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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 …

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 …

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? …

Does your shower drain block and water builds up on the shower floor? If this is the case, chances are your sewer drain is partially or completely clogged, but if you act quickly and get to the blockage in its early stages you may be able to save yourself some dollars by trying these three …

A Master Plumber is a plumber or organisation that is a member of the Master Plumbers Association, where they must adhere to a strict code of ethics. This Association ensures all members are qualified and meet a number of practice and trade standards. It’s like having a black belt in plumbing. Who is the Master …