What is a cashie? We all have a tradie mate that has offered to do some work at our house for cash in hand (Cashie). This sounds like a great idea, It will save you money and give work to your friend. A win-win right?  Wrong, next to any person you ask will tell you a cashie horror story. In these situations clients experience misquotes, incomplete work, corners cut and insurance claims rejected. We will go over all the risks of cashies and why to avoid them! Financial risks Commonly unprofessional tradespeople will offer a cash-in-hand payment option, this will be ‘off the books’. These prices will be lower as they are not declared to The Australian Taxation Office and don’t include a Government Sales Tax. Though a lower price may be attractive, don’t be fooled. It is common for cashies to be grossly misquoted. Cost predictions without using a

What is Emergency Plumbing? A plumbing emergency may be a variety of residential situations that make your plumbing dangerous, inoperable or even messy! These plumbing situations may include damaged pipes, clogged drains, gas leaks, water leaks, blockages and roof/gutter damages. A  plumbing emergency will commonly involve the risk of water damage or compromising the safety of occupants as seen with gas leaks. There may even be situations where utility costs are being severely affected by heavy water loss. When to call an emergency plumber? An emergency plumber can be contacted 24/7. Service Today expert local plumbers are on call as part of our 24/7 emergency plumber service, whether a pipe has burst in the middle of the night or your hot water system has broken, you can rely on Service Today to save the day.  Water leaks Water leaks are the most common plumbing emergencies. Wherever the water leak is

Don’t wait until your toilet won’t flush or your sinks are overflowing, find out if you’ve got a blocked drain looming right now! As experienced Baulkham plumbers, we know the symptoms of a blockage, and we want to share them with you. Like with many plumbing problems, addressing small blockages before they get worse can save you a big headache and money! Here’s are three things you should keep an eye out for when it comes to a potentially blocked drain. Slow Drains A slowly draining sink is one of the first signs of a blocked drain. This is one symptom that will often get pushed to the back of a homeowners mind, but if you see it do not ignore! Unfortunately the longer you leave a slow draining sink, the worse a blockage will get. Particularly in the kitchen where food scraps end up often end up down the drain. This