Thoroughgood Plumbing is based in Lisarow, which makes Ourimbah about as local as it gets. Three generations of our family have worked these streets, from the older homes around the station and the Pacific Highway to the acreage properties out along Ourimbah Creek Road and the rentals clustered around the University campus. If you have plumbing trouble in Ourimbah, we are usually already nearby.
Need a plumber in Ourimbah right now? Call 0439 205 289 or book online. We respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
Ourimbah’s local plumber since 1949
Ourimbah sits on the Pacific Highway between Lisarow and Wyong, with the Ourimbah Creek valley running west into the hills and the University of Newcastle campus on the eastern side. It is a suburb of two halves: established homes on suburban blocks close to the station and the highway, and semi-rural acreage properties further out where town water, sewer and stormwater all work a little differently.
Because we are based next door in Lisarow, Ourimbah is one of the suburbs we know best. Our plumbers have been into the older weatherboards and brick homes near the village, out to the rural blocks with pumps and tanks, and through the rental properties around the campus. That local knowledge means we turn up with the right gear the first time.
24/7 emergency plumber in Ourimbah
When a pipe bursts at 2am or the sewer backs up on a Sunday, distance matters. We are not driving up from Sydney or across from the coast. Our base in Lisarow is a few minutes down the highway, so Ourimbah emergency calls are typically some of the fastest we attend anywhere on the Central Coast.
Call us straight away for an emergency plumber in Ourimbah if you have:
- A burst pipe or major leak – turn off the water at the mains (or the pump on a rural block) if you can, then call us.
- No hot water – especially in winter, and especially with a house full of tenants or kids.
- Sewer or drain overflow – a health hazard we treat as urgent, whether you are on town sewer or a septic system.
- A gas leak – turn off the gas at the meter or bottle, ventilate, get everyone outside, and call us from there.
- Flooding after heavy rain – Ourimbah Creek and the low-lying streets near it cop it when the coast gets a big downpour. If stormwater is coming in, call us.
Our emergency plumbers cover all of Ourimbah, Ourimbah Creek, Palm Grove and Palmdale, plus neighbouring Lisarow, Narara and Tuggerah. For more on our after-hours service, see our 24/7 emergency plumbing page.
Areas of Ourimbah we service
Ourimbah changes character quickly as you head west off the highway. Different pockets, different plumbing:
- Ourimbah village and station precinct – the older heart of the suburb. Established homes, some dating back decades, with original galvanised water pipes, earthenware sewer lines and plenty of mature trees. Blocked drains, leaking taps and hot water replacements are the bread and butter here.
- Pacific Highway corridor – the shops, the RSL, small business premises and the rental properties along the highway. Commercial plumbing, after-hours callouts and landlord maintenance.
- University of Newcastle Ourimbah campus and surrounds – student share houses, unit blocks and investment properties. We work with landlords and property managers who need reliable, fast turnaround so tenants are not left without hot water or a working bathroom.
- Ourimbah Creek Road and the valley – acreage and rural residential properties heading west toward the state forest. Pumps, rainwater tanks, long service lines, septic and on-site sewage systems, and stormwater that has to deal with real run-off.
- Palm Grove and Palmdale – the semi-rural pockets to the north. Similar work to the valley: larger blocks, tank and pump plumbing, and drains that trees love to grow into.
Next door we also cover Tuggerah, Narara, Wyoming and Berkeley Vale. Browse our full list of Central Coast service areas.
Common Ourimbah plumbing problems we solve
- Tree roots in sewer and stormwater lines. Ourimbah is green for a reason. Big established trees, bushland backing onto blocks and older earthenware pipes are a perfect recipe for root intrusion. We clear the blockage with high-pressure jetting, camera the line to see the damage, and reline the pipe if it is cracked so the roots cannot get back in.
- Old galvanised pipes in the village homes. Many of the older Ourimbah homes still run on original galvanised water pipes. They rust from the inside, choke the water pressure and eventually leak inside walls. We replace them in sections or as a whole-of-house repipe.
- Pump and tank problems on acreage. Properties off town water rely on pressure pumps, rainwater tanks and sometimes bores. When the pump fails or the pressure drops, the whole house stops. We diagnose and repair pump, tank and filtration plumbing on rural blocks.
