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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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 →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 →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 →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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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