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Pipe patching or pipe relining?

Pipe damage can often be a difficult and expensive issue that leads to more and more problems. People often try to repairs by investing in cheap temporary fixes like just clearing the drain again and again. Modern technology has introduced the option of resin-based solutions to fix damaged p......

How Sydney’s level 2 water restrictions affect you

With minimal rain forecast for the next few months and dam levels at around 45%, authorities have decided that on 10 December 2019 the Sydney, Blue Mountains, and Illawarra areas will move to Level 2 Water Restrictions. While many may have experienced the strict water restrictions of the Mil......

‘Flushable’ wipes are causing widespread blockages

As a consumer in Australia, it’s probable that you’re aware of the emergence of wet wipes on supermarket shelves over the past few years. A multi-purpose product, their use as an alternative to toilet paper has become a regularity in Australian households. You may need to second-guess wh......

Switch to Natural Gas for Cash Back and a chance to win $500

Switching to natural gas has never been easier with the amazing Jemena 2019 Cash Back Offer and the Jemena 2019 Natural Gas Sweepstake promotion. Jemena Natural Gas Appliance Cash Back Offer 2019 The Jemena 2019 Cash Back Offer gives residents in the Jemena gas network area the opportunity to......

Who are the best gas suppliers in NSW?

As the days start to get shorter and the cold nights start to creep in, you are probably considering getting out the heater from the cupboard or turning the air-conditioner from cool to warm for a little extra heating help. But, with the cooler weather comes growing gas bills with the increa......

What's the best hot water system?

Now that it’s creeping closer to those chilly winter months, a hot shower is a staple necessity for any home after a long day at work. To make sure that you aren’t left out in the cold - literally - it is always wise to ensure your hot water system is working to its full potential and is ......

The dangers of unblocking a drain yourself

Have you ever considered unblocking a drain yourself without the hassle of having to call in a plumber? While this may seem like an easy option, you may not have considered how potentially dangerous this may be and the horrific consequences it may cause. In a recent case, a plumber was inju......

5 quick tips to make sure your gas heater is ready for winter

Nothing beats a warm toasty house in the middle of a cold winter, however, it’s important that you check your heater early to see if it’s safe to use before the chill sets in. Gas heater tips The team at Pure Plumbing Professionals have created a quick checklist to ensure your heater is ......

Lead Exposure In Drinking Water

An alert issued in July last year by enHealth advised that residents should run their taps for at least 30 seconds prior to consuming the water to remove traces of lead that could be infecting your water. Since this alert our nations chief medical officer has assured that household drinking water......

How to prevent your very own Fatberg

You may have seen an article in the media lately about a gigantic fatberg discovered in a drain in the south of England. The 64 metre long mass made of grease, fat, oil, food scraps, rubbish and sewage is clogging up a drain in the pretty seaside town of Sidmouth, Devon. Authorities think t......

Top Tips to Prepare for Summer (INFOGRAPHIC)

With summer on the way you need to ensure that your home is ready for the hotter months. We have created a short list of things to look into that will help to get your home ready for summer. Transcript 1) Have your gutters and downpipes cleaned Gutters are prone to clogging up with......

Local Business Award Winners 2018

We're incredibly proud to be the winners of the Local Business Awards Trades and Services category in Hornsby. Thanks to all our fabulous customers who voted for us. It's great to go one better than 2017....

When to replace your gas heater?

Even though the weather is slowly warming up around Sydney it’s not quite safe to pack away gas heater just yet. The sun is warming our days but the nights still need a bit of a warming boost. Your home heating has probably been working hard all winter long to keep the chill from your house......

How to use gas heating efficiently?

Is your home ready for the fast approaching winter chill? If you're like many Sydneysiders you're probably holding on to the last of the summer warmth, hoping the cold will stay away for a few more weeks. This is totally understandable, we are too. However, carrying out a few simple tasks ar......

Are hot water systems supposed to leak?

Water appearing from anywhere it hasn't previously can be alarming whether it's a pipe, tap or drain. Water leaking from your hot water system is not always cause for panic, but it definitely warrants a checkup to find out why. Pressure release valve The temperature and pressure release ......

Why should I get a drain inspection?

