Plumbing 19 January 2023

What types of services do plumbers offer?

Plumbing is an essential aspect of any home or commercial building. It is responsible for providing clean water for drinking and sanitation, and for removing waste and sewage. Plumbers are skilled professionals who are trained to install, maintain, and repair the various systems that make up a plumbing system. They offer a wide range of services that can help keep your plumbing in good working order.

Pipework: Installation and Repair

One of the most common services plumbers offer is the installation and repair of pipes. Pipes are the backbone of a plumbing system, and they are responsible for carrying water and sewage from one location to another. Plumbers are trained to work with various types of pipes, including copper, PVC, and cast iron. They can install new pipes, repair leaks, and replace old or damaged pipes.

Hot Water Systems

Another important service plumbers offer is the repair and installation of hot water systems. These are responsible for providing hot water for showers, baths, and washing dishes and laundry. They come in different types, including combi boilers that heat water on demand, vented and unvented hot water cylinders, and heat pump systems. Plumbers can repair or install any type of hot water system, ensuring that you have a reliable source of hot water.

Blocked Drains

Plumbers also clear blocked drains and remove blockages. Drains can become blocked with soap scum, hair, grease, and other debris, which can cause water to back up into your home or business. Plumbers use specialised tools and techniques to remove these blockages and keep your drains flowing smoothly.

Toilets, Basins and Other Fittings

Plumbers also install and repair toilets, sinks and other fittings. Toilets are a critical component of any plumbing system, and they can become blocked or malfunction for a variety of reasons. Sinks and other fixtures can also develop leaks or other problems that require the attention of a skilled plumber.

Heating and Gas Work

Worth separating out, because the rules are different. Anything involving a gas appliance, its pipework or its flue may only legally be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer — boiler installations, repairs, annual services and gas safety checks all fall under that. We are registered under number 951167.

Heating work that is not gas work — radiators, thermostatic valves, controls, power flushing, cylinder replacements — sits alongside general plumbing.

Emergency Call-Outs

Burst pipes, water you cannot stop, a boiler that has failed in freezing weather. Worth knowing beforehand what counts: if a fault can be isolated and left until morning, booking it as a normal appointment costs you less than treating it as an emergency.

Whatever the job, find your stopcock before you need it. In most homes around Tonbridge it is under the kitchen sink, and a stopcock discovered for the first time at midnight is no use to anybody.

What It Costs to Call Us

Our plumbing work is charged by the hour: £95 + VAT for the first hour, which is always billable, then £47.50 + VAT for each hour after that. A boiler service is a flat £95 + VAT. New boilers and bathrooms are quoted free, in writing, at a fixed price. Materials are always agreed with you before we fit or order them. Call 01732 792 454.

In Summary

Plumbing plays an essential role in our daily lives. Plumbers are skilled professionals who offer a wide range of services, including installation and repair of pipes, boilers and cylinders, unblocking drains, and repairing or installing toilets, sinks and other fixtures. To ensure that your plumbing is working properly, it is important to have regular checkups and maintenance done by a professional plumber.