Start with the property and the people
An older home may contain several generations of plumbing and extensions. A visible route or old drawing may describe only part of the current system. Original floors and decorative details also affect the practical choices around access.
Use the history of the building
Previous work, redundant pipe runs and service routes can all help explain where water is travelling. We consider available information with the current evidence and explain any proposed opening. Where specialist handling or permissions are required, those arrangements need to be made before work proceeds.
Before arranging a visit
- Share plans and photographs from previous alterations
- Identify finishes that need specialist attention
- Mention known hazardous materials or restrictions on building work
Specialist conservation, decorative restoration and permissions are outside the plumbing package. The property should not be opened in an unsafe or unauthorised way.
From the enquiry to the report
The enquiry establishes the address, symptoms and authority to arrange work. The scope and appointment are agreed before any deposit. Detection findings guide the proposed access, then the agreed plumbing is repaired and checked appropriately. A written Trace & Access report records the relevant findings and work.
For suitable agreed residential work, the package is £1,345 including applicable tax. The £100 deposit leaves £1,245. Decorative and remedial reinstatement remain separate from the plumbing package.