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We clear blocked sinks, toilets, drains and sewer lines, with high-pressure jetting and CCTV drain inspections when the blockage is deeper.
Our leak detection equipment pinpoints leaks in walls, floors and underground pipes, so we only open up where we need to.
Potable water from 1,000 litres, 24 hours a day including public holidays. Tankers carry 2,500, 8,000, 18,000 and 30,000 litres.
Tanks, pumps and rainwater harvesting that keep your property supplied when the municipal water goes off.
Filtration and purification for the whole property or a single tap, plus scheduled filter replacements.
Solar, inverter and battery systems sized to what you need running during an outage.
Heat pumps, solar geysers and PV smart controllers, supplied and installed by our team.
Hobs, cookers, braais, heaters, geysers and fireplaces, installed by qualified technicians.
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If anyone is in danger, call 112 from a mobile phone.
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Our services
Emergency and planned plumbing for homes, businesses and industrial sites.
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Bulk water deliveries, backup water, harvesting and purification.
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Solar, inverters, batteries, heat pumps and solar geysers.
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Compliant LP gas installations for homes and businesses.
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In-house water testing. Launching soon.
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Burst pipe, leaking geyser or no water? Call any time, day or night, weekends and public holidays included.
Why Burgess
Built on integrity, honesty and trust.

From a leaking tap at home to a commercial kitchen or a factory.
Plumbing, water, solar and gas, all on 0860 40 41 42.
Leak detectors, drain cameras, high-pressure jetters and our own water tankers.
Property groups, banks, hospitals and retailers trust us with their buildings.
How it works
Call 0860 40 41 42 any time, or send a request online.
A qualified plumber, water, solar or gas technician for the job.
We assess the problem, explain the fix and get it done.
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Burst pipes, blocked drains, leaking geysers and hidden leaks, plus installations, upgrades and planned maintenance. Qualified, PIRB-registered plumbers for homes, businesses and industrial sites since 1978.
Plumbing services
Homes, businesses and industrial sites. Emergencies 24/7, planned work by appointment.
A burst pipe can flood a ceiling or a floor fast. We find it, isolate it and repair it, and get your water back on, day or night.
Request this serviceHidden leaks in walls, floors and underground pipes, pinpointed with specialist equipment and minimal disruption.
Request this serviceBlocked sinks, toilets, drains and sewer lines cleared, cleaned and camera-checked.
Request this serviceRepairs, servicing and replacements, and new geysers from 50 to 250 litres fitted with the right valves, drip tray and overflow.
Request this serviceSub-soil drains that carry groundwater away from foundations, walls and paving.
Request this serviceDeep cleaning of grease and fat traps for restaurants and commercial kitchens.
Request this serviceTaps, toilets, pipework and repairs, plus scheduled servicing to prevent failures.
Request this serviceRoutine drain cleaning that keeps pipes flowing and heads off blockages.
Request this serviceHigh-pressure jetting clears stubborn blockages and scours the inside of drain pipes.
Request this serviceHigh-pressure water jetting that lifts dirt, moss and lichen from roofs.
Request this serviceSee the problem before we dig. A camera shows cracks, roots, collapses or blockages inside your drains.
Request this serviceEmergency guide
Simple steps to limit the damage. If in doubt, stay safe and call us.
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Our call centre answers day and night, weekends and public holidays included.
Call nowProducts
Supplied, installed and serviced by Burgess.

Water-saving toilet that uses less than 2 litres per flush.

Macerator pump for adding a toilet, basin or shower where there is no gravity drain.

Servicing and repairs for water pumps and pressure systems.
Why Burgess Plumbing
PIRB-registered plumbers, and an IOPSA member company with 48 years of experience.
Leak detectors, drain cameras and high-pressure jetters, so we find the problem instead of guessing.
Geysers go in with the valves, drip tray and overflow they need.
Need water, solar or gas work as well? We do that too.

Burgess Plumbing FAQ
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Yes. Our call centre takes calls 24/7, including weekends and public holidays, and after-hours emergencies are attended.
We supply and install geysers from 50 to 250 litres and recommend a size based on how much hot water your household or building uses. Geysers can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Our leak detection equipment narrows down where the leak is, so we only open up where we need to.
Yes. We work on homes, offices, shops, restaurants, hospitals and industrial sites.
Both. Alongside everyday repairs and maintenance, we handle new installations, upgrades, fault-finding and full plumbing revamps.
We are based in Edenvale and work across Gauteng.

