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Are you Having Trouble with your Sewerage?

Septic tank doneDepending on what kind of septic tank you have will depend on the maintenance that needs to be done.

Septic Systems of conventional or standard systems are underwater wastewater treatment systems used in rural or regional areas without a centralised sewer system.

If you are not sure what kind of septic system you have, contact your local council or shire and ask for your septic plans for the property, keep in mind there may be a fee charged for this and could take anywhere up to 10 days for retrieval. Another place to look would be your building plans of the house. Ask you neighbours they will probably know.

Signs You May Have a Malfunctioning Septic System?

  • Low Water Pressure
  • Smells
  • Find a Puddle, Pool Around the Septic System
  • Lush Green Growth

Low Water Pressure

If you are experiencing low water pressure or flow in your toilet system, first contact the water service in your area to check if work is being done. If this is not the case, there could be plumbing problem that will need the expertise of a qualified plumber to solve the problem.

Sewerage conversionSmells

If there is a foul odour coming from your drain field or septic tank this could be an indication of a blockage in the system, if you hear gurgling noises coming from areas in the home and a pungent smell, this could be harmful and will need to be given attention from a professional plumber to see where the problem is coming from.

Find a Puddle, Pool Around the Septic System

A pool of muddy water around the septic system especially in the dry seasons will be a sign that something isn’t flowing correctly through the septic system.

Lush Green Growth

Lush green growth around the drain fields, especially during the summer, is usually a good indication that the drain field is clogged and wastewater is not draining away like it should be.

Do You Suspect Your Septic System Needs Servicing?

For all your emergency and general plumbing needs contact the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas in Bunbury 9791 1608 or Busselton / Dunsborough 9759 1317.

Sewerage Conversion in Bunbury

Sewer conversionHas the time come for you to convert from septic to deep water sewerage and you are not sure who to call for all of your sewage conversion requirements? Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the trusted name in sewerage conversion, having converted hundreds of houses across the South West from older septic tanks, efficiently and compliant with local shire regulations. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have been busy connecting properties to the Water Corporations deep sewerage system all year, providing environmentally aware, cost effective conversions and arranging connection and decommissioning existing septic tanks.

You need a licensed plumber to connect to the Water Corporation’s deep wastewater system and Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your skilled professionals that should be your first point of call.

So, what’s involved in starting the conversion process?

  • Call the Authorities
  • Be Informed
  • Call Mainline Plumbing

Call the Authorities

Are you already aware that the deep sewerage lines run through your neighbourhood but your home is still connected to your own septic tank? Older homes will sometimes still operate on their own septic whereas newer homes are generally connected to the deep sewerage automatically when the estate is built. To start the process, simply contact your Environmental Health Officer in your local shire to advise them that you wish to be connected to the sewerage system. If the system is available and runs through your area, they can advise you on the steps to take and whether you need to decommission your old tank.

Be Informed

SewerageMake sure you are informed as to what to expect when your property is connected to deep sewerage, including time frames, expected groundworks and possible temporary obstructions to your property. Groundworks are extensive, as pipes need to be laid within the ground to move the water to a pumping station, with smaller pipes branching off these bigger ones to every home on the deep sewerage system. Some disruption to water supply is inevitable and you can expect some garden modifications, dependent on where the pipes need to run to connect.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas pride themselves on being extremely professional and considerate when completing this work and endeavour to maintain as much of your garden and property’s integrity as possible.

Call Mainline Plumbing

Once you know you are able to connect to the deep sewerage and understand the process, your next call is to Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas too book your conversion at a time that is convenient for you.

Who Can help Me With Sewer Conversion in Bunbury?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have been servicing the South West for over 3 decades and have the knowledge, equipment and expertise to assist you with all of your deep water sewerage conversion enquiries. Call the team on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today to organise your free quote and get connected to the deep water sewage system.

Renovating My Kitchen – Do I Need An Expert?

KitchenRenovating your kitchen is a big job and one that should not be done entirely as a DIY project. There are so many appliances and fixtures in your kitchen that need the expertise of a licensed and qualified tradesman to safely remove and/or shift, and Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your one stop shop when it comes to all the experts you need. From dismantling and moving gas stoves to relocating sinks and plumbing pipes, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas provide plumbers and gas fitters for all your kitchen renovation needs.

Servicing the community of the South West for over 35 years, Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas can work with you to achieve the kitchen of your dreams. Once you have sourced your new fixtures and cupboards and planned your new kitchen layout, call the team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas to ensure fast, friendly service in installing and disconnecting your required appliances and fittings.

