What is Emergency Plumbing? 2022

What is emergency plumbing?

A plumbing emergency may be a variety of residential situations that make your plumbing dangerous, inoperable or even messy!

These plumbing situations may include damaged pipes, clogged drains, gas leaks, water leaks, blockages and roof/gutter damages. A  plumbing emergency will commonly involve the risk of water damage or compromising the safety of occupants as seen with gas leaks. There may even be situations where utility costs are being severely affected by heavy water loss.

When to call an emergency plumber?

An emergency plumber can be contacted 24/7. Service Today expert local plumbers are on call as part of our 24/7 emergency plumber service, whether a pipe has burst in the middle of the night or your hot water system has broken, you can rely on Service Today to save the day.

 

Water leaks

Water leaks are the most common plumbing emergencies. Wherever the water leak is coming from, it’s a critical issue. Whether it’s a tap, toilet or hot water system, a water leak is a plumbing emergency that needs to be fixed immediately.

Make sure you turn off the mains tap as soon as possible and call Service Today to avoid excess water damage. Our plumbers always arrive with the right tools and equipment to ensure the water leak is fixed in no time. 

 

Toilet Repairs

A broken toilet is not something you want to wait to fix. When nature calls you are going to want a functional toilet. Whether it’s a leak or break in your toilet, drain or cistern, give us a call for a quick response and instant fix.  

Burst pipes

A burst pipe can damage flooring, walls and everything in its path very quickly. No matter what the cause of the burst pipe may be, it must be repaired as soon as possible. If this plumbing emergency causes water to pour into your home or lawn, contact our emergency plumbers today. Turn off your supply from the water main immediately and then call one of Service Today’s specialists, who can be at your door in no time with the tools, skills and expertise to fix your plumbing problem – the first time.

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No hot water

Some plumbing emergencies can be determined by the household. If you can wait till the next day for hot water, that’s okay and it may not warrant an emergency plumber. However, we understand that there are circumstances in which having no hot water in a home can be an emergency issue. 

If your hot water system is on the fritz and there’s no hot water coming through the taps, get in touch with us today. We work with all the major brands like Rheem and Vulcan, as well as the different types including electric, gas, heat pump and solar. We’ve got you covered for all your hot water needs.

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Blocked toilet or sewage overflow

Plumbing emergencies such as blockages and overflows can be the messiest. Whether the toilet won’t flush, and/or there is a blockage in the drain causing sewage to appear on the lawn—get in touch with a plumber straight away. Having a blocked toilet can potentially lead to overflowing and a leaking sewage system can be a health hazard to you and your family.

We can offer you the best solutions for your system today. Our expert plumbers are armed with high-end CCTV drain cameras, pipe locators and high-pressure water jetting equipment to provide you with a long-lasting fix. 

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Gas leak

Gas leaks warrant an emergency plumber, if you suspect a leak, this may put you and your family at risk. Contact our team ASAP so we can test your appliance and pipelines to discover and repair the source of the leak. Our emergency gas fitters are fully licensed, and offer compliance documentation upon completion of their work. 

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Roof and gutter

Potential heavy rains may cause a build-up of water on your roof. This will cause damage and potential water leakage through your ceiling. With our 24/7 and after-hours emergency plumbing services, we can be there for you every step of the way. Call Service Today now, whether you need full roof repairs or your gutters just need a good and professional clean.

How long will an emergency plumber take? 

This depends on the severity of the job, our Service Today plumbers will work as efficiently as possible to minimise damage and perform all repairs. This may range from half an hour to several hours.

Why Service Today? 

Plumbing Emergencies can happen at any time. We understand how stressful this can be, especially when you need an emergency plumber asap!

At Service Today, your problem is our priority – no matter the time of day. We know that emergency plumbing problems can pop up with no warning. Our expert local plumbers are on call as part of our 24/7 emergency plumber service, whether a pipe has burst in the middle of the night or your hot water system has broken.

We’re local to you, with fully licensed technicians based in and around the Greater Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide areas, so you don’t have to stress or wait to have your emergency plumbing issue solved.

We’ll send our team of skilled technicians straight to you with a fully-stocked vehicle including the latest plumbing technology and tools so that you can rest assured that we’re prepared to take on any job – big or small.  

Who to call during a plumbing emergency?

