Hot Water System Not Heating? What an Illawarra Plumber Checks First
Cold water, or just not hot enough? The checks a licensed Illawarra plumber runs on gas, electric, solar and heat pump hot water, and what is safe to do yourself.
A Homeowner’s Guide To Plumbing In Wollongong
Anything that touches gas, a hot water system or the pipework inside your walls has to be done by a licensed plumber. On regulated plumbing and drainage work the plumber also has to complete a Certificate of Compliance and give you a copy, and in the Illawarra that certificate goes to Building Commission NSW where…
Shellharbour French Drain Case Study: Stopping Neighbour Runoff & Subsurface Water
The Damp Problem A Shellharbour homeowner was dealing with a serious and worsening water ingress issue. Water from two neighbouring properties, both sitting higher than the client’s block, was flowing into the yard and tracking under the slab. The result: damaged new flooring, rising damp, and mould taking hold inside the home. Recent renovations were…
Tree Roots In Your Wollongong Drains — Why It Keeps Coming Back
You’ve had your drain cleared twice in the last six months. Maybe three times. Every time it’s the same story, a tradie pulls out a tangled mass of fine roots, the drain runs again for a while, then weeks or months later you’re back where you started. Tree roots in Wollongong drains aren’t a one-and-done…
Pilot Light Out on Your Gas Hot Water? What You Can Check Before Calling a Plumber (Sydney)
Woke up to cold water? Checked the unit and the pilot light is out? Before you pick up the phone, there are a few things you can safely check yourself. Not everything needs a plumber. But gas work has a hard legal line in NSW, and crossing it isn’t worth the risk. This guide walks…
Backflow Prevention for Bidets in the Illawarra: What It Is & Why It Matters
Backflow Prevention and Bidets By CS Plumbing & Drainage ServicesServing Wollongong locals for over 20 years. CS Plumbing Services explain the importance of backflow prevention for bidets, ensuring safe water supply and compliance with NSW regulations. For homeowners around Wollongong and the broader Illawarra region Introduction: What is backflow prevention and why do bidets need…
Emergency Plumber: Burst Pipe or Flexi Hose The Immediate Steps
What to Do When a Flexi Hose or Pipe Bursts If a flexi hose or pipe bursts in your home, turn off the main water supply at the meter first to stop the flow. If water has reached power points, shut off the electricity at the switchboard and keep off any wet surfaces. Open a…
How to Detect Hidden Leaks in Your Home
How to Detect a Hidden Water Leak in Your Home Hidden water leaks usually show up as an unexplained jump in your water bill, a musty smell, damp patches on walls, or a sudden drop in water pressure. Warm spots on the floor or the sound of running water when every tap is off can…
