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Do I Need A Plumber When Having My Bathroom Renovated?

A renovated bathroom can add extra function and beauty to your home. Whether an update to your existing bathrooms design or a complete refurbishment, ensure the functionality of your new bathroom by hiring the team of professionals at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas.

Mainline Plumbing’s team of professional plumbers can provide expert advice and handle the plumbing requirements of your bathroom renovation including:

Drainpipes
Bathtubs
Basins and Tapware
Moving or Installing Toilets

Drainpipes

Many older homes plumbing is now outdated, making a bathroom renovation the ideal opportunity to not only improve a bathroom’s design, but functionality. Drainpipes are a common fixture that are replaced when renovating a bathroom. Replacing drainpipes can help to prevent them easily blocking plus improve the quality of drainage in your new bathroom.

Bathtubs

A bathtub is an on-trend addition when renovating a bathroom. A bathtub can increase the value of your home plus is the perfect way to relax and unwind after a long day. When installing a bathtub there is more than meets the eye, it is a complex job best left to professionals. Installation includes accessing the plumbing, attaching he drainage, connecting water lines and installing tapware.

Basins and Tapware

When renovating your bathroom, new basins and tapware can give your new bathroom a fresh look and feel. Professional plumbers have the correct tools and equipment and are experienced with all aspects of plumbing needed to install basins and tapware. Think this is a job you can tackle yourself? This is not the case. Gain peace of mind your plumbing fixtures and fittings are installed correct and prevent nasty and costly damages occurring.

Moving or Installing Toilets

Many bathroom renovations see a toilet being installed or the existing position of a toilet being moved to cater for the new design. Your homes underlying plumbing determines what work is involved when moving or installing a toilet with some instances seeing significant re-piping needed. Another great reason to replace your current toilet when renovating your bathroom is to do your part in conserving water with many modern toilets including dual flush and water saving functions.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local professionals for bathroom renovations

The only question left to answer is Who to call for all your bathroom renovation plumbing needs? The answer is simple – Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas. The team offer fast, effective and honest workmanship and are known as the trusted name in the plumbing industry.

Call the team in Bunbury on 9791 1608 or Dunsborough on 9759 1317 today.

Help! My Water Pipes are Noisy. Who Can Help in Bunbury?

Are you greeted with a squeak, squawk or squeal when turning on taps in your home? Unusual noises coming from water pipes can not only be noisy, but cause panic for homeowners and tenants. While there are many causes of noisy water pipes, if not inspected and repaired, they can become a costly and large problem or worse still stop water freely flowing all together.

Read on to learn 3 common plumbing issues that can cause noisy water pipes in your home:

A Blockage
Loose Piping
Broken or Worn Washers

A Blockage

If a gurgling sound can be heard when turning on taps it can indicate a blockage. Foreign objects such as hair and food scraps can unintentionally make their way down drains, build up and eventually cause drains to block. It is important to be vigilant and prevent any foreign objects washing down drains. A few tips include having plugs for kitchen sinks with strainers attached to collect any crumbs and food particles. After washing your hair, collect any fallen strands of hair in the shower straight away to prevent them going down the drain.

Loose Piping

Beneath the walls, ceilings and floors of a home are metres and metres of unseen piping. This piping can become unsecure over time causing it to make a rattling noise as water flows through. The team of professional plumbers at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have the knowledge and experience to locate and access these hidden pipes to perform an inspection and repairs.

Broken or Worn Washers

A common complaint from homeowners or tenants is a squealing or whistling noise coming from pipes around household appliances, such as a dish washer or washing machine. The common culprit of these noises can be broken or worn washers. Washers and hoses should be inspected for damage or leaks regularly and replaced every three to five years. Another sign your washers need replacing is although a tap is turned off, it continues to drip.

Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water for all your plumbing needs.

Do you have noisy pipes in your home? Servicing Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough and the South West, Mainline Plumbing Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts for all your plumbing needs.

Call the team in Bunbury on 9791 1608 or Busselton/Dunsborough on 9759 1317 today for friendly, reliable and trusted service.

The Toilet Is Blocked In The Home I Rent – What Do I Do?

A trip to the bathroom to discover an unpleasant smell and a toilet overflowing with water or even worse sewage is a scenario no-one wishes to face. A blocked toilet is one of the most common household plumbing issues. While there are many factors that contribute to a blocked toilet, some of the most common causes are excess toilet paper, feminine hygiene products and wet wipes.

A blocked toilet is a problem that needs to be inspected and repaired. If you’re a tenant in a rental property, there can be confusion as to what action you must take. Read on to learn:

Who’s Responsible for Repairs
Who to Contact
Time Frames

Who’s Responsible for Repairs

In relation to plumbing, prior to you moving in, the landlord is responsible for ensuring all plumbing is in good working order. If a plumbing issue arises, tenancy law states landlords are responsible for repairs throughout a lease. However, if the blocked toilet is a result of damage or negligence caused by the tenant, then they are responsible for the cost of repairs.

Who to Contact

At the first sign of a blocked toilet, the property manager or landlord should be informed. If the house you rent is managed by a property manager, contact them straight away. Most property managers have both an office number and an out of hour’s phone number for emergencies. The property manager will then liaise with the owner regarding repairs. If renting a home privately, you will need to call the landlord direct. If a tenant reports an issue and repairs are not carried out, the tenant may be able to ask for compensation.

Time Frames

When determining a reasonable time to have a reported blocked toilet repaired, the severity of the blockage and extent of work needed is considered. In the case of an emergency, the repair will be made a high priority and seen to urgently while for a minor blockage the time frame will be longer.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water are your local toilet specialists

With over 35 years’ experience, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your trusted and reliable professionals, servicing the Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough and surrounding areas.

Mainline have the correct tools and equipment to clear and repair blocked toilets. Contact the team today in Bunbury on Bunbury on 9791 1608 and Busselton and Dunsborough on 9759 1317.

*Information in the article is of general nature, please refer to your rental agreement for specific details.

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