In the unfortunate event that you need a plumber, here are some of the most common reasons for calling one out. If a problem persists or if you have any questions about plumbing in your home, it’s best to call a professional immediately. Otherwise, your issue could get worse and cause more damage to your home.
Burst pipes
One of the most common and dramatic reasons people will call a plumber is a burst pipe. When a pipe bursts it can be extremely disruptive and damaging. Water damage to your home can quickly become extremely expensive and also destroy your belonging. If you do find you have a burst pipe, it is important to stop the water as quickly as possible.
If you know the location of your stopcock you should immediately close this to turn off the water to your home. If you find the water does not stop immediately, try turning on all your faucets this will help to drain water from your system. Know it is a case of waiting for your emergency plumber to come and repair the piping and turn your water supply back on.
Boiler Issues
A less dramatic but equity disruptive event that commonly results in a call to the plumber is boiler issues. Waking up to find you have no hot water is not the best start to your day. Providing both hot running water and in many homes your central heating, boiler issues can seriously affect your day to day life, particularly in winter.
If you are presented with this situation call a plumber immediately. If you find yourself with no heating in winter then we also recommend keeping all windows and doors closed and use any electric heat you have to try and keep your home warm.
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Bathroom instillation
Whether you are doing a simple bathroom refit or are redesigning your bathroom from the ground up at some point will need to make a call to a plumber. It is important to arrange this in advance so that you can reduce the time you are without your bathroom.
It is also important to contact a plumber early to ensure you understand how must work your project will take. Somethings, what seems like a simple and logical move could turn out to be far more complex than it looks due to the routing of your pipes. So it is best practice to contact a plumber at the same time are you arrange a tiler or plaster. This way you know you are not in for any surprises later on in the project.
Blocked Drain
In the same way, that excess water entering your home can be very problematic, If you have water backed up in your drain, similar damage could be caused. The pipework that drains the water from your home will have several bottlenecks, simple as a result of its purpose and design.
Your drains could become blocked at the sink, a piping connection or ever the drain outside of your home. If you notice your water draining slowly it is important to act. The first thing you can try is a common drain clearing solution. These are available in many supermarkets.
If this does not resolve the issue or if it gets worse you should call a plumber. Try to determine where the blockage could be as this will help the plumber when there arrive. You should also refrain from using the affected area or your taps altogether to avoid making the problem worse.
Leaky Pipes or Taps
Another common reason plumbers are called is a leaking pipe or tap. This may seem far less dramatic than a burst pipe or boiler issue however it is just as important you resolve them. Even a small leak can course damage to your property and belonging, and more seriously it could be a precursor to a larger problem. It is common for a leaking pipe to burst down the line if not repaired or replaced.
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Low Water Pressure
Low water pressure can be caused by main different things and it can sometimes be very difficult to determine the exact reason. If you have lower than normal pressure from your boiled then it normally would mean an issue with the boiler. The complexity comes if you have low water pressure from your cold tap. This could be caused by a blockage or leak in your home, but could also be caused by burst water main. If this is the situation your find yourself in is can help to start at the tap you discovered the issues and work away from that. If your bathroom tap has low pressure, does your kitchen. If only one tap is the issue then is it likely a blocked pipe and you should contact a plumber. If your whole home has low water pressure then ask your neighbours if they have the same issue. If there do, you should contact your local water authority to report the issue as it is highly likely that a water main has burst.
Annual Service
One thing you can do to help prevent issues with your plumbing is to have an annual service performed by a plumber. During this, a plumber this check for any developing problems and thereby prevent issues down the road. Having an annual service will not be a guarantee issue will not happen however this will bring to light any issues before they become a major problem. A service can be of particular importance in the months leading up to winter.
Squires & Duran Plumbing & Heating Ltd has been serving the community for over 30 years. We are a full-service plumbing company with 24-hour emergency services, so if you have any problems at all with your water supply or heating system, we can help! For more information about our work and how to contact us, visit our website. At Squires & Duran Plumbing&Heating Ltd., “We’re Here To Help!”
