State and local utility providers are urging Australians not to flush anything but human waste and toilet paper down the drain after a recent surge in sewer blockages. SA Water recently urged Australians to avoid flushing anything but the “Three Ps” — that is, pee, poo,...
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An overview of the most common causes of blocked drains - and what you can do to prevent them. Blocked drain: Tree Roots Once a tree roots takes hold of a pipe via a small crack, it can invade quickly. In some species roots spread further than...
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While some parts of Sydney are almost as old as the nation, other neighbourhoods are just a few years or decades old, which means that pipe and sewer damage can come from a wide range of issues. To help identify what might be the root...
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There is nothing worse than coming home from a long day at work and finding that you can’t flush your toilet or waking up early on a beautiful summer’s day only to find that your garden has become inundated with water and waste. With most...
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There is nothing worse than coming home from work only to find that the toilet has flooded the bathroom or waking up in the morning and turning the shower knob only to get nothing come out. Our water and waste systems are absolutely fundamental to...
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Blocked drains are incredibly common in any type of home, from contemporary apartment blocks to historic houses or converted industrial spaces. A blocked drain is normally a fairly easy issue to fix. However, if left unattended for too long, or if the wrong solution is...
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A damaged drain is a nightmare for anyone who owns a home, not only can it do extensive damage to the property, it can also affect your ability to do even the simplest tasks around the house, like flush your toilet or take a shower....
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Drain blockages during a storm are common, particularly on properties where drain maintenance is overlooked. Blocked stormwater drains during a storm most often occur due to foreign material being swept into the drain or tree roots penetrating the pipes, which then become blocked with debris...
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Tree roots damaging a property’s pipe and drainage systems are some of the most common plumbing problems found in Australian homes, but it does take some knowledge to know why and how you might spot it if it happens to you. How does a tree damage...
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Pipe relining has revolutionised the plumbing industry with its innovative approach. Historically, a burst or damaged pipe was a difficult and costly problem to fix. After a pipe became damaged, whether by tree roots, shifts in the earth or direct physical impact, repair specialists would...
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While a seemingly simple question “Who is responsible for stormwater pipe repairs?” can actually be very difficult to answer. The issue lies in understanding where private pipes end and public ones begin, what governing body is responsible for stormwater in your suburb and what type...
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Sydney is a sprawling city with plenty of historic houses and green leafy suburbs. While beautiful and undoubtedly a great place to live, its properties often suffer from drainage issues due to housing design or simple lack of understanding for what might affect our pipes....
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Pipes are the veins and arteries of our homes and a fundamental part of how everything works together. They are also hidden behind walls, floors and the dirt in our backyards, making them an easy thing to overlook when planning a DIY renovation. Depending on whether...
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The sewers, drains and pipes in your home can become old and fragile over time. Damage to the structure of these systems is common and can happen due to the use of poor materials, settling of the earth which can cause collapsed drains or even...
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