Read our guides below for advice on fixing common plumbing problems, simple steps you can take at home to safeguard your water supply, important checks to make when you've just moved home, tips on water quality and water savings and advice from the experts on how to train and become a plumber yourself.
Solutions for common plumbing problems, including how to fix leaks, noisy pipes and low pressure and water temperature issues. Includes links to helpful plumbing videos on our YouTube channel.
Useful information to maintain your plumbing, including protecting against frozen and burst pipes and how to turn off your stop tap in an emergency. Also contains FAQs about sewage misconnections, saving water and when and how to notify your water company of planned plumbing work.
Advice on the simple steps to take if you are unhappy with work carried out by a WaterSafe approved contractor and how to contact WaterSafe if you need further help.
Advice for owners, landlords and managers of buildings which have been empty or under-occupied during lockdown to risk assess their drinking water system before they reopen for employees and visitors.
Advice on water quality problems, including cloudy or discoloured water, unpleasant taste or smells, protecting against Legionnaire's disease, hosepipe fitting and maintenance and concerns about the effect of lead pipes on your water supply. Features films with advice on a variety of water quality concerns.
There’s lots to think about when you’ve just moved into a new home or business property, which should also include checking your plumbing. Follow our top tips to check your water and heating is working well for you.
Answers to the questions you most frequently ask about plumbing work to ensure it is safe and complies with the Water Fittings Regulations and Byelaws and to keep your drinking water safe.
Advice on when to hire a plumber, finding a plumber, verifying their qualifications, planning your plumbing work, what you need to do during the project and what to do if things go wrong. When To Hire a Plumber Finding a Plumber Verifying Qualifications Planning your Plumbing Work…
Information and frequently asked questions for people interested in training to become a plumber. Includes advice on training, qualifications, job prospects and information on finding apprenticeships.
Advice from WaterSafe and the Home Builders Federation to help developers build more water-efficient homes, including links to useful resources.
Find a local WaterSafe approved plumber to help with your emergency. If you’re dealing with a leak, burst pipes, or other plumbing emergencies on your property, WaterSafe’s emergency search will give you the contact details of a plumber who can help right away. If you have no water, very low…
When planning a plumbing project, you may find it necessary to hire specialised approved contractors. These approved Limited Scope Contractors include: Groundworkers who work with underground water supply pipes Installers of commercial catering equipment Installers of chilled water appliances…
WaterSafe Approved Contractors' Scheme Operators
