About Us
Our History - Over 100 Years of Service in Tasmania
Our story began in 1920, when JT Graves and Son Pty Ltd was founded in Hobart as a family-run plumbing business built on reliable service and quality workmanship. Over the years, we earned a reputation for being dependable and professional, becoming a trusted part of the local community as the business continued to grow.
In 2012, we began a new chapter by bringing Express Plumbing into the JT Graves and Son family. Express had been a respected name in Hobart since September 1970, with a strong reputation for quality work. After the acquisition, we chose to continue trading as Express Plumbing, bringing together two long-standing Tasmanian businesses with shared values and a strong local legacy.
In 2015, we expanded our services to include fire protection, establishing Express Fire. To ensure quality control, local strategy, and faster solutions Tasmania-wide, we established our manufacturing facility in Hobart to construct pipes exclusively for fire prevention systems as a component in this expansion. Express Fire now provides comprehensive fire protection services statewide, operating from additional offices in Devonport and Launceston, allowing us to effectively service all regions of Tasmania.
We’re proud of where we’ve come from, and we celebrate that history through our in-house plumbing museum at our offices. The collection includes old tools, fittings, and other pieces from more than 100 years of plumbing in Tasmania. It’s a great way for visitors to see how much the trade has changed, and how far we’ve come.
As a locally owned and operated business, we’ve always valued community. In living up to this high standard of giving back to our community that has sustained us for many generations, we have proudly supported local organisations such as the Diamondbacks Hockey Club, Lindisfarne Football Club, Rotary Club of Sandy Bay, and RYDA.
Today, Express Plumbing and Express Fire still follow the same values we’ve had for over 100 years. We care about doing good work, finding better ways to help, and supporting our community.
At Express Plumbing, we offer true 24/7 emergency service.
no matter the hour, when you call, we show up.
Day or night, weekends & public holidays.
our team is ready to respond and get the job done.
Dedicated to Quality Plumbing Solutions
We’ve built our reputation as plumbers Hobart residents can count on. Not just for reliable workmanship, but for showing up when it matters most. It could be a blocked kitchen sink, a burst pipe late at night, or a large commercial job that needs to be done right. We offer the same level of care, attention, and professionalism every time.
We’re all about doing things properly. We use quality materials and proven methods. We don’t believe in shortcuts. We don’t inflate quotes. We don’t disappear after the job’s done. What we do offer is reliable, high-quality plumbing with no hidden surprises.
If something goes wrong, we’ll fix it. If you have a question, we’ll answer it. We stand by our work, always.
Services We Cover
- Burst pipes
- Water leaks
- Blocked drains
- Blocked toilets
- Leaking taps and fixtures
- Hot water system failures
- Gas leaks
- Gas fitting emergencies
- Roof leaks
- Stormwater drainage issues
- & More
Skilled, Certified & Community Focused
Our team includes licensed plumbers, skilled apprentices we’re proud to train, and a reliable support crew who help keep everything running behind the scenes.
Nobody wants to call a plumber back for the same job. That’s why we aim to get it right on the first visit. We take our time to check things properly, test our work, and make sure everything’s spot on before we leave.
Local Experts You Can Trust
We’re proud to call Hobart home. Our team lives in the same neighborhoods we service, so we understand the quirks of local houses, older plumbing systems, and even how Tassie’s weather can throw a spanner in the works.
Everything we do is built around one idea. Treat people right. That means listening before we start, keeping you in the loop while we work, and making sure you’re happy with the result before we finish.
Get in Touch with Express Plumbing
We’re always here to help. Whether you’ve got an urgent job or just want to ask a question, give us a buzz or shoot us a message, and we’ll get you sorted. Reach out to Express Plumbing Hobart today. We’re ready when you need us most, 24 hours a day.
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