Plumber in Bracknell
Plumbing alongside electricity is the most important facility within your home and paying attention to health of your plumbing can save you a lot of heart ache.
PRS Building Solutions can help you fix any of plumbing problems as your local Plumber in Bracknell, but there are some precautions that you can take personally to ensure things don’t go wrong.
Where is the stopcock?
If you know where this is then great, but you’d be surprised how many homes have occupants that have no idea where their water stopcock is. This is a major issue if for any reason you need to cut off the supply of water to your home. Commonly the stopcock is positioned under your kitchen sink, but if you’ve had any building work on your home it may well be positioned elsewhere. Make sure you identify where the stopcock is and that it works correctly.
Has your boiler been serviced recently?
Something we tend to take for granted is our boiler. It keeps us warm during the winter months as well as supply us with hot water throughout the year, but when was the last time it was serviced? It’s extremely important to have your boiler serviced once a year to maintain it’s working at the best capacity. Only let qualified engineers who are gas safe registered.
Look out for leaks
Signs of problems with your home plumbing can be as simple as leaky taps, toilets and radiators dripping onto the floor. Outside leaks can we identified by lush patches of grass in your garden. If you are on a water meter then fixing all leaks will save you money, so be aware of this.
Click here for more information about how to check for leaks at your property, what to do if you find any, and advice about your water pressure.
What pipes do you have in your home?
I’m sure that you won’t have but some houses have been known to have lead pipes. Modern homes over the last 90 years have been replaced with copper or recently plastic pipes which is cleaner and safer to drink from. It’s no illegal to use lead pipes.
Click here for more information about why you should check if you have lead water pipes and what to do if you have.
How is your water measured?
Do you have a water meter? If you are not sure, then it’s worth checking. On a meter you are charged on the water usage rather than being charged a set amount each month with a monthly estimate.
Planning a new bathroom or kitchen?
Did you know that you may have to inform your water authority if you are planning to install a new bathroom or kitchen in your property? It is the legal duty of the occupants of the property to ensure any significant plumbing work complies with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Scottish Water Byelaws.
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