Residential Plumbing

Blocked toilets are perhaps the most common plumbing issue in Australia and possibly the world. Hardly a year passes by without a homeowner complaining about a clogged toilet. Slow-draining sinks are also a significant problem, especially with many people dumping oil and food. Grease and oil can harden, making it difficult for water to pass through.

Leaky taps are also a massive issue in homes. The dripping noises can drive some homeowners crazy, prompting them to call a plumber right away. We've compiled the most common ones in this blog post if you want to learn more about plumbing problems.

When you call Perth Local Plumbing & Gas to seek plumbing services, it means you need an expert plumber who can install, repair, and maintain your home's plumbing or drainage system.

Our plumbers can also handle fixtures associated with cooling and heating, as well as water distribution around the house. It is part of our duty and responsibility to interpret blueprints, along with the specifications of your residential building. We are very thorough with our job in inspecting drainage systems and provide reporting or documentation, too.

Before we go to your house or perform any service, we will give you a no-obligation quote. It means that you are free to disagree with the quote and seek another business. We charge per hour plus GST. In some cases, we will ask for a fixed charge based on the work you require.

If an apprentice plumber provides the service to you, the charge will be lower. The total amount you will pay will depend largely on the scope of the service. Again, we will give you a quote that you can agree or disagree with, so there's absolutely no pressure.

You should call in the experts as soon as possible if you have a cracked pipe. The professional plumber will fix or replace the issue. But first, the plumber will diagnose the problem to determine what caused it and what should be done about it. You will be provided with choices of solutions that meet your budget. Preventative maintenance is the key to help prevent a burst pipe, so be sure to schedule maintenance visits at least once a year.

While waiting for the plumber to arrive, quickly turn off the water supply. Remove any belongings in the area, especially those that use electricity.

It's not uncommon for plumbers to deal with burst pipes inside walls. They are fixable but should only be done by a licenced plumber. It's important to call a plumber right away since the damage can become severe if not immediately taken care of.

The plumber will find the exact location of the broken pipe by looking for signs of water damage, corrosion, and mould. The process of fixing or replacing the broken pipe will depend on a few things, but it will include cutting out the sections of the drywall if it's damaged.

All plumbing systems will eventually develop clogs. It's a fact of life. But it doesn't mean you cannot clear blocked drains in your kitchen sink, floor, toilet, and bathtub. You will need a plunger to solve the issue. It's one of the easiest and most affordable ways to do it. Chances are, you already own a plunger, so do your best to get rid of the blockage. Another way is to use a plumber's snake, which is a long steel cable used to fix most household clogs.

Here's a blog post if you're interested in knowing more about fixing blocked drains in your house.

When we work in your house, we surely appreciate the time you spend overseeing our work, for instance. It always helps when our plumbers can be guided by the homeowners themselves, such as pointing out where the leaks are or if we require access to drains and fixtures inside the house.

Also, expect some debris in the drains, which is due to the drains being backed up. We can run the taps and flush the debris out for you if you are home. We can take care of blockages, even if you're not present, mainly if the drains are outside the house.