Dylan Nelson
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Dylan is the driving force behind Ember Plumbing & Gas, dedicated to diagnosing and resolving plumbing challenges with precision and care. His promise? No issue goes unsolved.
With a strong focus on fair pricing and total customer satisfaction, Dylan’s commitment to growing Ember into one of Perth’s leading plumbing companies is unwavering. He believes the best results come from building the best team — and that’s exactly what he’s doing.
At Ember, our company ethos is simple:
“Exceeding customer expectations in all ways, every single day.”
It’s not just a motto — it’s the way we work, day in and day out.
Since establishing Ember Plumbing & Gas in 2016, I’ve truly enjoyed the day-to-day challenges of running a thriving trade business and delivering outstanding service to our clients.
In addition to his work in the industry, Dylan is passionate about giving back. He is actively pursuing opportunities to support underprivileged communities globally, with a focus on helping children gain access to clean water and proper sanitation — creating lasting change where it’s needed most.
Favourite Sporting Club: West Coast Eagles & part time Fremantle supporter (just ask my inlaws)
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Gentleman
First Job: Farm hand during the seasonal harvest
Conversation Starter: Grew up on a farm in a wheatbelt town called Wagin.
Dream Travel Destination: Maldives
Favourite Part About Plumbing: Every day in the plumbing industry is rewarding being able to come to peoples aid for something as simple as fixing a leaking tap, unblocking the drains or restoring the hot water.
Pets? German Shepard named Kaiser who is 4 years old.
Favourite Restaurant: Kitsch in Leederville
On The Weekend: Spending the weekends with my beautiful wife and kids.
Favourite Beer: James Squire 150 Lashes
Alyssa Dias
Alyssa joins Ember Plumbing & Gas from a plumbing supplier background, bringing with her excellent plumbing knowledge and a deep understanding of the trade. This makes her a standout addition to our admin team, able to support both our staff and customers with insight and efficiency.
Since joining Ember, Alyssa has settled in seamlessly, quickly becoming a friendly and reliable part of the team. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and approachable nature make her an invaluable asset behind the scenes.
Favourite Sporting Club: GoodVibes Boxing
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Criminal Minds
First Job: Coles
Conversation Starter: Have you tried sound healing?
Dream Travel Destination: Portugal
Favourite Part About Plumbing? Helping the community enjoy blissful water services.
Pets? No
Favourite Restaurant: Rustico
On The Weekend: Spiritual retreats, camping trips & quality time with friends and family.
Favourite Drink: Pear cider
Madi Hewitt
Madi joins Ember Plumbing & Gas as our Scheduling Coordinator, bringing extensive experience in scheduling, administration, and customer service. Having previously worked in the plumbing industry, Madi already has a great understanding of the fast-paced nature of maintenance plumbing and what it takes to keep our plumbers on the road running efficiently.
With experience coordinating large teams, managing busy schedules, and building strong client relationships, Madi is no stranger to juggling multiple tasks while ensuring customers receive exceptional service.
Known for her friendly personality, excellent communication skills, and ability to stay organised under pressure, Madi is a fantastic addition to our growing office team. We’re excited to have her on board as we continue to exceed customer expectations every single day!
Favourite Sporting Club: Freo
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The perks of being a wallflower / Modern Family
First Job: Dance teacher
Conversation Starter: anything wedding related, it’s taking up majority of my time right now
Dream Travel Destination: United States
Pets? My crazy fur baby Leo, he’s a border collie x kelpie
Favourite Restaurant: On the border
On The Weekend: walk my dog, see my friends, see my nephew, date nights
Favourite Drink: French martini
Nicola Bent
Nicola joins Ember Plumbing & Gas as our Accounts Administrator, bringing extensive experience across accounts, administration, operations, and customer service. With a strong background in the plumbing and construction industries, Nicola brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our growing team.
