Whole house pipe replacement

While repairs fix immediate problems, they often act as a temporary bandage on a failing system. If your home has pipes over 50 years old which is common in older properties. Frequent leaks suggest widespread corrosion. A whole-house replacement removes the risk of future leaks, improves water pressure, and ensures your water is free from contaminants like lead or rust.

In most cases, you can stay in your home. We plan the work in stages to ensure you have access to water and essential facilities at the end of each day. While there will be some disruption as we access floorboards and walls, our team works efficiently to keep your home livable throughout the process.

If your home was built before 1970, there is a risk of lead pipework, particularly in the supply pipe connecting your home to the street. You can perform a simple check: unpainted lead pipes are dull grey and soft enough to scrape with a coin, revealing a shiny silver surface underneath. If you are unsure, we offer inspections to confirm if your water safety is at risk.

Yes, it often does. Old iron or copper pipes can suffer from internal corrosion and limescale buildup (especially with Oxfordshire’s hard water), which narrows the pipe and restricts flow. Installing modern, smooth-bore pipework removes these restrictions, often resulting in noticeably better flow rates for showers and taps.

For an average 3-bedroom home, the process typically takes 3 to 5 days. This depends on the property’s layout and whether you have solid floors or accessible voids. We provide a detailed schedule before starting so you know exactly what to expect.

We typically use modern Multi-Layer Composite Pipe (MLCP) or high-grade copper. MLCP is increasingly popular because it is flexible, corrosion-resistant, and requires fewer joints than traditional copper, reducing the potential points of failure. We will recommend the best material for your specific property and budget.

We pride ourselves on respecting your home. We carefully lift and reinstate floorboards and use dust sheets throughout. While we make good on the access points we create, extensive redecorating (like painting or tiling) is usually left to a specialist decorator, though we can leave surfaces “ready to decorate”.

Yes. A new plumbing system is a significant selling point. It assures potential buyers that they won’t face expensive emergency repairs, low pressure, or lead safety issues. It is a “hidden” upgrade that adds real confidence and value to the property survey.

Yes, we service and repair all major boiler makes and models.

Our engineers are experienced with the UK’s leading manufacturers, including Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Ideal, and Baxi. Whether you have a modern Combi boiler, a System boiler, or a traditional Regular (tank-fed) unit, we have the expertise to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently.