News, Updates and Tips About Plumbing From Toormina Based Plumber

Blocked Sewer Reconstruction

Our customer was having regular problems with tree roots growing into the sewer line causing blockages in the old earthenware sewer line.It’s possible to manage this by running a drain clearing nozzle down the pipe each year to prevent blockages. In this case the customer decided the best option was to fix the problem for …

This job is a perfect example of how we can help turn a previously non-habitable area into a fully functioning living space with our bathroom plumbing services.One of our long-term customers wanted our help to turn their garage into a self-contained living space with its own kitchen and bathroom. Read more

Water Meter Relocation

Completed-water-meter-relocated-in-Peakhurst

This is a fine example of one of the many services we provide. Our customer wanted to get a new concrete driveway installed. The problem they had was that the water meter was in the area where the new driveway was going to be laid.They asked us to move it one meter to the right.Read more

Fixing A Blocked Stormwater Drain, Downpipes And Guttering

This is an example of a job carried out after the recent heavy rain we were experiencing. One of my long-term customers gave me a call as her guttering was overflowing quite badly and causing flooding in her garden.

CCTV Pictures of cleared drain on Monterey NSW

The Blocked Drain Problem

We are plumbers in the Coffs Harbour area. Here a customer called around 5.45pm on a Saturday. The customer advised me that the sewer was blocked as they were experiencing:

This was a typical blocked drain in the Bexley area where a large tree was growing into the sewer line. I used the our high-pressure water jet to clear the blockage and then scour the pipe clean cutting off all tree roots.Read more

Moving A Water Meter – Liquid Nitrogen In Action

Water Meter Did Not Comply With Australian Standard.

Here one of my clients was issued with a notice from water company to have their water meter moved to comply with current Australian Standards.

The standards require the meter to be at least 300 mm above ground level with access for the meter reader. Here’s how we deal with the complication of stopping the live flow of water from the mains into the meter.

Normally, for other plumbing jobs, you can just turn off the water to the house. But this job requires cutting and work done before the meter and tap.

A repaired stormwater pit in Wattle Grove

Here our customer was having trouble with the small courtyard flooding during periods of heavy rain.

So I went over to the property to do a free inspection and quote and immediately could see the cause of a problem.

As originally installed, it’s a perfect example of how not to install a stormwater pit:

A major part of my job is fixing water leaks whether it’s due to the age of the piping system or damage due to construction work.

In this case, there was a 32 mm water line serving a block of units in the local area, unfortunately, this pipe was damaged by the guys installing the NBN service to the units.

This job came about because the owner of the garage below this particular unit noticed a slow leak dripping onto their car.

The Strata manager asked me to check it out. I conducted a few simple tests to identify the source of the leak. In this case, a simple hydrostatic die test was all that was needed to confirm that the bath waste pipe and union was the cause of the problem.

Blocked Sewer Reconstruction

Local Bathroom Plumbing

Water Meter Relocation

Fixing A Blocked Stormwater Drain, Downpipes And Guttering

After Hours Emergency Blocked Drain Plumbing

The Blocked Drain Problem

Clearing A Blocked Drain – Large Tree Root Damage

Moving A Water Meter – Liquid Nitrogen In Action

Water Meter Did Not Comply With Australian Standard.

Installing A Stormwater Inlet Pit

Old Pipes Burst And How We Repaired It

Keyhole Surgery On A Bath Waste Area Through A Concrete Slab