Plumbing tips, guides & local advice

The Doherty Plumbing Solutions office received an anxious call from a customer at Forest Hill, who reported a roof leak at their premises that were causing damage to their walk-in wardrobe.

A customer at Surrey Hills contacted our office to report that their hot water unit pilot light was going out every two to three days. George was on the scene promptly, and inspected the Aquamax unit.
As the water heater was almost 20-years-old, it was time for a replacement. George advised customer on replacement options, to find the best possible model based on their requirement.

There are several factors to consider when trying to work out what might affect water quality in your home or office. Doherty Plumbing Solutions has assisted many customers with improving their water quality.

The prospect of dealing with limescale in your Melbourne premises can be daunting. However, regular cleaning and reduction in moisture can dramatically help to prevent limescale from developing in bathroom and kitchen fixtures.

A customer in Chadstone reported a gas leak in their DUX hot water unit. Our licensed gas plumbers attended the call fast.

Our master plumber Brian was at the scene promptly, after a customer in Forest Hill reported their solar hot water unit was leaking. On closer inspection, Brian found that the old Cromagen unit’s storage tank had burst due to rust, and was leaking water from the tank connection.

Every home and office should have a gas safety check performed routinely to ensure the safety of the occupants and surrounding area. Below are some example call-outs Doherty Plumbing Solutions has attended.

The key plumbing fixtures comprising a sewer system include sinks, taps, showers, baths, toilets, dishwasher in the kitchen, and the overall pipework connecting these to the mains sewer line. Sometimes a clogged sewer line can spell big trouble for your indoor plumbing.

Don’t let tree root infestation cause significant damage to your property’s sewerage network, and potentially burn a hole in your pocket due to costly plumbing repairs!! Let’s talk about how to protect your sewer line.