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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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …

Recently we received a weekend call for an emergency plumbing problem in Strathmore. The client reported water coming through the wall from the adjoining property and flooding into their property. Our plumber explained, over the phone, how to turn the mains water supply off to the property to prevent any further damage occurring. He advised …

Family over for Christmas lunch and your toilet has clogged? Jump in the shower to find there’s NO hot water? Wake up in the night to the sound of water dripping in your bedroom? The above are all examples of a plumbing emergency. These mean you have a problem that needs to be fixed urgently, …

The benefits of knowing how to shut your water supply off may only be realised when you’re confronted with a plumbing emergency like a burst water pipe or broken tap. The quicker you can turn the mains water supply off; the less damage will be caused to your home. What is the mains water supply? …