The plumbing and drainage system in your property is quite complex – you have kitchen and bathrooms sinks, drains, waste disposal units, toilets, showers, a bathtub, laundry basin, washing machine, hot water cylinder, outdoor taps and drains, underground sewage and wastewater systems, gutters, downpipes … the list goes on.
So when something goes wrong in any of these areas, you may need to call in a plumber, gasfitter or drainage professional. Some of these concerns are fairly routine, but others are considered urgent and need an emergency plumber.
But how do you know if you have a plumbing emergency?
There are certain problems we consider emergencies where you need a plumber to come out quickly.
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Have you ever been in the shower and noticed that you were standing in a puddle of backed up, murky water?
Blocked shower drains usually happen gradually. That puddle is barely noticeable at first. But eventually, you notice that the shower water isn’t draining down as quickly as it should. Before you know it, you’ve got a backlog of soapy water that is creating an unwanted, unpleasant footbath.
If you’ve ever tried to clear a blocked drain, you’ll know that it’s not fun. It’s smelly, messy and a bit stressful if there are larger drainage issues to deal with. So it’s best to try to prevent your drains from getting blocked or clogged in the first place. This begins with knowing the top reasons why your drains get blocked.
There are two main prompts that get people thinking about replacing a water heater:
Your hot water heater is not working properly
You’re paying too much for hot water
Let’s take a closer look at these and share some helpful information about figuring out when is the best time to replace your water heater.
Have you ever heard a sound coming from your pipes that sounds a bit like jack hammering? You may hear it after you turn a tap off, or once a washing machine or dishwasher cycle has finished the water intake or fill part of its cycle. It is often a loud bang in your pipes after a fill valve or a shut-off valve shuts off.
Water hammering is how plumbers describe the banging sound that comes from your pipes or plumbing work. It might also sound like a knocking or banging on the pipes. The technical name for it is hydraulic shock, but most people refer to it as water hammering.
If you’re shopping around for a new hot water cylinder, there are a few different things to research and understand in order to make an informed decision:
One of the most important features of your house to look after is your roof. It protects you from the elements and keeps you safe, warm and dry. Many of us, however, don’t give much thought to our roofs…. that is, until something goes wrong.
Having a blocked drain is a hassle we all dread. It’s smelly, unsightly, stressful and usually means an interruption to our day-to-day activities. But did you know that a blocked drain can also be a hazard to your health?
Roof maintenance is probably not something that you think about very often. You possibly look after your garden, decks, and other parts of your property – there is always a list of jobs to do around the house. But how often do you take the time to look after your roof?
Similarly, you know the importance of looking after your car (or motorbike or boat). Filling it with the proper fuel, checking the oil, and having regular mechanical checks are all part of owning a vehicle and keeping it in safe working order. The same is true for your roof. Keeping it in good condition helps it last longer and keeps you and your family safe.
Why, then, is roof maintenance not high up on your home maintenance list? Perhaps it’s the “out of sight, out of mind” principle. Because you can’t really see up there, you don’t think too much about it. Maybe we just take our roofs for granted. They’re large and expensive, so we just assume they’re going to last a long time without us worrying about them.
But we do need to pay attention to them. Regular roof maintenance and roof repairs are very important. This is an area where the more preventative maintenance you do, the better. If you invest a bit of time, effort and money on a regular basis, you’ll avoid hefty repair or replacement bills that you could have prevented.
Discovering you have a leak somewhere in your roof will likely cause a range of reactions – frustration (I don’t have time to deal with this), fear (oh no, how severe is the damage?) and worry (how much is this going to cost me?).
With Laser Plumbing Te Atatu you’re in safe hands, so stay calm and we’ll walk you through what to do if you discover you have a leak in your roof.