Dealing with a Clogged Toilet

Having a toilet overflow in your home creates a quick feeling of desperation. The mess spreads fast throughout the bathroom and beyond, and many homeowners don’t know what to do in order to get the water to stop. Being prepared and knowledgeable in the event of a toilet overflowing will help you to do the right things and stop the flood from spreading. If you are staring at an overflowing toilet, the first thing you need to do is call an emergency plumber. Regardless of what the cause of the overflow is, you will need the plumber’s services to repair the issue. With the plumber on the way, you can go about taking steps to improve the situation. Continue reading →

Limiting the Damage in a Plumbing Emergency

There aren’t many worse feelings for a homeowner than watching water flow where it isn’t supposed to. When water gets out of the system and into the house itself, major damage and expense can be right around the corner. While you can’t necessarily prevent all plumbing disasters from happening, you can be prepared and act quickly when they do. If water starts to flow freely in any area of your house, call an emergency plumber right away. Knowing that the plumber is on the way, take the following steps to minimize the damage while you await their arrival. Continue reading →

Signs that you might need an Emergency Plumber

Modern living is such that things like running water are taken for granted. Most people just expect to be able to turn on a tap and get fresh water, or flush a toilet to get rid of waste. They are simply amenities that have come to be expected in the 21^st century. So when the water stops flowing properly, it can cause a major interruption in the routine of daily life. There are any number of problems that can crop up in the plumbing system of a house that require the expertise of a professional to diagnose and repair. If you find yourself in need of plumbing help quickly, a call to an emergency plumber is your best bet for fast relief. Continue reading →

Four Reasons to Call an Emergency Plumber

Water is a seemingly harmless thing. It is everywhere around you, and you rely on it to sustain life. However, there are some circumstances in which water can be a very damaging force. When water finds itself in places that it does not belong, like running free in your house, the damage can be swift and costly. The key to mitigating the damage in a situation where water makes it way to somewhere that it is not welcome is to act quickly. By contacting an emergency plumber right away when one of the five situations below occurs, you can keep the cost of repairs to a minimum and get your house back to normal as soon as possible. Continue reading →

Pipes- A Brief History in England

Old Lead piping and New Plastic piping

Early History of Pipes

The history of pipes in the United Kingdom stretches back to the Romans. Evidence of various degrees of engineering marvel, has been found from as far back as 43 AD when the Romans invaded England. The Romans were masters of engineering.  Through a series of Aqueduct’s, canals and rolled lead piping. Water was fed from rivers, springs and lakes to the vast network of towns, cities and garrisons.  Usually this water ended in a central location and piped to public fountains and baths. It was only the highest status and largest of houses that could be connected directly to this water supply. Throughout the Roman rule, developments in sanitary care increased and a cleaner way of living was created. By the fall of the Romans in the 6^th century A.D and with the rise of the Barbarian hordes of Picts, Saxons and Irish, the Romans fled and with them England lost the secrets of the sanitary ways, civilization as we knew it collapsed it was clear the regression was inevitable and sanitation became so very basic. Continue reading →

Main Stopcock Problems & Information Solved

1. What is a Main Stopcock?
2. How many stopcocks should there be in/outside a house?
3. Where Can I locate my Mains Stopcock?
4. My stopcock in not under my sink, where can I find it?
5. Can I do anything to look after my Main Stopcock?
6. My Main Stopcock is leaking, Help?
7. Do I require a main stopcock key to turn my water off?
8. My Main Stopcock is jammed what can I do?
9. How do I replace the Main Stopcock?
10. How do I turn off your water using the Main Stopcock?
11. Is my water company responsible for the external Stopcocks?
12. Can my house insurance be affected by the condition or use of my Main Stopcock? Continue reading →