AK PIPEWORKS BLOG

‘Tis the Season to be Jolly’ and this means extra cooking, loads of guests, dinners, drinks and brunches plus the ‘Big One’ -  Christmas Day -  so the last thing you need during the holidays is a plumbing emergency. Therefore, our gift to all our valued customers is a...

Picture this: the kitchen tap is dripping again and the water pressure in the ensuite is so low the shower is  a trickle.  A weird smell is coming from the bathroom basin and the washing machine isn’t filling up properly. You decide this weekend to fix everything. You...

Are you upgrading your old toilet for a sleek new model? Great idea. New toilets are more water efficient and add new life and value to an old bathroom. However, toilet installation is more than just ‘one size fits all’  Here are some things our plumbers at AK...

After a rainy winter your roof can be as full of holes as Wiki-leaks from storm damage, falling tree branches and overflowing gutters. Now that Spring is here, it’s time to call in the professional roof plumbers from AK Pipeworks for repairs or maintenance. Here are...

When there’s too much rain in the neighbourhood, who are YOU going to call for your commercial plumbing needs? If heavy rainfall has put a ‘damper’ on your commercial or strata property with overflowing gutters, clogged drainpipes or leaking roofs, it’s time to call...

Our Master plumbers at AK Pipeworks have attended many renovations, including  heritage homes boasting original features and classic architecture. However, lurking under the polished wooden floors and the decorative high-ceilings can be unwelcome surprises – old...

Have you checked your hot water system lately? Did you know the typical age of an electric hot water system is 7-10 years? I think we all agree that a reliable hot water system is essential. With winter on the way, it’s time to make sure your hot water system is hot...