Having previously helped manage and grow a plumbing business, Nicola understands the importance of keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From invoicing and financial management to customer relations and business operations, there’s not much Nicola hasn’t tackled!
Known for her friendly nature, attention to detail, and professional approach, Nicola is a fantastic addition to the Ember team. We’re excited to have her on board as we continue to grow and exceed customer expectations!
Favourite Sporting Club: Manchester United
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Sex and the City
First Job:I worked in a Bank
Conversation Starter:Being British talking about the weather is practically a personality trait
Dream Travel Destination:The Maldives
Pets?A miniature English Bull Terrier called Ole
Favourite Restaurant:At the moment Lightyears
On The Weekend: Usually found on the soccer sidelines cheering on my son!
Favourite Beer:Coffee in the morning, Aperol Spritz in the Sunshine
Kirsten Chaddock
Kirsten joins Ember Plumbing & Gas as our Business Development Manager, bringing an impressive track record in business development, sales performance and key account management across the automotive, healthcare and mining industries.
With a sharp commercial mindset and a proven ability to identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships and deliver results, Kirsten knows how to turn strong relationships into real business growth. Her experience in developing successful sales strategies and driving commercial performance makes her a valuable addition to our expanding team.
Known for her exceptional relationship-building skills, strategic thinking and ability to get results, Kirsten brings a wealth of experience, energy and fresh ideas to Ember. We’re excited to have her leading our business development efforts as we continue to strengthen our partnerships and grow across Perth!
Favourite Sporting Club: Montreal Canadiens
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Lord of the Rings trilogy
First Job: Worked for the Volvo Group UK & Ireland
Conversation Starter: Travel destinations and favourite cuisines
Dream Travel Destination: Brazil and Japan
Favourite Restaurant: Afghan Gallery in Morley and Carluccios in the UK
On The Weekend: I head to the local farmers’ markets and the beach
Favourite Drink: Champagne to celebrate and a gin and tonic to unwind
Adam Gibb
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Adam joins Ember Plumbing & Gas with over 25 years of experience in the plumbing and gas industry, bringing an incredible depth of knowledge across residential, commercial, and maintenance plumbing. From hot water systems, heat pumps, and gas installations to drainage, renovations, water filtration, and backflow prevention, there isn’t much Adam hasn’t done.
As a former plumbing supervisor, Adam has led teams, mentored apprentices, managed projects, and built a reputation for delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. His calm, professional approach and strong communication skills make him a favourite with both customers and colleagues alike.
Favourite Sporting Club: West Coast Eagles
Favourite Movie/TV Show: John Wick
First Job: Night Fill stacking shelves
Dream Travel Destination: South America
Favourite Part About Plumbing: Solving problems
Pets?: Dog
Favourite Restaurant: Pub
On The Weekend: Camping/ Kids
Favourite Beer: Beer
Jack Foster
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Meet Jack – Jack joined Ember Plumbing & Gas in 2024 as a 4th year apprentice to complete his training, and he’s now a fully qualified plumber… and a great one at that!
Jack has a fantastic ability to learn quickly and take on any challenge that comes his way. With a strong foundation from a thorough apprenticeship in maintenance plumbing, he’s hit the ground running and continues to deliver high-quality workmanship on every job. We’re stoked to have him on the team!
Favourite Sporting Club: West Coast Eagles
First Job: Youplateit
Conversation Starter: Ask me about footy…
Dream Travel Destination: Ibiza
Favourite Part About Plumbing? Getting down and dirty
Pets? 2 x Maltese dogs
Favourite Restaurant: Alexander
On The Weekend: Fishing, 4×4 or Camping
Favourite Drink: Great Northern
Sam Owen
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Sam is a fully qualified Plumber and Gas Fitter with 8+ years of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, Sam has worked across a wide range of plumbing and gas projects, building a strong reputation for his knowledge, reliability, and high-quality workmanship.
