General Plumbing

Reliable general plumbing services for all those small jobs and maintenance needs. Quality workmanship guaranteed.

Price: From £85/hr
Typical time: Varies
Guarantee: 12 months on workmanship

9.96/10 on Checkatrade from 103 reviewsGas Safe registered, trading since 2009

Our work: New internal stopcock with easy access for emergencies.

About general plumbing

General plumbing covers the smaller jobs that don't fit neatly into an emergency or a full installation, but still need doing properly - a dripping outside tap, a cistern that won't stop filling, a new appliance that needs connecting, or a stopcock that's seized solid. These are the jobs that make up a lot of the day-to-day work around Romford and the wider Havering area, alongside the bigger renovations.

Outside taps are a common one: if yours doesn't have a double check valve fitted, it isn't compliant with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, since that valve stops contaminated water being drawn back into the mains supply. Fitting or upgrading one is a straightforward job usually done at the same time as any repair to the tap itself.

Appliance connections - washing machines, dishwashers, American-style fridge freezers with a water feed - need the right isolation valve and a secure, leak-free connection, particularly where the appliance sits somewhere a slow leak could go unnoticed for weeks. Getting this right at the point of connection avoids exactly that kind of hidden damage.

Other regular jobs include replacing a stopcock that's seized or won't fully shut off, fitting isolation valves so future work doesn't need the whole house drained down, and sorting out a toilet cistern that runs constantly or won't fill - usually down to a worn fill valve or a diaphragm that needs replacing. None of these are large jobs individually, but a house with several minor faults benefits from having them looked at together.

What's included

How the job runs, start to finish.

1Assess the fault or job and confirm what's needed
2Fit or replace outside taps with a double check valve
3Connect washing machines, dishwashers, and other appliances
4Replace a seized or faulty stopcock
5Fit isolation valves for easier future maintenance
6Repair or replace a cistern fill valve or diaphragm
7Check all connections for leaks before finishing
8Leave the work area clean and tidy

General Plumbing pricing

Price

From £85/hr

Typical time: Varies

Pipework Repairs
Appliance Install
General Maintenance
12-month workmanship guarantee

Every job is priced before any work starts, and quotes are free. Read the cost guide.

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Signs you need general plumbing

An outside tap that drips or has no isolation valve
A toilet cistern that keeps refilling or won't stop
A stopcock that's stiff, seized, or won't fully close
A new appliance needing a water connection
Small drips under a sink that come and go
No isolation valve near a tap or appliance
General wear across several taps and fittings

What customers say

All 103 reviews

“Burst outside pipe in the freezing weather very quick response and fixed and very reasonable”
Plumbing Repair · Checkatrade review, RM14
“I requested Dan and his team to help locate and fix a leaking water pipe in a small block of flats. The work carried out was of an excellent standard with minimal fuss and in a timely manner. Dan and his team explained clearly the work that had to be done and communicated clearly with all parties impacted. Dan has undertaken a number of jobs for me in the last 2 years all of which have been completed to the highest standard. Highly recommended.”
Plumbing Repair · Checkatrade review, RM11
“Turned up on time. Done the job Done exactly what they said. Would recommend Excellent!”
Plumbing Repair · Checkatrade review, RM5

General Plumbing questions

Clear answers to your most common plumbing concerns.

Do you handle small jobs?

Yes, we are happy to help with plumbing jobs of all sizes.

Why does my outside tap need a double check valve?

It's a requirement under the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, and it stops water from a hose or attachment being siphoned back into the drinking water supply. If your outside tap predates this or was fitted without one, it can be added or upgraded during a repair.

My toilet keeps running, is that a big job?

Usually not - it's typically a worn fill valve or diaphragm inside the cistern that's stopped sealing properly, which is a straightforward part to replace. It's worth sorting quickly since a constantly running toilet wastes a noticeable amount of water.

Can you fit an isolation valve so I don't need to turn off the whole house next time?

Yes, fitting a local isolation valve on a tap or appliance supply is a common addition, and it means future work or a fault on that fitting doesn't mean draining the whole system down. It's often worth doing during any other nearby plumbing work.

My stopcock won't turn, what happens if I ignore it?

A seized stopcock isn't a problem day to day, but it becomes one the moment you need to isolate the water quickly in an emergency. Replacing it while everything's calm is far easier than discovering it doesn't work during a burst pipe.

Do you connect appliances like washing machines and dishwashers?

Yes, fitting the correct isolation valve and making a secure, leak-free connection to a new appliance is a routine part of general plumbing work, whether it's a straightforward like-for-like swap or a first-time installation in a kitchen. It's worth having it done properly given how much water an undetected leak behind an appliance can cause.

Where we work

Based in Romford, covering Havering, Essex and London.

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