Maintaining your central heating system covers both preventative and remedial measures. Do NOT undertake checks/repairs yourself other than the very basics. The services of a central heating professional should be sought. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s the worst case scenario; it’s a Saturday, meaning it’s quite possibly your day off. You rise from your bed lethargically and walk downstairs to the kitchen to give yourself the live-saving cup of tea that has been your life-blood for about a decade now. Somehow, in your tiredness, you realise something’s very different about the kitchen today, however you just can’t put your finger on it. You walk into the living room, and as the tea gradually wakes you up you realise that for some reason your feet are absolutely soaking wet. You walk into the hall, no wetness there; the dog hasn’t had an accident obviously. You walk back into the kitchen and realise with horror that somehow you’re ankle deep in water. Looking outside and seeing the dazzling sunny day makes you think that the floor can’t be weather related, so you open the cupboard under the sink. Ah time to call in a plumber. Read the rest of this entry »

The best ways to avoid any unexpected plumbing problems are to make sure you check and maintain your plumbing regularly, don’t leave small problems alone till it’s too late and try not to abuse your plumbing system with bad habits such as throwing all sorts down the drains. Read the rest of this entry »

A good plumber is invaluable. How many of us have had to ring round in a panic when the hot water won’t work, the central heating seizes up, the gas fire fails or the toilet is blocked. We worry whether we will be landed with huge call out charges and shoddy workmanship. Read the rest of this entry »