From diagnosing complex plumbing issues to completing installations and gas work safely and efficiently, Sam brings confidence and professionalism to every job.
We’re proud to have Sam as part of the Ember Plumbing & Gas team and know our customers are in great hands with his experience and expertise
Favourite Sporting Club: Collingwood
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Law & Order SVU
First Job: Butcher Shop
Conversation Starter: How was the footy?
Dream Travel Destination: Japan
Favourite Part About Plumbing: A good stitch up on a Friday afternoon…
Pets? Fish
Favourite Restaurant: Any Pub
On The Weekend: Spending time with my partner, son and mates
Favourite Beer: VB and Export
Craig Buxton
Qualified Plumber
Meet Craig – Craig joins Ember Plumbing & Gas with a strong background across plumbing, gas, heating, and advanced hot water systems. Starting as an apprentice and progressing into senior and specialist roles, Craig has worked across domestic, commercial, and housing projects — so there isn’t much he hasn’t seen
Known for his strong diagnostic skills, first-time fixes, and clear communication, Craig takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work while keeping customers informed every step of the way
We’re proud to have Craig on board and know he’ll be a great asset to the Ember team
Favourite Sporting Club: Liverpool FC
Favourite Movie/TV Show: At the minute it’s Peaky Blinders and Landman
First Job: Paperboy and then became an apprentice plumber at 16
Conversation Starter: Being a POM it would have to be “It’s warm isn’t it”
Dream Travel Destination: Singapore
Favourite Part About Plumbing: I enjoy the physical and problem solving aspect of plumbing, along with also providing customers with quality workmanship.
Pets? None at the minute, but I’ve always been a dog person
Favourite Restaurant: 3Sheets at Hillarys Marina
On The Weekend: I love spending time outdoors with my wife and two kids.
Favourite Beer: Great Northern
Josh Edwards
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Josh joined the Ember team late into his apprenticeship after gaining solid experience in commercial plumbing. Wanting to broaden his skills and gain more exposure to maintenance and residential plumbing, he made the move to Ember Plumbing & Gas.
Now working as a qualified plumber, Josh has continued to grow into a confident and capable tradesman. Known for his great attitude, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic, Josh takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and excellent customer service on every job.
Favourite Sporting Club: L.A Lakers
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Dark Knight
First Job: Farm Assistant
Conversation Starter: How are you doing?
Dream Travel Destination: Canada
Favourite Part About Plumbing: The physicality
Pets? None
Favourite Restaurant: Hood Burger
On The Weekend: Playing sports or seeing friends & family
Favourite Beer: None (Not a big drinker)
Dom Viandante
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Meet Dom – Dom has been part of the Ember Plumbing & Gas team for a few years now and is now a fully qualified plumber. Known for his no-fuss attitude and ability to simply get the job done, Dom has become a reliable and valued member of the team.
<p”>With a thorough approach and strong attention to detail, Dom takes pride in completing every job to a high standard while always looking after our customers. His growth throughout his apprenticeship has been impressive, and we’re proud to have watched him develop into the skilled tradesman he is today.
Favourite Sporting Club:Collingwood football club
Favourite Movie/TV Show: On my block
First Job: Labourer for cabinet maker
Conversation Starter: Did you watch the footy?
Dream Travel Destination: Anywhere in Europe
Favourite Part About Plumbing: Helping out people
Pets?: No Pets
Favourite Restaurant: The boat in Mindarie
On The Weekend: Playing footy, chilling out or going camping.
Favourite Beer: Emu export
Corey Price
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Meet Corey – Corey has been part of the Ember Plumbing & Gas team for several years now and has grown into a skilled and reliable Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter. Known for his friendly nature and outstanding customer service, Corey has built a strong reputation with both our team and customers alike.
From early in his apprenticeship, Corey quickly picked up the tricks of the trade and developed a strong ability in maintenance plumbing and gas fitting. His attention to detail, quality workmanship, and willingness to tackle any challenge make him an invaluable part of the Ember team.
