If water is uncontrolled or approaching electrical equipment, prioritise safety and call a plumber. The guidance below is general and does not replace an inspection.

Understanding the issue

A new utility position needs suitable water, waste and appliance space. The nearest wall is not always the most practical drainage route. Noise, isolation and service access are worth resolving while the room is being designed.

Before arranging the visit

Share appliance dimensions and the proposed path to existing supplies and waste connections.

Choosing the appropriate plumbing visit

We check the visible fault, isolation, pipe condition and access before agreeing the repair scope. Our new build & renovation plumbing page explains the related work and how an assessment is arranged.

Where the findings point to property renovation plumbing, read the property renovation plumbing service details before discussing the repair scope. The actual fitting and access determine the work needed.

Information worth keeping

Record when the issue occurs, the affected room and any previous repair. For a property in our home area, plumbing in West Bridgford explains the local enquiry route; check the coverage directory for another postcode.

Connected questions

For a related question about new build & renovation plumbing, the guide First-fix plumbing for an extension explains what to record next.

For a related question about new build & renovation plumbing, the guide Second-fix plumbing: what should be ready? explains what to record next.