Plumbing in Henleaze

Henleaze is a largely residential suburb in north Bristol, built up mainly in the early and middle decades of the twentieth century. It’s mostly family houses: semis and detached homes, with shops along Henleaze Road and the old quarry lake tucked away behind the houses.

Houses of this age have usually been extended and modernised several times. That means loft conversions with new bathrooms, extended kitchens with longer pipe runs, and original drains connecting to newer additions. Many still have conventional heating systems with tanks in the loft, while others have been converted to sealed systems.

Common Henleaze jobs

• Loft and extension bathrooms with low shower pressure
• Radiators that need balancing after an extension
• Kitchen refits and moving sink or appliance plumbing
• Outside taps for gardens
• Leaks from loft tanks and pipework in cold weather

Winter tip

If you still have a cold water tank in the loft, check that it and its pipes are insulated. Pipes in a cold loft above the insulation are among the first to freeze.

Plumbing services in Henleaze

• Emergency plumbing: burst pipes and serious leaks, aiming to arrive within the hour
• Blocked drains: sinks, toilets, gullies and manholes
• Leak repair: pipes, joints and appliance connections
• Radiators and heating: valves, cold spots and system pressure (no gas work)
• Taps and toilets: drips, running cisterns and replacements
• Bathroom and kitchen plumbing