Posts Tagged ‘advice’
DIY: Keeping Your Drains Clog Free
It is easier to keep your drains clean and avoid blockages, when the chance of something besides water going down the drain is minimal. Therefore, we can suggest a few methods and everyday activities you can use to prevent issues in your plumbing. Implementing these good habits could actually save you time, money and worry.…
Read MoreHow to Clean Your Drains to Prevent Clogs
When cleaning the bathroom, you most likely do not think about cleaning out the drains of your sink or bath. Although you can get by without cleaning the draining every time you clean the fixture, it is important to maintain your household drains to decrease the risk of future clogs and blockages occurring in the…
Read MoreAre your Underground Pipes Clogged by Tree Roots?
A tree’s thin feeder roots seek out organic nutrients to sustain the tree. Since your home’s underground sewer line is filled with human waste that can be used to nourish the tree, roots are likely to detect weak spots and grow into any holes or gaps in the pipes. These hair-like roots can run along…
Read MoreAvoid Blocked Drains with Preventative Drain Care
Why go through the trouble of figuring out how to clear your clogged drain when you can avoid them altogether? The chance of a serious clog developing in your plumbing drops when you take a little more care and a few proactive steps each year. The Formation of a Clog The first sign of a…
Read MoreWhat Not to Put Down the Garbage Disposal
It’s that time of the year when you are expecting family over and planning to prepare great feasts. In all the hustle and bustle it can be easy to forget about your plumbing and start to use your garbage disposal as a second kitchen bin. However, throwing some items into the garbage disposal can cause…
Read MoreThe Most Common DIY Mistakes
DIY projects can be fun and enormously self- satisfying. Unfortunately, when you do not have the knowledge of a qualified plumber, making the smallest mistake during a DIY plumbing project can end up costing you a great deal of money in having it fixed. You end up spending more money on correcting your mistakes than…
Read More8 Things Every Property Owner Should Know About Plumbing
Plumbing troubles no longer have to be a headache. You can save time and money on your plumbing worries when you have a basic understanding of how your plumbing works. A simple action, such as knowing how to cut off the water supply to your property, can be what saves you from excessive property damage…
Read MoreWhat to do in a Plumbing Emergency
There may come a time when a blocked drain gets the better of you and you need to act quickly to prevent as much damage and mess as possible as your sink, toilet or floor begins to fill with water. How to Unblock that Clog: This is more of a common situation when it comes…
Read MoreWhy Invest in Plumbing Maintenance
A sudden plumbing problem can be very inconvenient and can turn out to be expensive to fix. Although accidents do happen, regular plumbing maintenance is the way to go to have complete peace of mind. The maintenance of your home or business’s plumbing may not be something you think about often, but leaving the plumbing…
Read MoreDrainwork Locating and Mapping: Let Us do the Detective Work
Thinking of expanding on your current property but you don’t know the underground pipe layout? Don’t worry, we have got you covered! We wouldn’t dream of digging up your garden, car park or driveway to determine the layout. We use sophisticated CCTV cameras with built in devices that are able to transmit signals and colour…
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