Buying a Fridge with Ice and Water? Check the Plumbing Before Delivery
The new fridge fits the kitchen opening. The doors clear the island. You have checked the colour, capacity and delivery date. Then someone asks where the water connection is. If your chosen fridge needs a permanent water supply for its dispenser or ice maker, that connection deserves a place on the checklist before the appliance […]
Why Does My Shower Pressure Drop When Someone Turns On Another Tap?
The shower is running normally. Then someone turns on the kitchen tap. Suddenly the shower loses pressure. Or the washing machine starts filling and the water from the bathroom tap slows noticeably. A small change can be normal because several fixtures are sharing the water available to the house. A dramatic change is different. If […]
Buying a Fridge with Ice and Water? Check the Plumbing Before Delivery Day
You have measured the fridge cavity, checked the door swing and found a model with chilled water and an ice maker. There is one more measurement worth thinking about before you order: the route between the fridge and a suitable water supply. A plumbed-in fridge needs more than a power point. If there is no […]
Water Stain Below an Upstairs Shower? Plumbing Leak or Waterproofing Problem?
You notice a brown mark developing on the ceiling downstairs. Directly above it is the upstairs bathroom. The first thought is usually pretty simple: We’ve got a leaking pipe. Maybe. But if the water only appears when somebody uses the shower, there are several possible causes, and replacing plumbing blindly may not solve the problem. […]
Why Does My House Smell Like Sewage When Nothing Is Blocked?
You can smell sewage somewhere in the house. So you check the obvious things. The toilets are flushing normally. The showers are draining. The sinks aren’t blocked. Nothing is overflowing outside. But the smell keeps coming back. This can be one of the more frustrating plumbing problems because a sewer smell doesn’t always come with […]
North Lakes and Mango Hill Plumbing Problems: What Happens When a New Suburb Isn’t New Anymore?
North Lakes still feels like one of Moreton Bay’s newer suburbs. But there is an interesting change happening underneath that relatively modern housing stock. Development of North Lakes began around 1999, which means some of the earliest homes in the suburb are now more than 20 years old. And that is an important age for […]
Deception Bay Plumbing: Why Local Conditions Matter More Than You Might Think
Drive through Deception Bay and you can see something that makes the suburb quite different from many other parts of Moreton Bay. It isn’t entirely old. It isn’t entirely new. It isn’t entirely coastal. And it isn’t simply another inland growth suburb. Deception Bay contains established homes near the waterfront, mature residential streets, former larger […]
Living Near Moreton Bay: Are Plumbing Problems Different on the Redcliffe Peninsula?
If you live in Redcliffe, Clontarf, Margate, Woody Point or Scarborough, does your home face different plumbing problems from a house in North Lakes or Mango Hill? It is a question worth asking. When we reviewed the enquiries RJT Plumbing & Gas Solutions received during 2025, leaks, blocked drains and hot water problems were among […]
Why Warmer Weather Can Reveal Hidden Plumbing Leaks
The days are beginning to warm up across Brisbane and Moreton Bay, and more local households are reporting water leaks. Is the warmer weather actually causing pipes to fail, or are people simply noticing problems that were already there? The honest answer is that there is rarely one cause. A change in temperature does not […]
What Does a Pre-Purchase Plumbing Inspection Cover?
Most buyers know to arrange a building and pest inspection before purchasing a home. But some of the property’s most expensive problems may be inside pipes, below ground or connected to essential services that deserve a closer look. We recently completed a comprehensive pre-purchase plumbing inspection for clients considering a property. The inspection included CCTV […]