Marsfield in Ryde is topping the charts when it comes to hit destinations for home buyers. Whether you’re looking for a detached house, townhouse or apartment, Marsfield is one of the coolest places to shop.

The “Field of Mars” as it was called by founder, Governor Phillis in 1788, was first settled and used by the local villagers. But since 1874, when the land was cleared for resettlement and redevelopment by the colonial powers, it has been the site of many heritage-listed buildings. Those buildings have led to a lot of local revisions of land use, and a lot of renovations!

As an experienced plumber in Ryde, I’ve attended callouts to surrounding suburbs including Marsfield, and keeping up with the demand for plumbing issues in those old buildings is tough. So, if you’re looking at property in Marsfield, or you’ve recently bought, take heed.

Plumbing Under Pressure

The popularity of Marsfield is leading to a population increase… which in turn leads to greater demand for water resources! While it’s good news for the local economy, it is straining the aged plumbing in the heritage-listed homes. The plumbing is often half a century old (or more), using outdated, inefficient water heaters or, even worse, lead(!) piping. For new homeowners, this means lots of renovations are needed to upgrade the plumbing infrastructure.

Homeowners can experience issues like cracked piping due to old pipes made from lead or copper, rather than modern options like PVC, ABS or PEX. You might have a slow leak from under your sink that you don’t notice for a while and suddenly, you’ve got mould issues. You could also notice poor water pressure caused by an inefficient pumping system, or ‘hard’ water from an old well system. And if you want to renovate … well, that’s a whole other kettle of fish!

Inefficiencies That Cost You More Money

If you’ve recently bought, maybe you’re finding your electricity bill always seems high. It shouldn’t be. The house is very well insulated, and it doesn’t get that cold, even in the middle of winter. It could be that your water heater is old and using far too much energy to heat your water. It’s worth asking a plumber in Marsfield with extensive local knowledge to inspect your water heater for damage or see if it needs replacing. An upgrade could save you heaps over the long term.

So, the big tip - if you’re considering a home in Marsfield, make sure you have proper plumbing inspections before you buy to save yourself any surprises! If you own a home and are completing plumbing renovations, call in plumbers with local expertise to get your vintage plumbing up to modern standards.