If your water bill is rising even though you are following the restrictions of a hosepipe ban, an unnoticed leak could be the reason. A ban restricts certain outdoor uses; it does not stop water escaping from a dripping tap, leaking toilet or damaged supply pipe. In summer 2026, hosepipe restrictions are in force across
Replacing a boiler is a decision you'll probably only make once or twice while living in the same home, so it's worth getting it right. If you're comparing a combi boiler with a system boiler, the best option depends less on the boiler itself and more on how your household uses hot water, the size of your home and your future plans. Many
A luxury shower should feel effortless. You expect strong flow, stable temperature, and enough performance to power rainfall heads, body jets, handsets, or even two outlets at once. The problem is that many UK homes were never designed for that level of demand. In many cases, the issue is not the shower fitting at all.
When your boiler breaks down on a cold morning, your first instinct might be to call a plumber. After all, they deal with water and heating, so surely they can fix your boiler, right? The answer is not a straight yes or no. In the UK, the law is strict: only Gas Safe registered engineers can legally work on gas
Water leaks are one of the most frustrating issues a homeowner or business can face, especially when they occur underground and aren’t immediately visible. Unlike a dripping tap or a burst pipe inside your home, underground leaks can go unnoticed for weeks or even months, causing damage beneath the surface and driving up your water
At Platinum Plumbers, we’re often asked how homeowners can make their hot water systems more efficient and eco-friendly. While we specialise in traditional plumbing, boiler installation and maintenance across London and North West Kent, we also understand the growing interest in renewable technologies that reduce carbon emissions and long-term running costs. Today, we explore how
Traditional plumbing repairs have always come with an unspoken cost. Floors lifted, gardens ruined, driveways broken apart, and days of disruption that no homeowner ever budgets for. As we move into 2026, expectations have changed, and so has the technology behind modern plumbing. At Platinum Plumbers, we believe the future of plumbing is precise, efficient,
Noisy central heating pipes are one of those home frustrations that always seem to happen at the worst times. You switch the heating on, the system warms up, and suddenly you hear banging, tapping, rattling, or clicking along the pipework. For London homes with older heating systems, this can become a daily irritation, and many
Your boiler may not be the first thing on your mind in the middle of the summer, but now is exactly the right time for an inspection or service. It’s also a good time to learn about boiler pressure – what it should be and what you can do if it’s not quite right –
Do you find that your radiators are not heating up properly? Or that one half is hot while the other is cold? It could be that you need to bleed them. It is a common occurrence with heating systems and not one that should alarm you as it is straightforward enough to do yourself.
