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Mains Stopcock

Mains Stopcock installation & replacement in Chelmsford, Essex.

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Kathryn Hearne profile picture
Kathryn Hearne
3 days ago
From contact to coming to our home, diagnosis and having hot water again was excellent.

Coming back in a couple of weeks to change a couple of components. I would not hesitate to recommend.
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Will Mangham
4 days ago
I use Terrance Hughes & Sons to help maintain a property and the team has always provided quick and high quality work. Terry and Pavel are always on hand to provide me with support, including recently installing a boiler and carrying out the necessary inspections.

They complete work to a high standard, respect my tennants and focus on getting the job done. This helps me immensely because i trust them to do the work to my requirements. I highly recommend them and look forward to using their services in future.
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Martin Price
5 days ago
I’ve used TM Hughes for a number of years now. Terry and his staff have always been friendly, professional and do a great job for a sensible price. Happy to recommend.
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Harry Rowson
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Nigel Blore
5 days ago
My Aqualisa shower had not been working properly for some time. TJ Hughes fitted a new controller and diverter, and the shower now works perfectly.
Not cheap but much less expensive than Aqualisa’s repair charge, and less still than a new shower.
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Amanda Watt
5 days ago
Gas fire service - the team from TM Hughes were very helpful and professional will definitely use again. Highly recommend.
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Stephen Burdett
6 days ago
Very efficient service and courteous engineers
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Graham Miller
6 days ago
Terry and his plumbing team are very professional, helpful and always deliver a great level of service. They’re very polite and friendly and I feel are totally trustworthy too. They’re my number one go to for plumbing services and I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone who needs work done on their property.
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Geoffrey Hampton
1 week ago
Great Company, so glad we found them. Always willing to help.Great service.
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Pauline Dodd
2 weeks ago
Great timing, great service!
Annual Boiler Service. Punctual.polite,
and very reasonable price. I use this Company every year.

Ensure your Mains Stopcock works in case you need to shut off the water in the event of a leak.

Your mains stopcock is very important it controls the main flow of water into your home. If you ever have a plumbing emergency like a burst pipe, the mains water supply needs to be shut off with the stopcock as quickly as possible to minimise damage.

You should ensure your home has at least one stopcock; most homes have a stopcock inside the home and outside the home. Most newer homes will have an external stopcock outside. Some older properties will share an external stopcock, so if you shut it off, you could be shutting your neighbours off as well. External stopcocks should only be turned on and off with the correct tools.

Internal Stopcocks are usually located underneath the kitchen sink. You should make sure you know where the stopcock is and that it turns and closes. Stopcocks get very little attention and can seize up, which means the mains water can’t be shut off, essential in an emergency. If your Stopcock is not under your kitchen sink, then it’s likely located elsewhere on your property. Make sure you know where it is.

Common Stopcock Problems

Leaking and seizing are common stopcock problems that should be seen too. Leaking and Seizing can be repaired very quickly (depending on the age and condition of the Stopcock). In instances where the stopcock can’t be released, it should be replaced. When replacing a stopcock, the mains water has to be turned off at the external stopcock, or the mains pipes have to be temporarily frozen. Get in touch for help.

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Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Gas Services

Please get in touch to book an appointment or receive a free, no-obligation quote

Call – 01245 830075

Email – info@tmhughesandson.uk





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