How to maintain your drains and pipes in 5 easy steps

Our residential, commercial and community drainage systems work hard as unsung heroes – until they don’t. When drains and pipes become blocked, this can very quickly turn into a big problem and unnecessary hassle. That’s why as with many things, prevention is always your best bet. Want to know how to successfully maintain healthy drains…

Solving and preventing drain smells

When you own or rent a property, you must figure out how to maintain it either for yourself or your landlord. As much as cleaning may seem unappealing to you, from time to time you might find yourself dealing with a smelly drain (or multiple smelly drains). You’ll quickly learn that when plumbing blocks and…

How to Fight Roots – The Enemy of Plumbing

Blocked drains are considered the frustration of many homes and business owners. It’s common knowledge that food scraps, cooking oils and grease, hair, toiletries and other miscellaneous foreign objects cause blocked drains. There could be another root to your problem: tree roots. Yes – the humble tree (or trees) in your garden may be causing…

How to Stay Warm in Your Home this Winter

  Turn the heater on, put on those fluffy slippers and layer up – it’s how many of us brave the cold within our own homes in winter. There are other smart and long-term strategies to consider when it comes to staying warm. Want to know how to avoid the shivering, teeth-chattering and exorbitant energy…

Which Hot Water System is Right for You?

When you think of a well-running, functional home you probably think of working toilets and taps, washing machine and dryer, fridges and freezers and so on. However, a hot water system is something that is imperative to your home, too. Trust us, you’ll notice if/when it goes bust. So, whether you’re building a new home…

Your Water Corporation Guide to Subdivision Plumbing Requirements

Many homeowners and investors in Perth are interested in the benefits, particularly financial, of subdividing a block. Yet, without the professional guidance of what’s involved and the services to ensure it’s done right; subdividing could drag out into a long and tiresome process. Thankfully, the Perth plumber team at Superior Plumbing are here to help…

What Causes Low Water Pressure?

Water – where would we be without it? Our bodies are made up of more than half water, and we need to consistently drink water to survive, grow food and cook, wash our clothes, dishes, homes, cars and so much more. More often than not, we take water for granted, especially in our homes. After…

Buying a Property? Here’s a Plumbing Checklist

Buying a property is an exciting, but often overwhelming process. This is regardless if it’s your first of fifth time. There’s no denying that purchasing property is probably one of, if not the biggest investments you’ll make in your lifetime. So, it’s important to make sure you’re well-equipped with the knowledge of what you’re getting…

A Beginner’s Guide to Home Drainage Systems

A residential drainage system works well and hard to minimise the risk of flooding. It works by safely and efficiently carrying away stormwater to creeks, rivers and in the process, discharges home wastewater into the main sewer line. Most of the time, home drainage systems work so well, that they go unnoticed. However, what happens…

Why You Should Only Trust a Licensed Plumber

A licensed plumber is authorised to carry out specific plumbing work and supervise an apprentice. Essentially, licensed plumbers have sufficient education, as well as legal permission, to do what they do and complete plumbing installations, service repairs and maintenance. When it comes to plumbing, and almost all trades, products and services, what you pay for…