Some appliances and fixtures you definitely need an expert for include:

  • Gas Stove
  • Plumbing Pipes
  • Sinks

Gas Stove

Gas stoveWhilst your gas stove may have seen better days and you are replacing it with an electric one or you simply want to move it, you will need a professional gas fitter to detach and either dismantle or shift it. Dismantling gas appliances is dangerous and can pose potential risks of leaks and explosions in your home. Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas employ only licensed gas fitters to ensure your gas appliances and pipes are altered and renovated safely and efficiently.

Plumbing Pipes

These veins run through your entire home and pump water to where it’s needed and carry it away from where it’s not. The intricacies of plumbing can only be understood by an experienced plumber and you don’t want to be capping off essential plumbing pipes, using wrong fittings to extend existing pipes or cutting off supply to the area you need water the most. Plumbers can follow the lines of your plumbing to ensure your water pressure is adequate and efficient so it’s a job best left to the professionals.

Safer waterSinks

It may seem easy to replace a sink, however the size and location of your sink has more to do with the surrounding structures than you may think. Plumbers can assist you with sink placement and installation to ensure it’s not too close to a wall that may cause damage with excessive water, or tiles that can get damaged over time from exposure to too much liquid. Fitting a sink, or moving it to another location is also a job for the experienced, with some older fittings needing to be altered and extended to accommodate newer parts.

Who Can Assist Me With My Kitchen Renovation in Bunbury?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas offer fast, effective, safe and honest workmanship to residential homes and commercial buildings. We offer expert services in plumbing, including drain blockages and burst pipes, as well as emergency callouts for gas problems and hot water issues. For more information on how we can assist with your kitchen renovation, call us on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today.

Pipe Relining with Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas

PlumbingSometimes plumbing pipes have a mind of their own. No matter how vigilant you are in ensuring strange items don’t get flushed or tipped down the drain, some pipes are simply too aged and worn to function properly. Broken and leaking pipes can cause a lot of damage and cost you a lot of money to repair and digging up your garden or pulling pipes out of the walls is not only hugely inconvenient. It will set you back a small fortune.

The latest technology in pipe preventative care assists to rehabilitate damaged drain and sewer lines underground without the need for excavation. It’s called Pipe Relining and works by placing a lining solution inside the existing pipe, along it’s sides, to form the shape of the pipe. Benefits of Pipe Relining include:

  • Prolong the Life Of Your Pipes
  • Cost Effective and Saves Money
  • Minimise Landscape Disruption

Prolong the Life Of Your Pipes

The use of the epoxy materials in the relining process reinforces the old pipe throughout the entire system. Much like a sealant, this resin lines and supports the old pipe and eliminates weak points and joints, giving your pipes higher efficiency and resilience to damage.

Cost Effective and Saves Money

Pipe repairAt the first sign of damage or leaking, preventative measures will usually ensure that further damage, and cost, can be avoided. Much like sealing a roof at the first sign of a leak inside, relining your pipes is a cost effective preventative measure to deter further damage and the need for complete replacement. Pipe relining is far less labour-intensive as the pipes do not have to be extracted from the ground and you do not have the added cost of materials and surroundings damaged during excavation.

Minimise Landscape Disruption

Plants and tress that have taken years to grow and establish can be gone in a second when you need to dig up your yard to replace and repair broken or damaged plumbing. Pavers and concrete for patio flooring as well as paths, garden beds, retaining walls and outdoor structures can also be compromised when large scale excavation has to be performed to locate damage or replace pipes. All this is not only inconvenient and upsetting, but costly as well. Pipe relining significantly reduces the down time of your backyard and the disruption to your landscape by having very little impact on your garden surface.

Who Can Help Me With Pipe Relining?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts when it comes to plumbing, hot water and gas requirements in the South West. To discuss your pipe relining plans or for more information regarding the process, call the team today on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough).

Sewerage Connection In Harvey

Sewer ConversionAre you looking at converting from septic to deep water sewerage in Harvey and not sure who to call for all of your plumbing requirements? Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the trusted name in sewerage conversion, having converted hundreds of houses across the South West from older septic tanks efficiently and compliant with local shire regulations.

Do I need a plumber to connect to the sewerage?

Yes.

You definitely need a licensed plumber to connect to the Water Corporation’s deep wastewater system.

Simply contact your Environmental Health Officer in the Harvey Shire to advise them that you wish to be connected to the sewerage system. If the system is available and runs through your area, they can advise you on the steps to take and whether you need to decommission your old tank. Then call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas!

