Plumbing Insights | Kelly's Plumbing & Drainage Northern Beaches

Tree roots in a sewer pipe: three ways into one Palm Beach drain

Emily Nowland October 29, 2026 No Comments

Roots don't break into sound pipe, they find an opening that's already there. One Palm Beach sewer with three entry points, and what to check first.

The blocked stormwater drain that kept coming back to the same spot

Emily Nowland October 25, 2026 No Comments

A stormwater line with almost no flow, where the cause was an agg pipe pushed through the junction, not leaves. How to tell the difference.

Why Is My Water Pressure Suddenly So Low?

Chris Kelly September 7, 2026 No Comments

Sudden low water pressure has a shortlist of likely causes, ranked from most to least common, plus what you can check yourself before calling a plumber.

How much does it cost to fix a blocked drain in Sydney?

Chris Kelly August 24, 2026 No Comments

Real price ranges for blocked drains in Sydney, from a simple sink clear to a main line blockage, and what actually changes the cost.

Choosing a strata plumber on the Northern Beaches: what should property managers look for?

Chris Kelly August 16, 2026 No Comments

A plumber can complete the repair and still create more work for the strata manager. The resident may not know when the plumber is arriving. The scope changes without approval.…

Blocked drain or sewer problem? What Upper Northern Beaches homeowners need to know

Chris Kelly August 8, 2026 No Comments

A slow drain is easy to ignore. The water still goes down eventually, so it can feel like a problem for another day. But when a drain starts gurgling, producing…

Top 3 Signs Your Hot Water System Needs Replacing: A Quick Guide for Northern Beaches Homes

Chris Kelly October 22, 2025 No Comments

Is your hot water cutting out mid-shower? Hearing strange noises from the tank? These might be the early warnings your hot water system is on its way out, especially if…

What To Do If Your Toilet Starts Leaking: A Quick Guide for Northern Beaches Homes

Chris Kelly June 9, 2025 No Comments

A leaking toilet in your northern beaches home can waste hundreds of litres of water, and damage your floors before you even notice. Here’s your step-by-step guide to staying dry…