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5 Safety Steps to Implement When Booking a Plumber in Isolation
Just because we are all in isolation, doesn’t mean plumbing jobs stop. If you have a plumber coming to your home during this period, here are 5 Safety Steps to implement before and during your plumbing visit at your Melbourne home. Step 1. Be Sure Your Plumber Has a COVID-19 Safety Management Plan Be sure …
Read More Case Study – Burst Water Pipe in Essendon during Isolation
Burst water pipes can cause extensive damage to homes and businesses in a short period of time if left unattended. If you suspect you have a leaking pipe, make sure you have it rectified quickly. Mould, destroyed insulation, rotten timber framework, damaged kitchen cupboards and plaster can all add up to an expensive repair job. …
Read More Can I Still Call a Plumber During COVID-19?
Can I Still Call a Plumber During COVID-19? Yes, you can! In the interest of public health, Plumbing is considered an essential service, however the guidelines have changed to how we must operate. These changes are to ensure we protect the health and safety of our team and the community at all times. We operate …
Read More Case Study: Blocked Toilet in Greenvale From Toilet Paper Alternatives
Essendon Plumbing Services is already seeing the ramifications resulting from the lack of toilet paper caused by the COVID-19 panic buying. Last week we attended several blocked toilets in Melbourne where people had flushed paper towels, baby wipes, and tissues down the toilet. One particular job in Greenvale, Melbourne is a great example of what …
Read More A Day In the life of our Plumbers
Our Experience At Essendon Plumbing Services we’re committed to going above and beyond to provide the best plumbing services in Melbourne. We’ve been in business for more than 33 years and our operations team have over 100 years of combined experience. Our administration team also have over 30 years of experience, from answering your calls …
Read More What Do I Do If My Toilet Won’t Flush?
How annoying is it when you go to flush the toilet and it won’t flush? If you’re having guests over, not only is it embarrassing, but it can also be a health concern. At Essendon Plumbing Services, we specialise in general plumbing maintenance and emergency toilet problems. We operate 24/7, 365 days of the year …
Read More What NOT to Flush Down Your Toilet During Toilet Paper Shortages
We would have all noticed that purchasing toilet paper is near impossible at the moment due to many Australians panic buying large quantities of toilet paper, leaving others (including the elderly) to consider alternatives. Note: Australian manufacturers of toilet paper have said there is no shortage of supply. What not to flush down my toilet? …
Read More Why is my water bill so high?
Have you received a water bill much higher than usual? There are certain times of the year when your water bill will fluctuate greatly and the most important thing to check (before panicking and calling your plumber) is if your monthly usage for the same month the previous year was similar. If it is, then …
Read More Case Study – Burst Water Main Floods a Tullamarine Retirement Village
An existing client in Tullamarine, Melbourne recently found themselves needing an emergency plumber when they realised their mains water supply had burst and was flooding. They first called their retail water authority thinking it may have been a fault on their side but after Yarra Valley Water attended the site, our client was told the …
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