Plumbing tips & advice

Practical guidance for Ipswich and Brisbane homeowners from McKay’s Plumbing and Gasfitting.

Renovation Plumbing & Gasfitting: Planning a Smooth Upgrade
30 January 2026

Renovation Plumbing & Gasfitting: Planning a Smooth Upgrade

Planning a bathroom, kitchen or laundry renovation? Here is how the plumbing side works and what McKay's takes care of.

Domestic Plumbing Maintenance: A Simple Checklist for Homeowners
22 January 2026

Domestic Plumbing Maintenance: A Simple Checklist for Homeowners

Small plumbing jobs are easy to put off and expensive to ignore. A look at the everyday maintenance that keeps a home running.

Drain Cleaning & Blocked Drains: Causes, Signs, and Fixes
15 January 2026

Drain Cleaning & Blocked Drains: Causes, Signs, and Fixes

A blocked drain never fixes itself. What causes blockages, and how McKay's clears them and stops them coming back.

Tap Repair & Installation: Fixing Leaks and Upgrading Fixtures
8 January 2026

Tap Repair & Installation: Fixing Leaks and Upgrading Fixtures

A dripping tap wastes water and adds to your bills. When to repair, when to replace, and how new tapware is fitted.

Pipe & Leak Repairs: Stop Water Damage Early
18 December 2025

Pipe & Leak Repairs: Stop Water Damage Early

Left alone, a small leak becomes damaged walls, floors and high bills. Finding and fixing leaks before they cause damage.

Sewer Blockages & Repairs: Keep Your System Flowing
10 December 2025

Sewer Blockages & Repairs: Keep Your System Flowing

A blocked sewer is unpleasant and urgent. Clearing blocked lines and repairing damaged sections so waste flows where it should.

Bathroom Plumbing Repairs: Showers and Toilets
3 December 2025

Bathroom Plumbing Repairs: Showers and Toilets

Showers, toilets and taps are the hardest working fixtures in the house. Keeping your bathroom plumbing in good order.

Hot Water Systems: Electric, Gas, and Heat Pump Repairs
26 November 2025

Hot Water Systems: Electric, Gas, and Heat Pump Repairs

No hot water is not something you can wait on. Comparing electric, gas and heat pump systems, and choosing the right replacement.

Outdoor Plumbing & Storm Water Repairs: Protect Your Property
18 November 2025

Outdoor Plumbing & Storm Water Repairs: Protect Your Property

When storm water does not drain properly it ends up against the house. Outdoor taps, pipework and drainage that protect your home.

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