Leaks and drips
Traced and repaired, from a weeping joint under the sink to a leak behind a panel.
Plumber in Trowbridge
Leaks, taps and toilets fixed properly.
Everyday plumbing done tidily by a qualified engineer: leaks traced and repaired, taps and toilets fixed, radiators fitted and moved. Big jobs and small ones.
Qualified engineerClear price firstTidy, careful work
What we fix
Plumbing jobs we handle every week
Toilets and cisterns
Running cisterns, weak flushes, new fill and flush valves, and full toilet swaps.
Taps and mixers
Dripping taps, stiff handles, new kitchen and bathroom taps fitted.
Radiators
New radiators, swaps, relocations, bleeding, and thermostatic valves (TRVs).
Outside taps
Fitted with the backflow protection the regulations require.
Appliance connections
Washing machines and dishwashers plumbed in, with isolation valves.
The facts
Small leaks add up fast
Why it's worth fixing a drip now rather than later.
5,000+ L
A dripping tap
A steadily dripping tap can waste more than 5,000 litres of water a year.
Source: Waterwise200–400 L
A leaking toilet, per day
A cistern constantly trickling into the pan can waste hundreds of litres every day, often silently.
Source: Waterwise1999
Water Fittings Regulations
Fittings must be suitable and installed to prevent waste, misuse and contamination of the supply.
Source: Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999Step one
Know your stopcock
In any leak, turning off the water at the stopcock is the fastest way to limit damage.
Source: water company guidanceWhy a running toilet matters
If you have a water meter, a leaking cistern shows up directly on your bill. A simple check: put a few drops of food colouring in the cistern and wait 15 minutes without flushing. Colour in the pan means the flush valve is letting water past.
Why backflow protection matters
If mains pressure drops, water can be pulled backwards through a hose left in a bucket, pond or paddling pool. Check valves stop that dirty water getting into the drinking supply, which is why they're required on outside taps.
How it works
Simple from start to finish
Tell us the job
Call or book online. A photo of the problem really helps.
Clear price
You'll know the cost before work starts.
Fixed properly
Quality parts, fitted neatly and tested.
Left tidy
Dust sheets down, mess cleared, everything checked with you.
FAQs
Plumbing questions
Where is my stopcock?
Usually under the kitchen sink, but it can be in a downstairs toilet, utility room, garage or under the stairs. Find it before you need it. In a leak, turning it off clockwise stops the water.
What should I do if I have a leak?
Turn off the water at the stopcock, switch off electrics near the leak if it's safe, catch what you can in a bucket, then call. If water is near the consumer unit, keep clear and call an electrician too.
Why does my toilet keep running?
Usually a worn fill valve that won't shut off, or a flush valve seal letting water trickle into the pan. Both are quick, inexpensive fixes.
Do you take on small jobs?
Yes. Dripping taps, running toilets and radiator swaps are just as welcome as bigger jobs.
Do outside taps need anything special?
Yes. Under the Water Fittings Regulations, an outside tap needs protection against backflow, usually a double check valve, so garden water can't contaminate your drinking supply.
Sources and standards referenced
- Waterwise, water efficiency guidance on dripping taps and leaking toilets
- Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
Areas covered
Plumbing across Trowbridge and West Wiltshire
Based in Trowbridge, covering a 25-mile radius. Not sure if you're covered? Call and ask.
TrowbridgeBathBristolSwindonFromeYeovilBradford on AvonMelkshamWestburyWarminsterDevizesChippenham