Rough-In Day — Hot & Cold + Suspended Drains for 2 Bathrooms
Rough-In Day — Hot & Cold + Suspended Drains for 2 Bathrooms By Housecare Plumbing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HLUOrGxcbI&list=PLu95PvOEGdF6MfV8UL7QwkXPxwC_rZ8AB&index=5 On site today doing the full rough-in for 2 bathrooms. Suspended drains, hot and cold supply lines, all the wet areas set up before the walls close in. Looks a bit messy mid-job — but we’re getting there. What’s […]
Pressure Limiting Valve Install | Melbourne
Pressure Limiting Valve Install | MelbourneHigh Water Pressure? Here's Why It's a Problem By Housecare Plumbing Rocked up to a job today and checked the mains pressure — sitting at 700 kPa. That’s way too high. Australian standards recommend keeping household water pressure at 500 kPa or below for a reason. High pressure like that […]
Galvanized to PEX Upgrade | St Albans, Melbourne
Galvanized to PEX Upgrade | St Albans, Melbourne By Housecare Plumbing Old galvanized pipes finally gave up on this St Albans property. The line burst — no water, big mess. We came in, ripped out the old rusty system, and put in fresh PEX throughout. Job done properly. No shortcuts. The Problem The home had […]
Improving Water Quality in Your Melbourne Home
Improving Water Quality in Your Melbourne Home By Housecare Plumbing rainwater tank water filtration system Clean, reliable water is something every household depends on. While tap water in Melbourne is generally considered safe to drink and is carefully managed by Melbourne Water, many homeowners still notice issues such as chlorine taste, cloudy water, or sediment […]
Why the Plumbing “Rough-In” Stage is the Backbone of Your Home Renovation
Why the Plumbing "Rough-In" Stage is the Backbone of Your Home Renovation By Housecare Plumbing Are you planning a home extension, a granny flat, or a major kitchen upgrade in Melbourne? While most homeowners get excited about picking out tiles and luxury gold tapware, there is a critical stage hidden behind the walls that determines […]
Shower Renovation Melbourne | Fix Leaking Shower Base
Shower Renovation Case Study: Fixing a Leaking Shower Base in Melbourne By Housecare Plumbing Old shower base removed to prepare for proper waterproofing and plumbing repairs. New shower base fully waterproofed with correct falls and sealed penetrations before tiling. New shower base installed. New shower screen Custom cabinet area before installation and plumbing fit-off. Custom […]
The Importance of Plumbing in Bathroom Renovations
The Importance of Plumbing in Bathroom Renovations By Housecare Plumbing When planning a bathroom renovation, many homeowners focus on tiles, tapware, and finishes.However, one of the most critical — and often overlooked — elements is plumbing. At Housecare Plumbing, we’ve worked on countless bathroom renovations across Melbourne. From experience, we know that quality plumbing is […]
Fit Out to Fit Off: Full House
Before & After: A Real Plumbing Project by Housecare Plumbing, Melbourne We recently had the pleasure of completing a full house renovation in Melbourne, covering both the kitchen and bathrooms. When we first arrived on site, the old plumbing was outdated, with small leaks and inefficient layouts that would have caused issues in the long […]
My Journey as a Plumber in Australia
My Journey as a Plumber in Australia When I first arrived in Australia, everything was unfamiliar — the language, the culture, even the way people worked. I tried so many different jobs just to survive. I spent days in noisy workshops, and nights in restaurant kitchens, doing whatever I could to keep moving forward. Deep […]
Commercial Kitchen Grease Trap Setup for Restaurants
Commercial kitchen grease trap set up for restaurant Running a restaurant means dealing with a lot of cooking oil and food waste — and that’s where a grease trap comes in.This essential system separates grease and oil from wastewater, preventing blockages and keeping your plumbing clean and compliant with local regulations. At Housecare Plumbing, we […]