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When you hear the words “commercial plumber”, odds are that the first thing that comes to mind is jobs like installing sinks at restaurants, helping with shop fitouts or providing piping systems for dental clinics. Don’t get us wrong, our commercial plumbers in Melbourne do plenty of these types of commercial plumbing jobs - however, there’s another type of commercial plumbing that we frequently work on. While real estate agents, property managers and body corporates aren’t the type of client that comes to mind when you think of commercial plumbing, they make up a good chunk of our commercial plumbing [...]

Burst pipes can happen anytime. And just like any other unexpected plumbing emergencies, fixing it and minimising the disruption to your routine and damage to your home requires quick action from a domestic plumber. In particular, it requires intervention by a local emergency plumber - one who you can trust to turn up quickly and resolve the issue before something even worse happens. But who? After all, there are literally hundreds - nay, thousands - of plumbers in Melbourne... how do you know that you’ve got the right one? Prevention is better than cure - unmissable signs of an impending [...]

Despite everything that happens underneath the surface, your toilet never smells - it’s a miracle! Well, not really. Rather, it’s all thanks to a range of clever plumbing developments working together to stop sewage smells and other foul odours from making their way into your home and impacting your comfort. Unfortunately, sometimes these clever plumbing tricks fail - leaving you with a horrible-smelling bathroom. And yet despite all of that, your toilet appears perfectly clean! What’s going on? Our Brighton plumbers share 4 reasons a seemingly clean toilet can still smell You’d think that a smelly toilet would be accompanied [...]

Blocked drains: two words that’ll make any homeowner start panicking! And it isn’t just the disruption that is annoying, either - you may also have to contend with: Slow drainage Nasty smells in your kitchen Your toilet backing up Unfortunately, it’s a problem that most homeowners will have to deal with at least once in their lifetime (they’re one of the most common plumbing problems our Bayside plumbers fix.) Luckily, in most cases it’s one that can be fixed on your own with nothing more than a plunger or drain solvent. Unfortunately, not all of these blockages are so easy [...]

“Who’s still using a septic tank?” You might ask yourself who still uses septic tanks in this day and age. The answer may surprise you - there are actually a lot of (mostly rural and commercial) properties around Melbourne that are still using septic tanks instead of sewage! And just like a more conventional sewage connection, your septic system needs regular maintenance to ensure that it continues operating at its best. What sort of maintenance are we talking about? We’re glad you asked - settle back and get comfortable as our commercial plumbers in Melbourne explain the basics of residential [...]

Your plumbing is important, keeping you supplied with fresh, clean water - it’s only fair that you return the favour, keeping your plumbing well-maintained and calling an emergency plumber in Melbourne the instant it looks like an issue is arising. And it isn’t just your indoor plumbing, either. Outdoor plumbing problems, just like indoor-plumbing problems, can happen at any time.  Worse, since you don’t use most of your outdoor plumbing fixtures every single day, it’s easy to miss these issues, making the problem get even worse before it’s finally detected. You can’t afford to put off repairs for outdoor plumbing [...]

Leaks aren’t fun - they’re annoying, messy, and can cause considerable damage!  Worse, they’re even harder to deal with if you live in an apartment! If you live in an apartment-heavy area like St Kilda, it’s a routine you’re probably familiar with already. Find out where the leak is, get in touch with the landlord, wait while they dawdle and delay... Unfortunately, we can’t help with all that stuff - what our St Kilda plumbers can do however is identify the location of the leak and fix it before it gets worse and turns into a major problem! DIY? More [...]

We don’t know how to word this delicately, so we’ll just come out and say it: toilets stink. Fortunately, it isn’t something we have to worry about thanks to clever design that stops nasty sewer smells from wafting up your toilet and back into your bathroom. Unfortunately, certain plumbing problems may result in your toilet smelling awful… even if the toilet itself appears to be nice and clean! Is the smell refusing to leave even after repeated cleans? Over the years, our Bayside plumbers have noticed that the following issues tend to be the most common causes... The 6 most [...]

Did you know? You can’t just put a car into long-term storage - every once in a while, you need to turn it on and let the engine run, and replace the oil. Your plumbing is no different. Before a closure, hospitality businesses like yours need to take your plumbing for a “spin” - especially if it’s going to be lying dormant for an extended (and unplanned) period of time. There are a number of reasons for this - if you ask us, the two most important ones are: You’ll be able to identify plumbing issues that might arise while [...]

Now’s probably the worst time to land in hot water - or more accurately, to run out of hot water! Just imagine a winter evening without a steaming shower or soaking hot bath - no thanks! Fortunately, you won’t be out of hot water for too long thanks to our plumbers in Brighton - experts in hot water plumbing. Whether you’re planning to upgrade an outdated hot water system that’s reached the end of its useful life or simply need your hot water unit patched up for the winter to come, our experienced Brighton plumbers are ready to help! Why [...]