Have used Sidney and Hacking for years. Great service from the front office to the trades men. Just had a hot water system replaced. Julian was great, on time, cheerful and did a great job. Would definitely recommended them.
For more than 120 years, we’ve been part of Lismore’s story, trusted for generations in plumbing, roofing and metalwork. Since 1903, through floods, fires, wars and rebuilds, our family business has proudly adapted to every challenge. From heritage home repairs to commercial kitchens and industrial projects, we bring unmatched local knowledge and craftsmanship to every job.
The Northern Rivers spirit is one of resilience, a quality Sidney & Hacking share deeply. Our family business has been part of Lismore’s story, evolving alongside the community through every challenge and change. For 120 years, we’ve blended enduring craftsmanship, passed down through five generations, with the foresight to adopt modern techniques.
This deep local insight means we understand Northern Rivers conditions, materials and building requirements intimately. Our proven heritage is built on a legacy of trust, reliability and unwavering community commitment. We honour traditional skills while investing in modern technology, showcasing adaptive craftsmanship in every project.
Here’s how our century of expertise delivers quality plumbing, roofing, guttering and fabrication right to your corner of the Northern Rivers…
Protect what matters, whether it’s your home or a treasured heritage site. We fix leaky taps and pipes, install reliable COLORBOND® roofs and gutters, and carefully restore historic structures, like the Lismore Conservatorium spire, with expert precision.
Upgrade your business with functional, compliant solutions. We deliver durable roofing for shops and offices, craft efficient stainless steel kitchens for cafes and RSLs, and create unique architectural metalwork such as copper or brass features for builders and designers.
Reliable, large-scale plumbing, roofing & fabrication for public sector and industrial needs. We handle complex facility maintenance and projects for schools, hospitals, shopping centres and council tenders with proven expertise.
Our Services
Our licensed plumbers handle repairs, maintenance, renovations and new plumbing installs for homes and businesses across the Northern Rivers. We prioritise rapid response for urgent jobs and offer 24/7 emergency call-outs by agreement for major commercial clients.
Urgent plumbing help for burst pipes, leaks, blocked drains and hot water failures across Lismore and the Northern Rivers. Our licensed team gives practical make-safe advice, fast repairs where possible and after-hours emergency support by arrangement.
Fast drain clearing using CCTV inspections and high-pressure jetting. We fix common issues like tree root intrusions and offer same-day priority service. Ask about preventative options like root barriers and integrated pipe repairs.
Reliable hot water solutions from trusted experts handling all systems such as storage, continuous flow, and heat pumps. Benefit from generations of know-how, energy efficiency advice & our rapid replacement for failed units. Maintenance plans available.
Commercial plumbing for shops, hospitality venues, workshops, strata and industrial sites. We handle fit-outs, repairs, drainage, hot water and trade waste work with one local team that understands business disruption and compliance.
Scheduled maintenance for busy commercial properties, hospitality kitchens, strata sites and workshops. We inspect ageing pipework, fixtures, drains, hot water, TMVs and backflow devices so small issues are planned before they become shutdowns.
Backflow testing, RPZ valve support and prevention-device servicing for commercial, industrial and high-risk water connections. We can test, repair, replace and advise on access or isolation issues to help keep sites compliant.
TMV installation, testing and servicing for sites where safe hot water temperatures matter, including healthcare, hospitality, childcare, amenities and commercial kitchens. We help maintain compliance while keeping systems practical to use.
Industrial plumbing for workshops, factories, plant rooms and processing spaces across the Northern Rivers. We support pipework, drainage, hot water, fixtures and repair work where uptime, access and practical staging matter.
Licensed gas fitting for appliance installs, repairs, leak checks and compliance work in homes, commercial kitchens and trade sites. We connect the plumbing, hot water and fabrication knowledge needed for practical gas solutions.
Lismore’s COLORBOND® certified experts for durable metal roofing. We handle installs, repairs (leaks, rust), tile-to-tin conversions, ventilation (whirlybirds) & custom flashings fabricated in-house, with specialist heritage roofing expertise.
Specialist metal roofing for architectural builds, heritage-sensitive repairs and detailed standing seam style work. Our metal roofing knowledge and in-house fabrication help solve custom roof lines, flashings and drainage details.
Custom roof flashings measured, fabricated and fitted from our South Lismore workshop. We make practical metal details for leaks, roof transitions, penetrations, box gutters, heritage profiles and odd junctions standard parts cannot handle.