- Septic and on-site sewage issues. Not every Ourimbah property is on the sewer. Slow drains, gurgling and wet patches in the yard on a rural block often point to the septic system or its absorption trenches. We work on the plumbing side and can advise on what needs a specialist.
- Stormwater and creek flooding. Heavy rain fills Ourimbah Creek fast and low-lying properties feel it. Undersized or blocked stormwater, overflowing gutters and surface water finding its way inside are regular winter and storm-season calls.
- Hot water failures in rentals. With so many rental and student properties around the campus, a dead hot water system is one of the most common urgent calls we get from Ourimbah landlords and property managers. We carry parts and can do same-day replacements on most standard units.
Our Ourimbah plumbing services
- 24/7 emergency plumbing in Ourimbah – burst pipes, sewer overflow, no hot water, gas leaks. A licensed plumber on the road within the hour for genuine emergencies, and usually a lot quicker given how close we are.
- Blocked drains Ourimbah – kitchen, bathroom, sewer and stormwater. High-pressure jetting, drain machines and CCTV inspections to find the cause, not just clear the symptom.
- Hot water repairs and installation in Ourimbah – gas, electric, solar and heat pump. Every major brand, same-day replacement where possible.
- CCTV drain inspections – locate root intrusion, cracks and collapsed sections without digging. Essential before you buy an older Ourimbah home.
- Pipe relining – repair root-damaged sewer and stormwater pipes without excavation. Ideal for established gardens and long rural pipe runs where trenching is expensive and messy.
- Leak detection and repairs – hidden leaks in walls, under slabs and along long service lines on acreage blocks, found without tearing the place apart.
- Gas plumbing and gas fitting – natural gas and LPG bottle installations for hot water, cooking and heating, all certified on completion.
- Water filtration systems – whole-house and under-sink for town water, plus tank water filtration and UV treatment for rural properties.
- Strata and commercial plumbing – planned maintenance and priority emergency response for unit blocks, landlords and businesses along the highway and around the campus.
Why Ourimbah chooses Thoroughgood
When you call Thoroughgood Plumbing, you are getting more than a tradesperson. You are choosing a licensed, insured, family-run team that has served the Central Coast since 1949, from a base just down the road in Lisarow.
Genuinely fast response times to Ourimbah. Fixed quotes before we start, with no “while we’re here” surprises. One real person answers and dispatches a real plumber. Same-day where possible, emergencies prioritised 24/7, and every job guaranteed in writing.
Need a plumber in Ourimbah?
Call our friendly Central Coast team today on 0439 205 289 or book online. 24 hours, 7 days, including public holidays.
Frequently asked questions about plumbing in Ourimbah
How quickly can you get to Ourimbah for an emergency?
Faster than almost anywhere else we service. Thoroughgood is based in Lisarow, right next door, so for genuine emergencies such as burst pipes, sewer overflow, no hot water or gas leaks we can usually have a licensed plumber in Ourimbah within 30 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Do you service rural and acreage properties around Ourimbah?
Yes. A lot of our Ourimbah work is on larger blocks out along Ourimbah Creek Road and the surrounding valleys: pumps, tank water plumbing, long pipe runs, stormwater and septic or on-site sewage systems. We know what to expect on a rural block and turn up with the gear to deal with it.
Can you fix tree root blockages in Ourimbah drains?
Yes. Tree roots are the number one cause of blocked drains we see in Ourimbah. We clear them with high-pressure jetting, confirm the damage with a CCTV camera, and if the pipe is cracked we can reline it without digging up your yard.
Do you work on student and rental properties near the University campus?
Yes. We work with landlords, property managers and strata committees on rentals around the Ourimbah campus and Pacific Highway. We can handle one-off repairs or set up scheduled maintenance so small problems get caught before they become expensive ones.
My hot water system has died. Can you replace it the same day in Ourimbah?
Almost always. We carry common parts on the truck and have local supplier access for full replacements, so most Ourimbah hot water calls are sorted the same day.
Are you available on weekends and public holidays in Ourimbah?
Yes, 24/7, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Emergency callout rates apply outside business hours.