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There’s no Plumbing job we can’t do

Basildon homes have a system of pipes, tanks, valves, and other parts. They supply water for drinking, washing, heating, and sanitation. Essex & Suffolk Water ensures a steady water supply. The mains stopcock controls the water supply’s entry into your home. The stopcock turns your mains water supply on or off.

In a Plumbing emergency, the first thing you need to do before calling a Plumber is turn off the main water supply using the mains stopcock. Shutting off the water prevents any damage (or further damage) to your home.

Ensure you know where your mains stopcock is located and that it works so you can shut off your water supply in an emergency. We can quickly free or replace your mains stopcock if it has seized up (a common problem).

Plumbing is carefully structured. It sends water through pipes to your taps, showers, baths, water tank, and heating system.

All water that comes in has to go out again, so waste systems are in place to quickly dispose of used water down the drain. Water is the bedrock of comfortable modern living, so your plumbing system needs care. But sometimes leaks and blockages happen. This is where your local Basildon Plumber (who covers all aspects of Plumbing) comes in.

Bathroom Plumbing

The bathroom features the most Plumbing in any home; all have a bath or shower (usually both), a toilet, and a basin. Many homes in Basildon have bathrooms/cloakrooms, which sometimes will succumb to plumbing problems.

Bathroom Blockages

Blockages occur in the bathroom. If you notice any slow-draining water, it indicates a blockage that you should address before the drain becomes fully blocked.

Remove some blockages yourself by hand or with a plunger. If you can’t or won’t, it’s a job best left to pros. They’ll remove a blockage properly. We’re more than happy to look at it for you.

Kitchen Plumbing

Hot and cold water supply the kitchen; the cold water comes from the mains, while your Boiler provides hot water. We can install and repair hot and cold water for your kitchen taps. It’s also a good idea to have flexible hoses fitted to your taps to isolate them if they fail and start leaking.

Hoses make tap replacement quicker (and cheaper). Some older homes in the Basildon area lack this simple but beneficial part, so we always fit them with tap replacements.

We plumb in washing machines and dishwashers, something to bear in mind if you need more confidence to fit and level them yourself. Whatever your kitchen Plumbing requirements, we can help you.

Other Plumbing

Other Plumbing includes the replacement and repair of water tanks. Whether you already have a water tank will depend on your Boiler. If you have water tank problems, like overfilling, we can send our local Plumber to solve them. They will also check that the systems are set right. If you need a water tank, we will install the best size for your home and system.

All TM Hughes Plumbers are Gas Safe Registered engineers qualified to install and work on any heating system, so there are no problems. Plumbing issues sometimes affect the central heating system. If that happens, look at our Basildon Heating Services for more information.

Emergency Plumbing Basildon

Our Basildon Plumbers are available 24/7 and will be with you within 2 hours to deal with any Plumbing emergencies in your home. We do not charge call-out fees for emergencies and offer a quick response with fair rates. Rest assured that no one will rip you off.

In an emergency, you’ll need to carry out some procedures to prevent damage (or worsen existing damage). You can follow these steps before calling us or calling us so we can walk you through these actions.

Gas Leaks

You should know where your Gas shut-off valve is. If you smell gas, evacuate everyone. Shut off your supply immediately (if safe). Then, open all your windows and doors. Do not smoke or turn on any electrical appliances.

Phone Us, and we’ll be with you immediately. Stay out of your home, and don’t re-enter or switch on the Gas until we (or another Gas Safe Registered Engineer) have told you it’s safe.

Carbon Monoxide

Known as the ‘silent killer’, any home with a fuel-burning appliance (that’s most homes in Basildon) is at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning. You must have a carbon monoxide alarm installed in your home (we can supply and install one for you if you’re unsure)

If your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, don’t ignore it. Evacuate everyone from your home and call us. If you or your family feel ill and have vomiting, dizziness, headaches, confusion, or nausea, call an ambulance. Wait until another Gas Safe Registered Engineer or us gives you the ok before re-entering your home.

Burst Pipes

Burst pipes usually occur in winter when an unlagged pipe is vulnerable to harsh winter weather freezes. The frozen water expands, causing the pipe to split. When the frozen water defrosts, water flows freely out of the split. Water starts leaking through the ceiling, or a build-up (in a void) bursts the ceiling.

Either way, both instances can potentially cause thousands of pounds of damage to your home. Shut off your mains water supply (at the mains stopcock mentioned earlier) and call us.

Keep any frozen pipes to chance if you feel you have a frozen pipe. We can defrost it for you before it bursts. Make sure your pipes are adequately lagged to prevent a pipe from bursting in the first place. Our Plumbers are very good at insulating pipes.

