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Blocked toilets are a common problem in homes and businesses across Melbourne and if left unchecked can cause major damage. Flushing the toilet and watching the bowl fill up and overflow onto the floor can be daunting and something you don’t want to experience. Fortunately unblocking a toilet when you know how can be quite …

Keep an eye out for these 5 common signs of a blocked toilet. If you suspect your toilet is blocked don’t just ignore it and hope it’ll go away or you could end up with disastrous consequences. A blocked toilet can be a serious health issue and cause damage to your home and bathroom if …

There are 16,000 Plumbers in Victoria and 43 of them are women, that’s less than .3%. At Essendon Plumbing Services we are passionate about changing the status quo and engaging the best people for the role male or female. At Essendon Plumbing Services we believe in equality. We believe great opportunities are missed in the …

Essendon Plumbing Services specialises in residential plumbing in Melbourne. Here are 9 Common residential plumbing faults our team of professional local plumbers deal with every day. Leaking Tap Repairs Leaking Toilet Repairs Bathroom Plumbing Unblocking drains Unblocking Kitchen Sinks Repairing or replacing leaking pipes Hot Water Service repairs and Hot Water Service Replacement Gas appliance …

It is important when you have any plumbing work done at your home or business that you know the work will be up to standard. There are plumbing standards, codes and regulations in Victoria that all plumbers must comply with – and the last thing you want is to have an unqualified tradie carrying out …

To carry out any Plumbing work in Victoria you need to be either a Licensed Plumber, a Registered Plumber or In training under supervision (Apprentice Plumber). The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is the regulatory authority for all plumbing work in Victoria ensuring the protection of our health and safety and the quality of our water …

Wondering what causes pipes to leak? If you think you have a leaking water pipe or just want to be sure your plumbing system is safe and compliant here is some basic information regarding what can contribute to pipes leaking in or around your home. These easy to understand tips will help you keep your …

Recently we attended a house in Mernda who were experiencing a vastly increased water bill than they normally receive. Using a pressure gauge, our expert plumbers tested the water line to the property and found a drop in pressure. This confirmed that a leak was present at the property. Our plumbing team checked all fixtures …

With all the different pipes running through your home gas, hot and cold water, heating, drainage and all the different materials being used plastic, upvc, copper, polyethylene, polypropylene etc. it’s not unusual to have a few plumbing problems throughout your lifetime. When it’s a minor problem, you may be able to fix it yourself, but …