Roof-mounted geyser with copper pipes and an earth bonding wire between the trusses

Plumbing

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August 8, 2026

Load Shedding, Geysers and Pumps: Protecting Your Plumbing

Why load shedding is hard on plumbing, not just appliances Most people think about load shedding in terms of lights and Wi-Fi, but the constant on-off cycling takes a real toll on anything with...

Walk-in shower with a chrome rain shower head and hand shower on white metro tiles

Plumbing

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August 7, 2026

Low Water Pressure: Finding the Real Cause

Start by working out if it's really low pressure "Low water pressure" gets used for a few different problems that aren't actually the same thing. A shower that dribbles could be low pressure, low...

Bathroom vanity with a counter-top basin, chrome mixer tap and backlit mirror

Plumbing

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August 6, 2026

Bathroom Renovation Plumbing: What It Involves and What It Costs

Why bathroom renovation plumbing is its own category Tiling, cabinetry and paint get most of the attention in a bathroom renovation, but the plumbing underneath decides whether the finished room actually works. Move a...

Undermount double-bowl stainless steel kitchen sink with a black mixer tap

Plumbing

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August 5, 2026

Plumber or Handyman? Knowing Which One To Call

Why this question comes up so often A handyman is often cheaper and quicker to book, so it makes sense that homeowners default to calling one first. The trouble starts when a job that...

Wall-hung toilet with a concealed cistern flush plate next to a glass shower

Plumbing

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August 4, 2026

The Most Common Plumbing Problems in Cape Town Houses

The plumbing problems we see most in Cape Town houses After enough years on the tools, the same handful of problems keep coming up, street after street, suburb after suburb. Some are down to...

New PVC drainage pipes and gully connections in a trench next to a freshly cast slab

Plumbing

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August 3, 2026

Blocked Drains: Why They Happen and What Actually Clears Them

What actually causes blocked drains in Cape Town homes Most blocked drains build up slowly, then announce themselves all at once with a gurgling sink or a bathroom that won't drain. The causes are...

PVC drain pipes laid in open trenches outside a house during a plumbing installation

Plumbing

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August 2, 2026

Burst Pipe? What To Do in the First Ten Minutes

The first ten minutes after a burst pipe Water spreading across a floor has a way of making everyone panic at once. The good news is that the first few actions matter far more...

Electric geyser installed in a roof space with copper pipework, safety valves and a drip tray

Plumbing

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August 1, 2026

Geyser Problems in Cape Town Homes: Causes, Repairs and Replacement Costs

Why Cape Town geysers give so much trouble A geyser is one of those things nobody thinks about until it stops working, usually on a Sunday. In Cape Town the problem isn't just age....