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PLUMBING
SERVICESI will take on almost any plumbing job from repairing a dripping tap to unblocking a toilet! Any time you need plumber anywhere around Slough, Windsor or Maidenhead, just call Handyman George!
+447526856614
Here are the most common plumbing jobs I do:
DRIPPING TAP REPAIR
Most dripping taps in need for repair are kitchen taps because they are the most used ones, also bathroom basin taps are prone to dripping as the bathroom is second most used area. In my experience I have come across a wide range of tap repairs from single basin taps, to standard kitchen taps and outside taps or garden taps. In the winter, outside taps that are dripping often freeze up and a burst pipe is last thing you want.
In most cases, the most cost effective solution is to repair your dripping tap by changing a tap washer or tap gland.
Here
on the picture on top are most common tap glands (sometimes called
tap stems or tap cartridges). I usually carry some on me as
spares. I know that the most cost effective repair is to just
replace tap washer, no doubt, but sometimes those tap glands are
so corroded, worn out or else damaged ,that only way to do a
proper repair is to install new ones.
For a DIY competent person and/or plumber it is a straightforward job. If you going to do a repair on a tap yourself, here are some basic steps to keep in mind, but if you think you really need detailed guidance, you can just call me. I am also going to give you some tips to finish the job successfully, including the most omitted test; which side of tap is actually dripping hot or cold?
- Make sure you have the right tools for the job
- Make sure you have some spares ready: tap washers, tap glands, e.t.c. that you want to fix the leaking tap with
- Switch the water supply to ONLY ONE SIDE ( hot )
- Look at the tap - if it's still dripping, it will be the other side (cold)
- If it's not dripping, then it will be the first side you switched off (hot)
- If there is no clear result, then perhaps both the sides are dripping or the on/off valves don't switch the water off properly.
- Open tap to test if the water is off
- Remove tap handles
- Remove collars
- Remove tap gland
- Fit new gland in, then the collar, then the tap handles
- Turn water on and test
- If no water drips - well done! If water is still
dripping, call me:
+447526856614
Fixing leaky faucets
Leaky faucets are very annoying as they constantly produce limestone sediment on the faucet where the water drips onto, especially in hard water areas, not to mention that water from that leaks can damage wood surfaces. Most leaky faucets are possible to repair. All you have to do is snap a picture of the leaky faucet and send it over WhatsApp, or give a call, whichever you find easier.
TOILET UNBLOCK SERVICES
I
am often called to unblock toilet. Before you start spending money
on callout charge plumbers, you can try to unblock the toilet
yourself. There are a few ways to unblock a toilet. The most common
is to add few drops of washing up liquid and warm water (not boiling
water as it may crack pan) into the toilet - this is the easiest way
to unblock a toilet. If it doesn't help, you are welcome to call me.
I will do my best to come as quick as possible and unblock your
toilet. I will need some information beforehand, for example if the
toilet is upstairs, downstairs or if someone threw toilet paper roll
or nappy... UNBLOCK SINK SERVICES
The best way to unblock a sink is with a plunger. The second best way to unblock a sink is with spring snake and pull blockage out of pipe. You can try it yourself with plunger, but if it doesn't work, please call me, I am happy to help.
Occasionally, it is best to dismantle waste pipes under the sink or bath, sometimes you need a spring snake to get access to the blockage. To unblock showers with low tray, using a spring snake is the only option.
PLUMBING ISSUES WITH BLOCKED DRAINS
In general, any information of your blockage blockage, will help to determine if it's just a blocked toilet or blocked pipe or if there is any other underlining plumbing issue. For example, if after the second or third flush the toilet doesn't empty completely, then it is very likely that the exit drain pipe connection to toilet doesn't slope down enough so water can't discharge quick enough, often caused by improper installation or a long term water leak softened the floor and toilet sagged down a bit.
HANDYMAN GEORGE - PLUMBER
As experienced plumber I do a lot of work around Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough and all other areas in around 10 miles from Burnham. Here is list of my most often called-for plumbing services.
Repairs in bathroom
Here are my most common plumbing services:
- bathroom
- cloakroom
- any wet room
- shower hose replacement
- leaky taps
- shower holder fix
- cabinet door hinges repair
- bath panel replace
- leak repair
- mirror fitting
- crack tile replacement
Fixing leaks
Fixing leaks are one of my most common plumbing jobs. When a leak occurs on an exposed bit of pipe, finding the leak is easy, but sometimes the leak is urgent if water drips down from the ceiling. Some plumbers rip down the ceiling or cut large openings in the ceiling prior to find where the leaky pipe is. I usually drill ~10mm hole and use an inspection camera to observe where the pipe or actual leak is. Once the leak is located, I cut the smallest opening possible, just big enough to allow access for tools to repair the leak. Once the leak is repaired and no water drips down even after period of time, then it is possible to redecorate your ceiling, or install a small access panel, so if in future need for access again, there is no need to keep spending money for redecorating.
One of my pictures is done by an inspection camera, where you can see water leaking from a badly done connection in a brand new house. After a short call we established that it is much less disruptive and more cost effective to drill a 10mm hole for an inspection camera rather then repair multiple openings for finding the leak. It took me about 3-4 drills to the ceiling (I filled the holes with white filler in under 5 minutes after work) to locate the exact position of the leak. Then I could cut out the ceiling directly under where the connection failed and make access for tools to repair. I fitted a small access panel, so if in future the pipe burst, leaked or other maintenance was required, there would already be access to it, so there was no need for plastering, just that the ceiling was in need of paint after the leaky pipe.
