Plumber in Malia

Plumber in Malia and Potamos: Drains, Leaks, Water Heaters and Old Village Pipework

Plumbing in Malia depends very much on which side of the main road you are. Down by the beach, among the hotels and rows of holiday apartments, pipes and drains work harder than almost anywhere: new guests every week, showers running all day and toilets that get things flushed they were never designed for. Up the hill in the old village, with its narrow lanes and traditional houses, the challenge is age: old galvanised pipes full of limescale, drains that run through thick stone walls and bathrooms added long after the house was built.

Further east, towards the Minoan palace, the newer villas and complexes between the fields have more modern installations, but they still need regular care: water heaters, pumps and outdoor taps that see a lot of use in summer.

My base in Hersonissos is about 10 minutes from Malia, so I am here very often. As a Belgian-certified plumber who is also an electrician, I can repair both the water side and the electrical side of a water heater or pump in one visit, so you never wait for a second tradesman.

Plumbing jobs I do in Malia

Drain unblocking: apartment blocks near the beach see a lot of blocked toilets and showers, and I clear them fast so the unit can be let again.
Electric water heaters: repairs and new boilers when guests suddenly have only cold water in the middle of the season.
Solar water heaters: descaling, new elements and thermostats, so there is enough hot water after a long day on the beach.
Leak detection: in old village houses pipes run inside thick stone walls, and a wet patch can appear far from the actual leak.
Bathroom installation: a modern bathroom in a traditional house, with new pipes and a proper drain connection instead of an improvised one.
Water pumps: weak pressure on upper floors or in houses outside the centre solved with a correctly sized pressure pump.
Kitchen plumbing: new sinks, taps and dishwasher connections for apartments that are refreshed between seasons.
Water filtration: a filter or softener protects new taps and boilers against the limescale I find in so many Malia pipes.

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.

Old village houses and beach apartments

Two very different plumbing worlds lie within a few minutes of each other in Malia, and I adapt my approach to the building.

Old village houses

Galvanised pipes narrowed by limescale
Low water pressure upstairs
Drains inside stone walls, hard to reach
Bathrooms connected to an ancient drain

Beach rentals

Blocked toilets and showers from heavy use
Water heaters that give up mid-season
Dripping taps and running cisterns
Leaks between stacked units

In the village I often replace an old section of pipe completely rather than patching it once more. In the resort, speed and a clean finish between guests matter most.

Response times from Hersonissos

At about 10 minutes from my home base, Malia is one of the quickest places for me to reach. A burst pipe, water coming through a ceiling or a toilet overflowing in a full apartment I treat as an emergency, day or night. A dripping tap or a slow drain I plan the same day or the next, often together with another job nearby.

Many apartments in Malia belong to owners who live abroad. You or your guests can report the problem directly, I fix it and send you photos on WhatsApp, together with a short explanation of what was wrong and whether anything else needs attention soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can a plumber be in Malia?

Malia is about 10 minutes from my base in Hersonissos. For a real emergency I am usually there within the hour, and for a smaller problem I try to come the same or the next day.

Do you charge travel costs to come to Malia?

Malia is close to my home base, so travel hardly adds anything to the job. I tell you the price before I start a repair, and for bigger work such as a new bathroom or water heater you receive a free quote with a fixed price.

Can you clear a blocked toilet in my holiday apartment while guests are there?

Yes, blocked toilets and showers in rentals are among my most frequent jobs in Malia. I come quickly, clear the drain, check that it flows properly and leave the bathroom clean for your guests.

Why is the water pressure so low in my old house in Malia village?

In many older village houses the pipes are galvanised steel, and over the years limescale closes them from the inside. Replacing the worst sections, and sometimes adding a pressure pump, usually brings the pressure back.

Can you look after the plumbing of my Malia rental while I live abroad?

Yes. I can check drains, taps, water heaters and pipes before the season, be the contact for your guests during the summer and send you photos after every visit.

Is a leaking water heater an emergency?

If water is running out of the heater or across the floor, turn off the water supply and the electricity to the heater and call me straight away, at any hour. A slow drip from the safety valve is less urgent, but it should still be checked within a day or two.