Lifestyle Plumbing & Drainage LTD

Lifestyle Plumbing and Drainage offers a wide range of Plumbing and Drainage services, including new installations, repairs and maintenance. Our goal is to be able to offer a complete solution for your water and waste water requirements, with a strong focus on the Rural/Lifestyle sector, while not forgetting the urban requirements. Our main focus area is from TePohue, to Waipatiki in the North, and Havelock North and Maraekakaho in the South. We are more than happy to discuss your requirements if you live outside these areas. We have previously done work as far North as Mahia, and Masterton in the south. Below are a few suggestions of the type of work we do.

Plumbing

• Dripping taps
• Hot water cylinders – repair, replace, upgrade
• Toilet repairs or replacement
• New hose tap installation
• Blocked waste pipes
• Waste disposal unit removal, repairs or installation
• Shower repairs, replacement or new installation
• Solar water heater installation
• New Bathrooms
• Bathroom/kitchen renovations
• Dishwasher/dish drawer installations
• Water tank supply and installation
• Water tank cleaning
• Setting up of "off grid" or rural water systems

Drainage

• Blocked drains – clear and repair
• Septic tank servicing and repair
• Waste water system installation (Biolytix)

Your Environmentally Aware Local Plumber. Certifying Plumber - Certifying Drainlayer, for all your Plumbing & Drainage Repairs and Maintenance

Including but not limited to:

• Leaking hot water cylinder repairs and replacement
• Dripping taps repaired or replaced
• Bathroom renovations
• Repair damaged drains
• Rural property services
• Water tanks for home and garden use – supply & install

Registered installer of Biolytix  Waste water Treatment Systems- the natural way to treat your waste

• Approved installer of Devan water tanks
• Certified Aquatherm water and under floor heating installer
• Installer of Puretec  & UV water systems water filtration systems
• Lifestyle and rural water and waste water solutions

Biolytix
The Biolytix waste water system is a septic tank system causing very little environmental impact. The principle behind the methods of the Biolytix system, is to let nature do the work. Tiger worms etc, break down the solids (the same as in a worm farm), while gravity lets the liquid filter down through the system being processed by bacteria and micro organisms on the way down. These liquids collect at the bottom of the tank and are then pumped out using a standard stainless steel submersible pump with float switch to a drip irrigation disposal. The energy consumption of the system equates to approximately $30-$50 per year. Due to the low energy use, these systems are ideal for off grid installations.

This Australian designed system is now a New Zealand owned and operated business, being produced in Auckland and exported to Australia and the South Pacific. Biolytix is proud to have obtained the New Zealand made certification. See www.biolytix.com for more information.

Solar
Lifestyle Plumbing and Drainage is pleased to be able to offer its customers a solar hot water heating solution at an affordable price. Supply and installation will generally be around $4000. Please contact us to give you a price for your specific installation.

The systems have been designed in Germany and made in China. They have undergone testing in Germany and the USA, and have obtained SRCC certification in America, and the DIN EN 12975 from Germany. The systems meet NZ Building Code requirements and are accepted by both the Napier City Council and Hastings District Council.

Water Piping
The water piping of choice is Fusiotherm (PPR-80) from Aquatherm for which I am a trained and certified installer. The main reasons for this preference is that the product is environmentally sound, having achieved Greenpeace approval. In addition, it is chemically stable so no leaching of chemicals into the water happens, and the pipe and fittings are fusion welded using a special electric welding iron, creating a joint that will not break down with time. This material is suitable for the drinking water within your home, as well as your swimming pool and air compressor pipelines. Fusiotherm is also used in many winery's and other industrial installations around NZ and the rest of the world. When installed by an Aquatherm trained installer, the product comes with a 50 year warranty.

Water Tanks
Due to their quality and strength we prefer to supply and install Devan water tanks. We also offer a water tank cleaning service. This we can do without the need to empty your water tank.

What are your normal hours of business? Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 5.00 pm.

What is your minimum charge? The minimum charge for callouts during normal business hours is 1 hour plus a vehicle charge and any materials used.

Do you have an after-hours service? Only for existing clients, however, please be aware after hours may attract an after-hours rate (at our discretion).

Do you charge a call out fee? No for work during normal business hours. At our discretion for after-hours calls.

When do I have to pay you? Generally, we will send you an invoice at the end of the month. Payment will be required within 10 days of the invoice unless a prior arrangement has been made.

How can I pay? We accept cash, cheques, and we include our bank details at the bottom of the invoice for convenient internet/phone banking.

What happens if there is a problem with the job? Please contact us as soon as possible. While we strive to get it right the first time, occasionally problems do arise. We will address any installation issues with the highest priority.

Will you install the materials I supply? Due to legislation that makes us liable for all materials we install, we will only install reputable brands, however, please discuss your requirements with us first. Quite often we can supply the same products for the same or better price than you can purchase them for.

Where are you located? Seafield Rd, Bay View.

What can I do to minimise the cost? If you can supply as much information as possible about your problem, including brand names, low pressure or high pressure hot water system. This allows us to predict the cause and hopefully bring the correct parts to the job. Empty cupboards where we are likely to need to work. Knowing where your water toby is, and/or where your drains run can save a lot of time. Your drainage plans are available at no cost from your council. Should your job require excavations etc, you will be welcome to do/assist with the digging to save time and money. Clearing the area, before we arrive, at any debris will also make things easier, and quicker.