Most people happily live their lives without ever thinking about what's going on underneath their house. We're not talking about the worms or the soil quality, we're talking about the drains and pipes which take sewage and stormwater from your home. Believe it or not, finding out what is ha......

Heatwave Preparation

All over the country, we are seeing record-breaking temperatures, summer is most definitely here and so is the heatwaves. During these super hot times, it is essential to ensure that your plumbing is up to date. Be prepared for the heatwaves and don't get caught. Contact your local plumber a......

Hot water too cold? Too hot? Running out?

Getting your hot water system working just right can be a challenge sometimes. Usually, everything runs smoothly and the system rushes hot water at the perfect temperature to the tap as soon as you turn it on. However, occasionally you can run into issues such as the water that is too hot or......

Routine or emergency plumbing which do I need?

When things seem to go wrong in our home it tends to be a big deal. To some people, anything that happens to them is an emergency. When it comes to plumbing however you should really know the difference between what is a routine plumbing problem and what is classed as an emergency plumb......

Flued vs unflued gas heaters - the pros and cons

Choosing the right gas heater for your home can be challenging. With so many styles and options available it can be mind-bogglingly difficult to decide on the perfect winter warmer for the space you need to heat. To cover the basics and help with your decisions we've broken down the differen......

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Cassandra whitfield from
Services: Blocked Drains
11-03-2019

Just a note to acknowledge the amazing service provided to us recently by Jeremy and his team. Following on from the unfortunate experience of a blocked sewerage pipe we were informed by another company that we required a boundary trap replacement and, accordingly, were provided with a quote of i...
Graeme jones from
Services: Blocked Drains, Services: Emergency Plumber
29-04-2019

Was not having a Good Friday with a seriously blocked drain problem. Called Pure Plumbing and extremely pleased with the service provided. In the first instance the public holiday call out fee was much more reasonable than others we had called. The plumber arrived within an hour - and even called...
Greg hill from
Services: Plumber, Services: Hot Water
25-01-2019

Thank you for your fast service fixing our leaking shower taps.
Gregg from
Services: Plumber, Services: Hot Water
25-01-2019

Perfect. Thank you once again for all of your great work. The attention to details and quality of craftsmanship shows in your work. I’m truly grateful that you guys are my plumbing team.
Heather from
Services: Plumber
25-01-2019

Hi Jerram A massive thank you for sending Michael to fix our toilet and main bathroom taps - it is a huge change to have working plumbing!!! Can’t thank you guys enough. Have a great day Heather 😊

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Pipe patching or pipe relining?

How Sydney’s level 2 water restrictions affect you

‘Flushable’ wipes are causing widespread blockages

Switch to Natural Gas for Cash Back and a chance to win $500

Who are the best gas suppliers in NSW?

What's the best hot water system?

The dangers of unblocking a drain yourself

5 quick tips to make sure your gas heater is ready for winter

Lead Exposure In Drinking Water

How to prevent your very own Fatberg

Top Tips to Prepare for Summer (INFOGRAPHIC)

Local Business Award Winners 2018

When to replace your gas heater?

How to use gas heating efficiently?

Are hot water systems supposed to leak?

Why should I get a drain inspection?

Heatwave Preparation

Hot water too cold? Too hot? Running out?

Routine or emergency plumbing which do I need?

Flued vs unflued gas heaters - the pros and cons

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‘Flushable’ wipes are causing widespread blockages

Switch to Natural Gas for Cash Back and a chance to win $500

Who are the best gas suppliers in NSW?

What's the best hot water system?

The dangers of unblocking a drain yourself

5 quick tips to make sure your gas heater is ready for winter

Lead Exposure In Drinking Water

How to prevent your very own Fatberg

Top Tips to Prepare for Summer (INFOGRAPHIC)

Local Business Award Winners 2018

When to replace your gas heater?

How to use gas heating efficiently?

Are hot water systems supposed to leak?

Why should I get a drain inspection?

Heatwave Preparation

Hot water too cold? Too hot? Running out?

Routine or emergency plumbing which do I need?

Flued vs unflued gas heaters - the pros and cons

Pure Plumbing Professionals Reviews

See what our clients are saying about our plumbers

GOT AN EMERGENCY?

Our Plumbing Awards

Our Plumbing Clients

Job Booking Form

Your Local and Reliable Plumbers

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How Sydney’s level 2 water restrictions affect you