Whether it’s a complex plumbing issue or simply making sure customers feel looked after, Corey always gets the job done with a smile!
Favourite Sporting Club: Golden State Warriors
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Trailer Park Boys
First Job: Plumbing Apprenticeship
Conversation Starter: Plans for the weekend?
Dream Travel Destination:New York City
Favourite Part About Plumbing: Staying active and healthy
Pets?: 2 dogs that sleep all day
Favourite Restaurant: Nandos
On The Weekend: Hang out with family and friends
Favourite Beer: Corona
Daniel Starkowitz
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Daniel joins Ember Plumbing & Gas with a strong background in both residential maintenance and commercial plumbing. With extensive experience in fault finding, leak detection, blocked drains, high-pressure jetting and CCTV inspections, Daniel brings a great range of skills and knowledge to our growing team.
Daniel has one of the strongest work ethics we’ve ever seen! His dedication to the trade is second to none, often spending more time at work than he does at home! Always willing to put in the extra hours and go above and beyond, Daniel takes pride in getting the job done right.
With his hardworking attitude, determination and passion for plumbing, Daniel is a fantastic addition to the Ember team. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing him continue to grow with us!
Favourite Sporting Club: Collingwood & San Antonio Spurs
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Shawshank Redemption
First Job: West Coast Eagles
Conversation Starter: UFC or anything sports
Dream Travel Destination: The rest of Australia
Favourite Part About Plumbing? Satisfying customers and problem solving
Pets? a dog Laylah
Favourite Restaurant: Leopards lodge steakhouse
On The Weekend: Off roading and camping
Favourite Drink: Carlton Dry
Kade Ellis
Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter
Kade joins the Ember Plumbing & Gas team as a 2nd Year Apprentice Plumber, bringing with him a great foundation of plumbing knowledge from his previous experience working at a major plumbing supplier and on commercial plumbing projects across Perth.
With hands-on experience in pipework, leak detection, drainage and plumbing installations, Kade has already developed a solid understanding of the trade and is eager to expand his skills in residential maintenance plumbing.
Known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail and willingness to learn, Kade is a fantastic addition to our growing team. We’re excited to help him develop into a highly skilled, fully qualified plumber!
Tyler Hinch
Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter
Meet Tyler – Tyler joined the Ember team in 2024 after feeling unfulfilled at his previous workplace. Although new to the plumbing trade, Tyler hit the ground running with a full set of tools, a great attitude, and a strong desire to learn.
He’s already showing signs of independence and is keen to be working solo in no time. With his drive and enthusiasm, we’re excited to see Tyler grow into a top-quality plumber!
Favourite Sporting Club: West Coast Eagles
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Ted Lasso
First Job: BBQ Cartel
Conversation Starter: Fremantle will never win a flag
Dream Travel Destination: Hawaii
Favourite Part About Plumbing: Attacking different challenges everyday while working
Pets? Staffy (Bella)
Favourite Restaurant: Hood Burger
On The Weekend: Play golf, footy or hang with mates
Favourite Beer: Cruisers
Finlay Sambell
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Meet Fin – Fin joins the Ember Plumbing & Gas team as a qualified plumber, bringing with him valuable experience from the commercial plumbing industry. Looking to broaden his skills and gain exposure to the fast-paced world of maintenance plumbing, Fin made the move to Ember to continue developing his trade.
With a strong work ethic, great attitude, and willingness to learn, Fin is excited to expand his knowledge across all areas of residential and maintenance plumbing. We’re confident he’ll be a fantastic addition to the team and look forward to watching him continue to grow into an exceptional all-round plumber.
