Plumbing Blogs Sydney

Saving Money On Your Electricity And Water Costs

Energy prices are a hot topic right now, as is our rising water consumption. As prices rise we tend to look around the home and what we can change to see a big difference in the bill when it inevitably arrives.

Thankfully there are solutions, and you can implement several smart solutions around the house to lower the overall water and electricity bills.

Every Australian household is unique. Therefore, the changes you set to bring about to your energy consumption can differ from your neighbour’s. You can start by understanding how much energy and natural resources your household consumes every day (and when) along with specific energy-saving actions that will have maximum impact on your overall home.

Our $0 Call Out Fee Promise & Why Do We Have No Call Out Fee

Proximity Plumbing is a local, eastern suburbs based business. We live, breathe and love the east and our customers!  Something we’re honest about is our $0 Call Out Fee Promise.

Now, we know there is a lot of fear regarding calling out a tradesperson (especially a plumber) thanks to the negative stigma around our trade. No one wants to be ripped off (us included) so we strive to be as open and transparent about our fee and quoting system as possible.

We back our high level of service so much that we offer every customer a no-obligation $0 Call Out Fee Promise.

Why We Offer A $0 Call Out Fee

Proximity Plumbing is a true Eastern Suburbs based local business, operated and owned by a husband and wife team who manage a group of expert licensed plumbers and plumbing experts.
Our goal is to constantly provide real, true and honest information to all our customers and potential customers in the hope of raising the standards and reputation of the plumbing industry and be seen as leaders in our profession. 

As a Proximity Plumbing customer, you will be given all the information you need to make a decision on whether or not to use our crew for your plumbing needs upfront and in real-talk. You will not suffer from ‘bill shock’ because all our work is quoted, priced and approved before we get started. You know exactly what you’re paying for. 

How to bypass the Sydney Plumber Gimmicks

1. The most common plumbers gimmicks to avoid 
2. 5 tips on how to choose the best plumber for you 
3. Don’t be fooled by Google 
4. Questions to ask any plumber before you choose them 
5. Why Am I Telling You This? 
6. What does a $0 Call out fee mean? 
7. What sets Proximity Plumbing apart from the rest 
8. Our promise to you – How we work 
9. A final note about sales gimmicks

Compare Apples and Plumbing Quotes

Not all plumbers are created equal. The service standard, workmanship, expertise and finished result can differ greatly from plumber to plumber. The first place you start to see differences is when you go searching for plumbing quotes.

Now, this is our speciality: professional plumbing services and we’ve worked damn hard to create a quality brand with the best team in Sydney to handle any and all plumbing jobs. SO it gets our goat when we see a “cowboy” plumber advertising services for ridiculously low prices.

5 Reasons To Call A Plumber

Wondering whether your plumbing issue is reason to call a plumber? Here are five reasons to call a plumber!

You have a niggling plumbing problem but don’t know whether it’s serious enough to warrant a call out from your local plumber, you may be surprised to know that most plumbing emergencies are preventable if they’re dealt with early. You may even have a plumbing emergency on your hands right now and not know it!

By looking out for warning signs your plumbing system is on the fritz and calling a plumber near you to take a look – you can save valuable time and money and forgo the plumbing emergency. So, if you find yourself with any of the following plumbing issues, it’s time to call the pros!

How To Avoid A DIY Plumbing Disaster

Carrying out DIY Plumbing around your home is a great way to ensure that your pipes and drains are maintained, cleaned and cleared regularly. However, there are certain home plumbing issues that are best left to your trusty, professional plumber. 

Whether you are attempting to un-blocked drain, sealing a leaking tap, or clearing your gutters, there are some important issues to keep in mind so you can skip a plumbing disaster. 

DIY plumbing can save you some time and cash, however you need to ensure that you are not creating more complex issues that a professional will need to come in and fix.

This article will help in explaining How To Avoid A DIY Plumbing Disaster. 

Storm Alert: What To Do In A Sydney Plumbing Emergency

As The Australia’s Bureau Of Meteorology  predicted, our La Niña weather event is now underway with Australia’s wettest Summer downpours in decades occurring down the east coast. Sydney is in the firing line. 

Accompanying the big wet comes an increase of home plumbing issues like blocked drains, blocked gutters, blocked stormwater drains and leaks. Issues like this, when not dealt with immediately can have sudden, dramatic effects on your home’s plumbing system, even resulting in an emergency plumbing situation.