What you can and can’t do with your plumbing in Australia

In Australia, there are some things that a person can do in terms of DIY but there are some things that are illegal. In most cases, that comes down to the safety aspect of the work and the training the work really requires. If you want to have tap replacement taken care of you need to hire a licensed professional plumber. It is important that Australians understand these are not recommendations or suggestions. This is the law they must follow.

Why people choose to try DIY

Often the main reason people opt to take on DIY projects is the opportunity to save money. Hiring professionals can be a cost that some people need to avoid. But whether you are looking at saving money or you like the challenge of a project, the fact is plumbing systems are generally not the best place to put in your DIY efforts. Just a small error there when trying to do a tap replacement could lead to damage and actually lead to more costs to fix the original issues as well as the damage your efforts caused.

What you cannot do yourself

Anything that needs direct work on the drinking water system or sewer lines requires by law a trained professional meaning a plumber. If you are looking for work done on a gas boiler or your gas lines you need a plumber with a gas compliance certificate. Not all plumbers have them. Atoilet replacement or any work on the hot water system must be done by a professional. You also need to take into account that there are some variations in the laws from one state to another so check what applies where you are.

How to choose a local plumber

So now you know you need a professional plumbing service for your toilet replacement job, how do you choose the right one? There are a lot of options around and it can be hard to know which are the best for your needs. Here are some things you can look for and ask to narrow down the search.

1. Make sure they are a licensed professional plumber, not a handyperson service. You can do this by asking to see their license and making sure it is genuine and not out of date.
2. Look online at reviews previous customers have left to see if any issues are commonly flagged.
3. Check they price their work competitively.
4. Ask about whether they offer a guarantee on their work. Plumbers Perth that do have a clear surety in their work.

Summary

For your safety and for the sake of keeping the plumbing system well look after, there are laws in Australia about DIY work and this should be taken seriously.