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Electricians

switchboards, EV chargers, power points, lighting, safety checks and urgent outages

Plumbers

hot water upgrades, blocked drains, leaking taps, toilets and burst pipes

HVAC technicians

split system installs, servicing, repairs and replacement quotes

Builders

renovations, upgrades, defects, carpentry and project quoting

Landscapers and earthworks

retaining walls, turf, paving, site cuts, trenching, excavation and outdoor upgrades

Concreters and fencers

driveways, slabs, paths, Colorbond fencing, gates and boundary repairs

Roofers and roof plumbers

roof leaks, gutters, downpipes, box gutters, restoration and storm damage

Cleaners, locksmiths and garage doors

end of lease cleans, lock changes, urgent lockouts, motors and roller door repairs

Common problems

• Too few downpipes
• Stormwater issues
• Old damaged downpipes

Typical cost

$300 - $1,500+ depending on height and drainage

Average time

Often half-day to a day

When to call a tradie

Call a tradie when gutters overflow or downpipes are damaged.

Can I do anything myself?

Do not alter stormwater drainage without advice.

Safety note

Stormwater must be routed correctly to avoid property damage.

Questions your tradie may ask

• How many downpipes?
• Where does stormwater connect?
• Is overflow happening?

Photos to prepare

• Existing gutters
• Ground connection
• Wall height

How do I find the right roof plumber in Melbourne?

Describe the job in plain English. TradeCentral identifies the likely trade, urgency and job type, then prepares the request for suitable local businesses based on service area, licence fit, availability and response quality.

How much does downpipe installation usually cost in Australia?

$300 - $1,500+ depending on height and drainage

How long does downpipe installation normally take?

Often half-day to a day

What should I prepare before requesting quotes?

Prepare existing gutters, ground connection, wall height. Tradies may also ask: How many downpipes? Where does stormwater connect? Is overflow happening?