Plumber in Hersonissos

Local Plumber in Hersonissos, Koutouloufari and Piskopiano for Leaks, Drains and Hot Water

When water is leaking or a toilet overflows in a full holiday apartment, every minute counts. Because Hersonissos is my home base, I can usually reach properties in Limenas Hersonissou, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano and Old Hersonissos faster than anyone coming from Heraklion. Driving time is practically zero, so a call in the morning often means a repaired leak before lunch.

I know the typical plumbing here: busy rental apartments with heavily used drains, solar water heaters on almost every roof, hillside houses with pressure pumps, and very hard water that clogs aerators, boilers and shower heads. Add the stacked apartment blocks along the main street, where a leak on the second floor shows up as a stain on the first, and you have the daily work of a plumber in Hersonissos.

I am a Belgian-certified plumber with more than 20 years of experience, and I am also a qualified electrician. That matters more than you might think: an electric water heater, a pressure pump or a solar heater with a backup element is half plumbing, half electrics, and I handle both sides in one visit. You explain the problem once, in English or Dutch, and I take it from there.

Plumbing jobs I do in Hersonissos

Unblocking toilets, showers and kitchen drains: in holiday studios that change guests every week, drains take a beating, and I clear them without leaving a mess.
Finding and repairing hidden leaks: in stacked apartments a leak often travels, so I trace it to the source before opening a wall or floor.
Solar water heater repairs and descaling: the hard water here fills tanks with scale, which I flush out before replacing worn elements and thermostats.
Electric boiler elements, thermostats and replacement: when guests suddenly have only cold showers, I find out whether one part or the whole boiler has to go.
Pressure pumps on the hillside in Koutouloufari and Piskopiano: higher houses rely on a pump that switches on every time, and I repair or replace the ones that do not.
Bathroom upgrades for apartments and villas: new showers, toilets and basins, with the pipes and drains behind the tiles done properly.
Water filters and softening: a filter at the inlet protects taps, shower heads and your boiler against the limescale in the local water.
Kitchen taps, sinks and dishwasher connections: worn mixer cartridges and dripping taps fixed quickly, often during the same visit as another job.

Don't see your job in this list? Contact me with your question: if it is in or around the house, I can most likely help.

For rental owners in Hersonissos

In high season a plumbing problem in a rental can't wait until Monday. I work with owners and managers to fix issues quickly and with as little disturbance to guests as possible, and I split the work into two moments:

Before the season

Drains flushed and checked for slow flow
Boilers and solar heaters descaled and tested
Pressure pumps and expansion vessels checked
Cisterns, taps and shower hoses inspected for drips

During the season

Fast response to leaks and blockages
Repairs fitted in between guest changeovers
Guests can contact me directly if you wish
Photo updates on WhatsApp after every job

A preventive round before the first guests arrive is usually far cheaper than an emergency repair in the middle of August.

Hard water, sea air and older pipework

Plumbing in Hersonissos wears out in a few predictable ways. Knowing them helps me fix the cause and not only the symptom:

Limescale that narrows pipes, blocks aerators and burns out heating elements.
Hidden leaks between floors in older apartment blocks with mixed old and new pipework.
Pressure pumps on the slopes that start switching on and off when the pressure vessel loses its charge.
Drains in rentals that block because guests flush things a drain was never made for.
Outdoor taps and fittings near the harbour corroded by the salty sea air.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you come today in Hersonissos?

For urgent problems I do my best to come the same day. Because I live in Hersonissos, I am often at your door within the hour for a serious leak. Call or send me a WhatsApp message and I tell you straight away when I can be there.

Do you also fix problems for guests while I'm abroad?

Yes. Guests can contact me directly if you wish, and I send you a short update with photos afterwards.

How much does a plumber cost in Hersonissos?

Hersonissos is where I live, so you do not pay extra for travel here. For a repair I tell you the price before I start, and for bigger work such as a new boiler or bathroom you get a free quote with a fixed price.

Do you come out at night for a burst pipe in Hersonissos?

Yes. A burst pipe, water coming through a ceiling or a toilet overflowing into the rest of the house is an emergency, and I come out 24/7. Close the main stopcock first if you can find it, then call me.

Why is the shower pressure so weak in my house in Koutouloufari?

Many hillside houses depend on a pressure pump. If the pump is old, the pressure vessel is empty or the shower head is full of limescale, the flow drops. I check all three and fix the real cause.

Can you descale the solar water heater of my rental before the season?

Yes, and in Hersonissos I recommend it. The hard water leaves scale in the tank and on the element, which slowly lowers the hot water output. I flush the tank, check the element and thermostat, and tell you honestly if the heater is near the end of its life.