With another round of potential storms heading our way this weekend across the Brisbane region, now’s a smart time to get ahead of issues, especially from a plumbing and drainage perspective. At Viva Plumbing we’ve seen how quickly things can escalate after the big hail and rainfall events, so here’s a ready-to-use checklist. Plumbing & Drainage Checklist – Do These Before the Storm Clear gutters and downpipes After last weekend’s hail and heavy rain, debris, leaves and granu

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