Plumber in Freeling
North-west of the valley · Light Regional
Craig is a licensed plumber and gas fitter who works through Freeling and the farms around it, from a blocked line to the septic tank to a new hot water system or a tank pump that has given up.
Septic, CWMS, tanks and gas · LIC PGE341299
Septic tanks and the Freeling CWMS
Freeling is one of five townships where Light Regional Council runs a Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS). In most of the town that means each house has its own septic tank, and the tank drains into the council network rather than a soakage trench.
Two sections of town, Freeling Estate and Schuster Estate, are on sewer connections instead. Council also books a pump-out of CWMS septic tanks every four years, and Freeling’s areas are on its schedule for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
We don’t pump tanks out ourselves. What Craig looks after is the plumbing either side of the tank: blocked or broken lines from the house, cracked junctions, overflowing inspection points and new connections when a house is extended or rebuilt.
The township and the farm country
Around the town centre
Older homes and newer estatesFreeling was surveyed in 1860 and grew up as a hay and farm-machinery town, so it has a mix of older houses near the centre and newer homes on the estates. The older ones are where tired pipework, root-blocked drains and worn-out hot water units turn up.
On the newer streets it is more often a dishwasher or fridge line, a gas point for the BBQ or a hot water unit that can’t keep up with the family.
Out on the farms
Tanks, pumps, long water linesBeyond the CWMS area, properties look after their own water and wastewater. Craig connects new rainwater tanks, replaces pressure pumps, fits filters and UV for drinking water and repairs septic systems.
Gas out here is usually bottled LPG, and Craig works on that as well as natural gas, under licence PGE341299.
Plumbing and gas jobs in Freeling
| Job | What Craig does |
|---|---|
| Septic & CWMS | Clears and repairs the lines between the house, the septic tank and the council connection, and replaces failed tanks and fittings. |
| Blocked drains | Jets roots and grease out of the line, then runs the drain camera through if it keeps blocking. |
| Hot water | Repairs gas, electric, heat pump and solar units, and replaces them when the tank is done. |
| Rainwater tanks | Supplies and connects tanks, fits pressure pumps and sets up filters and UV. |
| Gas fitting | LPG and natural gas cooktops, heaters, BBQ points and gas lines, tested before he leaves. |
| Emergencies | Burst pipes, sewage backing up, gas smells and no hot water, 24/7 on 0499 319 297. |
Also in Freeling taps, toilets and leaks, kitchen and laundry plumbing and bathroom renovations.
“Craig was onsite at the drop of a hat, for an emergency at our workplace. Great service, reliable.”
Looking after a CWMS septic tank
On a CWMS, everything that goes down the sink, shower and toilet passes through your own septic tank before it reaches the council network. A few habits keep that tank and the pipes to it working.
Keep wet wipes, sanitary items and paper towel out of the toilet, even the “flushable” kind. Scrape fat and food scraps into the bin rather than down the sink. Go easy on harsh chemicals and bleach. And keep the tank lids uncovered and clear of garden beds, so the tank can be reached when council comes to pump it out.
If the drains still slow down or the toilet starts to gurgle, ring Craig before it backs up. A blocked line is much easier to clear before it overflows.
Freeling FAQs
Is Freeling on sewer or septic?
Mostly a septic tank connected to Light Regional Council’s CWMS. Freeling Estate and Schuster Estate use sewer connections. Farms outside the township have their own onsite systems.
Do you pump out septic tanks?
No. We don’t have a pump-out truck. Light Regional Council schedules CWMS tank pump-outs every four years. Craig repairs the pipes, fittings and tanks themselves.
Sewage is coming up in the yard. Who do I call?
If it’s coming up on your property, ring Craig on 0499 319 297. He will find out whether the blockage is in your pipes or your tank, clear it and tell you if anything needs repairing.
Do you work on farms around Freeling?
Yes. Tank connections, pressure pumps, filters and UV, septic repairs, long water lines and LPG are all part of the work on rural properties.
How far is Freeling from your base?
About 30 to 35 minutes. Our base is in Williamstown SA 5351, roughly 33 km away by road.
Can I get a price before you start?
Yes. Ring Craig or send photos to hello@piperplumbing.au, and you’ll know the price before any work starts.
Freeling’s neighbours
Nearby towns
Same plumber, same number- Greenock The next Light Regional CWMS town, west of Nuriootpa.
- Roseworthy and Concordia South towards Gawler.
- Nuriootpa The valley’s biggest town.
- Gawler Gawler and its suburbs.
Related services
The jobs we do most- Septic & wastewater Repairs, replacements and CWMS connections.
- Rainwater tanks & pumps Tank installs, pumps, filters and UV.
- Hot water Repairs and new systems.
- 24/7 emergency plumber Burst pipes, sewage and gas smells.
- All services Everything Craig does, on one page.
Freeling, north-west of the valley
Freeling sits out on the north-western side of the Barossa, north-east of Roseworthy and west of Greenock, in Light Regional Council.
From our base in Williamstown, Freeling is about 30 to 35 minutes away, around 33 km by road. Craig works through the township and out on the farms and rural blocks, where septic, tank water and LPG are part of everyday life. Need a Barossa plumber closer to the valley floor? The map shows the rest.
Septic, tanks or hot water in Freeling?
Ring Craig on 0499 319 297, or send photos of the job to hello@piperplumbing.au for a quote.