South east plumbing guides
Short, practical information for homeowners, renters and small businesses dealing with a plumbing problem in Melbourne's south east or the Mornington Peninsula.
Homeowner questions
Original answers about plumber costs, emergencies, blocked drains, hot water, leaks and water pressure across the south east.
Read the guideSewer planning
Compare relining with pipe bursting, build an indicative Australian planning range and check what a sewer quote should include.
Use the plannerWater leaks
How to check the meter, rule out everyday usage and recognise the signs of a hidden plumbing leak.
Read the guideBathroom waterproofing
How a puddle flange connects a wet-area drain and waterproofing membrane, plus common bathroom questions.
Read the guideToilet plumbing
What a continuously refilling cistern can mean, what you can observe safely and when to arrange a repair.
Read the guideHot water
Common reasons a household runs short of hot water and the details that help narrow down the cause.
Read the guideHot-water planning
Estimate an indicative pipe size from flow, pressure, route length, rise and material before arranging a proper design check.
Use the calculatorStormwater
What to check after heavy rain, how stormwater differs from sewer drainage and when an overflow needs attention.
Read the guideDrain odours
Possible causes of rain-related drain odours, warning signs and useful observations to share with a plumber.
Read the guideEmergency plumbing
Simple first steps to reduce damage, describe the problem and get the right local provider conversation started.
Read the checklistBlocked drains
How to tell the difference between a slow drain and a larger blockage, and what details help a plumber.
Read the guideHot water
The practical questions to answer before arranging an assessment or comparing replacement options.
Read the guideUrgent plumbing
What to record for an urgent request, from water status and access to the exact suburb.
Read the checklistToilet plumbing
Safe first steps, what not to mix and the details a blocked toilet plumber needs.
Read the guideWater pressure
How to compare fixtures and timing before arranging a low water pressure assessment.
Read the guideGas plumbing
Safety boundaries, useful job details and when to leave the area first.
Read the guideMaintenance
Simple observations for taps, toilets, drains, hot water, leaks and stormwater.
Read the checklistStart with the job in front of you
You do not need to know the technical name. Tell us what is happening and where the job is.
