Manion Plumbing
Tom found the roof leak others missed — and Damien showed customers the drain camera footage on the spot.
Named plumbers Tom, Damien, John, and James each receive individual praise, which suggests the team is consistent rather than dependent on one standout operator. A recurring pattern in around 8 of the 50 sampled reviews involves billing friction: charges applied after visits where no work was completed, invoices arriving months later, and in a couple of cases disputes that required back-and-forth before the bill was adjusted — worth asking upfront whether a call-out or inspection fee applies before booking a diagnostic visit. The trajectory of reviews is worth noting: the more recent half of this sample averages a full star higher than the earlier half, which is a meaningful improvement across a 77-month window. If you're booking for an emergency repair or a hot water replacement, the evidence strongly supports calling them; for larger renovation-adjacent jobs, get the scope and pricing confirmed in writing before work begins.
Their work
What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (175 total)
“a new cylinder was installed and operating within a few hours”
“Tom explained what likely caused the blockage and what to do to minimise it”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 284 plumbers in Launceston
Credentials & background
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About Manion Plumbing
Tom, Damien, John, James, Adam, Ben, and Wayde are the names that surface across Manion Plumbing's reviews — this is a team operation, not a solo operation, despite its sole-trader registration, and each technician is praised individually rather than interchangeably. Tom earns specific callouts for diagnostic work: hunting down hard-to-find roof leaks and clearing blockages with hydro-jetting while explaining causes on site. Damien is mentioned for sewer and drainage work, including a complex Bio-cycle upgrade on difficult terrain and camera inspections with on-the-spot footage shown to the customer. John is credited with fixing persistent plumbing issues in bathrooms and kitchens after multiple other operators had failed — the 'plumber of last resort' role. The business covers a broad residential scope: hot water cylinder replacements (including same-day installs), toilet and tap repairs, drain unblocking, communal plumbing in apartment setups, water pressure investigations, and Bio-cycle servicing — plus solar panels and battery installs, which appear in reviews and suggest the business has diversified beyond plumbing alone. One practical feature that sets them apart is a photo-submission system before the plumber arrives, helping them assess what parts or tools to bring and reducing wasted site visits — a detail multiple customers highlighted as genuinely useful.
Best for: emergency hot water cylinder replacements needing same-day turnaround, complex drain blockages and camera inspections, persistent leaks that other plumbers have failed to diagnose, and Bio-cycle system servicing in rural Tasmanian properties.
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Does Manion Plumbing handle emergency hot water failures?+
Yes — this appears to be one of their strengths based on the reviews we analysed. Multiple customers describe calling with a leaking or failed hot water cylinder and having a replacement installed the same day, sometimes within a few hours of the initial call. Out-of-hours email queries have also prompted prompt phone callbacks. If you're in an urgent situation, calling directly rather than emailing gives you the best chance of a fast response.
What areas does Manion Plumbing service?+
They're based in Invermay, TAS, and reviews come from across Launceston, Westbury, Sulphur Creek, and surrounding areas. At least one reviewer specifically mentioned paying a travel premium for out-of-town visits and found it worthwhile. It's worth calling to confirm travel fees apply to your location before booking, particularly for rural or more distant properties.
Will I be charged if a plumber visits just to assess the problem?+
This is worth confirming before booking. Around 8 of the 50 reviews we examined raised billing concerns — including charges for site visits where no physical work was completed. One reviewer was charged for an inspection they expected to be part of a quote process, and another received a bill four months after a visit. Asking explicitly whether a call-out or inspection fee applies before the appointment will avoid this friction.
Which technicians are commonly mentioned in reviews, and what are they known for?+
Tom is praised for methodical leak detection and drain blockage work, including explaining the cause and prevention to homeowners. Damien is mentioned for drainage and Bio-cycle jobs, including using a camera and showing customers the footage on site. John receives credit for fixing persistent plumbing issues in bathrooms and kitchens that other plumbers had failed to resolve. James and Adam also appear in positive reviews for prompt, efficient service on general repairs.
Does Manion Plumbing do anything beyond standard plumbing?+
Yes — reviews mention solar panel, battery storage, and EV charger installations, suggesting the business has expanded into renewable energy services. One reviewer describes being 'obsessed with the app monitoring my solar generation' after Manion completed their solar install. If you need plumbing and solar work done at the same time, it may be worth asking whether they can quote both together.