Emergency plumbers are expensive – anyone who has needed to call for service after hours will be all too aware of this. But in many cases, the after hours rates charged by plumbing companies can be avoided. Below are six common plumbing problems requiring urgent repair, details of how your plumber would typically respond to these problems, and tips on how you can avoid the need to call for an emergency plumber. 1. Toilet Cistern Flushing Problems. Toilet cistern …

Drains have a tendency to clog at the most inopportune times, like when you’re cooking a holiday feast for a house full of guests or when enjoying a relaxing shower, you find yourself standing in ankle-length water. But before you reach for the Drano, you should reconsider. Drano and other drain opening products are caustic and dangerous to use. These conventional drain cleaners contain the man-made chemical sodium hydroxide, which can damage the piping and finish on …

As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.