Kitchen and Laundry Leaks Resolved in Port Melbourne
Completed Job Summary
A leaking washing machine hose, a leaking kitchen mixer and a broken laundry mini stop were assessed during plumbing work in Port Melbourne. A pressure test was completed before the selected scope proceeded, with a like-for-like kitchen tap, washing machine hose and laundry stops installed.
10 July 2026
Jay
Plumber
81947
This job record is derived from first-party technician notes and the Simpro job management.
Customer report
The customer reported a leak from a washing machine hose, together with a leaking kitchen mixer and a broken laundry mini stop at the Port Melbourne property. The initial job details also identified pressure checking and leaking washing machine pipes. The customer was preparing to sell the property the following month and was considering the level of plumbing work to complete before the sale.
Diagnosis & Technical Assessment
The plumbing assessment identified three separate issues affecting the kitchen and laundry plumbing: a leaking washing machine hose, a leaking kitchen mixer and a broken laundry mini stop. A pressure test was performed as part of the assessment, with the reading recorded as 750 KPI in the job record.
Following the pressure assessment, the installation of a pressure-reducing valve was discussed with the customer. Warranty implications and a VBA recommendation associated with the pressure-reducing valve were also explained during the discussion.
The customer was preparing to sell the property the following month and considered the extent of plumbing work to proceed with. After discussing the available scope, the customer declined the pressure-reducing valve and selected replacement work for the affected kitchen and laundry components.
The selected scope included laundry lugs, washing machine hoses and a new flick mixer. The completed installation subsequently covered a like-for-like kitchen tap, washing machine hose and stops.
All work was completed in accordance with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) regulatory framework.
Solutions delivered
Following the assessment and discussion of the available scope, the customer elected to proceed with replacement work on the affected kitchen and laundry fixtures.
The leaking kitchen mixer was addressed by installing a new like-for-like kitchen tap. A new washing machine hose was installed as part of the laundry work, along with new stops for the laundry isolation plumbing.
The replacement scope reflected the customer’s decision after the pressure test and discussion of the pressure-reducing valve. The pressure-reducing valve was declined, while the selected kitchen and laundry components were replaced.
The completed work, therefore, addressed the fixtures selected for the job: the kitchen tap, the washing machine hose, and the laundry stops. The installation was completed, and the technician’s completion entry noted that the job proceeded without problems.
Tools, Parts & Systems Used
- Pressure test
- Kitchen tap / mixer
- Washing machine hose
- Laundry stops
Outcome & Results
The selected plumbing work was completed with a new like-for-like kitchen tap, washing machine hose and laundry stops installed. The technician recorded that the job went well with no problems following the installation.
The completed scope addressed the leaking and damaged kitchen and laundry components that the customer selected following the initial assessment and pressure test.
All work was carried out in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and safety requirements.
Repair vs Replacement
For leaking or damaged plumbing fixtures, the completed scope depends on the condition identified during assessment and the components selected for repair or replacement. In this Port Melbourne job, replacements were used for the affected kitchen and laundry components, including the kitchen tap, washing machine hose, and laundry stops.
The pressure assessment also resulted in a discussion of a pressure-reducing valve. This was considered separately from the fixture replacements and was declined by the customer, leaving the completed scope focused on the selected kitchen and laundry components.