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- 25 July 2026Why 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.Water pressure and valvesRead
- 25 July 2026Hot 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.Hot water systemsRead
- 25 July 2026Blocked drain that keeps coming back: what is actually wrongA one-off blockage is debris. A blockage that returns every few months means roots, a damaged section, or a drain laid at the wrong fall. Clearing it treats the symptom; a camera inspection finds the cause so you can price the actual repair.Drainage and sewerRead
- 25 July 2026Burst 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.Maintenance and emergenciesRead
- 25 July 2026Renovating? 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.Renovation rough-inRead
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