Plumber in Glenelg
No hot water, a running toilet or a drain that keeps backing up? Get clear advice about the problem at your Glenelg home before choosing the work. We help with everyday plumbing repairs, blocked drains and hot water repairs or replacement.
Booking for an apartment, rental or managed property? Tell us about access and who we should coordinate with. We also service evaporative cooling and gas heating systems and carry out gas fitting. We explain what needs doing and give you a clear price before you decide.
$0 call out fee. During normal business hours only. After-hours work excluded. Terms apply.
What do you need help with?
Choose the problem that sounds closest to yours. You don’t need to know the cause before getting in touch.
Blocked drains
Slow sinks, gurgling toilets or water backing up? We assess the blockage and use hydro jetting for drain-line clearing, with repair options explained if we find damaged pipework.
A drain camera inspection is included with every paid blocked-drain service.
Blocked drain help and optionsHot water repairs and replacement
No hot water, a leaking tank or water that keeps running cold? We assess the system, explain whether a repair makes sense and talk you through replacement options when needed.
Hot water repairs and replacementEvaporative cooling
Book a routine service, get a cooling fault checked or discuss replacing an older unit. We service major brands including Breezair, Braemar and Coolair.
Evaporative cooling servicesGas heating
Heater not starting, performing poorly or due for a service? We inspect the system, explain what we find and discuss servicing, repairs or replacement.
Gas heating servicing and repairsTaps, toilets, leaks and gas fitting
We also help with dripping taps, running toilets, leaking pipes, leak detection and gas appliance connections. Tell us what’s happening and we’ll help organise the right next step.
General plumbing and gas fittingUrgent plumbing problems
For an urgent problem, calling is the quickest way to discuss availability. We’ll confirm the next available attendance and explain any applicable after-hours charges before the appointment is confirmed.
Emergency plumbing helpPlumbing price guide
Here are guides to some common jobs. The work involved, access and any parts or installation changes affect the final quote.
| Job | Price guide |
|---|---|
| Minor blockage at one fixture | $99–$285+ |
| Main-line hydro jetting | $320–$600+ |
| Common hot water repair | $150–$600+ |
| Gas continuous-flow hot water replacement | $1,900–$3,200+ |
| Standard tap washer replacement | $185–$264+ |
| Toilet cistern, valve or leak repair | $225–$490+ |
| Exposed or accessible pipe repair | $265–$615+ |
| Single-storey evaporative cooling service | From $199+ |
| Double-storey evaporative cooling service | From $299+ |
The hot water replacement guide includes supply, installation, removal and disposal. The evaporative service price includes a treatment cartridge; repairs and extra parts are quoted separately.
The minor-blockage guide is for a single fixture, not main-line hydro jetting.
For other jobs and more detail, see the drain price guide, hot water price guide, cooling price guide or general plumbing price guide.
Guide prices. We’ll confirm your quote on site before you decide.
Meet Ash, the person behind Dowell
I’m Ash, owner of Dowell Plumbing, Gas & Air. I’m a third-generation plumber with over 10 years’ experience in residential plumbing and commercial maintenance, and the business is based in West Beach.
“When you call Dowell, I want you to feel confident about who’s coming to your home and how we’ll help. We take the time to find the cause. We explain what needs doing and give you a clear price before you decide. Then we get on with the work, leave things tidy and follow up afterwards.”
Ash Dowell — Owner, Dowell Plumbing
More about Ash and Dowell →What happens when you book with Dowell
Tell us what's happening
Call us or book online. We’ll discuss what you need and confirm a suitable time to visit.
We assess the problem
We'll call about 20 minutes before arrival, then inspect the issue and explain your options in plain English.
You decide
We explain what needs doing and give you a clear price before you decide.
We get it sorted
We complete the agreed work, tidy the work area and follow up afterwards to check how everything's going.
Online bookings are requests. We’ll contact you to confirm availability.
Questions about booking a plumber in Glenelg
Where is Dowell based?
Dowell Plumbing, Gas & Air is based in West Beach and services homes in Glenelg and across metropolitan Adelaide. We come to your property; call us or book online to organise a visit.
Can you help today?
Call (08) 7534 5448 and tell us the problem and your suburb. We’ll confirm the next available appointment. Timing depends on the work required and our current workload.
What does the $0 call-out offer include?
During business hours, attendance, a visual inspection and a quote are at no charge. Any diagnostic work or repairs are priced before you decide. After-hours charges apply. Terms apply.
Can I see prices before I book?
Yes—our plumbing price guide gives you a starting point for common jobs. We confirm the price following a site visit, once we understand the work and access involved.
Is a drain camera inspection included?
A drain camera inspection is included with every paid blocked-drain service. If you need a standalone inspection, see our CCTV inspection price guide.
Can I book for an apartment or managed property?
Yes. Tell us who can provide access and approve the work, and whether a tenant, property manager or building manager needs to be involved. If shared pipework or building access affects the job, we’ll explain what needs coordinating before work proceeds.
Do you cover the nearby suburbs too?
Yes. We also service Somerton Park, Glengowrie and Brighton. You can check the wider area on our service areas page.
Need a plumber in Glenelg?
Tell us what’s happening—we’ll help you work out the next step. Call to discuss availability or send an online booking request.