Plumbing Advice and Guides

Where to Start

These guides explain common plumbing problems in plain English. We link to official or industry sources, so you can check the facts yourself. Pick the topic that matches your problem, then follow the links.

Guides cannot replace a visit, because every property differs. Gas, electrics and hidden pipework need a qualified person. When in doubt, stop and send a request, since a small fault can grow while you wait.

If water is escaping right now, read what to do in the first 10 minutes of a plumbing emergency. Then learn the seven warning signs of a burst pipe, because early signs limit the damage. Our burst pipes and leak detection page covers the repair.

Blocked drains have clear causes, yet many people reach for harsh chemicals first. We explain why a drain blocks and who is responsible for a blocked drain. For local detail, read about blocked drains in Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Daventry.

Drain surveys answer hard questions. Read how a CCTV drain survey works and why home buyers use a pre-purchase survey. Our CCTV drain survey page shows what the service includes.

Heating and fittings also fail in predictable ways. See why boiler pressure drops and six common Saniflo faults. Planning a refit? Read what drives bathroom costs, then check our plumbing price guide.

Where a guide quotes a cost, it names its sources. Prices change, so treat each figure as a guide and check the source yourself. For typical ranges in one place, see our plumbing price guide.

Landlords and businesses have their own duties. Our guide to commercial plumbing in Northampton sets out the questions to ask. While you read, browse our plumbers by area list to find help near you.