Repairs and replacements
Common requests include leaking shower fittings, poor flow, toilets that will not flush correctly, cracked or leaking waste fittings, replacement taps and moving a basin, bath or toilet.
Say whether the fitting is fed by mains water, a storage tank or a pump if you know. For an electric shower, include the make and model and describe whether the fault affects water flow, temperature or electrical power. Electrical work may require a suitably qualified electrician.
Not sure what type of shower you have?
An electric shower heats cold water as it passes through the unit. A mixer shower uses the home’s hot and cold supplies. A power shower uses a pump to increase the flow. If you are unsure, the make and model can help the tradesperson identify it. Do not remove covers to check.
Planning a bathroom installation
Give the approximate room size, list the fittings being installed and explain whether they will remain in their current positions. Moving toilet soil pipes, drain pipes or water supplies can add work and cost.
Clarify whether your request is for plumbing only or a whole bathroom refurbishment. For each quote, check who will:
- Remove and dispose of old fittings.
- Supply and install the new bath, shower, basin or toilet.
- Move or replace pipes.
- Arrange electrical work, tiling, flooring and decoration.
Ask each trader to set out what they will do and what you need to arrange separately.
Before agreeing to the work
Check who will supply the fittings, how changes will be agreed and whether the price includes repairs to walls, floors or cupboards after the plumbing work. For a larger refurbishment, ask for a written schedule, payment stages and confirmation of the insurance held by the business.