We’ve been in the plumbing business for over 30 years, and as the emergency plumber North Brisbane homeowners call when things go wrong, we’ve dealt with thousands of emergency callouts. In the last decade or so, we’ve noticed the reasons homeowners call an emergency plumber in North Brisbane have changed.

Emergency plumber working in North Brisbane home, fixing undersink drain

Since 2011, there’s been an increase in major weather events in North Brisbane such as storms, heavy rainfall, and flooding. These extreme weather events can put additional pressure on a home’s plumbing system. Left unchecked, homeowners can find themselves panic googling ‘emergency plumber North Brisbane’ when hidden issues bring a flood of plumbing problems.

Read on to discover which plumbing issues we’re getting more callouts for and how you can avoid emergency calls to your North Brisbane plumber.

More Blocked Drains

With only 11 years between the two major flood events in Brisbane in 2011 and 2022, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen an increase in blocked drain emergencies. Every time there’s a heavy downpour or a flood, your drains take a hit.  After so many rain events, North Brisbane’s drainage is limping.

More Roof Plumbing

Nothing ages a roof faster than regular hard weather – and metal roofs can be especially prone to weather damage. It only takes a small flaw in a metal roof for corrosion to set in.  Similarly, a single cracked tile can allow water inundation into your ceiling.  After more than a decade of heavy rain events and freak winds from storm cells, emergency plumbers in North Brisbane are noticing more callouts for roof leak repairs.

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More Preventative Plumbing

Like many major Australian cities, the Brisbane property market has seen extraordinary growth since the pandemic. Despite the recent extreme weather events, buyers continue to purchase properties in known flood zones. To combat further flooding issues, many North Brisbane homeowners are turning to preventative measures such as improving or upgrading stormwater drainage and pump systems to minimise flood impact. 

More Relinings

Plumbing issues can also arise during unseasonably dry years. Periods of high rainfall allow trees to develop big, healthy root systems. When a relatively dry period follows, those thirsty roots go looking for water to support their growth. A cracked pipe or drain makes for an excellent water supply. Rather than digging up your whole backyard to replace whole pipes and drains, relining damaged pipes and drains is the cheaper way to repair cracks and breaks without major disruption to your property.

Rainwater Tank Removals and Replacements

It’s been 15 years since the government introduced rainwater tank incentives.  Most rainwater tanks should last 20-30 years, but unfortunately, some of those tanks weren’t made to last. Consequently, we’re receiving more plumber callouts for split and deteriorating rainwater tanks in North Brisbane. 

Removing an old, damaged tank and disposing of it yourself can be tricky which is why we offer a crane truck service to pull them out and take them away.  

Book Plumbing Maintenance with the Plumber North Brisbane Trusts

To avoid a potentially costly call to an emergency plumber, North Brisbane homeowners should make plumbing maintenance a priority, particularly after a storm, heavy rainfall, or flooding. A licensed Master Plumber can check for:

  • drainage and septic overflows
  • silted or blocked drains
  • damage to gas regulators and pipework
  • damage to solar panels
  • roof or skylight damage
  • water tank contamination

Don’t wait for disaster! Get a plumbing health check with the plumber North Brisbane homeowners rely on. Contact Salmon Plumbing today.