Library
Latest insights and updates from your local Bedford heating and plumbing experts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you offer plumbing services? We offer our services within a 30-mile radius of Bedford, covering areas including Biggleswade, St Neots, Rushden, Milton Keynes and Toddington. Do you do emergency plumbing callouts? Yes, we do cover emergency call-outs. We class...
What plumbing upgrades will add value to your home?
What plumbing upgrades will add value to your home? The housing market is currently thriving, with demand having skyrocketed. This has triggered many homeowners to put their house up for sale. A key consideration for many buyers is how well the home's plumbing system...
What’s included in a boiler service and why are they important?
Just like a car, your heating & hot water system needs to be well maintained in order tokeep it operating at its best. In this blog post we explain what is included in our boilerservices and why they are important. We also explain why yearly boiler services...
Quote or Estimate?
We spend a good deal of time writing estimates or quotes for potential customers.However, there can be a lot of confusion between the two. Contrary to what you might think, there is a world of difference between providing a quote and giving an estimate. For small...
Plumbing things that make my life easier.
Have an outside tap where the water is blended so I can clean the mud off our dogs andmake it an enjoyable experience for them. Water butts on every downpipe I can muster – as we have a large garden, it means in thesummer I do not have to go far to water the borders....
Why do we make a minimum charge?
Crikey this is always a contentious issue. For many many years, we did not ask our customersto pay a minimum charge. But, with hindsight, this seems ridiculous. We run a business andwe train & employ people; we are not a charity and I’m never sure why customers...
How to Thaw a Frozen Condensate
Pipe
Freezing cold weather can wreak havoc with your heating system. One common problem that we see time and time again is a frozen condensate pipe. The condensate pipe leads waste water away from the boiler and down a drain. Most are fitted internally but, in some cases,...
What to consider when choosing new tapware
Whether it's to replace old, broken tapware, for an update to a space or part of a renovation, selecting tapware can become overwhelming quickly. With so many options and styles available, here are some key things to consider. 1. Style & Mounting Before starting...
Central Heating Thermostat Positioning
When it comes to choosing the best place to position a central heating thermostat there are a few general dos and don’ts that can affect how well your heating system works. Obviously, you DO want to put it in as convenient a place as possible, but you DON’T want to...