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UK households are urged to check their stop tap as the clocks spring forward on Sunday 29 March – with a survey by WaterSafe revealing 14 per cent don’t know where theirs is. The internal stop tap is the first line of defence against plumbing emergencies. By turning off the mains water supply, households can help prevent property damage and costly repairs if a pipe leaks or bursts. A survey
New research shows overwhelming public backing for stronger safeguards around drinking water in homes, with 91% of UK homeowners agreeing that plumbers should be qualified and vetted.
Prospective homebuyers want to see greater transparency about lead in homes in pre-sale surveys, research by WaterSafe, the UK register of approved plumbers, shows. The national survey 1 found 82 per cent of homeowners believe it is important for home surveys to include checks for lead pipes - with almost half (48 per cent) saying it is very important. Business owners also called for
L-R. Daisy Turner, Ruben Duggan, Ollie Salmon, and Ethan Wynn were selected to take part in the Plumbing Professionals Development Scheme. Two apprentice award winners, Daisy Turner and Ruben Duggan, share just how far an apprenticeship can take you – all the way to Nepal! The plumbing pair utilised their skills as part of a team helping to bring clean, reliable water to a rural community.
With the Met Office issuing warnings for ice and snow, WaterSafe, the UK-wide register of approved plumbers, shares its top winterproofing advice
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