Plumbing and Gas Fitting News for Australian Home Owners

An Australia-wide news and tips site about plumbing, gas fitting, hot water, drains, bathrooms and gas heating, organised by state so you can find what matters where you live.

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Queensland

Queensland home owners deal with heat, humidity and hard water, and the tips below cover the work that comes up most often.

Plumbing

If you need a local tradesperson, plumber Bribie Island is an example of a Queensland business doing this kind of work.

Gas fitting

For cooktops and other gas appliances, this gas appliance installation example shows the kind of work a licensed gas fitter handles.

Bathrooms

When you are planning a new wet area, bathroom renovations Brisbane is one example of a local business that does this work.

New South Wales

New South Wales covers everything from inner city apartments to large suburban blocks, and the work you book depends a lot on where you live.

Plumbing

For general repairs and installations, Sydney plumbers is an example of an established local business doing this work.

Plumbing

In the north west, Hills District plumbers is another example of a local business that handles this kind of work.

Plumbing and gas fitting

Further south, plumber and gas fitter in Wollongong is one example of a business offering both trades under the one licence.

Blocked drains

If a drain is backing up, blocked drains in Sydney is an example of a local business that specialises in this work.

Leaking showers

For a shower that leaks but is otherwise sound, leaking shower repairs in Sydney is an example of Leaking Showers Sealed, which regrouts and reseals showers without removing tiles and is not a plumber.

Victoria

Victoria's cooler months make heating a big part of home life, and gas remains a common choice for warmth.

Heating

If you are looking into a new system, ducted gas heating in Melbourne is an example of Beyond Heating and Cooling, a heating and cooling business that does this work.

Tips for Home Owners

Practical advice on the jobs that come up most often in an Australian home.

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Hot Water

Know the age and type of your system, watch for rust and puddles, and book a service before it fails rather than after.

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Blocked Drains

Keep fats, wipes and hair out of the line, and call a licensed plumber if water backs up more than once.

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Gas Appliances

Only a licensed gas fitter should install or service gas appliances, and you should act quickly on any smell of gas.

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Leaking Showers

Catch a leaking shower early, because resealing is far cheaper than repairing damaged framing behind the tiles.

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Bathroom Renovations

Plan waterproofing and plumbing first, get the layout right before tiles go down, and use licensed trades at every stage.

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