General Plumbing in Murarrie
Homes, townhouses and business premises in Murarrie need different plumbing advice, so start with your property type and what the water does in rain.
Home, townhouse or business premises? Why it matters in Murarrie
Looking for a plumber in Murarrie? Jim Monger Plumbing and Gas is a family-run plumber and gasfitter based at Victoria Point, and south-east Brisbane is part of our service area. We handle leaks, blocked drains, hot water, fixture installs and gas fitting for homeowners, landlords and property managers, and we maintain commercial properties too. The useful advice here depends on what you own: a house, a townhouse sharing pipes with neighbours, or premises on the suburb’s industrial land. The notes below sort out which checks apply to you, and when to stop checking and call us. Quotes are free.
Wikipedia describes Murarrie as running from the Brisbane River to Bulimba Creek and west to Lytton Road and Colmslie Road, taking in the neighbourhoods of Queensport and Gibson Island. It also says Gibson Island is no longer an island, and that Paringa Road crosses the old creek mouth to reach its industrial sites.
On council’s zoning map about 53% of Murarrie’s zoned land is in Industry zones and only about 14% in General residential zones, while next door Hemmant sits at about 39% and 16%. So the first thing to tell us is whether the fault is at a home or on business premises, because work on business premises can need extra approvals. On business premises, QBCC lists trade waste work and commercial renovations as permit work.
Housing land is split too: about 48% of its General residential zoning allows a 3 or 4 storey mix and about 47% is low density. The 2021 Census shows what stands, with 20.9% of occupied dwellings semi-detached, row, terrace or townhouse, against 11.7% across Queensland. In an attached home, find out who owns the drain and whether a body corporate is involved before you book.
Measured from council’s mapping, about 3% of General residential land sits inside the 1% annual chance river, creek and storm tide extent, against about 26% of Hemmant’s housing land. The February 2022 extent covers about 2% of housing land but about 18% of all zoned land, and it leaves out overland flow and sewer overflows. These are suburb-wide shares, not clearance for any block. If your yard stays wet after rain, treat it as a drainage question and also read your own FloodWise report. Overland flow is mapped separately, and the report shows it as a development flag further down, not on its aerial map. A drain or gully that overflows during rain is a different matter: Urban Utilities says extreme wet weather can flood the sewer network with stormwater, so treat it as a possible sewage overflow, avoid contact and see the sewage question below.
Council’s sewer planning maps for this housing area are dated 1964. That proves nothing about your home or pipes, but it is reason enough for an older-home owner to find the overflow relief gully. Urban Utilities says properties built before 1976 may not have one, and that landscaping or concrete can hide one, so have it checked if you cannot find it.
On industrial land the checks differ: City Plan’s storm-tide overlay covers about 20% of Murarrie’s Industry-zoned land but about 1% of its General residential land. Measured from City Plan’s mapping, a 100 m gas transmission pipeline corridor crosses about 13% of Industry-zoned land, and the mapping shows none on housing land. So before new drainage or excavation on a business site, check the overlay and have services located before anyone digs. Raise both when you ask us to quote drainage work.
Wet yards, shared drains and low-set plant: what to check
A yard that holds water after rain
Overland flow is one thing to check, though it is not an established cause of a yard that stays wet: council describes it as run-off that travels over the land in heavy rain, and says it can occur very quickly and for short durations. City Plan’s long-term list of stormwater relief pipes naming Murarrie shows estimated completion beyond 2036, and it is a planning listing rather than a commitment, so waiting for public works is no answer for a wet yard. Street drainage stays with council, because it manages the stormwater network. We look at the on-site side, including seepage trenches and pump-out lines where they suit the block.
A blocked drain in a townhouse block
Attached homes can share drainage with neighbours, so one blockage can show up in more than one household. Booking a clearance for your unit alone may not reach a fault further along a shared line. Tell us how many units are affected when you call, and we can clear the line with a jet rodder or electric eel and put a CCTV camera through it.
A drain that backs up only in rain
Urban Utilities says stormwater can enter the sewer through incorrect plumbing connections, low-lying gullies and cracks or breaks in pipes. Clearing the drain will not stop that, while a slow drain in dry weather could instead signal a blockage in your pipes or the network. Note whether the problem follows rain or not, and we can inspect the line by CCTV camera to look for cracks and breaks.
A slow drain blamed on the tide
Council’s stormwater data flags only a small number of mapped pipes in Murarrie as tidal, and almost none on housing land, though many records are marked unknown. On a home, high tide is unlikely to be the first explanation, so the private line deserves a look first, though that does not rule tide out for your drain. We offer drain clearing and CCTV drain camera inspections.
Low-set plant on a business site
On council’s historic mapping, the January 1974 Brisbane River flood covered about 25% of Murarrie’s zoned land and the January 2011 flood about 3%, measured against today’s zones. Land use has changed since 1974, so this says nothing about today’s buildings, but an owner should not judge low ground on 2011 alone. If a hot water unit or drain sits low on your site, ask about it when we quote repairs, replacement or commercial maintenance.
