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We live in the driest inhabited continent on earth, with Aussies everywhere facing widespread drought. Yet, Australia’s water consumption is still among the highest in the world! We should all be thinking about ways to save water, especially in our own homes. Saving water means protecting our natural environment, and cutting back your water bills. […]

Here at Shaw Plumbing, we strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. We aim to go above and beyond to maintain the excellent reputation we’ve earned with locals. We offer an afterhours option, meaning you can get professional help any day, any time. Our after-hours emergency availability ensures you can get the job done when it’s

2019 is set to be a big year for the team here at Shaw Plumbing! To make sure we’re fully-equipped for the future, we kicked off the new year working with business coach, Gerard McGann of Million Dollar Tradies. Around mid-January, our director Dan Shaw attended Gerard’s workshop in Port Stephens. He spent the day

We can’t believe 2018 has almost come to an end. Being in the later half of December, and with Christmas and New Year’s just around the corner, the team at Shaw Plumbing have been looking back on the year that was.It’s been a very busy 12 months, with new builders and additions to our management

We totally understand that the idea of getting your drain inspected is probably not high on your home to-do list!Most people are aware that their air conditioner, roof and gutters need annual maintenance, but many don’t know about the importance of having their drains inspected regularly.Anyone who is considering purchasing an old or new house

It’s always tempting to try and fix your plumbing problems yourself to keep costs low. There are certainly some smaller jobs that are relatively easy to tackle with DIY, like some clogged drains and small leaks. However, there’s other issues that should definitely be left to the professionals. When it comes to problems in the

Blocked drains can be a real pain! Thankfully, there’s a few things you can try at home before calling in one of our professional plumbers.Firstly, you could try using a chemical solution. You can pick these up from a grocery store or hardware outlet. They’re usually pretty cost-effective, but you need to make sure you

If you don’t properly maintain your plumbing systems, it can get quite expensive when it comes to fixing or replacing them. When buying a new property, you need to consider the plumbing as one of your major priorities. Have a look at this checklist and try to find answers to every question before you decide

There are some plumbing issues that even novice handymen can fix (i.e. you!) The only catch is that you need to have a few useful tools on hand in order to get the job done. We recommend equipping your home with the following:1. Duct tape or equivalentThis is for those emergency leaks. Duct tape, or

When a leak appears at our property, our immediate reaction is to panic and call a plumber. However, that might not be necessary, and you might save yourself some cash just by looking out for the following things:- Warn Out SealsThis is only in relation to toilets, sinks, fridges and dishwashers. Simply by replacing these