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Plumbing Upgrades For Old Pipes That Need To Be Replaced
Low water pressure or recurring blocked drains in your Cairns home? Your old pipes may be to blame. Learn the warning signs and upgrade options in our expert guide.

Lewis New
Sep 94 min read
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Complimentary Plumbing Maintenance (Worth $85) With Service
While we are on site, ask for our complimentary plumbing maintenance check (worth $85) with every service from Oakland Plumbing. Call us today!

Lewis New
Aug 204 min read
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Correct Cooking Oil Disposal That Does Not Damage Plumbing
Avoid costly plumbing damage. This guide shows correct cooking oil disposal methods, preventing clogs, blockages, and protecting your home's pipes.

Lewis New
Jul 298 min read
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A Homeowner's Guide to Troubleshooting Plumbing Issues
Our guide for Cairns homeowners helps you safely troubleshoot minor issues to know what you can fix and when to avoid DIY for serious, expert-only repairs.

Lewis New
Jun 278 min read
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Blocked Stormwater Drains in Cairns: Heavy Rain Impact
When heavy rain hits Cairns, as it often does, seeing your stormwater drains struggle can quickly turn a normal day into a plumbing...

Lewis New
Jun 45 min read
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24 Hour Plumber Cairns | Emergency Plumbing You Can Trust
24 Hour Plumber Cairns | Emergency Plumbing You Can Trust

Lewis New
May 236 min read
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Your new local Cairns plumber
We are happy to announce that we have relocated Oakland Plumbing to Cairns! Since we are new to the area, I thought I would introduce myself

Lewis New
May 30, 20244 min read
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Blocked Drain Plumber Guide: Signs, Fixes & When to Call Us
Blocked drain in Cairns? Get expert tips from your local blocked drain plumber. Learn quick DIY fixes & when to call for help before it becomes a bigger issue.

Lewis New
Oct 28, 20235 min read
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Case Study: Whitfield Stormwater Blocked Drain
Case Study I was called out to this job to investigate long-term stormwater issues in a property in Whitfield , a leafy residential suburb of Cairns. The property was a battle-axe block, situated on the lower side of the street, meaning it lacked a direct kerb outlet for stormwater drainage. Instead, the stormwater runoff was directed through a shared easement, a 150mm earthenware pipe running through the neighbour's yard, also servicing their property. Gaining access to this

Lewis New
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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