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Bulk water deliveries, backup systems, harvesting and filtration for homes, businesses and industry. Stay supplied through outages and rely less on municipal water.
Water services
For homes, estates, businesses and industry.
Bulk potable water pumped straight into your tanks, from 1,000 litres to any quantity. For homes, estates, businesses, construction and industrial sites.
Request this serviceStorage tanks and pumps, designed around your property, that keep you supplied when the taps stop.
Request this serviceCapture and store what falls free, for gardens, toilets and washing.
Request this serviceReuse water you have already paid for, from showers, basins and washing machines.
Request this serviceFiltration for municipal, borehole and rainwater, for the whole property or a single tap, plus filter replacements.
Request this serviceScanning, drilling, yield and quality testing, and installation, plus pump servicing.
Request this serviceSmart meters that track your water use, so leaks and waste show up early.
Request this serviceTell us about your property and how you use water, and we’ll recommend a setup.
Book a site assessmentWater deliveries
Bulk potable water, pumped straight into your tanks. Deliveries start at 1,000 litres, for homes, estates and businesses.

Backup water
We design and install water storage around your property and how much water you use. These are some of our installations.




For homes, apartment blocks, office parks, shopping centres and hospitals.
Level float controllers manage your tanks, with optional low-level alarms.
Mainline low-flow monitoring warns you early when the municipal supply drops.
Water filtration
Filtration for municipal, borehole and rainwater. We supply and install the system, then replace the filters on a schedule.


Three-stage filtration under the kitchen counter, with its own tap for drinking water.

Three-stage filtration for all the water coming into your home, reducing sediment, chlorine, taste and odour.

Dosing, three-stage filtration and UV treatment for borehole, rainwater and municipal water.

A compact, lower-cost carbon-block filter for a single tap that reduces odours.
Boreholes
We take care of the whole borehole project.
We scan for underground water before we drill, so the borehole goes in the right place.
Drilled with the right equipment to reach your water source.
We measure how much water your borehole can supply, day after day.
We test the water so you know it is safe and clean.
Pump, tank and connections installed, ready to use.
Products
Supplied, installed and serviced by Burgess.

Water storage tanks, pressure pumps and filters for backup water.

Countertop dispenser for filtered drinking water.

Under-counter filtered water system with its own tap.

Wall-mounted instant boiling water for offices and kitchens.
Why Burgess Water
Delivered water is tested regularly, with certificates available on request.
Our tankers are cleaned and sanitised regularly.
Our pumps move water up to upper floors and across a site.
Deliveries run 24 hours a day, public holidays included.

Burgess Water FAQ
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From 1,000 litres to any quantity you need. Our tankers carry 2,500, 8,000, 18,000 and 30,000 litres.
Yes. We deliver potable water. It is tested regularly and certificates are available on request, and our tankers are cleaned and sanitised regularly.
From R1 per litre plus a delivery fee, depending on your site. Sites more than 50 km outside the Johannesburg radius pay an extra per-kilometre charge. We confirm the exact price when you call.
Yes. Our pumps move water up to upper floors and across a site, as long as the truck can get access.
Any tank works, from a freestanding JoJo tank to a sectional steel tank.
Any property that cannot go without water: homes, apartment blocks, office parks, shopping centres and hospitals. We design each system around the property and how much water it uses.
It depends on your water source and where you want filtered water. Under-counter and under-sink systems filter a single tap. Whole-house systems filter everything coming in. Borehole and rainwater usually need dosing and UV treatment as well.
Yes. Deliveries run 24 hours a day, including public holidays. Bookings are scheduled in the order they are confirmed.

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Turnkey solar and battery systems, heat pumps and solar geysers for homes, businesses and larger facilities. Lower your running costs, keep going through outages and rely less on the grid.
Energy services
For homes, businesses and larger facilities.
Solar panels and inverters sized to how your property uses power, to cut what you buy from the grid.
Request this serviceLithium battery backup that switches over automatically when the power goes out, with monitoring on your phone.
Request this serviceHeat your water with a fraction of the electricity a standard geyser element uses.
Request this serviceUse the sun to heat your water and cut your geyser’s electricity use.
Request this serviceRun your geyser element straight from solar panels, with live control from a mobile app.
Request this serviceTell us about your property and what you want to run. We’ll recommend a system after a site assessment.
Book a site assessmentTurnkey installations
No juggling contractors. We handle the whole job.
We look at your setup and what you need running.
The complete system and all materials, delivered to site.
Installed by our experienced team as one turnkey job.
Products
Supplied, installed and serviced by Burgess.

Inverter and lithium battery backup for homes and businesses.

Efficient water heating for homes and businesses.

Heat pump and tank in one unit, in 200 and 300 litre sizes. Uses about 600 W and carries a 10-year warranty.

Roof-mounted solar water heating that cuts your geyser’s electricity use.
Why Burgess Energy
Systems designed around cutting what you spend on electricity.
Backup sized to what you need running when the grid goes down.
Heat pumps and solar geysers are connected by qualified plumbers.
Every system is designed around your property and what you need running.

