Vlog

Even the most beautiful homes can hide plumbing headaches. In City Beach, Rich was called out when washing machines weren’t draining properly — and what looked like a simple issue quickly turned into a detective job.

Location: City Beach, WA

The Problem

On arrival, Rich discovered a combination of issues:

•Laundry trap setup with a badly capped spigot

•Tiny outlet hole restricting water flow

•Fluff and debris building up inside the trap

•A piece of rogue plastic lodged inside, blocking drainage

•Even a luxury home isn’t immune to poor plumbing setups!

The Fix

Rich carefully investigated and corrected each problem:

•Reconfigured the laundry trap setup for proper flow
•Enlarged the outlet hole to remove water restriction
•Cleared built-up fluff and debris from the trap
•Removed the hidden plastic obstruction
•Restored proper drainage for all washing machines

“From fluff to full blockage, sometimes you have to go all-in to get it flowing right again.”

The Result

•Luxury laundry fully operational

•Drainage issues permanently fixed

•Homeowner happy, with machines draining efficiently

This job highlights the importance of proper trap & spigot installation and hands-on troubleshooting, even in high-end homes.

Got washing machine or drainage problems?
Call the dogs that sniff them out – Plumbdog Plumbing Perth

Darius from Plumbdog is in East Perth giving a tired courtyard drainage system a much-needed upgrade. After heavy winter rains, the old soakwells just couldn’t keep up — causing flooding around the courtyard.

In this video, Darius gets stuck into the job:

What Darius Did

•Lifted all the old paving to access the failed soakwells
•Installed a new sump box for better stormwater control
•Reworked pipework for smoother water flow and faster drainage
•Finished up with a clean, neat reinstatement of the paving

“It’s tough, messy work — but doing it properly now means no more pooling water, no more flooded pavers, and peace of mind for the homeowner.”

The Result

•Fully upgraded stormwater system

•Smooth, fast-flowing drainage

•Flood-free courtyard ready for the next downpour

•Neat paving reinstatement for a professional finish

Location: East Perth, WA
Need a drainage upgrade or soakwell repair? Call Plumbdog Plumbing

Josh from Plumbdog heads down to South Yunderup, WA to tackle a tricky burst copper pipe hidden beneath concrete. After water was seen pouring out over the weekend, the team returned to uncover, repair, and future-proof the client’s water supply — without leaving a mess behind.

The Problem

When the client spotted water pooling across their property, it was clear something was wrong. The burst was:
•Hidden deep under a concrete slab
•Caused by corroded copper pipework
•Slowly leaking and worsening with pressure

The Fix

Josh and the team got to work:
•Located the burst accurately before cutting the slab
•Jackhammered and exposed the damaged copper line
•Explained why corrosion and scaling cause pipe failures
•Repaired and rerouted the water line for a stronger, longer-lasting setup
•Re-concreted and textured the surface for a neat, professional finish

💬 “It’s not just about fixing the leak — it’s about making sure it won’t come back, and that the repair blends right in.”

📌 The Result

•Burst pipe repaired and pressure tested

•Water restored safely to the property

•Concrete reinstated with a seamless finish

•Future-proof water line to prevent repeat leaks

No shortcuts, no guesswork — just solid plumbing done right.

Location: South Yunderup, WA
Need expert leak repairs or pipe replacement? Call Plumbdog Plumbing