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Practical advice from Brett, Garth and the team — how to spot problems early, what to do in an emergency, and how to keep your home’s plumbing running.
CCTV drain camera screen showing tree roots growing inside a blocked pipe
August 31, 2026

After noticing dirty water backing up with bath, shower and toilet being very slow to drain, our customer suspected a blocked sewer drain at their property. They tried to tackle the plumbing emergency using a plunger in the toilet, and the water level temporarily returned to normal levels.

Doherty Plumbing Solutions van in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
August 31, 2026

We were recently contacted a customer at Nunawading, who reported a nagging plumbing issue with the toilet in their Nunawading property. It was quite noisy, even when the cistern filled back up after using. The toilet unit was shifting at the base as well, indicating a potential issue with the P-Trap.

Burst Pipe plumbers eastern suburbs
August 31, 2026

A customer from Blackburn anxiously called the Doherty Plumbing Solutions office recently, reporting a potential water leak near their water meter. They had also noticed higher water bills than usual, and there was pooling of water near the meter.

Kitchen tap reassembled after a leaking tap repair
August 31, 2026

We received a call from a customer in Blackburn South, who reported low water pressure and no hot water to their household. The Doherty Plumbing Solutions office dispatched Tim and Kallista from our team to attend the property. After investigating, they found that the main water line had been damaged due to garage construction works, leading to loss of pressure to the water flow. Our crew got down to work, replacing the damaged section of the water pipe. Great work team.

Hot water shower
August 31, 2026

Doherty Plumbing Solutions can assist you with your emergency hot water services. Hear how we’ve assisted customers with previous hot water repairs.

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