Explore the surprising presence of asbestos in plumbing materials across Australian homes. Understand the risks, historical usage, & replacement importance.

Traditionally, underground drainage issues were identified as a result of significant excavation and high cost. CCTV pipe inspections allows for accurate and cost-effective measures to quickly identify an issue. This method easily detects damaged pipes, garden waste, collapsed pipes, wet wipes, fats, oils and grease, and root infestations within pipe systems.

With everything going on in our lives, we tend to forget the significant systems below our floors. The importance of our drainage systems are often only recognised when disaster strikes. At JAB plumbing, we believe in preventative solutions. Maintaining the health of your sewer drainage system is key to keeping disasters at bay and can save you thousands of dollars in sewer repairs.

For drain blockages occurring in pipes outside of the home, JAB plumbing solutions use pipe locating equipment, which allow us to find underground pipes quickly and accurately.

With the holiday season just around the corner, the amount of clogged drains that plumbers deal with will become more and more frequent. Read more for 4 useful tips on preventing a clogged drain disaster this holiday season:

If you thought we had seen the last of La Niña, unfortunately think again. The Bureau of Meteorology announced a third consecutive La Nina is likely this year, right in time for Aussie Summer.

The inside of plumbing pipes create the ideal environment for tree roots. This is why it’s paramount to identify problems early so you can take preventative action and protect your pipes.

Jet Blasting has become increasingly popular among plumbers over conventional methods of unclogging drains and here’s why…

Like human health, grease can be incredibly harmful to your drain pipes. You may have heard through the gape-vine that it’s ok to pour grease down your drain as long as it is diluted with hot water or dish soap. In reality, you should never be pouring grease down your sink - read on to find out why.

Have you, like many Sydney-siders, recently suffered a shock when reviewing your water bill? - Even though the pool’s barren, showers are less and we’re in the midst of our wet Winter? Here are the top 5 silent leaks contributing to your alarmingly high bill.

CCTV sewer cameras also allow us to identify potential future problems. This early intervention can allow for preventative measures to be taken and can save you significant money down the track.

This blog post outlines the main drains throughout the home and the most common causes of blockages respectively.

Before you get too excited and turn on fireplaces with hot chocolates in hand, it is important that all pipes have been prepared for winter to ensure the house’s safety during the hibernation period.

Buying a home is perhaps the biggest investment an individual will make in their lifetime, so it’s common sense to check the property for any problems it may have before taking the plunge (no pun intended).

Although no-one plans for a plumbing emergency, most people don’t plan to prevent them either. With a little care, regular maintenance and mindfulness, you could avoid the costly visit from an emergency plumber!

Rest assured, if your stormwater drains do get blocked, our Sydney Plumbers are skilled to use CCTV sewer cameras, to perform a stormwater pipe inspection and find out the exact catalyst for the blockage.

Sick and tired of digging for food scraps in your kitchen sink after dinner? Sink blockages can be silent killers to your pipes without you even noticing the debris build up overtime. The best way to avoid the inconvenience of a clogged drain is through prevention!

After a four-month lockdown, Sydney employees and business owners are finally starting to return to the office. Unfortunately, some businesses will be faced with the situation of dealing with clogged commercial sinks and toilets.

Parents quickly learn that they need to keep an eye out for their little ones when it comes to bathroom routines. Kids tend to play with toilet paper and other objects when using the toilet, sink, shower or bathtub.

While it can be quite fun for kids, it can be a nightmare for parents when they discover they have a blocked drain from a preventable accident.

Blocked drains and overflowing sewers are the most common plumbing emergencies we cater to in Sydney. Not only is this a stressful situation for anyone, but it can be more difficult during a COVID lockdown. Even though the NSW government imposed stricter lockdown restrictions, Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed that emergency construction work such as emergency plumbing will be permitted.