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Water saving tips to help the environment and your wallet

Water saving tips to help the environment and your wallet

Water and the warmer months tend to go hand-in-hand, so here are some tips on conserving water as we move into warmer weather: Cut down the time you spend in the shower…and take showers instead of baths. Install a dual flush toilet – call Pipe Perfection Plumbers and...

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Flushed away… or the makings of a sewer monster?

Flushed away… or the makings of a sewer monster?

What happens when you pour fat down the drain... and why 'flushable' wipes are not to be flushed. What weighs 15 tons and lives in a London sewer? Fatberg. No, we're not talking about a distant cousin of Jabba the Hutt—although the resemblance is uncanny—but a real...

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Here’s Pippy, Pipe Perfection’s plumber-mover

Here’s Pippy, Pipe Perfection’s plumber-mover

We are pleased to introduce you to Pippy! Pippy is a vintage 1954 Morris J van whose role is Head of Happiness at Pipe Perfection Plumbers (PPP). She putts around promoting PPP’s expertise in vintage plumbing bringing a smile to the faces of the residents of the inner...

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What to do about a local drain blockage: Part 3

What to do about a local drain blockage: Part 3

Stuck with a blocked drain? If you suspect you've already diagnosed it as a local drain blockage (Finding local drain blockages—Part 2), you can try a number of things to unblock the pipe. DIY unblocking Fortunately, a lot of local blockages can be solved with DIY...

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Finding local drain blockages: Part 2

Finding local drain blockages: Part 2

Ever had something big in store and then when the moment came things didn’t go down as you planned? It’s probably the only thing that links failed surprise birthday parties with quality time on the porcelain throne. Luckily both situations can be salvaged if you know...

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Blocked sewer or drain? The where, how and why

Blocked sewer or drain? The where, how and why

Is a drain, pipe, shower, toilet or sink blocking up at your home? It's a common occurrence especially in the older homes of the inner west and eastern suburbs of Sydney.  We’re expert blocked drain plumbers, so in this and the following posts will cover why this...

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Cause for celebration

Cause for celebration

Don’t let us tell you we’re Sydney’s plumbing experts – let us show you! Pipe Perfection Plumbers are proud to announce that one of their specialist plumbers, Matt, is the winner of the Clarrie Wymer Quiet Achievers award! Matt’s been a Pipe Perfection specialist...

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Plumbers in Sydney – a dime-a-dozen?

Plumbers in Sydney – a dime-a-dozen?

Plumbers are all the same, right? They all went to plumbing school, however the quality of work that they perform, the diagnostic skills they have honed through years of experience and training, and the creativity that they use in determining the best solutions all...

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How will your plumbing hold up this summer?

How will your plumbing hold up this summer?

The summer holidays are almost over and everyone is steadily getting back into the swing of work. It's during this time that it's important to remember how the hot weather can take its toll on your home.  Remember to do a basic check up on your plumbing after the...

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Plumbing tips to keep your Christmas merry!

Plumbing tips to keep your Christmas merry!

‘Tis the time to give lavish gifts to your loves ones, eat excessive amounts of ham and turkey, get a good dose of vitamin D and spend some quality time with your plumber. Right? Christmas cooking and the dreaded post-Christmas clean-up can result in a lot of unwanted...

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DIY tips to stop your plumbing sizzling this summer

DIY tips to stop your plumbing sizzling this summer

The hot weather will start to take its toll on your home this summer,  so it’s a good time to do an audit and a basic check up on what is arguably, the most important system in your house. Here are some 'do it yourself' tips from Pipe Perfection Plumbers to get your...

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