Planning a bathroom renovation? Why you should engage a licensed & registered plumber to do the plumbing work!
Reality renovation tv shows can give the impression that anyone can DIY bathroom renovations and in turn, owners can save themselves lots of money. Beware! It’s so important to enlist the services of tradies with the right qualifications that are licensed & registered to do the job properly. Bathroom renovations can involve the alteration and/or installation of new plumbing systems, fixtures and fittings. There are specific AS -3500 Plumbing and Drainage standards that relate to bathroom renovations. Click on this link for some further information https://ablis.business.gov.au/service/ag/as-nzs-3500-plumbing-and-drainage/31440
A licensed and registered plumber is trained and has expert knowledge about various classes of plumbing works. A bathroom renovation requires specific knowledge about hot & cold water supply & sanitary drainage plumbing systems. If plumbing works do not adhere to Australian Safety standards, there is great potential for health and safety hazards. For example there are regulations about the hot water temperature settings in bathrooms so as to minimise the risk of scalding. If plumbing work has not been done by a qualified & licensed plumber and there is resulting damage &/or issues, your insurance claim against these defects could be denied. Correcting defective plumbing work could end up costing more money in the long run.
How do you find out if a plumber is licensed & registered to do a particular class of plumbing work? Check the Victorian Building Authority (VBA ) website. "The VBA regulates plumbing practitioners and plumbing work in Victoria. This helps to protect the health and safety of people and the integrity of water supply and wastewater systems". Plumbers must renew their registration and licence yearly. All licensed and registered plumbers have photo ID cards that lists the type of plumbing work that they are eligible to perform. You can ask your plumber to show you their ID Card. Russell from Hydro Masters Plumbing is a Licensed & Registered Plumber & Gas Fitter with more than 30+ years of experience in the domestic & commercial plumbing industries. His areas of expertise include : Gas fitting, Hot & Cold Water, Backflow Prevention, Sanitary, Stormwater, Drainage, Roofing & Irrigation. You can view his credentials on the VBA's website by clicking on this link and entering his licence number. https://consumer.etoolbox.pic.vic.gov.au/_layouts/cc/pic_validatepp.aspx Licence number is listed in the footer of Hydro Masters Plumbing website.
It's important to have confidence in the company that you engage to do the plumbing work. Click here to read some testimonials about Russell's plumbing service. Safety and high quality plumbing workmanship are Hydro Master Plumbing's top priorities. All plumbing works performed comply with Australian Plumbing Standards. A 'Compliance Certificate' is issued for certain plumbing works to certify that it complies with prescribed plumbing standards. More information about plumbing compliance certificates can be found at this Victorian Building Authority link. https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/plumbing/renewals-other-requirements/compliance-certificates
Engaging the expertise of a licensed & registered plumber to do the specified plumbing works, that meets the appropriate Australian plumbing codes & standards, enables bathroom renovations to be done more efficiently and effectively. Clients are more likely to experience greater peace of mind that the plumbing works have been done correctly and greater satisfaction with the final plumbing finishes and functionality of the bathroom renovation.
Hydro Masters Plumbing's goal is to provide a premium plumbing service (high quality plumbing workmanship and plumbing products) to help our clients realise their goals and dreams to improve their home & work living spaces.
If you would like to see some more examples of bathroom renovations and other projects that Hydro Masters Plumbing has collaborated on, please click View Our Work