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Practical guides and checklists on plumbing repairs and locksmith services, written for homeowners, landlords and property managers in London and the surrounding counties.

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Featured Guide Plumbing
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Plumbing • Featured Guide

Why Does My Tap Keep Dripping?

A persistent drip is more than an irritation: it wastes water and usually points to a worn washer, cartridge or valve seat. Here is what to look at, and what to tell a plumber, before you book a repair.

check_circleWhich type of tap you have and why it affects the repair
check_circleWhat to note down before you ask for a written quote
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Locksmith
keyMoving Home•Locks & Keys

Moving Home: A Lock and Key Checklist

Who may still hold keys to your new front door, which locks to check first, and when a lock change makes sense on moving day.

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LOCKSMITH
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Property Care
fact_checkProperty Handover•Landlords & Agents

Property Handover: Plumbing and Lock Checks

A practical run-through for landlords and letting agents: stopcock, taps, toilets, door locks and keys to check at tenant check-in and check-out.

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PROPERTY CARE
A plumber inspecting the waste pipe under a kitchen sink
Plumbing
water_dropSinks & Wastes•Kitchens & Bathrooms

Slow-Draining Sink: A Practical Enquiry Guide

What to look at when a sink drains slowly, what you can safely try yourself, and the details that help a plumber quote accurately.

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PLUMBING
A plumber checking the stopcock and incoming water supply pipe
Plumbing
speedWater Pressure•Supply Issues

Low Water Pressure: What to Check Before Calling

Is it one tap or the whole property? A short list of checks that narrows down a pressure problem before an engineer visits.

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PLUMBING
A plumber examining a damp patch on a ceiling for signs of a hidden leak
Plumbing
water_damageLeak Detection•Early Warning Signs

Signs of a Hidden Water Leak at Home

Damp patches, stains, unexplained noises and rising bills: the early signs of a leak you cannot see and when to get it checked.

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PLUMBING
A burst copper pipe being isolated and repaired by a plumber
Plumbing
emergencyBurst Pipes•Emergency Steps

What to Do If a Pipe Bursts in Your House

The first steps to limit damage while you wait for help: find the stopcock, isolate the water, make the area safe and call us.

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PLUMBING
A locksmith opening a locked front door without damaging it
Locksmith
lock_openLockouts•Non-Destructive Entry

Locked Out of Your Home: Preparing for Help

What to have ready when you call a locksmith for a lockout, how to prove you live there, and what to expect on arrival.

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LOCKSMITH
A locksmith testing a stiff multipoint door lock and handle
Locksmith
lockLock Repairs•Doors & Locks

Stiff Door Lock: What to Tell a Locksmith

A stiff key or handle is often a warning sign. Know what to check and what to describe so the right repair is quoted first time.

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LOCKSMITH
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Describe the leak or the lock problem and we will tell you what we would check first. A written quote is agreed before any work starts.

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