About Our Team
Northern Plumbing is a family owned and operated Townsville plumbing business. It was established in 1999 by Gavin Gniatkiewicz, a local plumber with many years of experience.
Operated by Gavin and his wife, Alison, Northern Plumbing is comprised on two core divisions: maintenance and construction.
Our Townsville plumbers are fully trained to ensure all jobs are completed quickly and professionally. We pride ourselves on being courteous at all times, and we also have experience assisting many local contractors and working across residential and commercial sectors.
At Northern Plumbing, we also service the needs of
property managers, businesses, government organisations and large corporate clients. Our plumbers work throughout the Townsville region, including Kirwan. We can supply and install a wide variety of products from renowned industry brands to suit your property needs.
Fully Licensed Townsville Gas Fitters & Plumbers
At Northern Plumbing, our team are fully licensed, have undergone Workplace Health & Safety training and are fully insured.
You can rest assured we are adequately trained and certified to complete your plumbing job.
- QBCC licence - 1082979
- Member of the Master Plumbers Association Queensland
- Blue Card
- Backflow prevention testing licence
- Thermostatic Mixing Valve testing licence
- Onsite sewerage facility installation licence
We are licensed to cover all aspects of plumbing, drainage, gas fitting, roofing and as well as plumbing maintenance and repairs.
Our plumbers can also install and maintain electric, gas, solar and heat pump accredited hot water systems.
You can contact us at any time. We offer 24-hour emergency repair service.
Specialist Equipment
To guarantee the highest standard of work, Northern Plumbing have invested in a variety of specialist equipment.
This includes:
High Pressure Drain Jetter
Used to clear sewer and stormwater drainage
CCTV Sewer Inspection Camera
Used to inspect drainage & locate blockages
Drain Locating Equipment
Locate sewer lines to avoid damage
Audible Leak Detection Equipment
Used to find water leaks to be repaired
All equipment is operated by our skilled and qualified staff. If you need affordable drainage solutions, or a Townsville blocked drain clearing service, we can help.
Brands We Work With

Brands We Work With
At Northern Plumbing, we know that sometimes clients or contractors have a preference for a particular brand. That's why we supply and install almost all brands on request. Some of these brands include:
- Abey
- Aquamax
- Argent
- Bosch
- Bushpex
- Caroma
- Chromagen
- Clark
- Conserv
- Dux
- Enwaree
- Fowler
- Insinkerator
- Kempress
- Novelli
- Plasson
- Rheem
- Rinnai
- Tyco
- Vulcan
Our plumbing staff have a wide range of experience dealing with these brands and many more.
We can source a variety of plumbing products, tapware and irrigation products from these brands as well. To arrange an installation, contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need a gas fitter for?
For all gas fitting work, it is a legal requirement for it to be performed by a qualified and licenced gas fitter. This includes gas hot water systems, gas heating, and any other gas appliance. Because gas is a hazardous material, it's critical for homeowners and property manager to have a professional gas fitter perform any work to to ensure it is done correctly and safely.