As per the SHIRE OF HARVEY SEWER CONNECTIONS -Decommissioning of Septic Tanks

When a property is connected to the mains sewer, the property owner is required to decommission the existing septic tank and effluent disposal system when the following circumstances arise:

  • The property changes ownership (accordingly the new owner has 60 days to decommission the septic tank apparatus).
  • There is a material change in the use of the premises (accordingly the owner has 60 days to decommission the septic tank apparatus).
  • If the foundations for a building on the premises are to be built closer than 1.2m to the septic tank apparatus or closer than 1.8m to any leach drain or soakwell (accordingly the owner shall decommission the septic tank apparatus before the building work begins).

Decommissioning involves:Sewerage conversion

  • All septic tanks, soakwells and/or leach drains are pumped empty by an approved, controlled waste carrier.
  • All empty septic tanks, soakwells and/or leach drains must be either removed or have their lids and bases broken and filled with clean sand.

Enquiries regarding decommissioning may be directed to the Shire of Harvey’s Health Department and sewer enquiries should be directed to the Water Corporation, Bunbury.

Who Can help Me With Sewer Conversion in Harvey?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas.

We have been servicing the South West for over 3 decades and have the knowledge, equipment and expertise to assist you with all of your deep water sewerage conversion enquiries. Call the team on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today to organise your free quote and get connected to the deep water sewage system.

Water Filtration Systems In The South West

Below bench filtration systemDoes your tap water taste a bit funny? Do you want to save money by improving the quality of the drinking water in your home and remove the need for bought filtered water? Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas can assist by supplying and installing a filtration system on your existing water pipes to provide clean drinking water for your family and non-damaging fluids for your household appliances.

Under sink filtration systems are becoming more popular as our water supply becomes more and more laden with chemicals and dirt. By installing an under-sink filtration system in your home, you are ensuring the water that comes straight from the tap is cleaner and safer for your family.

Some benefits from using filtered water include:

  • Safer For Your Family
  • Better For Your Appliances
  • Cost Effective

Safer waterSafer For Your Family

You don’t willingly let those you love ingest chemicals and dirt and a filtration system eliminates these elements from the water you drink, wash in and cook with. Environmental toxins can be unavoidable in some circumstances, but you can take steps to eliminate them from your household tap water with an under sink filtration system.

Better For Your Appliances

Water that is heavy with chemicals can not only harm those drinking it, it can also cause significant erosion and decay to your appliances such as kettles and irons. Removing these hazards can ensure you get longer life from these appliances using the filtered water right from the tap that will lessen the wear and tear on heating elements.

Cost Effective

You pay good money for your water, so why not be able to use it for more functions in your home? Purchasing filtered water for drinking and household use can be expensive and time consuming, not to mention the environmental impact using plastic bottles for storage. Investing in a filtration system will ensure you can use the water you may for to its full potential.

Who Can Install A Water Filtration System For Me?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are the specialists in under sink water filtration systems and can supply and install efficiently and professionally. Their after sales service is second to none and you can enjoy peace of mind that you have invested in a system that will protect your family and your household appliances. Call the team on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today for a free quote to get your under sink water filtration system installed and enjoy the benefits that come with clean water straight from the tap.

DIY Plumbing Fixes While You Wait For The Experts

Plumbing toolsHas your toilet started to make funny noises? Filling up to high when you flush and not draining quickly? Statistics show that blocked toilets are the top plumbing problem so you’re not alone in your plumbing woes.

Help is at hand with Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas 24/7, no callout or penalty fees policy, but you can alleviate some of the issue so that to avoid further blockage and damage whilst you wait for the experts.

As scary as it looks, refrain from flushing your toilet repeatedly. As much as you want to do this, it could make the problem worse than it already is. You can temporarily fix the blockage by –

  • Donning the rubber gloves and grabbing a rubber plunger;
  • Remove the excess water from the toilet bowl with a cup and a bucket, leaving enough water in the bowl to cover the plunger;
  • With the plunger placed in the bottom of the bowl, plunge gently at first to avoid being splashed with unholy water. Now plunge more forcefully, once the hole is sealed. You may need to repeat several times.
  • Hopefully, if the blockage isn’t too major, and the plunging forces the water down the pipe and dislodges it.

Keep in mind that this is only a temporary fix for unblocking your toilet. Most often, the problem will reoccur so further investigation down the pipes is required.

