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Based in the Northern Rivers, Black Cockatoo Electrical and Plumbing services Lismore, Byron Bay and the surrounding areas throughout the Northern Rivers, NSW.

General Enquiries

  • Based in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we provide electrical and plumbing services throughout this area including Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina, Nimbin, Alstonville, Lennox Head, Casino, Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire and surrounding areas.
    Contact us to confirm availability in your area.

  • Yes. Black Cockatoo Electrical and Plumbing is operated by an experienced, dual qualified electrician and plumber.

    This means you can access both trades through one business, making electrical and plumbing repairs, installations and property maintenance more convenient.

    Two trades, one call.

  • Black Cockatoo Electrical and Plumbing is led by Elijah - a fully qualified dual trade electrician and plumber with over 20 years of industry experience.

    After building his career in Sydney working across council infrastructure, commercial sites and specialist pump systems, Elijah relocated to the Northern Rivers seven years ago. His background in structured, compliance driven environments shaped the way this business operates today.

  • Yes. We provide quotations based on the type of work required, material involved and individual property conditions.

    For some jobs, photographs and a description may be sufficient for an initial assessment, while more complex work may require a site inspection.

Residential Electrical & Plumbing

  • We provide residential electrical installations, repairs, upgrades and maintenance throughout Lismore LGA, Nimbin, Byron Bay and surrounding areas.

    Services include lighting, power points, switches, switchboard upgrades and general electrical maintenance.

  • Our residential plumbing services include leaking taps, toilets, plumbing fixtures, water supply systems, repairs, replacements and general plumbing maintenance.

    We also provide hot water system installations, pump solutions and whole house water filtration.

  • Yes. We provide electrical and plumbing services for kitchen, bathroom, laundry and general home renovations.

    With both trades available through one business, we can simplify the installation process and reduce the need to coordinate multiple tradespeople.

Hot Water Systems

  • We install and replace electric, gas, solar and heat pump hot water systems for residential and commercial properties.

    We can help you choose a suitable system based on your property’s requirements, energy supply, household water usage and budget.

  • Not every faulty hot water system needs replacing. Problems such as faulty heating elements, thermostats, valves or electrical connections may be repairable.

    We can assess your existing hot water system and recommend whether a repair or replacement is the most practical and cost effective solution.

  • A loss of hot water can be caused by several issues including a faulty heating element, thermostat, electrical supply, valve or other system component.

    As a qualified electrician and plumber, Elijah can investigate both the electrical and plumbing components to identify the cause of the problem.

  • Most hot water systems last approximately 8-15 years although this varies depending on system type, water quality, maintenance and usage.

    If your system is ageing, leaking or frequently requiring repairs, it may be economical to consider a replacement.

  • The correct hot water system size depends on the number of people in your household, daily water usage and the type of system being installed.

    We can help determine an appropriate capacity to provide reliable hot water without unnecessary energy consumption.

  • Yes. Depending on your property’s exisiting plumbing, electrical connections and available space, it may be possible to upgrade from a conventional electric hot water system to a heat pump, solar or another suitable option.

    We can assess your current setup and explain the available alternatives.

  • Yes. We provide hot water system installations, repairs and replacements for residential properties, rental accommodation and commercial premises throughout the Northern Rivers.

    We can assist property owners, real estate agencies and businesses with suitable hot water solutions.