Spring Plumbing Tips
Hallelujah!! Spring weather is finally here, and with the start of the new season comes spring cleaning! Whilst your home and garden are the first areas that come to mind for the big overhaul, your pipes and drainage systems will benefit from a bit of TLC too. Plumbing Prevention Is Much Better (And Cheaper) Than […]
Do You Need To Convert To Deep Sewage?
Is your home a bit older and still connected to its’ own septic tank? Are you able to be connected to the deep sewerage system in your neighbourhood? Not sure? Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas can advise whether you are eligible to connect to your local sewage system, arrange connection and decommission […]
Are You Flushing Your Money Down the Toilet?
One of the biggest, and sneakiest wasters of water in your home is your toilet. Water is a precious resource that needs to be conserved and used wisely and as many of us know, water leaks lead to big water bills. You may have only one, or you may have 2 or 3, but that […]
My Wall Is Bubbling and Peeling! What’s Going On?
The cause for your wall’s new complexion may be contributed to a few factors, however the main culprit is usually water damage. Water damage occurs to interior walls when a plumbing pipe is leaking significantly and water is sitting in your wall cavity. It usually presents at the bottom of the wall in a corner, […]
What to Do When You Have Toilet Troubles?
Whilst it’s not always the most popular topic of conversation, the toilet is one of the most essential working appliances in your home. Everybody uses it and when problems arise with it, everybody knows about it. Gone are the days of trotting out to the back garden in the freezing cold or pouring rain to […]
Do I Really Need To Hire A Plumber?
With the vast amount of information on the internet, many people are choosing to DIY a significant number of their household repairs. From fixing the guttering to servicing your car, more and more people are attempting their own fix it jobs, often with disastrous results. There is a reason tradesmen train for so long in […]
How to Maintain a Septic Tank?
Older homes, those located on acreage or in rural communities without access to sewage will have a septic tank on the property. These are large, underground tanks are usually composed of concrete but can be made from fibreglass, PVC or plastic and they are the primary storage for your household wastewater. An absorption method is […]
Why Choose Natural Gas?
Natural gas is fast becoming the energy source of choice for residential homes and it’s easy to see why. With numerous benefits and plentiful resources, gas combines convenience and comfort as well as being an efficient and environmentally friendly choice for your home. The top 5 reasons to choose natural gas for your home are: […]
Are Your Pipes Backed Up?
Blocked pipes are a disaster waiting to happen and although they take time to accumulate to become a big problem, prevention is simple and a lot more cost-effective than time and money spent unclogging and repairing the pipes. “Around 30% of blockages in our wastewater system are caused by fats, oils and grease solidifying in […]
Winter Plumbing Problems
Winter is the worst time to be messing around with your plumbing, especially when temperatures drop and you’re having to dig around looking for a burst pipe or fix a half-frozen garden hose. Issues that can be easily rectified in warmer months often cause havoc in cold conditions so save yourself time, money and possible […]