Forest Lake · Western suburbs

Plumber and gas fitter in Forest Lake and Brisbane's western suburbs. Your local experts in plumbing.

Leaking taps, toilets, hot water, blocked drains, burst pipes and gas. One call to a local team that tidies up and explains what they did.

5.0 out of 5 from12 Google reviews (opens Google Maps)

Got an emergency? Need a plumber fast? In our words: “We have an emergency plumbing service for any of your plumbing needs 24/7.”

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Taps, toilets, hot water, drains, gas
  • 5.0From 12 Google reviews
  • QBCCLicensed plumbing work
  • 18 suburbsForest Lake to Jindalee and Ipswich
  • Since 2006ABN registered July 2006
Plumbing services

Everyday plumbing, done properly and explained.

A full range of plumbing services across Brisbane's western suburbs, each with a helpful hint from the team.

Leaking taps

We repair and replace all types of taps, including mixers, ceramic disc and washer style taps of all makes and models. Dripping, leaking, stiff, noisy or just not working.

Helpful hintDon't leave a tap dripping for too long. The leak can cut a channel in the brass seat, and if it's too deep the whole tap set needs replacing. In a shower or bath that means getting into the wall.

A toilet room mid-job: old suite removed, tools on the tiled floor and the wall opened up
Mid-job
A new white close-coupled toilet suite fitted on a tiled floor
New suite in

Leaking toilets and new toilet suites

We repair or replace all valve types, washers and seals, through to full cistern and toilet suite replacements.

Helpful hintPut some tissue paper at the back of the bowl. If it gets wet, you most likely have a leak. A toilet that fills by itself or hisses quietly is another sign.

Hot water systems, gas and electric

We install electric and gas hot water units of all makes and models, and repair existing units, including leaks and valve replacement.

Helpful hintA leaking hot water unit can be very expensive in electricity or gas. If your bill is unusually high, take a quick look at your system or give us a call.

Blocked drains

Clearing blocked drains has become second nature to our plumbers. We know where to look, what we are looking for, and the best place to enter your drain to clear it quickly.

Helpful hintIf your drains have given trouble before, get a copy of the property's sewer drainage plan from council. It's not expensive and shows your plumber the depth and location of the drains. It's good to be prepared.

Burst pipes, pipe relocation and renewal

Burst pipes can happen anywhere, any time. We attend swiftly with little notice, find the problem and repair it, and run new pipework or relocate it as you need.

Helpful hintPoor water pressure or rusty coloured water in an older home usually means corroded galvanised pipes. We can come out and give you a free quote and advice on what's needed.

Bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovations

Extensions and renovations, with all water and waste runs from start to fit-out, plus new tapware installed.

Helpful hintKnow which fixtures you're installing before your plumber starts: bath, basin, toilet and tapware. Many need water and drainage points in a specific spot, and getting it wrong the first time is costly.

Also:

Water tank installationsGutters and downpipesTapware installationsWater pipe repairsReal estate plumbing maintenance
Gas fitting service

Gas fitting, from new piping to the cooktop.

Gillies Plumbing can take care of all of your gas fitting needs, including piping and installation.

  • Gas piping and new connections
  • Gas appliance installation, including cooktops
  • Gas hot water systems installed and repaired

Helpful hintReplacing a gas cooktop? The cheapest way is to find one that suits the existing hole in your bench top. Then it's a quick, simple job to pull out the old and install the new. Quicker means cheaper.

… from Gillies plumbing attended my house this morning to replace a faulty regulator on my gas hot water system , he was awesome , I highly recommend
Google review, 2026
Pre-purchase inspections

Buying a home? Check the plumbing first.

We inspect the plumbing of your future investment and give you a detailed report on all facets of plumbing, so you know what you're buying before you sign.

Pre-purchase plumbing reportCovers
  1. Condition of all fixtures
  2. Condition of pipework
  3. Evidence of past or present problems
  4. Stormwater concerns
  5. Drainage concerns
  6. And much more
Questions before you book? Call 0408 646 003.
Commercial, real estate and body corporate

Plumbing for agents, body corporates and local business.

Our company works with many real estates in the local area, as well as some of the biggest local businesses.

Real estate agents

Real estate plumbing maintenance for the rental properties you manage.

Body corporates

Body corporate plumbing for complexes and shared property.

Local businesses

Commercial plumbing services for businesses across the western suburbs.

We have an emergency plumbing service for any of your plumbing needs 24/7.

Call 0408 646 003
How it works

Four steps, no surprises.

  1. Call or text

    Ring or text 0408 646 003. A photo of the leak, the drain or the old unit helps us bring the right parts.

  2. We come out

    We look at the job, tell you what it needs and give you a quote.

  3. We fix it

    Taps, toilets, hot water, drains, pipes or gas, done by our fully qualified plumbers.

  4. Tidy up and explain

    On completion, we tidy up and fully explain to you what we have done and what we found.

Reviews

Rated 5.0 from 12 Google reviews.

Fair prices, quick call-outs and a clean job, in customers' own words.

