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Plumbing emergencies never occur at a convenient time and they may potentially be damaging and costly to deal with. Nobody wants to wake up to a blocked toilet overflowing or a burst pipe hidden behind a wall. We’ve listed some of the most common plumbing emergencies below – even though some may seem like a simple inconvenience, they can quickly turn into a big problem. Blocked Drains Emergency There are a number of issues that may be contributing to your blocked drains. If i

Flushable wipes are big business with their uses ranging from cleaning your children to personal hygiene and makeup application amongst many other uses. The ease and convenience of these laminated plastic cloths means they’re extremely popular with Brisbane families for a large range of applications. The benefits of wet wipes also come at a cost however. Water cannot break down these tough cloths and if you’ve tried to tear one you’d understand why. The label “flushable” is e

Blocked drains are so frustrating. Things like toilets and showers are so important in our homes, and when they get clogged up it can disrupt your day-to-day routine. They can also cost a lot of money to fix, especially if they happen over and over or if you work with a plumber who doesn’t have the right equipment. But don’t worry – Hughes Plumbing Contractors have a piece of equipment which can save you time, money and hassle! CCTV Drain Cameras are the solution to your blo

As the Coronavirus pandemic spreads in our country, people are becoming extremely stressed. Currently there over 300 verified cases of Coronavirus here. A tenth of these are in recovery and quite a few people have died so far. As this virus moves throughout the country, Hughes Plumbing Contractors want to remind the community that toilet paper is the only item you should flush down your toilet with your pee and poo. Only Toilet Paper Should Be Flushed In order to prevent dam

With the recent rise of coronavirus, many people in Brisbane are thinking seriously about the health of their community, especially in Caboolture. No one wants to see themselves or their family becoming unwell, so many are taking precautions to avoid the spread of the virus. However, most people don’t appreciate the importance of their plumbing until they get a blocked pipe. Although many people are thinking about their health, very few have considered the dangers posed by bl

With your hot water system taking up as much as 25% of your home energy consumption, it’s a good idea to think about installing a more efficient water heating system. The two most common systems are electric and gas hot water heaters. However, choosing the best hot water system for your family can be confusing to say the least. Hughes Plumbing Contractors have done all the hard work for you and weighed up the benefits of each type of hot water system so you can choose the bes

Are you Looking for a reliable plumber for your real estate agency? Professional real estate property managers need to respond to tenants’ plumbing emergencies in a timely manner. You need a reliable plumbing company to quickly and efficiently fix the problem. With so many different plumbers to choose from, it can be a challenge to find a reliable contractor.Hughes Plumbing Contractors successfully partner with real estate property managers, building managers & strata manage

How to Unblock a Drain Before Ringing a Professional Plumber Do you want to Try and Clear Blocked Drains Yourself? Is your kitchen sink or bath draining slowly and gurgling? Or do your drains smell bad? You probably have a blocked drain. In the kitchen the most common causes of a blocked kitchen sink are fat, oil and grease (FOG) blockages or food particles clogs. In the bathroom, most blockages are a result of hair and soap build ups. However, before reaching for a chemical

Protecting Your Family’s Health with Good Drinking Water is Important If you are concerned that your tap water has a strange taste or smell, you may like to consider installing a water filter. Another common concern often expressed by our customers is what’s actually added to our drinking water. Australia’s drinking water quality is quite high in comparison to other countries, however microorganisms and trace chemicals can escape the treatment process. A home water filter eff

Do you have a Drain that Needs Unblocking? Home or business plumbing is one of those things taken for granted and not to noticed until something goes terribly wrong and you’re suddenly faced with an inconvenient and sometimes smelly problem. Oftentimes, plumbing problems such as blocked drains can be extremely difficult and costly to rectify if not undertaken by trained and professional plumbers. What Problems Result from Blocked Drains? Blocked drains can result in various p

Are your pipes broken or do you have seriously blocked drains? If so, our pipe relining service can help by permanently repairing your drains without destructive excavation work. Oftentimes your pipes may be located in hard to reach locations, such as under your driveway or lawn, and this would usually involve a lot of digging to reach them. However, our cutting-edge pipe relining service uses a simple no-dig process to avoid the cost and inconvenience of traditional pipe rep