If you require an emergency plumber in Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne contact Service Today. Service Today provides the most highly recommended expert plumbers in Sydney. So, if you require an emergency plumbing service in Sydney, don’t hesitate to call us now on 1300 859 383 for a competitive quote.

If your emergency possesses immediate threat or there are any injuries caused, please contact 000 for police, fire and ambulance.

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Homeowners beware! The risk of cashies

What is a cashie?

We all have a tradie mate that has offered to do some work at our house for cash in hand (Cashie). This sounds like a great idea, It will save you money and give work to your friend.

A win-win right? 

Wrong, next to any person you ask will tell you a cashie horror story. In these situations clients experience misquotes, incomplete work, corners cut and insurance claims rejected. We will go over all the risks of cashies and why to avoid them!

Financial risks

Commonly unprofessional tradespeople will offer a cash-in-hand payment option, this will be ‘off the books’. These prices will be lower as they are not declared to The Australian Taxation Office and don’t include a Government Sales Tax.

Though a lower price may be attractive, don’t be fooled. It is common for cashies to be grossly misquoted. Cost predictions without using a pricing matrix are just that…a prediction.

The longer the job goes on the more likely that there will be unforeseen expenses for materials, tools and man-hours. A reputable service company will always be upfront about all costs, accounting for all expenses that will occur during the job. Also, you will not receive a receipt for the work, which comes with its own complications.

As a case study, this Melbourne mother was robbed of a $14 thousand deposit for an incomplete job by a tradesman.

Click here to read the 9 News article

Quality of work risks

In the service industry, you get what you pay for, If you are being offered a low cost for work that will result in poor quality of work.

In order to achieve a cheaper price, cashies will use cheap materials and incorrect installation methods. It is likely that the work will need to be revisited within the first 6 months – 1 year to have maintenance performed.

Here is another case study in which a pensioner was tricked by a dodgy tradie offering a cashie job who was not licensed.

 

“I trusted in the person that referred me and it never occurred to me that he wouldn’t be licensed because he told me this chap had a lot of experience in roofing.”

 

Click here to read the ABC article

 

Regulation & Certification 

In working with an established tradesperson you can trust that all work is certified and performed to an industry standard. Assuring your tradesperson is also fully qualified is a necessity, working with an established company essentially assures this, if this is ever in question ask to see your tradesperson’s certifications.

When working with a tradesperson doing a cashie, there is no record of their work, thus it is uncertified and unregulated. This will void all potential warranties given by the company and brand of installations. 

If there is a dispute with the tradesperson this lack of certification will make it impossible to go to the tribunal.

Insurance risks

When accidents or disasters occur and you wish to claim insurance, the first thing that the insurer will assess is if there are any unregulated installations that could have caused the problem. If the work was performed cash in hand, there will be no invoice, receipt or proof of work. This makes claiming an insurance claim very difficult. If you have proof that the work was carried out by a licensed and insured tradesperson, you have an additional layer of protection that their workmanship guarantee and their professional insurance will likely cover the costs of repairs caused by the work they originally completed.

Relationship risks

If the tradesperson offering the cashie work has a personal relationship with you or your family this can come with issues. Working with friends and family can create problems, arguments and misunderstandings. To avoid these difficult situations it is important to have your work performed by an impartial professional.

What to do if a cash job hasn’t worked out as you expected

First thing is to ensure that the work is completed in a safe manner. Contact a local tradesperson that is reputable. Make sure you tell your professionally backed tradesperson that you have had work performed as a cash job.  This will assist them in knowing what to look for.  They know the shortcuts that can be taken when there is no risk of having to honor a warranty and it will help them to quickly check the shortcuts that are taken (cheap material, less than perfect parts and components, rushed finish, missing waterproofing, etc).

 

It might cost a little more to correct the mistakes that the previous work has left behind but, you’ll have peace of mind that the work has now been done correctly and if another problem occurs, you’re backed by a professional warranty!

Work with the experts 

For all repairs and maintenance that call for the experts, look no further than Service Today. We are renowned for our plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling expertise.

Our team of experienced, highly skilled licensed technicians can be at your house the same day for any job no matter how big or small.

Call us or book online today. See for yourself why thousands of Australians have given Service Today their 5-star tick of approval!

 

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