Plumbing and Heating Advice
Straightforward guides written for homeowners and landlords in Wimbledon and south west London: what causes common faults, what you can safely check yourself, and when it is time to call an engineer.
Topics: Guides · Pricing · Landlords · Boilers · Heating · Plumbing
- Guides
How to Prepare Your Home for a Plumbing Appointment
A little preparation before your plumber arrives helps the appointment run more smoothly and efficiently.
- Pricing
When Does a Plumbing Job Need a Fixed Quotation?
Larger or clearly defined plumbing jobs are often better suited to a fixed quotation than open-ended hourly billing.
- Pricing
How Are Hourly Plumbing Charges Calculated?
Hourly charges depend on the time of day the work takes place, with a one-hour minimum and 30-minute increments after that.
- Pricing
Why Do Plumbers Add a Mark-Up to Materials?
A materials mark-up reflects sourcing time, guaranteed suitability, and warranty cover, not simply added profit.
- Pricing
Are Customer-Supplied Plumbing Parts Covered by Warranty?
Materials supplied by customers rather than fitted directly by us are not covered by our workmanship or product warranty.
- Landlords
How Can Landlords Reduce Plumbing Emergencies?
Proactive maintenance and clear tenant communication are the most effective ways for landlords to reduce plumbing emergencies.
- Boilers
What Happens During a Boiler Service?
A boiler service involves a set of standard safety and performance checks carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Heating
Should I Repair or Replace an Old Radiator?
Whether to repair or replace an old radiator depends on its condition, age, and how it affects the wider heating system.
- Plumbing
What Causes a Shower to Lose Pressure?
Weak shower pressure can stem from limescale, system type, or pipework issues, and the fix depends on the actual cause.
- Heating
Why Is There No Hot Water but the Heating Still Works?
When radiators heat up but taps run cold, the fault is usually isolated to the hot water side of the system.
- Plumbing
What Should I Do If Water Is Leaking Through the Ceiling?
Acting quickly to isolate water and limit ceiling damage can make a real difference before a plumber arrives.
- Plumbing
Common Plumbing Problems in Converted Flats
Converted flats bring specific plumbing challenges around shared pipework, limited space, and boiler positioning.
- Plumbing
Common Plumbing Problems in Victorian Houses
Victorian houses often combine original pipework with decades of alterations, creating a distinctive set of plumbing challenges.
- Plumbing
Why Do My Pipes Make a Hammering Noise?
Hammering pipes are usually caused by trapped air, loose fittings, or high water pressure, and are worth investigating promptly.
- Boilers
What Is the Difference Between a Boiler Service and Repair?
A boiler service is preventative maintenance, while a repair fixes a fault that has already occurred.
- Guides
How to Find Your Internal Stopcock
A practical guide to locating and testing your internal stopcock before you actually need it in an emergency.
- Heating
Can a Leaking Radiator Be Repaired?
Looks at whether a leaking radiator can usually be repaired and where leaks most commonly occur.
- Boilers
What Causes a Boiler to Display an Error Code?
Explains what boiler error codes generally indicate and why they should always be checked by an engineer.
- Heating
Why Do My Radiators Need Bleeding?
Explains the purpose of bleeding radiators and what to do if it becomes a frequent chore.
- Boilers
Why Is My Boiler Making a Banging Noise?
Explains the causes of banging and kettling noises coming from a boiler and why they should not be ignored.
- Landlords
What Does a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate Cover?
Sets out exactly what is checked for a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and what landlords must do with it.
- Boilers
How Often Should a Gas Boiler Be Serviced?
Explains why an annual service is recommended for gas boilers and what is included.
- Plumbing
What Causes Low Water Pressure in a House?
Explores the range of reasons a home might suffer from weak water pressure and how each is diagnosed.
- Plumbing
Why Does My Toilet Keep Running?
Covers the usual culprits behind a toilet that will not stop running and how each is fixed.
- Plumbing
When Should I Replace a Dripping Tap?
Weighs up when a dripping tap simply needs a repair and when full replacement makes more sense.
- Heating
Why Is My Radiator Cold at the Top?
Explains trapped air, bleeding, and the less common causes of a radiator that stays cold at the top.
- Heating
Why Is My Radiator Cold at the Bottom?
Explains the sludge and circulation problems that leave radiators cold at the bottom while warm at the top.
- Pricing
How Much Does a Plumber Cost in Wimbledon?
An honest breakdown of what to expect to pay for plumbing work in Wimbledon.
- Boilers
Why Does My Boiler Keep Losing Pressure?
A look at why boilers lose pressure repeatedly and what can be done to fix it for good.
- Plumbing
What Should I Do When a Pipe Starts Leaking?
A calm, step-by-step guide to what to do the moment you spot a leaking pipe.
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