O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing Coopers Plains
Chris, Riley, and Eric each have their own specialty, so jobs get matched to the right tech.
The single clearest thing is that people ring this company when a job has complications, and the crew works around them. A cooker that wouldn't fit, a lightswitch wired wrong, an excavator job that hit problems, all of them got sorted without extra drama. Chris, Riley, and Eric each get named for different kinds of work, which tells you the skill isn't riding on one person. Three reviewers mention the office moving bookings around to get them in fast. If you have a job with a hard deadline, ask for one of the named techs and a morning slot.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (102 total)
“installing 2 new toilets in under 4 hours”
“quickly ascertained the problem, and fixed it quickly”
“positivity, pragmatic approach, patience and attention to detail”
“All rubbish taken away”
“Super fast response to my add”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
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About O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing Coopers Plains
The same names come up again and again, and each one has a clear specialty. Chris gets the excavation and toilet installs done fast, Riley sorts gas hot water and blocked drains, and Eric handles tricky fitouts like dual fuel cookers. Mark is the go-to for stubborn leaks under sinks. Dan K and Scott look after electrical work, from light swaps to full appliance installs. This isn't a one-man show, it's a crew that can send a plumber and sparkie to the same job on the same day. They do a lot of work through Bunnings, which means appliance installs and fixture swaps are a big part of the job mix. The office team, especially Josh, gets praised for squeezing in same-day bookings and communicating clearly. Several reviews mention the place being left cleaner than expected, with old units and rubbish completely taken away. One customer had them install a temporary hot water system at short notice, then come back for the permanent one. That flexibility and follow-through is what you want when a job goes sideways on a weekend.
Best for: urgent hot water and blocked drain jobs across Brisbane's southside, tricky cooktop and gas appliance installs, and combined plumbing and electrical work where two trades are needed on the same day.
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Claim This Profile — Free →Common questions about O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing Coopers Plains
Does O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing Coopers Plains do emergency callouts?+
Yes. Reviews mention after-hours service on a Friday and a Sunday night callout where a temporary hot water system was installed at short notice.
Which technician should I ask for if I have a specific job?+
Chris is the name for excavation and toilet installs, Riley handles hot water and blocked drains, and Eric manages gas cooker and dual fuel cooker fitouts. For electrical work, Dan K and Scott are mentioned. If you want the same tech back, confirm the name when you book.
Do they do both plumbing and electrical in one visit?+
Yes, that's one of their big advantages. A few reviews describe a plumber and sparkie working the same job together, like an oven install that needed a gas pipe relocated. That saves you coordinating two separate trades.
What areas do they cover?+
They are based in Coopers Plains and reviewers mention jobs in Moorooka, Boronia Heights, Mount Cotton, and Ipswich. Expect them to cover the wider Brisbane southside and surrounding council areas. Phone them if you are outside those suburbs.
Do they clean up after the job?+
Most reviewers say yes, specifically about old units, packaging, and debris being removed. One customer noted they left the place in a very tidy manner after installing new toilets. That's a strong sign for anyone worried about tradie mess.