Most people don’t think about preventative maintenance plumbing until something goes wrong, and it often happens at the worst possible time. A blocked toilet on Christmas Day, a leaking roof on book week parade morning, or no hot water on a freezing winter’s day....
There is no such thing as a $0 callout fee plumber. It’s a marketing gimmick and I’ll happily die on this hill! We’ve all seen the ads, they usually sit at the very top of a google search results page; $0 callout fee $50 off your...
Accessible Bathroom Modifications for Seniors As we get older, our home needs to evolve—and the bathroom is one of the most important spaces to adapt. At McCarthy Plumbing Group, we specialise in Retirement Bathroom Renovations in Melbourne, designing stylish, functional, and safe spaces tailored to...
March 11 is World Plumbing Day, a time to appreciate an industry that often works behind the scenes but is essential to our daily lives. Without plumbing, we wouldn’t have clean drinking water, safe gas connections, or reliable hot showers—and let’s be honest, life...
We had a client call us up last week asking for instructions on how to read her water meter to check if she had a leak, which had us thinking how many people actually know how to read their water meter correctly? Your water meter...
As the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to make essential services accessible for people with disabilities, plumbing modifications play a crucial role in enhancing the comfort and safety of participants' homes. If you’re searching for an NDIS plumber in Melbourne, you likely have...
2025 Plumbing Trends In our 11 years of owning a plumbing business in Wyndham, I have seen some of the most luxurious fixtures and fittings that I didn’t ever need but now really, absolutely want in my life. Our plumbing work on high-end boutique builds...
Mariah Carey is warbling, the ham’s just been carved, roast potatoes are out of the oven (those yummy, crispy, half-smashed Jamie Oliver kind) and the mango pavlova is in the fridge patiently awaiting its big reveal. You’re ready to go, the lunch that you’ve...
Reliable Plumbers for Melbourne Public and Private Schools At McCarthy Plumbing Group, we understand that schools require reliable and responsive plumbing services to keep their facilities running smoothly. From classrooms to staff areas, student amenities, and commercial kitchens, our team provides expert school plumbing service...
Gas Safety Checks Melbourne Since the Victorian Residential Tenancies Regulations came into effect in 2021, all rental providers in Victoria must conduct regular gas safety checks in Melbourne to ensure the safety of their tenants. Whether you’re a rental provider, homeowner, property manager, or real...
We had a client call us up last week asking for instructions on how to read her water meter to check if she had a leak, which had us thinking how many people actually know how to read their water meter correctly? Your water meter...
If you've spotted water dripping from your solar hot water system or seen a suspicious leak around the pipes leading to your solar panels, you're not alone. During the colder months in Melbourne we get many calls from homeowners asking, ‘Why is my solar...
Which is better, a fixed priced plumber or hourly rate plumber in Point Cook? We believe that hourly rate plumbing is the better option for customers, for several reasons we’ll be discussing below. Firstly, hourly rate plumbing allows for greater transparency and accountability. With hourly rate...
Australian Eyewash stations and Safety Showers Requirements The Wyndham, Brimbank and Hobsons Bay municipalities are home a plethora of factories, tertiary education campuses and laboratories, many of which involve manufacturing (or training/learning) with harmful substances. Each of these workplaces must comply with WorkSafe regulations...
Your Trusted Point Cook Plumber – McCarthy Plumbing Group For over 12 years, McCarthy Plumbing Group has been serving the Point Cook community with premium plumbing services. As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on our local knowledge and commitment to the residents and businesses...
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Plumbers Melbourne When it comes to industrial plumbing needs in Melbourne, McCarthy Plumbing Group is the go-to solution. With years of experience and a dedicated team of professionals, they have earned a reputation as a reliable and experienced industrial plumber. McCarthy...
Backflow Prevention Plumbers Melbourne When it comes to maintaining a safe and clean water supply, backflow prevention is of utmost importance. Backflow occurs when water flows in the opposite direction, causing contaminants to enter the water system. To prevent this, the installation of RPZ (Reduced...
Clean Water vs Pure Water Last week, Melbourne was crowned Australia’s best city for tap water. The title was judged by the Water Industry Operators Australia and the prize is based on colour, clarity, odour and taste. By all reports, it tasted delicious! But just...
Flushed Away...The Flushable Wipes Conspiracy No-one would really argue that we now live in a throwaway society, where convenience items rule our purchase list. Think disposable nappies rather than terry towelling cloths, coffee pods over instant coffee, or yoghurt pouches instead of needing a bowl...
What is a pre-purchase plumbing inspection report? It’s 2024, interest rates have risen rapidly over the past 12 months yet buyers are still in the market, looking to secure a property of their own. When purchasing a home for your family, a building inspection is...
How to choose an honest and reliable Melbourne plumber Need a Plumber? It’s always a need and never a want unfortunately, don’t worry we won’t get offended. Plumbing maintenance is a necessity that most of us will need assistance with at least once in...
Business expenses are expensive business Gulp. Make yourself a coffee, I’m going to lay it all bare and give you utter and complete transparency on our business operational costs. Why? To try and give you some more information on why plumbers charge the way they...
Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Drano It’s mid-2025, and after surviving the pandemic, then the post-pandemic we are now deep into the don’t-call-it-a-recession economic crisis, or as we like to say in Melbourne, cozzie livs. We are all tightening our purse strings, changing internet providers and using...
The next step in our bathroom renovation planning series (read part 1 and 2 here) is the fun part; the dream. It's where all of those hours watching The Block, trawling Pinterest and following Instagram influencers finally pays off! The best way to work out...
Money, Money, Money; how to budget for your bathroom renovation Last week, I mentioned that I would be posting bathroom renovation tips over the next few weeks from our experienced team at McCarthy Plumbing Group. This week, we’re talking about money, honey! First things first, how...
Did you know we first cut our teeth on high specification renovations by appearing on channel Nine’s The Block? Since that appearance we have completed many budget and premium kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovations in Point Cook, Werribee, Laverton and surrounding Wyndham and Hobsons...
Bathroom Renovations in Wyndham Does your bathroom need a makeover and you don’t know where to start? Click on this link for a read of our bathroom renovation e-book which is full of handy hints on the first stages of a renovation, budgeting, styling, planning...
McCarthy Plumbing Group: Your Reliable Plumbing Solution When you need a plumber, you want someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and can get the job done right the first time. That's where McCarthy Plumbing Group comes in. With years of experience and a team of highly...
McCarthy Plumbing Group: Your Award-Winning Local Plumbers When it comes to plumbing services, you want to make sure that you choose a reliable and reputable provider that you can trust. And that's exactly what you get with McCarthy Plumbing Group, a multi-award winning plumbing business...
Hot Water Repairs Point Cook Hot water is essential to our daily lives, from showering to washing dishes. However, hot water systems can malfunction or break down unexpectedly, causing major inconveniences. When this happens, it's important to find a reliable and trustworthy plumber that can...
The thought of bathroom renovations in Wyndham can be daunting and stressful, which is why McCarthy Plumbing Group work to make them an exciting and positive experience. When it’s time to change up the old, outdated bathroom and transform it into a luxury destination...