Leak under sink
Leaks under the sink are one of those leaks where it is not always visible where the water actually comes from, particularly when under the sink is a cabinet loaded with stuff, so prior to repairing leaks under a sink you should empty the cabinet. This is the best way to start a repair. Occasionally, long term leaks under sinks can damage the cabinet under the sink and require replacement. I can repair the leak under the sink and if required, I can also replace the cabinet, please ask for a quote. However, most leaks under a sink are linked to waste pipe fittings, which often require the seal to be replaced or the connections to be re-tightened.
KITCHEN SINK TAP REPLACEMENT SERVICE
I
provide kitchen tap replacement services. If an estimate is
required for replacing your kitchen tap, then please let me know
if there are service valves to turn the water supply off. If you
are unsure, please snap picture of the pipes under the sink and
send it over via email (g_palko@yahoo.co.uk) or WhatsApp to my
phone number: +447526856614
BASIN TAP REPLACEMENT SERVICE
I
provide basin taps replacement. Replacing basin taps are often
asked for by landlords and estate agents. If an estimate is
required for replacing a basin tap, please provide a picture of
the incoming water supply pipes to see if there are service valves
for turning water off. There should be one for each pipe
(hot/cold). If you are not sure, please snap a picture of pipes
under the sink and send it via email (g_palko@yahoo.co.uk) or
WhatsApp to my phone number:+447526856614
FIX TOILET CISTERN
- toilet cistern leak on joint between cistern and toilet pan
- toilet cistern often leaks on incoming water supply, where filling valve is connected
- toilet cistern may leak around overflow connection
- toilet cistern may leak around handle.
- water filling valve, float valve, ball valve, fill valve, ballcock or float valve
- flush valve, often called flusher, siphon of flushing valve
- handle, flush handle and on modern cisterns flush button or push button
I repair all of them. If you want more information about each specific valve, please read below.
RUNNING TOILET REPAIR SERVICE
1st is that water fill valve doesn't stop the water once the toilet cistern is full, and so the water continues filling the cistern up to an overflowing level and then it overflows to inside the toilet pan(on newer systems), or to an overflow pipe outside(on older systems). Please read the article below about ball valve replacement.
2nd is that the flush valve doesn't seal properly and water escapes around or under the seal down the toilet. Please read the article below about flush valve replacement.
I provide repair services for both, just give me a call:
+447526856614
Float valve inlet valve replacement
To
replace a ball valve is usually a straightforward job. Presence
of service valve, proper access for tools and state of water
connection likely affects the cost of repair, so when you
inquire about a ball valve repair, then if possible,
please provide a picture of the service valve (should be
on incoming water pipe to toilet cistern). If the lid on cistern
is lift-able, please lift it and snap one picture as well, as it
may help to identify the correct valve for
replacement. Then step back and please snap a picture of
the toilet cistern with the surrounding area. Sometimes there is no need for an entire valve replacement and rubber seal - diaphragm replacement is the only repair needed in this scenario, but it depends on the state of the rest of the valve.
Flush valve replacement
There
are a wide range of flush valves in the UK. The most commonly
inquired about is broken diaphragm. On older siphons, sometimes it
is required to dismantle the cistern from the toilet pan. This is
very time consuming, hence the cost to dismantle a cistern and refit
it back with a new seal (doughnut washer). All older and most new
cisterns with lever handles have siphon flushes installed. When
repairing, most plumbers buy and install the cheapest one, which
will be the same or similar to the one you already have. I strongly
recommend do a bit of research and buy a newer generation of a
siphon flush valve, which costs a few quids more, but doesn't
require to dismantle the entire cistern from the pan when the
diaphragm breaks again or any other repair on the toilet so it
actually saves a lot for future repair costs. Siphon flush valves
are (in my opinion) the most reliable and most durable flush valves,
so in the long run, they are the cheapest to maintenance. Also, they
never cause running toilets as there is no movable rubber seal.
On modern flush valve replacement - mostly those with buttons, they are sometimes easier to replace BUT only the like for like (exactly the same) model. Sometimes you don't even need tools and a flush valve can be replaced from above, without the need to dismantle your cistern. Unfortunately, sometimes people buy universal flush valves to replace after advice of a shop assistant in hope that it will be cheap as it is universal. Unless that flusher is identical to that in the cistern, there will be no easy/cheap repair as the cistern has to be dismantled to fit different models of flush valves.
Kitchen tap installation
When you fit a new kitchen and your fitter is unable to do plumbing, then I can fit your new kitchen tap for you. Also, when changing sink, some come with no tap holes pre-drilled, or you have a granite/composite worktop and you want to add kitchen tap or, for example, a filtered water tap, then you need a tap hole drilled prior to your kitchen tap installation. I can both drill tap hole for kitchen tap and plumb it in as well. I also provide tuition, in case you want to do this job yourself, I can give you a helping hand or guide you in the process of drilling through worktops and plumbing in a kitchen tap.
GARDEN TAP INSTALLATION
I
can fit outside taps and garden taps in all areas around Slough,
Maidenhead and Windsor. Most tap installation service requests
come in spring and autumn. Perhaps it is something to do with
higher activity in the garden. Some people try to install
outdoor taps themselves - as long you have all the tools and
knowledge then go ahead, but if you are busy or don't feel you
are up to, then it is best to call a pro.
+447526856614
Broken pipe repair
Most broken pipes are either copper pipes or plastic pipes. I am equipped to deal with both versions. If any damage to a broken pipe is visible, please snap a pic and forward it to me, so I can source necessary spares in advance.
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