How to fit a washing machine.

With internet shopping and shopping centres open 7 days a week now, consumers can buy and have new appliances delivered within hours of the old one “biting the dust”.

Problem: The delivery men will take your old washing machine away but they won’t connect, check and test your new washing machine.

Solution: Book the Weekend Plumber to […]

By |January 7th, 2016|Plumbing Services, Plumbing Tips, Weekend Plumber|0 Comments

Does your plumber have the right plumbing classification?

The assumption is that a plumber is a plumber. Nothing could be further from the truth.

You see, there are eight main plumbing classes and six specialised classes and your plumber must be registered with relevant authorities to legally carry out work within these classes.

Put it simply. You need to pick the right plumber for your […]

By |January 11th, 2015|Plumbing Services, Weekend Plumber|0 Comments

Why you shouldn’t tinker with your house plumbing.

One of my favourite sayings is, “don’t see your car mechanic for a haircut!” It’s something that you wouldn’t do because you don’t want to look like an idiot.

Surprisingly, home ‘handy men’ forget the simple analogy especially when their plumbing needs fixing. I wish I knew why people often wait until the last minute before […]

By |January 4th, 2015|Plumbing Services, Plumbing Tips|0 Comments

How to get more life out of your plumbing fixtures

A leaking tap or dripping toilet is a sign that the washer or some other part is probably worn and needs replacing. It’s a simple job for the hands of a capable maintenance plumber. Unfortunately, most of those little jobs go unnoticed until a plumbing emergency becomes a serious issue.

Annoying leaks and drips. A leaking […]

By |December 28th, 2014|Plumbing Tips, Weekend Plumber|0 Comments

How to find a good plumber (part 2)

In my last post I ranted on how you can find a good plumber. Today, I want to continue with the topic and give you the rest of the story.

Reasonable rates. It makes sense to shop around. Never begin a project unless you get a written quote from at least three licensed plumbers. In my […]

By |December 22nd, 2014|Plumbing Services|0 Comments

How to find a good plumber

Say you need a plumber: how can you find a good one? Here are some tips from a master plumber (yours truly) to help you tell a good plumber from a bad one. I have to warn you; the initial ‘research phase’ can take time, but without decent plumbing your life would be miserable, so […]

By |December 15th, 2014|Plumbing Services, Weekend Plumber|0 Comments