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
We talk to a seasoned plumber and sole trader, Steven Ladd from S L Plumbing in Bristol about juggling a busy schedule, the challenge of old lead pipework in his area, and his simple, effective strategy for eliminating lead solder risks.
As the Met Office issues fresh warnings for snow and ice this week, WaterSafe is urging households to write the details of a WaterSafe-approved emergency plumber on a spare Christmas gift tag and attach it to their property’s stop tap