5.012 reviews. Read them on Google
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★★★★★
I’ve used this plumbing company a few times over the years and have always found them to be professional, reliable, and very reasonably priced. Recently, when I called, they were quite busy, so I tried another company instead. That company quoted $1,300 + GST for what was a very simple job. It didn’t sit right, so I rang the Gillies team back. When they came out, they completed the same job efficiently and charged just $288. That kind of honesty and fair pricing is hard to find. I’ll definitely be sticking with them in the future.
Repeat customer · Google review, 2026
★★★★★
Exceptional Service. Great communication from start of query about supply and install of new Toilet suite (…). Gillies was able to get someone out (…) in around 2 hours - not like 3-4 weeks as quoted like other companies. Install went to plan and cost as quoted. He even cleaned up after himself. I will highly recommend Gillies for anyone who needs a plumber. Value for money considering the very quick turn around on the work.
New toilet suite · Google review, 2025
★★★★★
Came to fix one thing, ended up fixing three issues on the spot. So helpful and cheerful, and kind enough to remove boots before coming inside, without being asked. just 10/10 service!
Three fixes in one visit · Google review, 2026
★★★★★
Whenever we have any plumbing issue, we always reach out to …, he's team is incredibly reliable and fees are affordable and they always do an amazing job! Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for trustworthy plumber!
Regular customer · Google review, 2025
★★★★★
Have been using Gillies Plumbing Service for a few years now. Have always found them prompt, professional and very affordable. We are always happy with the completed job. Highly recommend.
Regular customer · Google review, 2024
★★★★★
One of the most affordable and efficient plumbing service I've seen! … did an amazing job and didn't leave a single mess, would recommend to anyone I know!
Plumbing repair · Google review, 2024
★★★★★
legend!! thanks for clearing blocked drains and servicing taps
Blocked drains and taps · Google review, 2024

Google reviews quoted word for word. Names removed (…). Years are approximate, from Google's relative dates, checked October 2026.

Where we work

Based in Forest Lake. Never too far away.

Plumbing and gas fitting across Brisbane's western suburbs and out to Ipswich and Springfield.

  • Forest Lake
  • Springfield
  • Springfield Lakes
  • Ipswich
  • Jindalee
  • Inala
  • Durack
  • Darra
  • Oxley
  • Corinda
  • Camira
  • Goodna
  • Redbank
  • Redbank Plains
  • Mt Ommaney
  • Westlake
  • Richlands
  • Archerfield
Choosing a plumber

Gillies vs a national chain vs a mate with a ute

All three can change a tap washer. Here's where they differ.

General comparison of how these kinds of operators usually work, not a claim about any one business.
What mattersGillies PlumbingNational chainMate with a ute
Who you talk toA local team on one mobileOften a call centreYour mate, when he answers
Licensed for the workQBCC licensedYesOften not
Gas fitting tooYes, same teamUsuallyShouldn't touch it
Based nearbyForest Lake, western suburbsVaries by jobDepends on the mate
When the job's doneTidied up and explainedVaries by technicianBeer and a shrug
Emergencies24/7 emergency serviceUsually, at after-hours ratesIf he's awake
FAQ

Questions western suburbs customers ask

Are you licensed?

Yes. Gillies Plumbing Service is QBCC licensed, and we're happy to give you the licence number when you call. ABN 56 998 411 710.

Do you do emergency call-outs?

Yes. We have an emergency plumbing service for any of your plumbing needs 24/7. Call 0408 646 003. If it's a bad leak, turn the water off at the meter, or at the hot water system for a hot tap, until we get there.

What areas do you cover?

Brisbane's western suburbs and out to Ipswich: Forest Lake, Springfield, Springfield Lakes, Ipswich, Jindalee, Inala, Durack, Darra, Oxley, Corinda, Camira, Goodna, Redbank, Redbank Plains, Mt Ommaney, Westlake, Richlands and Archerfield.

What are your hours?

Call or text 0408 646 003 and we'll arrange a time that suits. For urgent jobs, ring any time: we have an emergency plumbing service 24/7.

Do you install gas and electric hot water systems?

Yes. We install electric and gas hot water units of all makes and models, and we repair existing units, including leaks and valve replacement. A leaking hot water unit can be very expensive in electricity or gas, so if your bill is unusually high, take a quick look at your system or give us a call.

How do I know if my toilet is leaking?

Place some tissue paper at the back of the bowl. If it gets wet, you most likely have a leak. Other signs are a toilet that randomly fills by itself or constantly makes a slight hissing noise. We repair valves, washers and seals, and replace cisterns and full toilet suites.

Do you do pre-purchase plumbing inspections?

Yes. We inspect the plumbing of the home you're looking to buy and give a detailed report on all facets of plumbing, including the condition of fixtures and pipework, any evidence of past or present problems, and stormwater and drainage concerns.

Do you work for real estate agents and body corporates?

Yes. We work with many real estate agencies in the local area, as well as body corporates and some of the biggest local businesses, and we have an emergency plumbing service 24/7.

What's the cheapest way to replace a gas cooktop?

Find a replacement that suits the existing hole size in your bench top. That way it's a very quick and simple job for your gas plumber to pull out the old and install the new. Quicker means cheaper.

Why is my water rusty or my water pressure poor?

Many older homes have galvanised water pipes, which corrode inside over time. Poor water pressure or rusty coloured water is most likely the cause. We can come out and give you a free quote and advice on what's needed to fix it.

Do you clean up after the job?

Yes. On completion, we tidy up and fully explain to you what we have done and what we found.

Contact us

One number for calls and texts.

0408 646 003
Phone and emergency number
0408 646 003 (call or text)
Based in
Forest Lake QLD 4078
Hours
Call or text to arrange a time
ABN
56 998 411 710
Your local experts in plumbing

Need a plumber in the western suburbs?

Call or text Gillies Plumbing Service. A local team, a clear price, and a tidy job explained when it's done.