Flexible water hoses, often called braided hoses or flexi hoses, are one of the most overlooked plumbing components in Australian homes. Hidden away beneath sinks, vanities, toilets and kitchen cabinets, these small hoses supply water to your fixtures every day. Unfortunately, they can also fail without warning. At Viva Plumbing, we regularly attend emergency callouts caused by burst flexible water hoses. In many cases, a simple preventative replacement could have avoided tho

What’s Happening With the Weather? The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rainfall across Brisbane and parts of South East Queensland this weekend. A flood watch is already in effect for the region as intense rain, thunderstorms, and possible flash flooding develop. Meteorologists are forecasting significant rainfall totals, in some places up to 300–400 mm over three days. This soaking could cause surface water pooling, river rises and

Plumbing issues have a way of escalating quickly. A leaking pipe, blocked toilet, or sudden loss of water pressure can cause serious damage if the right steps aren’t taken early. If you’re dealing with a plumbing emergency in Brisbane , here’s what to do straight away to protect your home and avoid making the problem worse. Turn Off the Water If water is leaking, overflowing, or flooding: Turn off the main water supply at the meter If the issue is isolated, use the local iso

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