term patch, reviewers say we work through the cause and deliver a proper fix. 

• Resolved a major low-water issue after others had not helped
• Fixed the problem properly instead of just bandaging it
• Worked through a job that took some figuring out and delivered a good result
• Got the job done with minimum fuss
  

Fast Response & Urgent Callouts

Where urgency is involved, customers speak positively about quick turnaround, calm handling and practical help. That supports a reputation for being dependable when plumbing problems are stressful or time-sensitive. 

• Fast turnaround from Tom
• Calm and caring response during a stressful no-water situation
• Public post praising a water issue being fixed quickly
  

Maintenance & Ongoing Use

Customers not only say they were happy with the service, but also that they would use TJM Plumbing again and recommend us to others, which points to confidence in ongoing maintenance and future works. 

• Customer said they would use TJM again
• Customer said they would not use any other plumbers from now on
• Multiple testimonials include direct recommendations
  

Tom and his crew are all top blokes, couldn’t recommend a better bunch of plumbers. My job was completed very timely and I’m really happy with the outcome. Thanks Tom.

Tom and the rest of the team did an amazing job. I really appreciate the communication and understanding throughout the process. Very professional!!!

I recommend TJM Plumbing. Jamie did a very good job which took a bit of working out. I am very happy with the results.

We are so impressed with Tom and his team at TJM Plumbing in Lismore. They did an amazing job fixing our septic system, and left everything looking perfect when they finished. The team was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Would 100% recommend, and will be using them for any future work that we need done.