Favourite Sporting Club: Coastals Motocross club
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Batman Dark Night
First Job: Zambrero
Dream Travel Destination: America
Favourite Part About Plumbing? Always doing something different every day, helping clients and solving problems
Pets? No
Favourite Restaurant: Hunter & Barrel
On The Weekend: Racing motocross, hanging out with my girlfriend and socialising with mates
Favourite Drink: Single Fin
Caleb Kokkinidis
Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter
Meet Caleb – Caleb is a 2nd Year Plumbing Apprentice who brings great energy, reliability, and a strong passion for the plumbing trade. With solid experience already under his belt in residential plumbing, Caleb has worked across a wide range of maintenance and installation work, helping diagnose issues and deliver practical solutions for customers.
From tap and toilet servicing to hot water systems, drainage work, and gas appliances, Caleb has developed a strong foundation in the trade and continues to build his skills every day.
Known for being punctual, hardworking, and easy to get along with, Caleb fits right into the Ember team and is always keen to learn from the experienced plumbers around him. We’re excited to see him continue developing and progressing toward becoming a fully qualified plumber.
Favourite Sporting Club: West Coast Eagles
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Rookies
First Job: Window Cleaning
Conversation Starter: What are your hobbies?
Dream Travel Destination: Hawaii/Maldives/Greek Islands
Favourite Part About Plumbing? Enjoy the variety of jobs
Pets? Male Cavoodle
Favourite Restaurant: Spritz Scarborough Beach Road
On The Weekend: Play Aussie Rules Football
Favourite Drink: Vodka Redbull
Henry Trevor
Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter
Meet Henry – Henry joins Ember Plumbing & Gas as our newest 1st Year Apprentice — and at just 16 years old, he’s officially the youngest team member we’ve ever had!
Keen to learn, eager to get hands-on, and ready to build a strong foundation in the trade, Henry is starting his plumbing journey surrounded by some of the best in the industry. We’re big believers in backing young talent, and we can’t wait to see him grow — not just as a plumber, but as a person.
Everyone starts somewhere… and Henry’s future in the trade is looking bright!
Favourite Sporting Club: Collingwood
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Project X
First Job: McDonalds
Conversation Starter: Hey how are you?
Dream Travel Destination: Rio
Favourite Part About Plumbing? Tap services
Pets? Greyhound
Favourite Restaurant: Milky lane
On The Weekend: Surfing
Favourite Drink: Lemon lime bitters
Matthew Boening
Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter
Meet Matthew – Matthew is one of our Apprentice Plumber who brings a fantastic attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine passion for the trade. With experience across both residential and commercial maintenance plumbing, he’s already developed a solid foundation in drain clearing, burst pipe repairs, tap and toilet servicing, and basic gas work.
Favourite Sporting Club: West Coast Eagles
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Shutter Island
First Job: Surf Shop
Conversation Starter: Nice weather today
Dream Travel Destination: Malta
Favourite Part About Plumbing? Helping out Family and Friends with plumbing issues and its variety of work.
Pets? Dog & Bunny
Favourite Restaurant: Si Paradiso
On The Weekend: Training and catching up with mates
Favourite Drink: Carlton dry
FAQS
What Suburbs in Perth does Ember Plumbing and Gas cover?
Ember Plumbing and Gas services all areas throughout the Perth Metropolitan area.
Are you Insured?
Yes Ember Plumbing and Gas is fully insured including public liability and workers compensation.
How much do you charge?
Ember Plumbing and Gas is proud to provide our customers with industry low pricing, we have no call out fee and charge an hourly rate of $220 inc GST. We do charge a minimum of 1 hour per site visit, and charge per 15 minute increments after the first hour.
Do you charge travel or a call out fee?
Ember Plumbing and Gas does not charge a call out fee or travel fees
Does Ember Plumbing do Payment Plans?
Ember Plumbing are in partnership with Zip Payments who offer a 6 or 12 month interest free payment plan. More information can be found here
What warranty do you provide on your workmanship?
We provide a lifetime workmanship warranty! Meaning if the job was has failed due to a workmanship issue, before the product fails, we’ll fix it free!
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