Plumbing Services

Plumbing repairs and installations, big or small

A dripping tap, slow-draining pipe or faulty toilet can quickly become disruptive, particularly in a busy home, rented property or commercial premises. BCU Plumbing carries out general plumbing repairs and installations, including sinks, taps, toilets, pipes and other plumbing appliances. The service is suitable for small repairs, mid-size installations and larger projects.

Plumbing checks that find the underlying issue

System checks help identify leaks, blockages and other plumbing problems before they cause further disruption. Whether you manage several properties or need dependable work at home, we can check the system and tell you plainly what we find.

Dripping taps and toilets that keep running

A dripping tap is usually a worn washer or ceramic cartridge inside the tap. A toilet that keeps running, or refills on its own, normally has a worn flush valve or fill valve in the cistern. Both waste water all day and night, and both are usually a short repair once the right part is fitted.

Leaking and burst pipes

Damp patches on a ceiling, a musty smell under the sink or a water meter that moves when everything is off can all point to a hidden leak. If a pipe bursts, turn off the water at your stopcock straight away. It's usually under the kitchen sink or where the water pipe comes into the house. Then turn off any electrics near the water and get in touch.

Low water pressure

If one tap is weak, the cause is often a blocked aerator or a part-closed valve on that pipe. If the whole house is weak, it can be old, narrow or corroded supply pipes, a stopcock that isn't fully open, or a problem in the street, which is the water company's to fix. We'll check which it is before suggesting any work.

Blocked sinks, baths and toilets

Grease, hair and wipes are the usual causes. A plunger or a hair catcher sorts many minor blockages. If water drains slowly from more than one place, or gurgles in another plughole, the blockage is likely further down the pipework. A blocked public sewer is the water company's responsibility rather than yours.

When it's the boiler or the hot water

Some problems that look like plumbing start at the boiler, such as pressure that keeps dropping or water dripping from a pipe outside. As Gas Safe engineers, we can look at both. See our boiler repair and hot water systems pages for more.

What our customers say

"Bradley is very professional, reliable and very friendly and helpful. He changed my toilet cistern, which now works really well for the first time for a long time. I would happily recommend him with confidence." Lynne, Google

"Brad is amazingly accommodating. He is very experienced and no job is too much trouble. My go to for all things plumbing! Thanks Brad." Ros, Google