I would also rip it all out and start from the studs. There could be underlying timber rot and moisture.
We have had plenty of experience with this sort of thing.
Many governments around Australia have restricted the installation of electric water heaters in residential dwellings, so you need to check the regulations in your area when considering your options.
Bunnings won't try and beat a trade quote. I'm coming from a point of view that says "good luck" if you want to get a service call or change a product you have installed and find to be faulty. As plumbers that put a high priority on customer care we will not use these stores or their products. I...
Don't touch it!!!!! Have had nothing but trouble when installing these Bunnings toilets. We will not install them any more. Try to get a Bunnings service guy to come and fix it! GOOD LUCK!!!!
You have to be careful when buying from discount warehouses. Do they offer a warranty against faulty product? Do they offer a back up service? Some manufacturers will not offer a warranty if product sold via discount shops.
Wall tile removal
We do a lot of bathrooms, I concur with the majority of your replies. The wall looks perfectly normal. I would suggest the flooring was taken out because it could be to make way for new plumbing or that the boards were water damaged. If this is the space for a new shower don't...
Laundry Renovation
I hope you don't have a problem with the waterproofing of the tile floor. I noticed that you laid the cheap waterproofing over the original floor tiles. You should have ripped the whole floor up then laid villaboard, then applied a certified waterproofer. The original tiles...
Bathroom vanity
I suggest you go to a reputable plumbing supply shop such as Reece. I would steer clear of Bunnings or ebay. I am a plumber and I WILL NOT buy anything from Bunnings due to cheap inferior product and lack of back up WHEN the product is faulty. We will not install Bunnings...
As owner of the property I believe it is your responsibility to pay and fix the problem. As for the plumber, you got off lightly with just $100.00. A standard service call could set you back around $110 - $150.00 You must realise that the plumber has a business to run and even though it only...