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While the name may suggest pipes and taps, the truth is that roof plumbing is an entirely different ball game from indoor plumbing.
As such, it’s crucial that you call somebody qualified to work on roof plumbing, specifically when it comes to maintaining your roof plumbing fixtures.
Specifically, you’ll have to call a roof plumber to look after roof plumbing fixtures.
Why is that? What is it that makes roof plumbers different from regular plumbers? Is there any relationship between the two?
We’re glad you asked. Today, our roof plumber in Melbourne explained why you must get a specialist to look after your roof. After all, it’s one of your home’s most significant and most valuable assets!
When we talk about roof plumbing, we don’t mean taps and sprinklers – instead, we’re talking about systems designed to prevent water damage around the structural core of your home.
And they do that by diverting, draining and removing rainwater.
Roof plumbing plays an essential role in every home, as stagnant water may result in:
Using gutters, downpipes, spouts and roof flashings, roof plumbing gets rainwater off your roof, protecting your home, possessions, and family from these issues.
And since they’re so different, in most cases, you can’t call a regular plumber for your roof plumbing!
That’s because the skill set needed to work with roof plumbing differs from indoor plumbing, despite the shared name.
So, how does roof plumbing differ from “regular” plumbing?
And when might you need to call a roof plumber in Melbourne for issues surrounding your gutters, downpipes, and more?
A regular plumber can fix blocked toilets, shower leaks, and unblock your drains – when it comes to matters related to roofing, however, standard plumbing training doesn’t really go into that kind of detail.
Not to mention, regular plumbers have the luxury of knowing that most of their work isn’t very dangerous – the worst thing that will happen in most plumbers’ careers is getting dirty!
As such, regular plumbing training doesn’t have as strong a safety focus as roof plumbing – safety is important, don’t get us wrong. However, as we mentioned above, regular plumbing isn’t that dangerous (and we’re grateful for that).
By contrast, roof plumbing is riskier – as such, it requires special training to certify that your roof plumber doesn’t just know their stuff but can perform the work safely and with the appropriate skill level.
We tradies have to adhere to a wide range of different regulations, building codes and standards when we do our work – the VBA is very strict when it comes to this.
The issue is that roof plumbing, and conventional plumbing have very different standards that we must follow.
Even if your plumber is self-taught in roof plumbing, there’s no guarantee their work will be compliant unless they’re specifically licensed for roof plumbing jobs.
Long story short, if you need roof plumbing in Melbourne and want to ensure it’s 100% up-to-code, you’ll need to call a specialist!
At Watermaster Roofing, we do both roof and “standard” plumbing – trust us when we say that comparing indoor and roof plumbing jobs is apples to oranges!
According to VBA regulations, roof plumbing falls under a completely separate qualification from conventional plumbing.
That means a different training program that covers different skills, tools and training, as well as a different license.
Many dodgy operators will try to skate by thanks to similar names. This is something you need to watch out for, as it can lead to:
We keep our divisions separate through two entirely different businesses:
Because things weren’t confusing enough!
While the two are entirely separate qualifications and titles, the truth is that many regular plumbers are also qualified to look after roof plumbing.
Many institutions even offer roof plumbing courses as part of their plumbing certificates.
In many other cases, existing plumbers up-skill so that they can start offering roof plumbing services.
This makes it even harder to ensure your roof plumbing in Melbourne is inspected and maintained by somebody who genuinely knows what they’re doing.
Thankfully, you aren’t completely helpless!
Be sure to ask for your plumber’s license before any work starts. This should identify what their licence covers and the type of work they’re qualified to perform – including roof plumbing.
Do you need a plumber in Melbourne? On top of fixing gutters and such, Watermaster’s team also provides high-quality domestic and commercial plumbing!
While we may have started as regular old plumbers, in the years since, we’ve found ourselves branching out and offering service beyond unblocking drains or installing hot water systems.
Case in point: our roof plumbing service, which proved so popular, had to be spun off into a new division, Watermaster Roofing!
In addition to roof plumbing for a variety of roof types, Watermaster Roofing provides a complete range of metal roofing services, including:
Don’t risk it with DIY; when you call our Masterful roof plumbers, you know you’re getting years of experience, quality workmanship and Melbourne’s best customer service.
Need a roof plumber in Melbourne?
Contact us today at 1300 576 075 or fill in this form to discuss your roofing concerns.
