Plumbing guides from the tools.

Straight answers to the questions we get asked on the job around Brisbane, written so you can work out what is going on at your place and what the sensible next step is.

What actually shortens the life of a hot water system, the warning signs worth acting on, what a homeowner can safely check, and how plumbers weigh up repair against replacement.

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Topics we plan to cover as we photograph and document more jobs. If there is something you want explained, tell us when you call.

Hot water

Why is my hot water system leaking?
No hot water: what could be causing it
How long do hot water systems last?
What size hot water system does my household need?
Electric storage vs heat pump hot water systems

Blocked drains

Why does my drain keep blocking?
Tree roots in drains: what homeowners need to know
What a CCTV drain inspection can actually show
When high-pressure water jetting is used
What causes stormwater drains to block?

Emergency plumbing

What actually counts as a plumbing emergency?
What to do when a water pipe bursts
What to do when a toilet is overflowing
When a blocked drain becomes an emergency

Water filtration

Whole house vs under-sink water filtration
How whole house water filtration works
How often do water filters need replacing?