Vlog

Ever had one of those days where everything that can go wrong… does? That was Richard’s Monday at Plumbdog.

The Morning Mayhem

Richard started the day with the usual routine: drop the kids off, jump in the van, and head to the first job. But chaos struck fast:

1️⃣ Delivery mix-up – plumbing products were delivered… to the wrong house. After a bit of detective work, he tracked them down across the road at a house with a removed hot water system. Crisis averted! ✅

2️⃣ Power outage at the job – setting up for a shower breach replacement behind tiles, the drill wouldn’t work. ⚡ Turns out, the electrician on-site had turned the power off to upgrade the fuse board.

Plumber vs Electricity

Tiles ready to come off, power down, Richard had no choice but to:

•Laugh

•Head to the local park

•Wait for a text before getting back to work

Even though the day started stressful, Richard made the most of it — enjoying the sunshine after a rainy weekend and keeping perspective.

💡 Takeaway

Sometimes plumbing isn’t just about pipes — it’s about:

•Patience

•Problem-solving

•Keeping a sense of humour

Location: Perth, WA
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Who needs high-tech leak detection when you’ve got a Staffy with a nose for plumbing? This clever pup in Perth was on the case — and sure enough, he nailed it! We found the leak exactly where he’d been sniffing.

For now, the pipe’s capped off to get the customer through the weekend, and we’ll be back next week to fit a brand-new tap. Proof that Plumbdog really lives up to its name! 

Location: Perth, WA

In This Video:

•A Staffy helps sniff out a hidden leak

•Quick fix to keep things running until full repair

•Real plumbers + real dogs = Plumbdog difference

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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.

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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
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