Plumbing in Lawrence Weston

Lawrence Weston was built as a council estate in the late 1940s and early 1950s, taking in the old hamlet that gave it its name. It lies below Kingsweston Hill, with Kings Weston House looking down from the ridge, the Blaise Castle estate and woods to the east, and Shirehampton and Henbury on either side. Avonmouth’s port and industry are only about a mile to the west, and the community-owned wind turbine is now a local landmark. Lawrence Weston Moor and the community farm add to the green space at the edge of the estate, and the M5 and Portway are both close by.

Much of the housing that started out council-owned is now privately owned, so homes range from close to their original layout to fully modernised. Many have had their heating and hot water changed more than once, often moving from a loft tank and hot water cylinder to a combi boiler. Every change leaves something behind: capped-off pipes, redundant tanks, and joints tucked under floors or inside airing cupboards. When a leak appears in a house like this, it is very often at one of those later joins rather than in the original pipework. Old cold water tanks left in the loft after a boiler change can also cause problems if they are still connected, as worn float valves let them overflow.

Common Lawrence Weston jobs

• Leaks under floors and in airing cupboards
• Old cold water tanks and overflows in the loft
• Blocked toilets and kitchen drains
• Radiators that need bleeding or balancing
• Dripping taps and worn toilet valves

Homeowners, tenants and landlords

Lawrence Weston has a mix of owner-occupied and rented homes, so we work for landlords as well as householders. If you rent from the council or a housing association, report repairs to them first, as they usually have their own contractors. Homeowners and private landlords can call us directly, and we can often give a quote over the phone. Whoever you are, it is worth knowing where your stop tap is before you need it. In a leak, turning it off quickly can save a ceiling. Test it once or twice a year so it doesn’t seize, and make sure everyone in the house knows where it is. If the valve is stiff or leaking, we can replace it with one that is easy to turn.

Plumbing services in Lawrence Weston

• 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