A landlords nightmare: A Wellington plumbing emergency

There’s nothing worse than a Wellington Winter plumbing emergency. And, if you’re a property manager or owner such emergencies will require attention as soon as possible. So, when an emergency strikes who’s number will you call? As a landlord, the last thing you want...

Winter Ready? Here’s 3 Gas Heating Tips.

Nothing beats a warm and cozy house in the thick of winter. However, if your heating systems aren’t up to par when the chill arrives, you’ll be genuinely freezing. So, before we enter the official New Zealand winter the team at Plumbspec has a few quick tips to make...

Refrigerator leaking water?

There’s no better surprise than waking up to a puddle of water at the bottom of your refrigerator. With refrigerators running around the clock, it’s common for parts to deteriorate and corrode. Unfortunately, a leaking fridge can strike at any time, even if your...

Get your Plumbing ready for autumn in 5 simple steps

If you’re like us you may have recently noticed that temperatures are dropping, evenings are approaching dawn quicker and streets are filled with beautiful golden leaves – all signs that autumn is here and winter is literally around the corner.  But, before winter...

Could bath bombs be clogging your drains?

Who doesn’t love a good bath? For most of us, it’s the ultimate stress relief after a busy day at the office or managing the kids. An explosion of colours, soothing floral scents, and the calming warm water, we feel relaxed just thinking about it. But, have you ever...

3 plumbing features to inspect before buying a new home

Buying a home is an exciting but big step. There are countless things to consider, manage, and prepare for. Amidst all the excitement and stress, it is often common for prospective buyers to forget less obvious aspects of a new home. One being, the home’s plumbing...