It’s an unfortunate fact of life – sooner or later, you and your household will face a plumbing emergency. Whether it’s a burst pipe, blocked drain or hot water issue, knowing what to do and who to call can minimise damage to your home and your hip pocket. But remember, always call your local emergency plumber during the process. The safest thing for your home is to have a 24/7 plumbing emergency plumber just a phone call away. So don’t forget to add The Refresh Plumbing & Gas to your list of contacts, so you can quickly contact us when you really need us. Remember, the longer you wait, the more damage that could be done. So don’t panic! Keep your cool, take the following steps, then call The Refresh Plumbing & Gas and let us help you defuse the situation. If in doubt, call and speak to The Refresh Plumbing & Gas about the problem. Often, they can talk you through measures to keep things going (or not) until business hours if it’s not urgent. Alternatively, if the problem needs immediate attention they’ll be around to fix the issue there and then.

As professional plumbers, we're often asked about the benefits of choosing an electric hot water system for your home. It's an age old debate: electric versus gas versus solar hot water systems. In this article, we'll discuss why you should choose an electric hot water system over other options on the market, how to decide on the right hot water system for you and where to go for professional assistance. Here, we'll discuss some of the reasons why clients choose an electric hot water system in preference to other options on the market. Some of the most common benefits of choosing a hot water system that runs on electricity are:

• Less Expensive
• Easy to Install
• No Ventilation Required
• Energy Efficiency
• Longevity
• Reduced Maintenance
• Less Space Required
• Access to Electricity is Everywhere

It can be hard to find the right plumber or roofer for the job. You need a company who is trustworthy and reliable, who uses good quality materials and has the highest workmanship standards. Although Refresh as a company is relatively young, Refresh’s Plumbing team is very experienced. With the team previously holding senior positions within Plumbing and Roofing companies, completing tens of thousands of hours of work between them. Nothing beats a personal referral. Ask family, friends, neighbors and business associates which plumbing company they use. If they have faith in them, they should be happy to recommend a reputable plumber in the area to you. Licensing of trade contractors was introduced to protect you from unskilled and unqualified tradespeople. Hiring licensed Plumbers and Roofers helps to ensure that your home improvement job or project goes smoothly. Ask the tradesperson to show you their licences and insurance details, before work starts. All tradespeople in Queensland should have a QBCC Licence at a minimum. We are a family business with core values of ‘integrity’, ‘reliability’ and ‘community’. We want to build long term relationships and partnerships, where our apprentices can learn the satisfaction of quality work and the value of looking after our clients and being trusted that ‘what you say is what you will do’.