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Trades in Melbourne’s Northern Subrubs – Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing & Gutters

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Suburbs like Preston, Reservoir, Thornbury, and Brunswick are seeing a wave of renovations – people buying older homes and doing them up properly. And it makes sense. The housing stock here is full of character: weatherboard cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war brick homes with big blocks. Beautiful properties that, in many cases, haven’t had much trade attention in decades.

O’Shea Trades has been working across Melbourne since 1978, and the north has always been part of our patch. Whether you’re a homeowner looking for a renovation or a property manager juggling multiple sites – we’re the team that shows up and gets it sorted.

Our Services in the Northern Suburbs

Electrical

A lot of homes in Brunswick, Coburg, and Northcote are still running original or outdated switchboards. We upgrade them to current safety standards, install safety switches and circuit breakers, add power points and circuits for modern living, and carry out the two-yearly electrical safety checks that Victorian rental properties now require.

Plumbing

Heritage and post-war homes across Preston, Thornbury, and Reservoir often have original plumbing that’s well past its best. We handle blocked drains, old galvanised pipe replacement, hot water systems, bathroom and kitchen plumbing, and emergency callouts when something goes wrong at the wrong time.

Roof Restorations

Corrugated iron and terracotta tile roofs are common throughout the inner north, and years of Melbourne weather leave their mark. We carry out full roof restorations – cleaning, re-bedding, re-pointing, repainting, and targeted repairs – to get older roofs back to a solid, watertight condition.

Gutter Restorations

Old rusted gutters, sagging brackets, and blocked downpipes are among the most common jobs we do up here. We restore and replace gutter systems properly, so they handle the next Melbourne downpour without sending water where it shouldn’t go.

Servicing Northern Suburbs and Beyond

Our team covers Melbourne’s northern suburbs regularly, including:

Inner North: Brunswick, Northcote, Coburg, Thornbury, Fitzroy North, Preston
Middle North: Reservoir, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Bundoora, Greensborough, Eltham
Outer North: Epping, Craigieburn, South Morang, Doreen, and surrounds

Not sure if we cover your street? Just call us and we’ll confirm.

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WHY Work With O’Shea Trades?

There’s plenty of tradies around the northern suburbs. Here’s what actually makes the difference when you’re choosing who to call.

We cover all trades

Electrical, plumbing, roofing, and gutters – under one roof. If you’re doing a renovation in Northcote and you need an electrician and a plumber on the same job, you’re making one call, not four. That means fewer scheduling headaches, no blaming between contractors, and a consistent standard throughout.

We’ve been doing this since 1978

We’ve worked through Melbourne’s different property eras, different materials, and different building styles. When we come across original knob-and-tube wiring in a Brunswick terrace or a corroded galvanised pipe in a Coburg post-war home, we know what we’re looking at and exactly what needs to happen next.

We’re straight with you

You’ll get a clear quote before anything starts. If we find something unexpected along the way – and with older homes, that does happen – we’ll stop, tell you what it is, and talk through your options. No surprises on the invoice, no pressure to do more than what’s needed.

Book a Tradie in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs

Got a job that’s been sitting on the to-do list, or something that needs sorting out today? Call O’Shea Trades on (03) 9900 1010 for an obligation-free quote. We’re available seven days a week, including after-hours for genuine emergencies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work on heritage and weatherboard homes in the northern suburbs?

Yes, and it’s work we’re very familiar with. Older homes in Brunswick, Northcote, and Thornbury have specific requirements around materials, access, and what’s safe to work with. We’ll always assess the property before quoting so you get an accurate price and the right approach for your home.

I’m renovating. Can you coordinate multiple trades at once?

That’s one of the reasons people come to us. Because we cover electrical, plumbing, roofing, and gutters, we can plan and schedule multiple trades around each other without you having to manage different contractors separately. It’s a real time-saver on renovation projects.

Do you service rental properties in the northern suburbs?

Yes. We work with a number of landlords and property managers across Preston, Reservoir, Brunswick, and surrounding areas. We’re familiar with Victorian rental compliance requirements, including two-yearly electrical safety checks and smoke alarm obligations.

What counts as a plumbing emergency?

Burst pipes, blocked drains affecting multiple fixtures, failed hot water systems, and anything causing active water damage to your property are the most common emergency callouts we attend. If you’re not sure whether it qualifies, call us – we’d rather you call and find out than leave something to get worse.

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Trades in Melbourne’s Northern Subrubs – Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing & Gutters