My toilet won’t flush properly

Toilet ProblemsApart from blockages, there are other toilet issues that you may experience, such as it not flushing properly. It could be that the cistern hasn’t filled before flushing, the buttons are out of kilter or possibly the cistern itself is faulty.

You can check this yourself by opening the cistern lid to see if the mechanism is working correctly. If it appears to be slow to fill, check that there isn’t anything obstructing the valve that triggers the tank to fill and remove it cautiously. Be sure to replace the lid carefully, so that that buttons are lined up correctly over the mechanism. However, don’t keep tampering with it if the problem continues, as it more than likely will become a bigger problem.

Help! My toilet is leaking!

Don’t hesitate, this is the time to call Mainline Plumbing. If there’s a pool of water near your toilet, it’s leaking and you need to address this immediately. Once a toilet is more than 5-7 years, it is classed as old, believe it or not. The mechanisms for the inflow and outflow start to deteriorate and they often need replacing. This most definitely isn’t something that you should try out your DIY skills on. Ring the experts!

Call Mainline Plumbing for all of your toilet problems

Got a problem with your toilet? It always happens at the most inconvenient time. Leave the dirty work to the professionals and save yourself time and money but ensuring peace of mind with Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas.

For all of your hot water, plumbing or gas needs, contact Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) or call in and see us at 144 Forrest Avenue, Bunbury.

Maintaining Your Leech Drains

Leech DrainIs your home still connected to a septic tank? Does the Water Corporation’s deep sewage system not run through your area yet? If your home’s wastewater runs to a septic tank on your property, you will have leech drains; large drainage channels running from your septic tank that carry your wastewater from your septic tank into the surrounding soil. These channels are essential for your household plumbing and need to be maintained to ensure not only your families comfort, but also the integrity of your plumbing and insurance requirements.

Maintaining your leech drains is like maintaining your normal plumbing drains and pipes in your home, the only difference being that there will usually a septic tank and then one or more leech drains where the pipework from your home drains into. Follow these tips to keep your leech drains running smoothly:

  • Watch What You Put Down the Sink
  • Ensuring Your Septic is Active
  • Tree Roots
  • Change Your Drains Over
  • Listen To Your Plumbing

Watch What You Put Down the Sink

Whatever you put down the sink, toilet or drains in your home will travel to your leech drains. Fat, soaps and thick substances that do not dissolve in water will become lodged in your leech drains and form ‘plugs’, effectively diminishing the efficiency of your drains by preventing the water from draining out. Keep these substances out of the pipes by disposing of them alternatively.

Ensure Your Septic Tank Is Active

Adding enzymes to your septic tank allows it to dissolve and process the wastewater more effectively, allowing for less chance of blockage in your leech drains.

Tree Roots

Ensure trees and plants with evasive roots are not too close to your leech drains. Root systems are notorious for weaving into the holes of concrete drains, or running down the sides of the more porous, mesh-type leech drains and providing a thick barrier that waste water cannot escape through.

Change Your Drains Over

leech drain installationIf you have more than 1 leech drain it is a general rule of thumb is to change your leech drains over every 12 months, however if you have a large family, you may want to do it more often. This swap gives one drain the chance to rest while the other takes over the drainage duties, allowing the ground to dry out a bit and more efficient evacuation from the leech drain.  If you only have 1 leech and are having issues you may need to consider getting a 2nd leech drain added. Speak to Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas about your options.

Listen To Your Plumbing

Just as you will find with household plumbing pipes and drains, leech drains do not respond well when clogged with debris, oils, fats and soaps. Gurgling toilets, slow to drain sinks and drains and a large amount of water coming up from the diverter tap are all signs that your septic tank is full and your leech drains are not working to their full capacity.

Who Can Help With Your Leech Drain Maintenance?

The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are experts in the plumbing industry, with over 30 years’ experience in the South West. For all your enquiries regarding all things plumbing, hot water and gas, call the trusted name in plumbing on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) for a free quote today.

How To Convert To Deep Sewerage?

Sewerage conversionHave you heard all the benefits about converting to deep sewerage but don’t know how to go about it? Do you know your home is eligible to be connected to the deep sewerage system but not sure who to contact, what the process is, or when to organise it to be done? The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have been connecting local properties for over 30 years and are more than happy to assist you in all your deep sewerage enquiries and services.

Have you seen these little signs popping up all over Bunbury?

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have been busy connecting properties in South Bunbury to the Water Corporations deep sewerage system, providing environmentally aware, cost effective conversions when residents receive their ‘call to act’ letter.