Complete roof-to-drain solutions. We repair, replace & install quality guttering, offering custom fabrication (e.g. rainwater heads) for unique profiles/heritage homes & preventative maintenance. Often fixed in one visit.
Custom fabrication backed by 120+ years of heritage and modern machinery (MIG, TIG, CNC). From architectural copper and brass features to stainless balustrades, toolboxes and industrial parts—plus CAD design and finishing options like polishing and coating.
Custom copper fabrication for architectural details, heritage work, roofing features, flashings and decorative metal pieces. We combine workshop machinery with trade experience so the finished piece fits the building, not just the drawing.
Brass fabrication for trims, fittings, architectural details and custom components where finish and fit matter. Our South Lismore workshop can shape, repair and finish practical metalwork for builders, businesses and specialty projects.
Get your high-performance kitchen designed via custom consultation (CAD drawings), fabricated in-house (benches, hoods) & installed by our multi-trade team (plumbing/gas/fab). We integrate your appliances seamlessly. See our work in local RSLs & cafes.
Commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, fan systems and stainless canopy work designed, fabricated and installed for hospitality spaces. We coordinate fabrication, plumbing and gas knowledge so kitchens get practical ventilation that fits the room.
Precision laser cutting for custom metal parts, signage, plates, templates and workshop components. Bring a design, drawing or practical problem and our fabrication team can help turn it into clean, usable metalwork.
Choosing a trade partner in the Northern Rivers goes beyond just the job, it’s about trusting who’s working on your property. From our South Lismore workshop, the Sidney family has upheld values of quality, integrity and customer-first service for five generations. We don’t just fix problems; we build lasting relationships based on reliable solutions. Here’s the difference our heritage makes:
Homeowners gain peace of mind with reliable repairs backed by extended workmanship guarantees.
Builders & businesses save time and hassle with integrated plumbing, roofing and fabrication services managed by one expert team.
Architects & designers achieve unique visions with custom copper, brass and stainless steel fabricated precisely in our own Lismore workshop.
Industrial & council partners trust our proven track record of delivering complex projects safely and compliantly for schools, hospitals and facilities.
All clients benefit from solutions built for local conditions, leveraging our deep understanding of Northern Rivers weather and materials.
It’s modern craftsmanship, backed by over a century of know-how and honest advice…
From the hills of Casino and Kyogle to the coastal hubs of Ballina and Byron Bay, and right here in the heart of Lismore, generations have trusted Sidney & Hacking. Hear it first from homeowners, businesses, builders and designers across the region.
Have used Sidney and Hacking for years. Great service from the front office to the trades men. Just had a hot water system replaced. Julian was great, on time, cheerful and did a great job. Would definitely recommended them.
These guys have got me out of trouble on more than one occasion over the yrs. Always happy to help on short notice. Great staff that know what they are doing. Very fair prices. Would not go anywhere else.
Great people to deal with. They have been to my place three times for various issues. Excellent service. Highly recommended
Got questions about how we work, our long history, or where to find us? We’ve put together some quick answers below. If there’s anything else, just give us a bell!
Ha! Feels like it sometimes! It’s been five generations since 1903. You can read a great article about our journey here and learn about our history on the about page – it covers adapting through wars and floods and how we went from fixing parasols in the early days to the complex work we do now.
Good question! We like to keep things clear. It usually starts with your enquiry, then we’ll likely do an on-site consult, provide a detailed quote, schedule the work, get it done professionally and do a final check. You can see the full step-by-step process here.
You can find us at the workshop (21 Habib Dr, South Lismore) Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and Fridays 7:00 am till 1:00 pm. We’re closed weekends. Best to call ahead at (02) 6621 2528 if you’re making a special trip!
Yep, we cover a fair bit of ground! While Lismore is our home base, our team regularly works across the wider Northern Rivers, including Casino, Ballina, Kyogle and Byron Bay. Give us a call to chat about your specific plumbing, roofing, or fabrication needs wherever you are in the region.
Exactly! Our South Lismore Workshop is where the magic happens for custom fabrication. It allows us to create unique architectural features (copper, brass, stainless) or specific industrial parts, perfectly complementing our core plumbing and roofing services by making custom flashings or components as needed
Let’s get things moving. Give our Lismore team a call – let us know what you need done, where you are and a good time for us to potentially visit.
