About Us
Your Local Glenhaven Plumber - Trusted & Recommended by Local Families
Michael has over 30 years of plumbing experience, including nearly 20 years servicing the Hills District. Now based in Glenhaven, he’s known locally for reliable, honest work and a business built on word-of-mouth referrals.
Reliable Plumbing You Can Count On
Michael Downing Plumbing is built on a simple idea - turn up on time, do the job properly, and treat people fairly. Michael started his plumbing career on Sydney's North Shore and moved to the Hills District in 2008, where he built his business through word of mouth and repeat customers. Since 2014, he's been based in Glenhaven, raising his family and working locally every day across the Hills.
With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Michael handles everything from small repairs to complex plumbing issues - always with the same attention to detail and care. Whether it's a burst pipe, blocked drain or renovation, you're dealing directly with an experienced local plumber who takes pride in getting it right the first time.
When you call, you speak directly with Michael - not a call centre. And when the van pulls up, you know exactly who's doing the work.
Outside of work, Michael lives in Glenhaven with his wife Kate and their two kids, Sophie and Mason - proud to be part of the local community he services every day.
What We Stand For
Experienced Local Plumber
Licensed plumber and gas fitter. Serving Glenhaven & The Hills.
Honest Pricing
Upfront quotes and transparent pricing before work commences.
Local & Family-Run
Based in Glenhaven. We treat your home like our own.
Quality Workmanship
We take immense pride in our work. We do it once, and we do it right.
What Our Customers Say
Most of our work comes from referrals and repeat customers across Glenhaven and The Hills.
"Michael came out within an hour of my call on a Saturday morning when I realised that my hot water system had to be replaced. He assured me it was best to replace with a continuous gas hot water system instead of the older gas storage type. The change has proven to be sound advice. Michael is my go-to local plumber. He is professional, trustworthy and never talks up a job."
Vicki I.
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"Michael has been my family's trusted plumber for over 25 years and we could not recommend him more highly. Honest, reliable, professional and always does exceptional work. Michael is dedicated and dependable when we have had emergencies — and let me say that this is rare these days. We wouldn't use anyone else. Thank you Michael."
Cathey Fuda
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"Michael has carried out plumbing repairs and installations on a number of occasions. I found him very friendly, professional and always prepared to consider situations and provide pragmatic advice on the best course of action. His work is exemplary and I recommend highly!"
Mal Brammer
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"I had a great experience using Michael from MD Plumbing. He was punctual, communicated clearly, and completed the work exactly as agreed. The quality of the work was excellent, and he respected the original scope and pricing — no hidden costs. Very reliable and professional, and I wouldn't hesitate to call Michael again or recommend him to others."
Ben Freeth
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"Massive thanks to Michael — he responded quickly, turned up when he said he would, and fixed the issue without fuss. Super professional and left everything clean and tidy. Highly recommend to anyone needing plumbing work!"
Heather Jay
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"Michael has always done a great job at our house with our plumbing needs. You deal with Michael himself directly (who is experienced and transparent) and he always goes above and beyond. Would recommend."
Rachael Edwards
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Ready to work with a plumber you can trust?
Fast, reliable service across Glenhaven and The Hills. Call Michael now for same-day bookings and upfront pricing.