Knowing where your water stop valve is and how to use it (some people refer to it as a stopcock or stop tap but it all refers to the same thing) will ensure that any precious water lost in a plumbing emergency will be kept to a minimum.
Grease and fat in drains is a nasty problem and can cause a lot of trouble for your drainage system. Blockages can cause your drain to back up, so when you experience heavy rainfall or have your washing machine running, you could find water flowing out of your drain and rain pipes and into the…
As the daffodils and other spring beauties start to blossom, many of us will use the brighter, milder days to spring clean our homes and gardens ready for the summer months. It’s important to make sure you add a few plumbing checks to your ‘to do’ list too. Here are a few tips on what…
There are a lot of toilets in the UK, approximately 45 million – that’s around 2 billion litres of water being flushed away every day! What can you do to ensure you use the least amount of water possible when using the toilet? Get a cistern displacement device (CDD). A CDD displaces around 1 litre…
There are many trade bodies that support our industry and we are proud to say that we are members of the APHC (Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors). APHC is a not for profit trade body for the plumbing and heating industry, representing both large and small companies, and helping customers distinguish between professional businesses and rouge…
The UK weather has been somewhat unpredictable in recent weeks with glorious sun turning in to freak snow falls in the blink of an eye. Aside from worrying about whether or not you should put on your snow boots, you need to make sure your home can handle the shock changes in the weather and…
Have you recently been worrying if your house is haunted? Have you heard banging in the walls? Don’t track down your local exorcist just yet – chances it’s your pipes! Banging in the walls – You’d be forgiven for being spooked by strange banging or knocking sounds coming from your walls, but fear not, it’s probably just…
We’re currently going through one of the hottest summers on record, so the last thing we want to be thinking about is preparing our homes for the winter, but now is the perfect time to act! A little bit of forward planning and preparation will help minimise the risk of any nasty surprises on a…
What’s the best way to unblock a sink? Check out our budget friendly DIY solutions. A plunger: Run some warm water in the sink Place the plunger over the sink hole – make sure nothing is preventing it from sitting flush against the sink If you have any exposed holes in the sink make sure…
The weather is getting colder and colder, so as the temperature drops it’s important to make sure that your pipes are protected. Exposure to cold temperatures can lead to pipes freezing and bursting. There are some simple steps that you can take to ensure a warm and stress free winter. Keep your central heating on…
