Somerville
Somerville mixes newer estate housing with older semi-rural properties on larger blocks, and those two need quite different things from a plumber. We work across both.
Long service runs and tank supply need someone who checks the whole system, not just the fixture. And if you've got a list of small jobs building up, we'd rather do them in one visit than three.
On the larger and semi-rural blocks, the services are simply longer. A water leak between the meter and the house can run a long way underground before anyone notices it, and it often shows up first as an unexplained jump in the water bill rather than anything visible. If your bill has moved without a change in usage, the meter test is worth doing before you call anyone: turn everything off, note the reading, wait a couple of hours, and check it again. If it's moved, something is leaking on your side.
Some properties out this way run rainwater tanks - either as the main supply or alongside mains - which needs sediment filtration and UV disinfection rather than a standard mains setup, and needs servicing on schedule to keep doing its job.
The newer estate housing has a different profile. Homes built through the 1990s and 2000s are now at the age where hot water units, tapware and mixer cartridges start failing in sequence rather than one at a time, which is a good argument for booking several small jobs into a single visit.
Plumber Somerville
bay plumbing services
contact
info@bayplumbingservices.com.au
0433 616 136
Location
Servicing South East Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula
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Need a Plumber in Frankston?
Emergency repairs, blocked drains, hot water and general plumbing across Frankston and nearby. Call 0433 616 136.
Do you cover Frankston South and Frankston North?
Yes - we service Frankston, Frankston South, Frankston North and the surrounding suburbs including Langwarrin, Seaford, Carrum Downs and Skye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do drains block so often in older Frankston streets?
Mature street trees plus original clay sewer pipework. Roots find the joints and build into a mat that catches everything passing through. A camera inspection will show whether it's minor root intrusion or a damaged section.
Do you work with Frankston property managers?
Yes. We coordinate access with tenants directly, supply before-and-after photos with the invoice, and can bill the managing agency rather than the owner.