Tag: repairs
All the articles with the tag "repairs".
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.
Water-Damaged Wooden Floor Repairs: Find the Source, Then Fix the Floor
Dark stains, lifting or cupped boards on a wooden floor? How water damages timber flooring, why the leak must be found first, and how damaged boards are lifted, dried out and replaced to match.
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.
Macerator and Waste Water Pump Replacement: Why They Fail and How to Make Them Last
Macerator or waste pump not working, smelling or constantly running? How toilet macerators and grey water pumps differ, why they fail, what's inside a failed kitchen pump, and how to keep a new one running.
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.