So how do you get your home converted to deep sewerage?

  • Check your Eligibility
  • Understand the Process
  • Call Mainline Plumbing

Check Your Eligibility

South Bunbury residenceHave you received a call to act letter from the Water Corporation? Or do you already know that the deep sewerage lines run through your neighbourhood but your home is still connected to your own septic tank? Older homes will sometimes still operate on their own septic, newer homes are generally connected to the deep sewerage automatically when the estate is built (unless your new home is in a remote location or in an area where deep sewerage has not been established).

Understand the Process

You need to be informed as to what to expect when your property is connected to deep sewerage. Groundworks are extensive, as pipes need to be laid within the ground to move the water to a pumping station, with smaller pipes branching off these bigger ones to every home on the deep sewerage system. Some disruption to water supply is inevitable and you can expect some ‘extra’ garden modifications, dependant on where the pipes need to run to connect.

Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas pride themselves on being extremely professional and considerate when completing this work and endeavour to maintain as much of your garden and properties integrity as possible.

Call Mainline Plumbing

Sewer ConversionOnce you know you are able to connect to the deep sewerage and understand the process, your next, and final call, is to Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas. They will take care of all the details in regard to your sewerage conversion and will work with you to choose a time convenient to you and your family.

As a bonus with Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas, if you call to book your conversion within the month of receiving your call to act letter from the Water Corporation, you will be in the running to receive your conversion for free!

How Do I Convert To Deep Sewerage?

Increase the value of your home and put your mind at ease with a professional sewerage conversion from Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas. Call the team on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today to organise your free quote and let us take care of everything to do with your home’s conversion.

Who Can Help Me With A Plumbing Emergency?

Leach Drain by Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas BunburyLife is all about the little surprises and when it comes to household plumbing, surprises are often unexpected, unwanted and can cause a lot of stress. Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas are experts in all areas of plumbing, hot water and gas in both residential and commercial properties and are your first point of call for any emergencies that arise.

Just some of the emergencies that Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas can assist with include:

  • Hot Water Problems
  • Burst Pipe
  • Blocked Toilet/Drains
  • Leaking Septic Tank
  • Water Damage

Hot Water by Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas BunburyHot Water Problems

There is nothing more uncomfortable than a freezing cold shower on a cold morning when your hot water system has broken down. It affects the entire family and is not restricted to the bathroom; dishes need hot water to be washed in and laundry may need hot water for effective cleaning too. Getting your hot water system repaired and working again quickly and professionally will eradicate any extra stress and ensure the family home is kept running smoothly, as well as complying with any warranties on your existing hot water unit.

Burst Pipe

A burst water pipe spells disaster and can cause expensive and extensive damage in and around your home. This plumbing emergency needs to be rectified immediately before it affects the foundations of your house and employing a registered plumber is a requirement of your insurance to ensure the job is done correctly.

Blocked Toilet / Drains

Mainline Plumbing in actionIt’s not just about the bad smell when your toilet and drains are blocked, but the damage it can cause if not fixed sooner than later. Plumbers have the correct tools and equipment to clear out blocked drains quickly and safely, without ending up with water all over the floor of your home or having to reach your own arms into a smelly drain.

Leaking Septic Tanks

Although the conversion to deep water sewage has been rapid and well received, some properties still operate on their own septic tank. The major indicator that your tank has sprung a leak or needs emptying is the ground that covers it. If the lawn or sand that covers your septic tank is soggy and wet, call your plumber immediately to inspect your tanks for cracks or if it needs draining.

Water Damage

If your wall looks like it has a disease, with bubbles in the paint or plaster and flaking off in small chunks, chances are there is water trapped in the wall cavity that is causing damage to the interior and exterior of your house walls. Plumbers can trace the source of the leak and advise the best course of action for this common issue to be repaired before further, more expensive damage can be done.

Mainline Plumbine -Team the trusted name in the plumbing industry.Who Can I Call When I Have A Plumbing Emergency?

Not only does employing a licensed plumber give you peace of mind, it is also a legal and insurance requirement. Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas do not have call out fees or after hour penalty rates for emergencies and offer a guarantee for same day service for all plumbing and gas emergencies. They pride themselves on quality customer service and exceptional, cost effective solutions to your plumbing, hot water and gas requirements. Call the team at Mainline Plumbing & Cheap Hot Water & Gas on 9791 1608 (Bunbury) or 9759 1317 (Dunsborough) today, 24 / 7 every day of the year.

 

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