About

We offer a preliminary inspection service, looking for internal leaks that might have gone undetected (but were highlighted by the water company). This consists in inspecting any overflows, safety discharge valves, toilet fill valves, irrigation systems, garden taps, supply pipe etc. We can usually either identify and repair the leak within an hour or at very least narrow it down to a specific area. Should the leak be from a buried pipe (supply pipe or pipes in screed etc.) this might become a job for a specialist company offering acoustic detection or gas detection and excavation. We do not currently offer this service.

Yes we can certify all notifiable work for compliance with the Water Regulations.

Most plumbing jobs involving mains water pipework require isolating the water upstream of the point where work takes place, so that the pipework can be cut and jointed. If unable to isolate the water (this sometimes happens in old blocks of flats, or where there is a very old and ‘seized up/ stopcock) the plumber might be unable to carry out the work, or would have to carry out extra work to isolate the water, which would result in additional costs. Many people think: “he’s the professional, he should know how to turn the water off!”, and often the plumber has a pretty good idea. However, each property has been endlessly renovated over the years and the plumbing system often tweaked (often not by plumbers), so unfortunately, while the water regulations state that a stopcock is required, there is no guarantee.

Lead replacement involves laying a new MDPE (blue plastic) supply pipe. This can be done after excavating a trench, or by moling (which is a procedure that involves coring a tunnel underground and automatically laying an MDPE pipe. While we don’t offer this service (and we would have to recommend a suitable specialised company), Thames Water requires a Registered Plumber to make the internal connection and certify compliance with the water regulations. This is a service that we do offer and release the necessary certificate.