Bathroom Plumbing
Showers, baths, WCs and full bathroom refurbishments.
Bathroom plumbing covers hot and cold supply, waste removal and ventilation for showers, baths, basins and WCs. Renovation work ranges from replacing dripping taps and water-efficient WCs through to full strip-outs with new pipework, tiling and luxury fittings.
Common Damage
1. Dripping Taps & Failed Seals
- Worn washers and cartridges
- Limescale damaging spindles
- Wastes water and stains fittings
2. Blocked Drains & Wastes
- Hair and soap scum in shower wastes
- Slow-draining basins and baths
- Smells from dry or damaged traps
3. Leaks Behind Fittings
- Water tracking down walls and through ceilings
- Damaged silicone around showers and baths
- Failed waste connections at WCs and basins
Repairs
minor Repairs
- Replace tap washers and cartridges
- Reseal silicone around bath, basin and shower trays
- Clear blocked wastes and refit traps
moderate Repairs
- Install thermostatic mixer showers
- Replace WC pan, cistern and flush mechanism
- Re-tile splash zones with waterproof backer board
major Repairs
- Full bathroom strip-out and refit
- New pipework, waste runs and ventilation
- Wet-room conversions with tanking and linear drains
New Installation
When Replacement Is Needed
- Bathroom is dated, leaking or inefficient
- Adding en-suites or downstairs WCs
- Wet-room or accessibility conversions
Installation Steps
Strip Out
- Remove existing fittings, tiles and floor covering
- Inspect substrate for damage
First Fix Plumbing
- Run new hot, cold and waste pipework
- Position waste outlets accurately
Substrate & Tanking
- Repair floors and walls
- Tank wet zones with membrane systems
Tiling & Finishes
- Tile walls and floors
- Fit underfloor heating where specified
Second Fix
- Install bath, shower, WC and basin
- Connect taps, mixers and waste
Test & Seal
- Test for leaks under pressure
- Silicone all wet edges and commission
Lifespan
- Ceramic sanitaryware
- 30+ years
- Thermostatic mixer shower
- 10–15 years
- Tiled wet zones
- 20+ years
- Silicone seals
- 5–10 years
Warning Signs
- Persistent leak under bath, basin or WC
- Mouldy or lifting silicone seals
- Cracked or loose tiles in wet zones
- Weak or fluctuating shower flow
- Smells from waste pipework
Other Renovations Services
Foundations
Stabilising and strengthening the lowest part of your home.
Roofs
Repairing, replacing and upgrading the roof above your home.
Walls (Removal & Addition)
Opening up rooms, adding partitions and repairing finishes.
Floors
Reinforcing joists, replacing rotten boards and laying new floors.
Insulation
Cutting heat loss, controlling condensation and lowering energy bills.
Damp-Proofing
Stopping rising, penetrating and condensation damp at source.
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