5 Signs You Need a Plumber (Don't Ignore These)
Plumbing problems rarely fix themselves. A small leak ignored becomes a mould problem. A slow drain ignored becomes a blockage. Here are five signs that it is time to stop waiting and book a plumber.
1. Low Water Pressure Across Multiple Taps
If a single tap has low pressure, it is likely a blocked aerator — a five-minute fix. But if pressure is low across the whole house, you could be looking at a leak in the main supply pipe, a build-up of limescale in older pipes, or a failing pressure regulator. This needs a professional diagnosis.
2. Water Draining Slowly
A slow-draining sink or shower is usually a partial blockage. Many can be cleared with a plunger or drain cleaner. But if multiple drains in the house are slow, the blockage is likely deeper in the system — in the main drain or soil stack — and needs professional equipment to clear safely.
3. Unusual Sounds in the Pipes
Banging pipes (water hammer), rattling behind walls, or a gurgling noise from drains after flushing are all signs of problems that are easier to address early. Banging typically means a loose pipe or pressure issue. Gurgling usually means a venting problem or a blocked drain.
4. Visible Damp or Water Stains
Brown water stains on ceilings, damp patches on walls, or bubbling paint around pipes are never cosmetic issues — they are symptoms of an active leak. Even a slow drip can rot joists, feed mould growth, and cause structural damage over months. Do not wait.
5. Your Water Bill Has Suddenly Increased
A spike in your water bill with no change in habits almost always means water is going somewhere it should not. Check visible pipes and the toilet (a running cistern wastes up to 400 litres per day). If you cannot find the source, you may have a leak underground or behind a wall.
Act Early, Save Money
The cost of a plumber call-out is almost always less than the cost of repairing water damage. A 100 Handy plumbing Pro can diagnose, quote, and resolve most common household plumbing issues in a single visit.
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