There will come a time in your household when you will need to call on a plumber for an emergency that you cannot fix yourself. Having clean water in and outside your home is essential for a number of everyday tasks, including going to the toilet, showering, washing dishes, cooking, and drinking. When a plumbing […]
Drain flies, also known as sewer or sink flies are a common household pest that can be found in moist areas in the home, usually around the kitchen and bathroom drains. Although harmless they can be a real pest. Drain flies are very small and measure only about 1/8-inch in size and can be black […]
The majority of Sydney home and business owners do not realise that their stormwater drain may block up extremely quickly after a large downpour. Stormwater drains can handle a large volume of water, however if something is blocking the drain they will quickly overflow and can cause big problems. They can cause damage on your […]
Why join our team? 4 Elements Plumbing is a locally owned and operated business. We provide our services, across the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, and the Northern Beaches. We are a close-knit team with an excellent reputation (5 star reviews across multiple online websites). Our business is growing and we offer on-going training […]
Maintaining the drains inside and around your home is very important. Everyday household waste, hair, kitchen fats and other foreign debris gets washed down the drains in your home. All of this waste material can accumulate over time and then can cause drains to block up. If you get a plumber to check your drains […]
Beautiful big trees add beauty and shade to our homes, however their root systems can cause huge damage to underground stormwater and sewer pipes. Tree roots are one of the most common causes of blocked Sydney drains, and unfortunately most people do not know they have tree roots in their drain pipes, until it is […]
Blocked drains in the kitchen sink is a common plumbing problem in Sydney households. If you notice a weird smell coming from under the sink or your kitchen sink is not draining properly, or taking a long time to do so, then you probably have a blocked drain. With just a little more care you […]
Plumbing is an integral part of all homes, and plumbing maintenance is essential, as a small plumbing problem can easily turn into a large one if left unattended. All plumbing elements wear out over time. Pipes and drains will corrode from water or the air, and old fixtures will need repairing or replacement. Usually most […]
Plumber Gas Fitter Surprised by Possum Emergency A couple of weeks ago Luke of 4 Elements Plumbing received a phone call about an unusual plumbing emergency in North Manly. The lady on the other end of the phone was worried as she had been hearing constant noises from behind her gas fireplace, she said she […]
Whole house water filters are becoming increasingly popular due to a number of unwanted substances that are found in our tap water. Do you know what is in your water? If you are drinking tap water, there will be; Chemicals, including chlorine Sediments – silt, dirt, sand, mud, algae and rust Heavy metals A low-cost […]