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Strata Plumbing Sydney
Need help with strata plumbing? EKORP services Sydney's south. Call to discuss the property, the work and current availability.
Where’s the job?
Strata plumbing starts with a question standalone homes never ask: whose pipe is it? Until that is answered, nobody can fairly be billed. EKORP works on common property pipes, riser stacks, basement carpark drains, defect reports and scheduled maintenance across Sydney's south, and sorting responsibility comes first on every job.
We are licensed strata plumbers, NSW Plumbing Lic 322223C, covering St George and the Sutherland Shire under the NSW Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, with body corporate billing, upfront pricing and someone on call every hour of every day.
Common property or lot owner: who pays
Under the NSW Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, the owners corporation is responsible for pipes running through common walls, floors and ceilings, plus the main water, sewer and stormwater connections that serve the whole building. Fixtures inside a lot, tapware, toilets, shower fittings, are typically the lot owner's responsibility.
The grey zone is everything crossing the boundary between the two. We inspect those zones, document where the fault sits and give the strata manager a written determination before a single invoice goes out.
- Common property pipes: owners corporation
- Fixtures inside the lot: lot owner
- Boundary pipework: inspected and documented
- Main service lines: owners corporation
Why strata plumbing is its own trade
Multi-storey buildings behave differently. Pressure varies floor to floor, dozens of kitchens and bathrooms share the same lines, and a fault in one place shows up as a symptom three units away. Common property pipes run through wall cavities and floor voids, so we survey with CCTV cameras to keep access work, and damage to the building fabric, to a minimum.
Plenty of Sydney strata buildings still run galvanised or decades-old copper pipework. We assess remaining life and give committees a straight answer on repair versus replacement.
- Stack effect and floor-to-floor pressure variation
- Dozens of fixtures sharing common lines
- CCTV surveys instead of opening walls
- Ageing galvanised and copper systems assessed honestly
Repairs built for occupied buildings
High-pressure jetting clears main stacks, basement drains and carpark channels without damaging the pipe. Cracked or root-affected common lines get a cured-in-place liner, a new pipe wall formed inside the old one, with no excavation of gardens or common areas in most cases. Failed sections are replaced on a sequence agreed with the strata manager so interruptions stay short, and leak-prone junctions between risers, branch lines and lot connections are rebuilt with fittings rated for the application.
Maintenance the committee can budget for
Reactive repairs in a strata building are expensive and land on everyone at once. We run scheduled inspections with reports formatted for committee meetings, photos, condition ratings and costed recommendations included, plus periodic jetting of main drain lines on a cycle suited to the building's age and occupancy, pressure checks at the main and floor breaks, and compliance verification against current NSW codes. Fixed-price annual agreements take the guesswork out of the budget.
Multi-year condition reports feed straight into capital works fund planning, so major riser or main replacements are levied for before they become urgent.
Strata emergencies, 24/7
A burst riser or a blocked common drain does not wait for business hours, not when multiple households are out of water. Emergency arrival times depend on location, traffic and plumber availability. We will give you an estimated arrival window when you call. After-hours rates apply and are confirmed with the strata manager before anyone rolls out. Call 02 8667 5354.
Call us to explain what is happening. We will confirm availability and any callout charge before booking.
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What to expect from our strata plumbing service.
We inspect the problem, explain the options and confirm the price before work begins.
We check the plumbing and identify what is causing the issue before recommending work.
You get a clear explanation of the available repairs and what each option involves.
We provide the price before work begins and speak with you before changing the agreed scope.
“From booking to completion, everything ran smoothly. The work was carried out efficiently, problems were identified and handled on the spot, and the end result was exactly what we hoped for. Clean finish, clear communication, and fair pricing. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again.”
“Emilio was prompt and professional. He quickly assessed the issue with our hot water system and had Nik come and fix it in no time. We highly recommend for anyone needing any plumbing assistance!”
“EKORP stepped in immediately with no fuss. Within less than an hour, they’d contacted my real estate agent and had a plumber (Nick) show up at my door. What could have been very stressful was made smooth and easy.”
“Quick response and turn around. Completed the job as per description and left the area tidy.”
“We had some water pressure issues. The young fellow who came around was polite, courteous and knew exactly what we needed and proceeded to fix the problem with no fuss at all.”
“If we need a plumber we call Emilio! Friendly and polite plumbers. Good work done ASAP, usually with a follow up call.”
“Great communication, fast service and Emilio was lovely to deal with and got the job done. Thanks guys!”
“The EKORP plumbing team are highly professional and prompt in their communications. … Polite, friendly service, answered questions appropriately.”
Questions
Common questions about strata plumbing.
Here are clear answers to common questions. Call us if you need help with something else.
What counts as common property in a NSW strata building?
Common property is generally anything not shown as part of a lot on the registered strata plan. NSW Government guidance lists plumbing in boundary walls and under the floor as common property, while internal fixtures such as baths, toilets and sinks are the lot owner's responsibility. A common property memorandum under section 107 can set a different split for specific items.
Who is responsible for backflow testing in a strata building?
The containment device sits on the property's connection to the Sydney Water main, which is almost always common property, so the owners corporation is normally responsible for testing it. Individual lot owners are not usually billed directly. Check the strata plan and the Common Property Memorandum if the boundary is disputed.
What counts as a plumbing emergency?
Any fault that is actively damaging your property or creating a safety risk qualifies. This includes burst or cracked pipes, major water leaks, sewage backing up into the home, a gas leak, a completely failed hot water system, and severe drain blockages where water cannot drain at all. If you are unsure whether your situation can wait until business hours, call us and describe what you are seeing. We will give you an honest assessment.
Is there a 24-hour plumber in Sydney's south?
Yes. EKORP Plumbing operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including public holidays, across St George and the Sutherland Shire. Our after-hours line, 02 8667 5354, is answered by a plumber rather than a call centre or answering service.
Can you handle all types of plumbing emergencies?
Yes. Our after-hours team covers burst pipes, gas leaks, blocked drains, hot water failures, overflowing toilets, sewage backups, roof and stormwater drainage issues, and hidden pipe leaks. Our vans carry a broad selection of parts and tools for first-visit resolution. We do not outsource emergency work.
Emergency plumbing available 24/7