Plumbing problem? Work out what may be going wrong.
Clear guides for leaks, taps, toilets, drains, weak water flow, hot water and radiators. Start with the symptom you can see, then decide whether the job needs a plumber.
What is happening in your home?
Choose the closest match. Each section explains likely causes in everyday language and helps you judge whether a simple check is enough or a plumber should take a look.
Leaks & pipes
Help with visible leaks, hidden water damage and pipe problems inside the home.
Taps & sinks
Drips, weak flow, awkward taps and sink problems that are often easy to recognise but not always easy to fix.
Toilet problems
Running cisterns, leaks around the pan and other toilet faults that can waste water or damage floors.
Drains & blockages
Slow sinks, stubborn kitchen blockages and warning signs that waste water is not getting away properly.
Water pressure & noisy pipes
Weak flow at taps, pressure changes and pipe noises that can point to different faults in the system.
Hot water & radiators
Common heating-side plumbing problems, from no hot water to leaking radiator valves.
Showers & baths
Weak showers, temperature changes, bath leaks and slow wastes.
Common plumbing questions
Water coming through the ceiling
How to tell whether a bathroom fitting, pipe or another source may be responsible.
Toilet keeps running
Why the cistern keeps topping up and which part is usually failing to seal.
Blocked kitchen sink
Where grease and food waste collect and how to tell if the blockage is deeper in the drainage.
Low water pressure everywhere
Why several weak taps point to a different problem from one faulty outlet.
Need somebody to look at the problem?
Describe the plumbing work you need and compare quotes before deciding whether to go ahead.