Why You Must Hire Licensed Plumbers: Protect Your Home and Health Today
Whether it’s plumbing, hot water, gas, or sewer drain, maintenance it is never a job for unlicensed, inexperienced, or ill-equipped handymen. Plumbing infrastructure is complex and requires skilled expertise, not guesswork or DIY solutions from untrained, unlicensed and uninsured amateurs.
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Why Handymen Can't Legally Perform Plumbing or Gas Work
Why Licensed Plumbers Matter: Protect Your Home and Health Today
A handyman is not a licensed plumber and cannot legally work on any aspect of your property’s plumbing, drainage, or gas systems. Despite this, there has been a troubling rise in unlicensed individuals offering plumbing services. The QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission) has issued a public warning under section 20J 1(i) of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991.
The Risks of Using an Unlicensed Handyman!
Hiring an unlicensed handyman to carry out plumbing or gas work can:
Compromise your family’s health and safety.
Void your home insurance policy.
Lead to costly legal and financial consequences.
Plumbing is a critical public health infrastructure that ensures:
Clean and safe drinking water.
Sanitary drainage and wastewater disposal.
Properly installed gas pipes and appliances.
Beware of Misleading Claims from Unlicensed Handymen
Don’t be fooled by handymen offering cheap quotes and claiming they can legally perform plumbing work under $3000 in value. This is a blatant lie. According to QBCC legislation, the legal value of plumbing or gas work that unlicensed individuals can undertake is $0—absolutely none.
Hiring an unlicensed handyman puts you at serious risk. Not only is their work likely illegal and non-compliant, but they also typically lack insurance. This means if something goes wrong, you could be left:
Paying out-of-pocket to fix shoddy or unsafe work.
With no protection from your insurance policies, as they don’t cover unlicensed or non-compliant work.
Facing potential legal and financial repercussions for having unauthorised work done on your property.
Choosing a licensed professional like Whywait Plumbing ensures that your plumbing, drainage, and gas work is compliant, safe, and backed by insurance. This expertise gives you peace of mind and lasting reliability, knowing that your property is in capable hands.
Blocked Toilets
If you have a blocked or overflowing toilet, it’s a job for a licenced plumber;
No Water
If your household has no running water, this is a job for a licenced plumber;
Leaking Taps or Pipes
Taps anywhere in the home which will not turn off or leaking water pipes internally are a job for a licenced plumber;
Gas Leaks
If you smell gas, call us immediately—this could indicate a dangerous leak. Don’t wait; this is an emergency that must be undertaken by a licenced gas fitter;
Blocked Sewer Drains
Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry and Toilet blockages overflowing inside your home or business is a job for a licenced plumber;
How to Verify Your Plumber's QBCC Licence
Ensuring the plumber working on your home or business is properly licensed is quick and easy. The law requires all licensed plumbers to provide their licence number upon request. Verifying their licence is as simple as visiting the QBCC website, empowering you to make informed decisions about your property.
- Check Individual Plumbers: Use the QBCC Licencee Register to verify the plumber’s licence performing the work. Click here to visit the Plumbing and Drainage Licensee Register.
- Check Contractors or Companies: Ensure the contractor or company undertaking the plumbing work holds the correct QBCC contractor’s licence. Click here to use the QBCC Online Licence Search to confirm their credentials.
Why This Matters:
Using an unlicensed contractor exposes you to significant risks, including:
- Illegal, non-compliant work that may jeopardise your safety.
- No insurance coverage for damages or repairs caused by unqualified work.
- Legal and financial consequences for engaging unauthorised contractors.
Protect yourself and your property by only hiring licensed professionals. At Whywait Plumbing, we proudly provide our QBCC licence details and encourage you to verify our qualifications.
Whywait Plumbing: Trusted Licensed Professionals
At Whywait Plumbing, we have been delivering exceptional plumbing maintenance services for over 48 years. As fully QBCC-licensed plumbers, drainers, and gas fitters, we guarantee:
- Prompt and professional service every time.
- Legally compliant work to protect your health and safety.
- Peace of mind knowing your plumbing, hot water, gas, and drainage systems are in expert hands.
An Investment in Safety and Peace of Mind
We understand the perception that hiring licensed plumbers may seem expensive. However, choosing a licensed professional is an investment in the health and safety of your family, property, and community.
Whywait Plumbing: Your Local Gold Coast Experts
As your fully licensed and insured Gold Coast plumbers, we specialise in immediate, 24/7 response and fast service for plumbing and drainage emergencies. Since 1976, we’ve been tackling even the most challenging plumbing issues with unmatched expertise and professionalism.
For any plumbing, drainage, or gas-fitting needs, Whywait Plumbing is the trusted choice. Contact us today for legally compliant, expert plumbing solutions.
Don’t Take Chances with Unlicensed Work—Call Whywait Plumbing Today!
Whether you need plumbing maintenance, drainage repairs, or gas-fitting solutions, trust the experts with decades of experience.
General Plumbing Repairs
Every plumbing service you will ever need 24/7 including audits, maintenance, servicing, diagnosis & installations. “Choose Whywait, and consider it done.”
Blocked Drains
Blocked drains, blocked toilets & blocked sinks to blocked stormwater drains, we will clear quickly & safely for you today.
Pre Purchase Plumbing Inspection
Our comprehensive pre-purchase plumbing inspection is a peace of mind investment in your future that could save you thousands of dollars.
Hot Waters Repairs
Electric, gas, heat pump & solar hot water repairs, we will repair, supply and install hot water systems 7 days.
Leak Detection
If you suspect a water leak we are expert water leak detectors, detecting & fixing the leak on the spot!
Toilet Repairs
Leaking toilets, blocked toilets, toilet replacements, if your toilet needs fixing, we are the ones to call!
Tap Repairs & Replacements
Leaking taps, broken taps, replacement taps, mixer taps, filter taps we will fix your taps or install your new taps professionally 7 days a week!
Gas Fitting
Licenced Queensland Gas Fitters, we service, maintain & install hot water units, appliances, issue gas compliance certificates and repair gas problems 24/7.
Blocked Toilets
Your toilet fully functioning is a priority, so call us now for rapid response same day service to ensure your blocked toilet is cleared now.
Do You Need a Licenced Plumber or Gas Fitter Right Now?
When it comes to your home or business, choose Whywait Plumbing for legally compliant, reliable, and professional solutions.
At Whywait Plumbing Services, our licenced and skilled plumbers and gas fitters can assist whenever you need us. Call us anytime—your call will always be answered!
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Queensland QBCC Plumbing Licence 78167
New South Wales DFT Plumbing Licence 226900C
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