Plumbing & heating
guides.
Straight answers to the questions we're asked most — hard water, showers, hot water, heating and what to do in a leak.
Hard water &
water softeners.
Hard water in Herts & Essex
Why our water is so hard, what it does in your home, and how to check your postcode.
Read the guideTypes of water softener, explained
Harvey's, Kinetico, Monarch and Tapworks compared — power, salt and regeneration.
Read the guideWater softeners in Bishop's Stortford
Hard water and softener fitting in Bishop's Stortford.
Read the guideWater softeners in Harlow
Hard water and softener fitting in Harlow.
Read the guideWater softeners in Saffron Walden
Hard water and softener fitting in Saffron Walden.
Read the guideWater softeners in Great Dunmow
Hard water and softener fitting in Great Dunmow.
Read the guideWater softeners in Sawbridgeworth
Hard water and softener fitting in Sawbridgeworth.
Read the guideWater softeners in Hertford
Hard water and softener fitting in Hertford.
Read the guideWater softeners in Stansted
Hard water and softener fitting in Stansted.
Read the guideShowers, hot water
& heating.
Bath or walk-in shower: which is right for you?
The pros and cons of swapping a bath for a walk-in shower, and what the work involves.
Read the guideMixer or electric shower: which suits your home?
How your hot water system decides which type of shower will work best.
Read the guideSigns your hot water cylinder needs attention
Running out of hot water, a damp airing cupboard or a dead immersion — what it means.
Read the guideWhy does my boiler keep losing pressure?
The common reasons a heating system loses pressure, and what to check first.
Read the guideRadiators cold at the bottom? It's probably sludge
Cold spots, slow-to-heat rooms and black water when bleeding — and how to fix them.
Read the guideHow to find and turn off your stop tap
Where to look, how to turn it, and what to do if it won't budge.
Read the guideHow to protect your pipes in winter
Simple steps to stop pipes freezing, and what to do if one does.
Read the guideWhat does a water softener cost to run?
Salt, water, power and servicing: where the running costs come from and how to keep them low.
Read the guideLow water pressure: causes and fixes
Why taps and showers run weak, what you can check yourself, and when to call a plumber.
Read the guideNo hot water? What to check first
Quick checks for the timer, thermostat and immersion, and when it's time to call a plumber.
Read the guidePlumbing for landlords and letting agents
Repairs, upgrades and 24/7 emergencies for rental properties, with access arranged with tenants.
Read the guideReady to plan
your next job?
Tell us what you'd like done and get a fixed quote before we start. And if something goes wrong, we're here any hour, any day.