…know how stressful a plumbing emergency can be, so to help we have pointed out the things you should know if in need.
Emergency plumbing service requires a rapid response, but there’s ways to prevent disasters from happening.
Here’s our Top Tips to help prevent plumbing emergencies:
- Ensure that you know the location of the stop valve on the incoming water supply, and that it works.
- Know the location of your outside manhole and check its clear. This will hep if access to your drains is required.
- In cold weather, take measures to prevent water pipes from becoming frozen.
- Open up the hatch to the roof space to allow some heat to come through from the house, to keep the cistern from freezing.
- Ensure that all exposed pipes and storage systems are properly insulated, especially those in the loft region.
- Do not let dripping taps and ball valves go unchecked, this is a sign that your plumbing system requires maintenance
- Stop valves will corrode, check yours every 3-months.
- Ask your plumber to fit isolation valves – this will help in emergency situations and can help to prevent unnecessary damage to your home in case of a plumbing emergency.
Tough Water Solutions Ltd…
Is here to assist in all your plumbing needs, urgent or planned.
We can also offer a home plumbing assessment, where recommendations can be made on any improvements to your plumbing system.