Tag: bathrooms
All the articles with the tag "bathrooms".
Bath Panel Replacement: A Solid, Tiled Panel With an Access Hatch
Cracked or flimsy plastic bath panel? Why a solid timber frame with a tiled finish lasts longer, and why every bath panel needs an access hatch for the waste and trap. Photos from a recent job.
Shower Tray Repairs: Slow Drains, Smells and Leaks Hiding Under the Tray
Shower draining slowly, smelling, or leaking into the room below? What builds up under shower trays and duckboards, how we clean and repair trays and wastes, and when a tray needs replacing.
Case Study: Replacing Loose and Damaged Tiles in a Shower Enclosure
Loose, cracked or hollow-sounding shower tiles? Why shower tiling fails, how we replaced a section of tiles inside an enclosure without a full bathroom refit, and how to stop water getting behind tiles.
Shower Mixer Valve Replacement: Fixing Showers That Run Hot, Cold or Won't Turn Off
Shower temperature jumping, dripping, or the controls stiff? When a thermostatic shower valve needs a new cartridge or a full replacement, and how we replace a concealed valve without retiling.
Case Study: Leaking Toilet Replaced and Blocked Basin Cleared in One Visit
A leaking toilet with a perished pan connector and a slow, blocked basin, both fixed in a single visit. Photos of what we found, why it happened and how to spot the same problems at home.
Concealed Cistern Repairs: Fixing a Wall-Hung Toilet That Runs, Leaks or Won't Flush
Wall-hung toilet running constantly, flushing weakly or not at all? How concealed cisterns work, the usual faults, how we get access without damaging tiles or stone, and why access planning matters.
Bath and Shower Resealing: Stopping Leaks and Mouldy Silicone
Black, mouldy or peeling silicone around your bath or shower? Why sealant fails, how a proper reseal is done, and the signs of a hidden shower leak, from our plumbing and maintenance team.
Case Study: A Faulty Shower Cartridge and the Hidden Water Damage Behind It
A concealed shower with a failing control cartridge, and water damage found inside the marble-clad boxing. How we replaced the cartridge, investigated the boxing, and why small shower drips should never be ignored.