- Why 700 kPa of water pressure is quietly wrecking your plumbingMains pressure above about 500 kPa shortens the life of every tap, flexible hose and appliance valve in the building. Testing takes minutes with a gauge at an outside tap. The fix is a pressure limiting valve at the meter, which is a small part and a short job.PRWater pressure and valves2 min read
- Hot water died: repair or replace, and how to tellUnder about eight years old with a failed element, thermostat or valve is usually worth repairing. Over ten years old and leaking from the tank body is not, because the leak is the tank. Get both prices and the running-cost difference before deciding.HWHot water systems3 min read
- Blocked drain that keeps coming back: what is actually wrongA one-off blockage is often debris. A blockage that returns every few months usually means roots, a damaged section, or a drain laid at the wrong fall. Clearing treats the symptom; a camera inspection is how the trade finds the cause so the actual repair can be priced.DRDrainage and sewer3 min read
- Burst pipe: the three things to do before anyone arrivesTurn the water off at the meter, which is usually at the front boundary. Open a tap inside to drain the pressure out of the line. Keep anything electrical clear of the water. Then get in touch. If water is near a switchboard or there is any risk to life, call 000 first.EMMaintenance and emergencies2 min read
- Renovating? Your drainage decides more than you thinkMoving a bathroom, kitchen or laundry means the existing drain almost never suits the new layout. Repositioning it properly involves a new branch, re-grading the run to correct falls, and reconnecting to the boundary trap. Doing that before the slab is poured costs a fraction of doing it after.RNRenovation rough-in3 min read
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