Burgess Energy FAQ
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It depends on your hot water use, roof space and budget. Heat pumps work day and night in most weather. Solar geysers rely on sunshine and need suitable roof space. We recommend an option after a site assessment.
A heat pump and a hot water tank built into one unit. It works like a fridge in reverse, moving heat from the air into the water, so it uses about 600 W. It comes in 200 and 300 litre sizes with a 10-year warranty.
It can, but most systems are sized for the essentials such as lights, Wi-Fi, TV and the fridge. We size the system to what you need running during an outage.
Yes. We design and install systems for homes, businesses and larger facilities.
A site visit and assessment, delivery of the complete system and all materials, and professional installation by our team.

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Gas hobs, braais, heaters, geysers and fireplaces, plus LPG cylinder installations. Installed by qualified technicians to SANS 10087, the South African standard for LP gas.
Gas services
Installed and serviced by qualified technicians.
Gas hobs, ovens and freestanding cookers connected safely to LPG.
Request this serviceGas water heaters that heat water as you use it.
Request this serviceBuilt-in and freestanding gas braais, installed and connected.
Request this serviceGas heaters for homes, offices and patios.
Request this serviceGas fireplaces installed with the right ventilation and clearances.
Request this serviceCylinder installations with the right regulators, piping and placement for your property.
Request this serviceEmergency guide
Simple steps to limit the damage. If in doubt, stay safe and call us.
If anyone is in danger, call 112 from a mobile phone.
The standard we work to
SANS 10087
SANS 10087-1:2024 is the South African standard for LP gas installations. It covers where cylinders may stand and how pipes and appliances are connected and tested.
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Call nowWhy Burgess Gas
Our qualified technicians are fully SANS 10087 compliant.
Backed by 48 years of Burgess service.
Tailored LPG systems, planned around the appliances you want.
Call 0860 40 41 42 any time.
Burgess Gas FAQ
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Yes. Our qualified technicians install to SANS 10087, the South African standard for LP gas installations.
Gas hobs and cookers, gas geysers, braais, space heaters and fireplaces, plus LPG cylinder installations.
Don’t use switches, plugs, phones or flames near the smell. Close the cylinder valve if it is safe, open doors and windows, get everyone outside and call us from there. If anyone is in danger, call 112 from a mobile phone.

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Burgess Waterlab is our new in-house water testing service. We’ll test your water and explain the results in plain language, with treatment advice from Burgess Water if you need it.
Burgess Waterlab
Testing is being set up in our own lab. Register your interest and we’ll let you know when it opens.
Check borehole water before you drink it or use it around the home.
Register interestMake sure stored water is right for how you use it.
Register interestConfirm your filter or purifier is doing its job.
Register interestWater testing
A test tells you what, if anything, your water needs before you spend money on treating it.
Borehole and tank water can change with the seasons, so an old result may not hold.
A test shows whether your filter or purifier is still doing its job.
Know what your water needs before buying equipment you may not need.
Burgess Waterlab FAQ
Can’t see your question? Call 0860 40 41 42, any time.
Soon. Register your interest and we will let you know as soon as testing opens.
No. Anyone can book a test once Waterlab opens.

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Leave your details and we’ll let you know as soon as Burgess Waterlab opens for testing.
Products
Water and energy products for homes and businesses, installed and serviced by our own team.
Every installation includes

Water-saving toilet that uses less than 2 litres per flush.

Macerator pump for adding a toilet, basin or shower where there is no gravity drain.

Servicing and repairs for water pumps and pressure systems.

Water storage tanks, pressure pumps and filters for backup water.

Three-stage filtration under the kitchen counter, with its own tap for drinking water.

Three-stage filtration for all the water coming into your home, reducing sediment, chlorine, taste and odour.

Dosing, three-stage filtration and UV treatment for borehole, rainwater and municipal water.

A compact, lower-cost carbon-block filter for a single tap that reduces odours.

Replacement cartridges, supplied and fitted on a schedule.

Countertop dispenser for filtered drinking water.

Under-counter filtered water system with its own tap.

Wall-mounted instant boiling water for offices and kitchens.

Inverter and lithium battery backup for homes and businesses.

Efficient water heating for homes and businesses.

Heat pump and tank in one unit, in 200 and 300 litre sizes. Uses about 600 W and carries a 10-year warranty.

Roof-mounted solar water heating that cuts your geyser’s electricity use.

Solar-to-geyser control with a live mobile app.

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Get in touch
Tell us which product you’re interested in and where it’s going. We’ll get back to you with advice and a quote.
About Burgess
Burgess Plumbing opened in 1978. Today we also deliver water, install solar and gas, and are launching water testing.
Where we started
1978
Burgess started out plumbing for homes, businesses and industrial sites, and grew by doing the job properly.
Where we are now
Today
Over the years we added water deliveries and backup water, solar and heat pumps, and LP gas installations, with water testing launching soon. One number for all of it: 0860 40 41 42.



Our values
Doing the job properly, including the parts nobody sees.
Straight answers about what is wrong and what it will take to fix.
Earned on every job, with customers, staff and partners alike.
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