Plumbing Work: Your Guide to New Plumbing Installation

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Hiring a plumber to sort out the water in your home can be surprisingly expensive ? so why not see what you can do yourself before getting a professional in?

Few home-owners in the UK are comfortable with the idea of changing pipes by themselves in their own households. The very idea sounds scary and complicated, and you might think that no matter how much you plan ahead and prepare for every outcome, things are bound to go wrong ? and you might even end up with a flooded property.

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Fortunately, however, things rarely end up going that bad. In fact, many DIY enthusiasts become more confident and more and more proficient by starting small (changing pipes, fixing leaks etc.) before undertaking fully-fledged installation projects; and by the time such a project comes round they are ready to construct a comprehensive plan and give it a go before hiring a professional. To help you with the different kinds of plumbing and appliance installation commonly found in UK homes, we?ve put together the following plumbing repair guide, which should help act as a vital resource in helping you to gather all the right tools and learn each and every plumbing process necessary, step-by-step!

If clunky pipe-work is regularly keeping you awake at night, then you might need to replace some of the rustier, older components for a more efficient and smooth-running water system. Wherever they are in your home ? between cavity walls, in the loft or basement, or under floorboards ? getting to these pipes can be tricky, and for the most promising results you should always make sure your work area is clear and clutter-free before getting started. Carry out a risk assessment if necessary, and get an extra pair of hands to help if you?re worried about making a mess (or to help in case of water overflow). Laying new pipes is also a regular part of most kinds of plumbing installation, including the range of DIY jobs listed below ? so make sure you have all the necessary equipment to hand if you plan on giving things a go yourself.

For most home-owners, bath installation can sound like a complicated and tricky type of plumbing work which shouldn?t be attempted by anyone other than a professional. In fact, disconnecting an old bath tub from your water mains and replacing it with a brand new porcelain model can be completed by anyone (although you might need an extra pair of hands to heave things around!) As long as you are prepared for some heavy lifting and have all the proper tools (including a ledger board, putty knife and galvanised roofing nails) at your disposal, there?s no reason why you shouldn?t give it a go yourself!

All the new components of a toilet can usually be bought as part of a single-purchase package deal and don?t require too much internal plumbing work. You simply need to fit the new model to the main waste pipe and secure the new toilet to the wall and floor of the bathroom. For more detailed guidelines to installing a toilet, see the main step-by-step article here.

How to Fit a Radiator

Updating an old, rusty and inefficient radiator with a brand new model can be a great way to reduce wasted heat and save money on your utility bills ? plus it?s pretty easy to do by yourself too!

Installing Kitchen Sink Units

Whether you want an ordinary fit-in kitchen sink or a more complicated corner model for your home, fitting a new kitchen sink unit is surprisingly easy ? many home-owners can have the entire job completed in a single day! You will have to hook up the drainage pipes to your property?s main waste/disposal pipe, but otherwise it merely involves assembling new cabinets and/or merely securing the sink model in place!

Power Shower Installation

Power shower units often come in two different types: either a standard electric model or a mixed shower with an integrated booster pump. Although the latter unit is easier to install (and can even be fitted directly into the existing faucet or exposed pipe work) electric power showers are usually more reliable. Nevertheless laying internal pipes involves a lot of stripping back of cavity walls and lifting up of floorboards, and is usually best left to be dealt with by a qualified professional.

How to Install a Dishwasher

As we get well into the twenty-first century a new dishwasher is no longer considered much of a luxury by ordinary UK living standards; in fact, it?s become a staple of most kitchens, and is a great way to save time on washing up and reduce water wastage in your home! Installing a new model can be tricky, however, as (like washing machines) the units are extremely heavy and delicate, and require careful manoeuvring into the correct position.

Remember, these articles are designed merely to give you an idea of what to expect if you go ahead and carry out these jobs by yourself; they aren?t fool-proof and don?t account for all eventualities. If you?re worried about fitting new plumbing yourself or lack the confidence to tear up floorboards or replace old pipes, you should always contact a professional contractor to do the work instead. These plumbers ?whether local tradesman or part of national franchises ? are usually fully trained, and have all the necessary experience in their chosen fields ? so you won?t have to worry about a flooded property or poorly functioning appliance while the work takes place! For those who fancy giving it a go, however, these guides should help you to plan ahead and come up with a step-by-step programme before you pull out the DIY kit and get stuck in!

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Source: http://www.servicemagic.co.uk/resources/new-plumbing-work-and-installation/

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