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2022 Home Insurance And Plumbing: What You Need To Know

Understanding your home insurance and what you are covered for when it comes to plumbing can be overwhelming.  Do you have cover if the land mower of your neighbour damages part of your pipeline? What about if you have a burst flexi hose?  Is Mould removal covered in your policy? What happens when a storm leads to damage in your stormwater drain?

When you know relevant answers to these questions, it helps you know about a successful claim and how you can achieve savings in case of an emergency. If you are in the midst of a plumbing emergency right now, please contact our team on 0420 102 394 and we will assist you with support over the phone until our team arrive.

How To Get Rid Of Mould After Heavy Rain

Recently Mother Nature has served us some severe rain conditions. Flooding all up and down the East Coast married with heat and humidity (some areas have reported up to 95% humidity) is a perfect combination for mould to form.

Even if your home hasn’t flooded, the humidity in the air after a lot of rain can see mould spores pop up overnight. Unfortunately, with all the rain and wild conditions, people have been keeping their doors and windows closed, meaning our homes are receiving less ventilation than usual. With all the hot air inside the house rising to the roof, you may see mould spores appear. 

In our current weather conditions, mould thrives. If left alone, mould growth can wreak havoc on your home, belongings and your health. 

Thankfully, there are some easy ways to try and prevent mould or to get rid of mould as soon as it appears. 

Please note: Mould presents a serious risk to your and your family’s health. If you are dealing with a severe mould growth situation right now, please call a professional mould cleaning company to remove the mould and restore your home to a safe environment. 

Burst Hot Water Heater? Why This Happens And What To Do Next.

A hot water heater is one of the most used appliances in our home; we depend on them so much, every day. Yet we don’t pay attention to them generally UNLESS there is an issue like a leak, a burst or when there is no hot water. 

This article will take you through the signs to look out for to let you know your hot water heater needs some expert attention, what to do in the case of a hot water heater leak, what happens if a hot water heater leaks in your apartment and whether your hot water heater is covered by home and contents insurance.

Know When You Need A Sydney Emergency Plumber

All You Need to Know About Emergency Plumbing [And What To Do In A Plumbing Emergency]

Learn when you should call a Sydney emergency plumber and how to choose the best emergency plumber now!

There is no denying the fact that plumbing emergencies only take place when you least expect it. When a plumbing emergency strikes, you can pick up your phone and search Google for the best Sydney emergency plumber [or just save the search and call us].

In addition to reaching out to a professional emergency plumber, knowing about emergency plumbing yourself can help you in saving a tonne of money and effort. 

What is a Plumbing Emergency?

Does Insurance Cover A Burst Flexi Hose?

Flexi hoses can cost as little as ten dollars yet 4 out of 5 households in Australia have damaged, over-pressured or perished Flexi hoses.
This means there are many Australian households that could experience a burst Flexi hose and subsequent flooding or water damage from that burst hose at any moment. And when that happens, you’ll want to know if your insurance covers our damage.

In this article we will cover: 

1. What Is A “Flexi” Hose?
2. What Happens When A Flexi Hose bursts?
3. How Do You Check Your Flexi Hoses?
4. Do Flexi Hoses Need To Be Replaced?
5. Does Home Insurance Cover A Burst Flexi Hose?

How long until I need to replace my hot water system?

Isn’t it relaxing to step into a warm bath or shower after having a long, hectic day? But how often do you appreciate the instant access you have to hot water? Almost never, right? 

Given the fact that an estimated 3 billion people around the world currently need access to basic handwashing facilities at home, a hot water heater is definitely a luxury we take for granted in Australia! 

What Is A Plumbing Emergency

DEFINING A PLUMBING EMERGENCY

Learn When To Call A Sydney Emergency Plumber And How To Choose The Best Emergency Plumber Now.

It’s a story we see week in and week out – a plumbing emergency when you least expect it. We’ve seen a blocked toilet when you’re hosting Christmas Lunch and a burst flexible hose in the middle of the night!

When this happens, it’s tempting (and only natural) to pick up the phone, look on Google for a 24-hour Plumber Near You and call the first Sydney Emergency Plumber who answers.

Whilst you may get lucky and score a genuine plumber who fixes your issue and has your plumbing up and running in no time – you could also end up calling a plumber who will cause more harm than good or leave you with additional hassles and stress.

Plumbing Quotes: Big Vs Small Plumbing Companies

Why Are Bigger Plumbing Companies Are More Expensive Than Smaller Plumbing Companies?

Just like most things in life, in plumbing, you get what you pay for. If your plumbing quotes appears too good to be true, the chances are that it might be! When deciding to hire a bigger plumbing company or a smaller, one-man contractor there are some things to consider.
At Proximity Plumbing, we are not the cheapest plumber in the eastern suburbs, we’re also not the most expensive. We are the most dedicated and happily boast over 300 real, community-based 5-star reviews from customers.