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Straight answers to the questions Cape Town homeowners actually ask us.
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What causes blocked drains in older Cape Town homes
Tree roots, clay pipes, grease and the flushing habits that plug sixty-year-old lines — plus the warning signs worth acting on.
Read the guide →Why is my water bill suddenly so high?
The 15-minute meter test, the quiet signs of a hidden leak, and how to claim the excess back from the City.
Read the guide →Burst geyser: what to do in the first 10 minutes
Electricity first, then water. The four steps, in order — and what your insurer wants photographed before you clean up.
Read the guide →What does a geyser replacement actually cost?
Cylinder size, SANS compliance work, access — what really drives the price, and where two quotes quietly differ.
Read the guide →Do I need a plumbing COC to sell my house?
What the Water By-law inspection covers, what usually fails it, and why booking late is what costs you money.
Read the guide →Low pressure and rusty water: the galvanised pipe problem
Why older Southern Suburbs homes lose pressure over decades — and when re-piping finally beats another patch.
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