Added to their drain work they have a Drain Jetter water blaster for unblocking pipes from stormwater pipes and sewer lines, as well as cowshed wash-down drains and more. Blockages by stones, fat, sand or tree roots are usually the problem and having this machine clears the problem to get the systems working, then do repairs if required. They also now have a camera and locator which helps in seeing what the problem is in the drains and where the pipeline is in the ground.
Brent's truck is able to clean several tanks in one visit but is still small enough to get access to tanks without damage to concrete drives and helps with tight entrance access.
Another new piece of equipment they have is a trailer unit to get 25,000-litre plastic water tanks moved to hard-to-access sites or just to relocate to another farm or property. This can be hired or they can do this for you. They also have a crane truck that can lift plastic tanks into position.
They and the organisation that controls the industry – the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board – advise customers when they hire tradesmen to do any plumbing or drainlaying work, that these tradesmen must hold a current practising licence in plumbing and drainlaying to lawfully carry out this work.
Insurance companies may not pay out if something goes wrong and work was done by non-registered tradesmen. The board suggests that clients ask for the authorisation card which all registered tradespeople have on them.
Brent can be contacted at 06 374 7485 or 027 4973 564 or at howell.plum@xtra.co.nz
