What do I do in a plumbing emergency?

Whether it is a burst pipe, geyser, or a blocked and overflowing waste line, it is never an event to celebrate when there is water wreaking havoc in your home… continue reading>>

Is Copper Piping a thing of the past?

Copper is a commonly used material for the transportation of water for various uses. The benefits of copper piping include durability, it does not contaminate water… continue reading>>

Municipal Boundaries: What is your responsibility?

Each municipality must ensure that all members of the local community are provided with basic municipal services, these are services which are necessary to ensure… continue reading>>

Certificate of Compliance (CoC)

What is a plumbing certificate of compliance? A plumbing inspection is required to support the sale of a property to ensure it is up to date with the current SANS code of regulations. These laws and regulations are put in place to protect… continue reading>>

Harsh Impact: Corona, COVID-19

Due to Corona COVID-19 South Africa has been placed in a State of Disaster effective from 15 March 2020, as well as a lockdown period of 21-days effective Thursday 26 March at midnight. This will impact not only Thompson’s Plumbing’s but… continue reading>>

How to prevent your geyser from bursting?

This question only plumbers have the answer to, but everyone wants to know! Having a geyser burst in your house can be a painful and costly experience, causing major damage… continue reading>>

Is a CCTV camera drain inspection worth the extra cost?

Most of us are confronted with blocked drains at some stage of our lives. The question is: is it worth having it inspected by a CCTV (closed-circuit television) camera… continue reading>>