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Spring Cleaning Clogged Drains

The Doherty Plumbing crew recently attended a local school property, after there were reports of water being retained in the surface pit and not draining properly in the small courtyard of the play area.

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A Practical Guide to Preparing Your Hot Water Service for Winter

As winter approaches, it’s important to ensure your hot water service is ready to tackle the cold. A warm shower on a chilly morning is a necessity, so let’s make sure your hot water system is up to the task. Whether you need to service your existing unit or consider a replacement, this practical guide will help you navigate the process and keep your hot water flowing smoothly in the southern eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

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Emergency sewer blockage

We had one of our customers report a blocked sewer pipe, which was located in the back of their commercial property in Bayswater. Overflowing sewer water had created a messy situation!

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Emergency sewer blockage in Blackburn South

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.

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Help! I have a plumbing emergency

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.

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Water leak! Help!

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.

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Low water pressure – I need help!

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.

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    George came; did my work quietly and respectfully. Noted a problem (big gaping crack in the pipe under the bench), and asked if we would like to change it. No pressure applied, and just added it to his list when I gave the go ahead. Would use this company again and again.
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    Kath Edney
    3/30/2024
    I have been using Doherty Plumbing Solutions for a few years now and I have always found them to be great value and relieable.
    Andrew Radford Avatar
    Andrew Radford
    9/08/2025
    Once again it was a pleasure dealing with Doherty. Thank you to Brian for promptly organising the visit and thank you to Tim for arriving on time and clearing the blockage. Highly recommend their services.
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    Sue Smith
    10/02/2025
    I rang them early morning & they arrived on the same day. They found the leak which was under the house, fixed it promptly. The plumber was helpful & friendly, communicated well. I'll use them again.
    Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth
    8/13/2024
    The first gentleman I arranged the appointment with at Doherty Plumbing was most helpful & the attending plumber was a lovely, polite young man who arrived promptly, worked efficiently & completed the job well. Greatly appreciated.
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    Denise Dixon
    10/27/2025
    I had a great experience with the team at DP when they promptly addressed my hot water piping issue. George worked efficiently, and he was friendly and professional throughout the visit. He did a thorough job and took the time to ensure everything was done correctly. I would definitely recommend their services and would not hesitate to call them again.
    Susan Lim Avatar
    Susan Lim
    12/16/2025
    Responsive, reasonably priced and pleasant to deal with. Have used several times in the past and will continue to do so.
    Fiona Walliss Avatar
    Fiona Walliss
    9/13/2024
    James was professional and knowledgeable. He explained my shower leaking issues as I was not able to attend myself. The plumbing work was completed promptly. And I was advised next steps with Tiler to make water proof. Very helpful and would definitely recommend to my family & friends.
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    Fay
    11/21/2025
    Doherty plumbing work was excellent. Very responsive, arrived on time and fixed the issue quickly. Brian and his crew kept me informed at every step and I could not be happier with the end result.
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    Anne-Marie Cook
    1/13/2025
    I had an incredible experience with George from Doherty Plumbing. He was punctual, reliable and sorted out my leaking roof. Trustworthy and experienced. Would definitely recommend this small business if you are looking for excellent skills.
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    Natalie King
    11/03/2025
    For reliable plumbing services, call 03 9877 5775 or 0417 577 432