“Flushable” wet wipes are causing huge blockages all over Brisbane, Morayfield and Caboolture during the Covid-19 lockdown. Due to the rush of panic-buyers purchasing toilet paper from supermarkets, it seems many people have turned to wet wipes as an alternative. This is a terrible idea, as these wipes are known... read more

Plumbing emergencies never occur at a convenient time and they may potentially be damaging and costly to deal with. Nobody wants to wake up to a blocked toilet overflowing or a burst pipe hidden behind a wall. We’ve listed some of the most common plumbing emergencies below – even though... read more

Flushable wipes are big business with their uses ranging from cleaning your children to personal hygiene and makeup application amongst many other uses. The ease and convenience of these laminated plastic cloths means they’re extremely popular with Brisbane families for a large range of applications.   The benefits of wet... read more

Blocked drains are so frustrating. Things like toilets and showers are so important in our homes, and when they get clogged up it can disrupt your day-to-day routine. They can also cost a lot of money to fix, especially if they happen over and over or if you work with... read more

As the Coronavirus pandemic spreads in our country, people are becoming extremely stressed.  Currently there over 300 verified cases of Coronavirus here. A tenth of these are in recovery and quite a few people have died so far. As this virus moves throughout the country, Hughes Plumbing Contractors want to... read more

With the recent rise of coronavirus, many people in Brisbane are thinking seriously about the health of their community, especially in Caboolture. No one wants to see themselves or their family becoming unwell, so many are taking precautions to avoid the spread of the virus. However, most people don't appreciate... read more

Prepare for Brisbane's Wild Weather   Queensland is known as the Sunshine state but we still get hit with some harsh weather during storm season. With the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and others predicting severe storms coming to south east Queensland this summer, it’s important you prepare for the worst.... read more

With your hot water system taking up as much as 25% of your home energy consumption, it’s a good idea to think about installing a more efficient water heating system. The two most common systems are electric and gas hot water heaters. However, choosing the best hot water system for... read more

What is a Backflow Prevention Device? Backflow prevention devices are plumbing apparatus stopping reverse water flow from a potentially polluted source into the potable (drinking) water supply. Backflow prevention devices must be installed where there is a potential hazard. Certain types of backflow prevention devices are classified as “testable” so... read more