Plumbing Tips & Advice

Practical guides from Northampton's 24/7 plumbing team — what to do in an emergency, how to spot problems early, and when to call a professional.

Blocked drain in Northamptonshire: are you or Anglian Water responsible?
Blocked Drains 31 August 2026

Blocked drain in Northamptonshire: are you or Anglian Water responsible?

Is a blocked drain your responsibility or Anglian Water's? How the private-drain vs public-sewer boundary works in Northamptonshire, and how a CCTV survey proves it.

Read article →
Blocked drains in Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden & Daventry
Blocked Drains 27 August 2026

Blocked drains in Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden & Daventry

Who covers blocked drains in Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Higham Ferrers and Daventry? Local drainage patterns for each Northamptonshire town, explained.

Read article →
Plumbing emergency? The first 10 minutes before help arrives (24-hour Northampton)
Emergency Plumbing 24 August 2026

Plumbing emergency? The first 10 minutes before help arrives (24-hour Northampton)

Burst pipe or severe leak in Northampton? Here's exactly what to do in the first ten minutes — stopcock, electrics, and containment — before your engineer arrives.

Read article →
Saniflo not working? Six common macerator faults and what they mean
Saniflo & Macerators 20 August 2026

Saniflo not working? Six common macerator faults and what they mean

Won't flush, humming without cutting out, blowing a fuse or leaking at the base? Here's what each Saniflo and macerator fault usually means, and when repair beats replacement.

Read article →
Commercial 18 August 2026

Commercial plumbing in Northampton: what businesses and landlords need to know

Planned vs reactive maintenance, how commercial plumbing differs from domestic work, and what Northampton landlords should ask before choosing cover.

Read article →
Drainage 11 August 2026

Why is my drain blocked? Causes, what to try first, and when to stop

Blocked drain in Northampton? What to try first, in order, what not to use on old clay pipework, and the signs it's time to stop and get help.

Read article →
Drainage 4 August 2026

What is a CCTV drain survey — and what drives what it costs?

How a CCTV drain survey works, what MSCC5 grading means and when it's worth having one done on a Northampton property.

Read article →
Bathrooms 28 July 2026

What actually drives the cost of a new bathroom in Northampton

What really drives the cost of a new bathroom in Northampton: suite spec, tiling, pipework moves and access, plus how to get a fixed-price quote.

Read article →
Boiler pressure gauge showing low pressure — a common central heating problem
Boiler Repair 15 April 2025 5 min read

Boiler Pressure Dropping? A Northampton Plumber Explains the Fixes

A boiler showing low pressure is one of the most common call-outs we get. Here's how to identify the cause, when you can fix it yourself, and when to call a Gas Safe engineer.

Read article →
Prospective buyers reviewing a property with drainage equipment visible — pre-purchase CCTV survey
CCTV Surveys 20 March 2025 6 min read

Why Every Home Buyer in Northamptonshire Needs a Pre-Purchase CCTV Drain Survey

Drain repairs can cost £2,000 to £20,000 or more. A pre-purchase CCTV survey costs a fraction of that — and can save you from a very expensive surprise after you move in.

Read article →
Water stain spreading across a ceiling — a common sign of a hidden burst pipe
Emergency Plumbing 10 February 2025 5 min read

7 Warning Signs You Have a Burst Pipe (And What to Do Next)

Catch the early warning signs of a burst pipe before water damage becomes expensive. A Northampton plumber walks you through what to look for and how to act fast.

Read article →

Need a Plumber Now?

Get a free quote — we cover Northampton and a 30-mile radius.

Get a free quote