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Straight answers and real stories from jobs around Sydney. Read Jeremy’s latest plumbing advice and project notes below.

How to spot a hidden water leak
Hidden leaks can run for months before you see any damage. Here's how to spot the early signs, test your water meter, and know when it's time to call a plumber.
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Strata plumbing in NSW: who fixes what?
A leak in an apartment raises one question first: lot owner or owners corporation? How responsibility for pipes generally works under NSW strata law.
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Pipe relining vs digging up your drains
Cracked or root-damaged drain? How pipe relining works, when it beats digging, and the cases where excavation is still the right fix.
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Hot water system: repair or replace?
No hot water? Which faults are worth repairing, when a new system is the better call, and how electric, gas, heat pump and solar systems compare.
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Smell gas at home? What to do first
A gas smell needs a calm, fast response. What to do in the first few minutes, where household leaks usually come from, and why gas work in NSW needs a licensed gasfitter.
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Hot Water Fault
Hot water fault.
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Emergency plumbing service
I received an emergency plumbing call at 11pm from a stressed homeowner who had water rapidly flooding their bathroom. The issue had come on suddenly, and they were unable to stop the flow, making it a serious situation that needed immediate attention.
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Burst pipe under house
Burst pipe under house: I was recently called out to a home where the customer had noticed a musty smell inside and unusually high water bills, but there were no visible leaks within the house. This often points to a hidden issue beneath the property.
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Blocked Sewer – Tree Root Intrusion
Blocked sewer: I was recently called out to a property where the customer had noticed their toilet starting to back up. At first, it seemed like a simple blockage, but the issue quickly became more concerning when other fixtures in the home began draining slowly as well.
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Plumbing Excellence in Sydney: Meet Reit Plumbing
Sydney homeowners and businesses, the wait is over.
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