Our Workmanship Warranty & How to Submit a Claim

O'Brien Plumbing & Roofing stands behind every job with a comprehensive workmanship warranty. Our guarantee covers labour and installation quality for all plumbing, roofing, hot water, gas fitting, and drainage work performed by our licensed technicians across the Central Coast and Northern Sydney.

We believe that a warranty should be simple, clear, and honoured without argument. If our work fails, we fix it — no excuses, no hidden conditions, and no cost to you.

Lifetime Labour Guarantee

We guarantee our workmanship for the lifetime of the installed product. This means that if a fault occurs due to our installation or repair work — whether that's a leaking joint, a poorly sealed flashing, an incorrectly wired hot water system, or a drainage connection that fails — we will return and rectify it at no additional cost to you, regardless of how much time has passed since the original installation.

This guarantee applies to all work performed by O'Brien Plumbing & Roofing technicians, including:

What's Covered

Manufacturer Warranties

In addition to our workmanship guarantee, all products we install carry the manufacturer's warranty. Typical manufacturer warranty periods include:

We handle manufacturer warranty claims on your behalf and coordinate directly with suppliers for replacement parts or units. You deal with us — not the manufacturer's call centre.

Compliance Certificates

All regulated plumbing, gas fitting, and drainage work is accompanied by the appropriate NSW compliance certificate. These certificates are your proof that the work was performed by a licensed tradesperson and meets the requirements of the Plumbing Code of Australia, AS/NZS 3500, and relevant gas standards. We lodge certificates with NSW Fair Trading and provide you with a copy for your records.

Exclusions

Our workmanship warranty does not cover:

How to Submit a Warranty Claim

If you believe work performed by O'Brien Plumbing & Roofing has failed or is not performing as expected, contact our office with:

We aim to respond within one business day and schedule an inspection within 48 hours for urgent matters (such as active leaks or gas concerns). For non-urgent warranty issues, inspections are typically scheduled within 5 business days.

Your Rights Under Australian Consumer Law

Our warranty is provided in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Services must be provided with due care and skill, be fit for purpose, and be completed within a reasonable time. If a service fails to meet these guarantees, you are entitled to a remedy regardless of any warranty terms.

Wyong Office: (02) 4351 3665 | Hornsby Office: (02) 9477 1519

NSW Fair Trading Contractor Licence: LIC311087C. Fully insured for residential and commercial work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the warranty on plumbing work?

All workmanship by O'Brien Plumbing & Roofing carries a lifetime labour guarantee. Product warranties vary by manufacturer — typically 5–12 years for hot water systems, 10–25 years for roofing materials, and 5–10 years for fixtures and fittings.

How do I make a warranty claim?

Contact our office with your original invoice number, a description of the issue, and photos if available. We respond within one business day and schedule an inspection within 48 hours for urgent matters (active leaks, gas concerns) or 5 business days for non-urgent issues.

Does the warranty cover emergency call-outs?

Yes. If a warranty issue creates an emergency (e.g., a failed hot water system or active leak from our previous work), we will attend on an emergency basis at no additional charge.