Plumber · Cape Town

Plumbing for the northern suburbs, done properly

We do emergency plumberblocked drainsgeyser installation and repairburst pipes and leak repairleak detection

Based in Cape Town, serving Cape Town's northern suburbs.

Northline Plumbing at work
PIRB registered plumberPIRB 0Y-DEMO
  • 6+years' experience
  • 5towns served
  • 5services
PIRB registered plumber · PIRB 0Y-DEMO6+ years' experiencePublic liability insuredLocally ownedServing Cape Town's northern suburbsAfter-hours call-outsEmergency plumberBlocked drainsGeyser installation and repairBurst pipes and leak repairLeak detection

Our services

  1. 01 Emergency plumber Burst pipes, overflowing drains and geyser failures dealt with fast, day or night.
  2. 02 Blocked drains Drain machines and high-pressure jetting to clear blockages properly, with camera inspection where needed.
  3. 03 Geyser installation and repair Geyser replacements and repairs to SANS standards, with the Certificate of Compliance your insurer needs.
  4. 04 Burst pipes and leak repair Fast repair of burst and leaking pipes, including hidden leaks found with leak detection equipment.

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Kyle Petersen, Owner Since 2019

About Northline Plumbing

Northline Plumbing is a Durbanville-based team covering Cape Town's northern suburbs. Geysers, drains, leaks, bathrooms: the work most homes need most often, done by registered plumbers who send you a photo of the job when it is finished.

We run a two-hour arrival window for booked jobs and same-day call-outs for emergencies. You get a WhatsApp when we are on our way.

Quotes are fixed once agreed. If the job changes, you hear about it before the cost does.

Kyle Petersen · Owner

What happens when you call

  1. 1

    WhatsApp or call

    Tell us what is happening. For a burst pipe, turn off the stopcock first; we will talk you through it.

  2. 2

    We come out and diagnose

    A registered plumber assesses the problem and tells you what it will cost before starting.

  3. 3

    Fixed properly

    Repairs done to SANS standards with quality fittings, and the area left clean.

  4. 4

    Paperwork where needed

    Certificate of Compliance for geysers and property sales, and an invoice your insurer will accept.

What customers say

“Quick, tidy and the WhatsApp updates with photos were brilliant.”
Zanele · Durbanville
“Replaced our geyser on a Sunday morning. Fair price for the day.”
Mark · Brackenfell
“Finally a plumber who answers the phone.”
Elmarie · Bellville

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if a pipe bursts?

Turn off the main stopcock first, usually at the street boundary or where the water pipe enters the house, then switch off the geyser at the DB board so it does not run dry. Then call us; we will tell you how soon we can be there.

My geyser burst. Will my insurance cover it?

Usually yes, most household policies cover geyser bursts and the resulting damage, but insurers require the replacement to be done by a PIRB-registered plumber with a Certificate of Compliance. Do not remove the old geyser before the claim is logged.

What is a PIRB-registered plumber?

A plumber registered with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board, which means they are qualified to do the work and to issue Certificates of Compliance. Ask for the registration number; a registered plumber will give it without hesitation.

Do I need a plumbing Certificate of Compliance to sell my house?

In most municipalities yes. Cape Town, for example, requires a plumbing CoC on transfer confirming the water installation meets the by-laws. We inspect, fix what fails and issue the certificate.

How much does a plumber cost to call out?

A call-out fee covers travel and the first period of diagnosis, and the repair is quoted before any work starts. Emergency after-hours call-outs cost more, and we tell you the amount when you phone.

Why does my geyser keep tripping the electricity?

Most often a failing element or thermostat, sometimes water on the electrical connections. Switch the geyser off at the DB board and call us; running it while it trips can damage the geyser further.

Where we work

Based in Cape Town, serving Cape Town's northern suburbs.

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Based in Cape Town, serving Cape Town's northern suburbs.