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The Benefits of Trenchless Drain Relining

No dig drain relining is an effective solution to get your damaged drains fixed. It can repair pipes damaged due to drain collapse, cracks, ground movement and tree root intrusion. The process involves feeding a pipe liner that is impregnated with a specially designed resin along the section of ..

The Most Common Home Emergencies and What To Do

Broken, Leaking or Burst Hot Water System If your hot water has stopped working or is leaking, follow these 3 simple steps. 1. Turn off the cold water tap at the inlet to the hot water system. 2. Isolate the electricity to the system at your switchboard. This should be labelled. If you ..

How do you know if your plumbing has a leak

Often we take our plumbing for granted. Unless we see a problem, we assume it's running smoothly. It's only when something goes wrong that we realise just how much we depend on it every day. Leaks can occur at any time, in any home new or old. They can cause significant damage to your home i ..

13/02/2015

Why is my shower leaking?

You can see the signs, the paint in the hallway is starting to bubble and there's a really nasty musty, damp smell to that end of the house. Mould allergy anyone? But short of taking a sledgehammer to the bathroom, how do you find out where the water is coming from so you can get someone to fix ..

18/11/2014

Broken pipe under your manicured lawn? You need no dig pipe repairs

Under the lawn, beneath the garden beds or even below a structure such as a shed or retaining wall, if a pipe breaks or leaks in area's like these the repair bill can be significant. Not just the pipe repair cost but also the cost of replacing the area which has to be dug up to carry out the rep ..

22/04/2014

Six Signs That Your Plumbing System Needs Checking

It’s easy to forget the importance of ensuring that your plumbing systems are well-maintained and operating efficiently. The fact that your plumbing system pretty much runs silently in the background while you go about your day-to-day affairs means that it’s quite likely for it to re ..