 We are thrilled to be recognised as one of the top 8 reliable plumbers in Wellington by MoneyHub, New Zealand's largest consumer website, dedicated to provide money saving advice to Kiwis via in-depth research and reporting. They believe that the average Kiwi can save themselves 15-20% of their yearly expenses by following their guides.
 People renting in Wellington city are facing record-breaking prices, with median weekly rent cracking the $600-per-week mark for the first time, according to Trade Me.
 As a landlord, your duty to your tenants goes beyond the ownership of the house that they now call home. You need to offer 24-7 support in case of any emergencies and believe us when we say that you need to be ready for anything!
 I’m sure most of you will agree when I say the best thing in the world is to have a long hot water shower at the end of the day. Bathrooms are as important as any other part of a home. It should be a go-to place to relax after a long day, so you can get into a zen mode.
However, bathrooms are also very busy and are prone to wear and tear, so its importance to have that balance between practicality and ambience. If you are looking to achieve just that by renovating your bathroom, you are probably wondering where to begin, how to go about the process and thinking how much of an inconvenience it’s going to be. Getting your bathroom renovated can be a stress-free process if you go about it the right way and get the right people to do the job. Follow these ten simple steps to get yourself the ideal bathroom that you want.  Us Kiwis love a good DIY job. Our ability to innovate is world-renowned, and on any given sunny weekend you’ll find us sprucing up our homes with a fresh lick of paint, knocking up a garden shed, or upcycling some old furniture.
So if there’s water dripping out from under the sink, or the toilet’s backed up, or something’s bubbling up in our backyard, it’s tempting to think that we can fix it, armed with a little elbow-grease and a can-do attitude. That’s what number 8 wire was invented for right? And we end up saving money? Actually, many homeowners who opt for a DIY solution end up regretting it. Here are four reasons you might want to rethink doing it yourself, and call a professional instead.  Wellington has certainly weathered a wily storm this week! If you've had to dust off your puffer jacket sooner than you expected, it might be time to take action toward ensuring your home is efficiently heated before late Autumn and Winter really kick in!
Fortunately, the good guys at Maxey Plumbing Wellington are here to offer you another excellent, efficient type of home heating for Wellington homes that'll keep the bills down and the temperature high during the cooler months. Let's take a look at gas and your Wellington home!  Wellington has a wealth of quirky old homes that make for enchanting 'doer uppers'. When shopping for a home, it'll be a very rare instance in which you actually manage to find a new build anywhere in the vicinity of the CBD. An old home can be a charmer on the outside, but it takes a seasoned Wellington plumber to know that appearances can be deceptive...especially when it comes to buildings.
Beneath the quaint wooden floors and freshly-painted walls lies a world unseen. Unseen, that is, until you're calling up your local Wellington plumber with a plumbing emergency! Old drains and pipework lay weakened and worn, ready to 'strike' as it were at any time. Be it a slow drip in the wall or a full-on flood, we're here to tell you what to expect to avoid plumbing emergencies in your 'new' old Wellington home!  Are you sick of seeing your garden turn into a soggy wetland every time it rains lately? After a long, dry summer, heavy rain isn't going to just go away when it hits your lawn. The good news is that, with the help of some handy plumbing tips, you'll be able to recede that water and enjoy your garden without wading into it!
 Did you know that homeowners call a plumber with a problem at least once every three years? This is, of course, dependent on the age of your home and the frequency of your plumbing checkups, but the fact remains...you're going to have to give your local plumber a call eventually if you have a plumbing problem that's cropping up.
More often than not, the calls we receive are anything but dramatic plumbing emergencies because people choose to wait till it goes bad. Extreme emergencies often involve damage as well, which end up being more costly than regular maintenance and fixes. As far as Wellington goes, here are some of the most common calls that we have received from Wellington residents about plumbing issues in their homes.  In today's blog, we'd like to take a little time to talk about who we are and what we do. Being a locally owned and operated plumbing and gasfitting company in Wellington, we feel it's important to make sure that Wellingtonians know us as their go-to for any plumbing, gasfitting and even roof repair emergencies they might run into.
 This blog is a continuation of our previous blog, in which we began our topic detailing the benefits of plumbing preparedness.
Get ready and set for part 2!  Contrary to popular belief, plumbers don't magically appear only in the event of an emergency. Crazy, right? The talented team at Maxey Plumbing Wellington have a broad range of special skills, all of which will help your home stay healthy, clean and cosy; well-plumbed and futureproof.
With that being said, let's take a moment to talk about the other possibilities (rather than just the emergencies) in which plumbers shine and 'save the day' in your home...  With only 27 days until you're hosting guests at your home, the team of professional Wellington plumbers at Maxey are here to help you get your bathroom in tip-top condition and ready to welcome guests. We're starting with the toilet, so let's get straight into part two of our fresh-flushing series!
 So Christmas is coming up, which means a bunch of friends and family popping over for the festive season. The last thing any of us want to deal with when we're met with this annual influx of visitors is a smelly bathroom. Foul odours in our bathrooms can cause guests to comment, and it's unpleasant for you as the housekeeper to deal with that issue each time you use your bathroom
Plus, bad smells often become amplified in warmer weather, so let's find out how to deal with this Wellington plumbing problem before things heat up!  One of the hardest workers in our home is the humble dishwasher. This appliance, while making our lives extremely convenient, can cause us a world of issues if neglected or improperly used. If your dishwasher isn’t washing as it used to; covering dishes in gross residue or leaking water, then this blog post should help you!
 You’d be surprised by how often your Wellington plumber gets the call to rescue a family from their rogue appliances! Although modern appliances are improving all the time, a faulty appliance is rarely a cheap fix and – all too often – the cause of indoor floods!
Regular servicing and some common sense will ensure your washing machine and dishwasher stay spinning so you can save on unnecessary repair costs. Did you know that a little leak can lead to large, costly lump of drama? Detecting a leak early enough can save your Wellington home unbelievable water bills, rot, and water damage to your roof, walls or carpet. While such issues will cost you lots, your Wellington plumber can mend most leaks quickly and cheaply.
All you need to do is stay on top of the leaks, and today's blog will show you how to do just that... If you’re a Wellington homeowner who takes pride in their place, you’ll most likely have a good eye for detail. One detail you might have noticed lately is the grout cracking in your bathroom; it can ruin the clean, polished porcelain paradise you’ve established for yourself!
These cracks seem to start appearing in or around joints where the wall meets your bath, shower or floor. They develop due to age, but can sometimes be warning signs of worse problems such as poor installation or too much moisture buildup due to leaks or poor ventilation. This article was originally posted by Network Plumbing Australia, and we couldn't agree with it more! It tackles the age-old problem of hiring cowboys over professionals, and offers insight into why master plumbers are always the best choice for all your Wellington plumbing needs and emergencies.
Earlier this month we began a top-tip article aimed at helping homeowners fix a plumbing problem in Wellington: moisture buildup. We covered a few factors that can cause crazy amounts of moisture to accumulate in our homes. With moisture and dampness comes cracks, mould and mildew...a few things we’d all rather avoid!
Today we’re going to deliver our final home truths about winter’s watery war on your home, and the ways in which you can avoid these annoyances... |