Buying in, or new to the house
About 29% of residents were aged 25 to 39 in the 2021 Census, against about 21% across Queensland, so some owners may be new to looking after a home. The population also rose about 25% from 2011 to 2021, so housing may vary from street to street. Your plumbing may not match the neighbours’, so a neighbour’s advice on where the gully or shut-off sits may not help. We offer pre-purchase plumbing inspections, which suit a buyer who wants those answers before settling.
General plumbing services in Murarrie
Blocked Drains
Blocked drain clearing with a jet rodder and electric eel, with CCTV drain camera inspections.
Stormwater Drainage
Stormwater drainage solutions including seepage trenches and pump-out lines.
Hot Water Systems
Repairs, replacements and new installations across gas, electric and heat pump units.
Burst Pipes and Leak Detection
Burst pipe repairs and leak detection.
Emergency Plumbing
Emergency plumbing calls taken 24/7.
General Repairs and Fixtures
Leaking taps, toilets and fixtures, plus installing vanities, toilets, dishwashers, fridges and water filters.
Gas Fitting
Gas fitting and gas appliance connections under gas licence L90908. The transmission pipeline corridor on City Plan’s maps does not tell you whether a property has mains gas, so check your own supply before planning an appliance.
Property Maintenance
Plumbing maintenance for homes, rental properties and commercial properties. Rentals made up 36.6% of Murarrie’s occupied dwellings in the 2021 Census, against 33.1% across Queensland, so tell us who authorises the work when you book.
TMV and Backflow
Thermostatic mixing valve and backflow prevention installation, testing and yearly maintenance. Raise this when a business site asks for a quote, because QBCC treats installing or replacing a testable backflow prevention device as notifiable work.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Pre-purchase plumbing inspections.
Why choose us: licences and Google reviews
We work under QBCC plumbing licence 15504687 and gas licence L90908. We are a family-run business based at 3 Jordan Dr, Victoria Point, ABN 72 684 573 242. Our Google rating was 4.9 from 100 reviews as of 28 October 2026, and that rating covers the whole business. One Google reviewer said they were told honestly what they really needed to do, which saved them buying a new hot water system they did not need. Another Google reviewer has used us twice for water leaks outside. A third Google reviewer described being fitted in on short notice so a stone benchtop installation was not delayed. These reviews speak to how the business works in general, and each is one customer’s account.
Three details make the call shorter: whether it is a home, a townhouse or business premises, whether a body corporate or manager is involved, and what the water does in rain. Emergency calls are taken 24/7, including weekends, for burst pipes, overflowing drains and gas problems.
Frequently asked questions
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Call 0418 871 269Which creek is my Murarrie home near: Bulimba Creek or Perrin Creek?
On council’s catchment mapping about 48% of Murarrie’s General residential land is in the Perrin Creek catchment and about 32% in the Bulimba Creek catchment, so do not assume Bulimba Creek. The name helps you read council’s information, but it does not diagnose a drain.
How do I check flood information for my own Murarrie address?
Type your address into council’s Flood Awareness Map and generate a FloodWise Property Report. It shows the risk and type of flooding, estimated flood levels and the January 2011 and February 2022 levels where available. Council explains a 1% annual chance flood as a 1 in 100 chance in any year. On a large allotment or in an overland flow path, council recommends a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland for the minimum habitable floor level, not a plumber.
Sewage overflowed in my yard during heavy rain. Who do I call?
Urban Utilities’ supply area checker lists Murarrie, 4172 as in its supply area, so its 13 23 64 line (24/7) is the number for an outside overflow, and there can be a delay in heavy rain. Avoid contact with the sewage, stop using toilets, turn off taps and check the overflow relief gully is clear.
It came up inside and I rent. Who do I call?
Call your property manager or landlord straight away. Owners call their insurer, and Urban Utilities says it cannot enter the home or complete internal disinfections.
My overflow relief gully keeps flooding. What can be done?
Urban Utilities wants the gully at least 150 mm below the lowest internal drain and at least 75 mm above ground, and says it should only be altered or installed by a licensed plumber. It says an ORG cap can raise a gully that regularly floods, and that downpipes or water tanks connected to a gully or sewer pipe add to stormwater inflows. It also says keeping the gully properly fitted and maintained is the owner’s responsibility, and that a non-compliant gully may affect insurance claims for sewer spill damage.
I am planning new building work on a Murarrie business site. What do I look at first?
City Plan places about 59% of Murarrie’s Industry-zoned land in the Hemmant-Lytton neighbourhood plan and the rest in River gateway, so check which plan covers your site. Council also lists Murarrie in its Colmslie Industrial Precinct planning project, which is in progress, so ask council before a major fit-out. We can then quote the plumbing, with commercial maintenance and TMV and backflow work among our services.
What paperwork should I get after a hot water changeover, and how do I check a plumber’s licence?
Installing or replacing a water heater is notifiable work, so the licensee must register a Form 4 with QBCC within 10 business days and should give you a copy. Regulated plumbing and drainage work must be done by a licensed plumber or drainer, and you can search QBCC’s online licence registers.
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