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Why Disaster-Ready Plumbing Matters

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

Florida is no stranger to disaster. Every year we look down the barrel of oncoming hurricanes and tropical storms. These storms bring with them high winds, flooding, tornados, flying objects and much more. Your home is a barrier to these storms but making sure the internal systems are built to withstand these natural disasters is the only way to go. Understanding Plumbing Vulnerabilities in Disasters Every disaster poses unique challenges to your plumbing system: Floods: Can overwhelm drainage systems, cause sewage backups, or contaminate water supplies. Earthquakes: May crack pipes, dislodge fittings, or disrupt municipal water lines. Hurricanes: Often combine ...

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Recovering from Water Damage

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Melbourne Plumber

You may have seen the flooding that it happening up north on the news. Flooding can happen to most people in a bad enough storm. It is important to have a plan ready in case of flooding. Or you may suffer from a burst pipe sometime in the future. In any event, it is always a good idea to be prepared and know what to do if a large amount of water is entering your home. (more…)

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The Sump Pump. Your basement’s unsung hero.

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Melbourne Plumber

For those with basements, ie Northern Central Florida and north, this article is for you. Every so often there is a whirring machine sound that comes on at random times, often in the middle of the night.  One of those things that you never gave much thought to because you rarely heard it and if and when you did, you quickly forgot about it.  On some days it is raining, sometimes there is not a cloud in sight.  When was the last time you heard it? Maybe you last remember it was months ago while you were watching a movie, ...

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