Blockages

Blockages are not always emergencies, but they can quickly become emergencies. For example, your toilet could overflow, damaging your bathroom floor. Also, blockages prevent you from using your toilet (very inconvenient and unpleasant).

Water drains slowly in your toilet, sink, bath, shower, or basin. Gurgling noises and bad smells also occur. These signs show a blockage in your pipes. Do not ignore these signs; we can come around at a convenient time for you and remove the obstruction before it becomes an emergency.

If you have a total blockage, call us anytime, and our 24-hour Basildon Plumber will be with you in no time.

Combi—Combination Boilers are more suited to smaller homes with a lack of storage space. Everything is built-in, including the pump, so there’s no need for a storage cylinder or separate pump, saving space. Combi boilers heat water instantly and are the easiest to install and maintain. They are very popular in Basildon, accounting for around 50% of homes.

System—Bigger homes with higher hot water requirements commonly utilise System Boilers. Water is heated and used to heat the radiators. Hot water is also taken to a storage cylinder, so there’s always a good hot water supply for the hot taps and shower.

Regular—Regular Boilers are becoming less common in the area nowadays. They are only installed in the largest of homes. Regular boilers used to be installed in homes of all sizes, but they are not anymore. These Boilers require a storage cylinder, water tank, and expansion tank, all of which take up precious storage space. Regular Boilers can supply large amounts of hot water simultaneously at multiple points.

Choosing A Boiler: You want a boiler that fits your budget, preferences, and system. Choosing a boiler can be a minefield, but don’t worry; our engineers are here to help you. Please see our Boiler Installation page for more details.

Getting The Most From Your Heating System

Most heating systems are not set optimally; we often find that most components are totally out of sync. Balancing your system ensures optimal heat output, comfort and efficiency.

Most find central heating systems mind-boggling, and with good reason. These systems include a Boiler, pipes, pump, radiators, valves, controls, water heaters, and cylinders. As the years pass, central heating systems are improving but more complex to install and set properly.

Controls 

Poorly set controls will lead to inefficient Heating. An engineer will adjust your existing controls. This will make your system run well or be upgraded. Old thermostats can become inaccurate.

Pressure

One of our engineers can review your central heating system and set everything as it should be. An annual boiler service and a periodic cylinder service will allow an engineer to check your boiler pressure, which should be between 1.-1.5 bar. Outside this range, you’ll need help. 

Radiators & Valves

Radiator valves allow you to adjust the heat output from each radiator. If you have thermostatic valves, adjust each as necessary to set the temperature of your room. Sometimes valves stick, stopping radiators from Heating. Let us know, and we’ll unstick them for you. Older systems have manual valves. They are less versatile than thermostatic valves and use far more energy. Ideally, your valves need upgrading. You may also like some new radiators, which we can fit into your existing system. We supply and fit all radiator types, including flat panel, designer, column, low surface and towel radiators.

Dirty Water

The most simple and effective central heating optimisation is bleeding the radiators. Releasing trapped air allows your radiators to heat fully. You may notice dirty water when you bleed your radiators. After bleeding, maybe some radiators are not heating enough. A sign of sludge in the system can be removed with Powerflushing (see below)

Pumps

The pump works hard to circulate water around your central heating system. After ten years, its performance will likely decline, affecting its functioning. We can set and replace all types of central heating pumps.

Underfloor

We can check the manifold and pump to see if you have an underfloor heating system. This is to ensure they work properly if you damage your Underfloor Heating. We can diagnose faults and repair them. We also install Underfloor Heating.

Insulation

Protect yourself from plumbing and heating emergencies by insulating pipes. They are the main cause of boiler failure and split pipes. If you’re unsure, one of our engineers can advise and carry out the insulating.

Get In Touch With Your Basildon Plumber

We have reviewed the Plumbing jobs and issues our team deals with regularly. If your Plumbing requirements or problems need to be listed here, get in touch anyway. Our friendly Plumbers have many years of experience. They have seen and dealt with every Plumbing job/problem you can think of; there’s nothing Plumbing-wise we can’t do.

We are always happy to give you advice on fixing small plumbing issues yourself or give you a free quote for jobs that require a professional.

• All Plumbers are Gas Safe Registered with many years of experience
• Our prices are regularly evaluated, making sure they are among the best in Basildon, fair, with no call-out charges
• Our Plumbers are friendly and professional. They carry the tools and parts to complete most jobs
• Parts we don’t carry can usually be sourced on the same day
• Work’s done to the highest possible standard. Our goal is to ensure you’re satisfied with the work and price
• We value our customers and have built good relationships with many Basildon residents over the years

Call – 01268 351075