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Our plumbing services in Southbourne are available for emergency callouts and planned visits, keeping your plumbing system in perfect working order.

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Q: What is Gas Safe?

Gas Safe are the governing body who replaced Corgi in 2009 . All engineers who work on gas are legally required to be registered with Gas Safe and will carry a Gas Safe card. Click here to visit the Gas Safe website .

Shore Plumbing and Heating have been offering quality plumbing repairs and services for over ten years across Southbourne.

We offer a highly professional service and have the experience and qualifications to work on your leaking taps, burst pipes, hot water cylinders and all kitchen and bathroom related problems.

Many issues that require general plumbing from a professional can have a noticeable effect on your home comfort if left unfixed. By fixing issues such as a dripping tap or a leaking toilet, you will instantly see the positive impact that the repair has, especially if you’re home is on a water meter. In fact, it has been reported that simple fixes such as leaking taps have been ignored by homeowners, which is creating wastage and is also increasing the potential of increased bills or damage to the home.

If you require the services of an experienced plumber in Southbourne contact us direct on 07580 983930 or use our contact form to request a no obligation quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I know if I have a water pipe leak?

Evidence of a pipe leak isn’t always obvious. A sudden spike in your water bill may be an indication that you are using more water than usual, which can mean a leak. To test this, turn off all taps and appliances and check your water meter for a reading. Return 30 minutes later for a second reading – if the meter reading has changed, you probably have a leak. If you need assistance finding the source and fixing your pipe leak, our team for specialists can help.

How do I know if I have a gas leak?

A gas leak can be incredibly dangerous to your health if undetected. Carbon monoxide caused by a faulty boiler is a ‘silent killer’, being completely odourless; installing a carbon monoxide detector will ensure you are alerted to any traces in your home. Old and damaged cookers can also cause gas leaks; the most tell-tale sign of this type of gas leak is the smell. If you notice the smell of gas in your home, avoid lighting any sparks or matches, as this could cause a fire or small explosion. A gas leak will require the urgent attention of a trained professional.

What do I do if a water pipe bursts?

If a water pipe bursts in your home, you should immediately turn off your water supply and electricity in the affected room, as well as remove any furniture from the affected area to avoid damage. You should then contact a plumber immediately.

Do you carry out gas safety inspections?

Yes, we can carry these out for your boiler and can arrange to return on an annual basis to ensure your mandatory landlords inspections are conducted as per the LGSI mandatory requirements. We issues Landlord Gas Safety Records for property owners and can conduct ongoing maintenance and repairs as required.

Where do you provide your plumbing services?

Based in Bournemouth, we provide our plumbing services across the town including Poole, Burton, Ferndown, Bransgore, Hurn, Boscombe, Christchurch, Mudeford, Kinson, Highcliffe, Branksome, West Parley, Parkstone and Westbourne.

Why is my radiator not heating up?

The most common cause for radiators failing to heat up is trapped air. You can tell this is the case if your radiator is hot at the bottom but cold at the top; in this case, you’ll need to bleed your radiators. The process is simple, simply use your radiator key to unscrew the bleed screw at the bottom of your radiator enough to cause a hissing sound. This is the sound of the trapped air escaping; once the noise stops, screw the bleed screw back in place. If this still doesn’t fix your radiator’s problem, one of our plumbers would be happy to assist you further.

What is Power Flushing?

The water circulating around your central heating system is contaminated with rust, sludge and debris from the pipes due to internal corrosion. This debris will build up over time and can cause a number of faults; eventually preventing your radiators from heating up and your boiler from working efficiently.

We connect our power flush machine and magnet filter to your central heating system. This can be done via a radiator or by removing the central heating pump.

Water then flows through the system, gathering all of the debris along the way, which collects on the magnet. After this, the chemical cleanser is added and pumped around until the water comes out clear.

Neutraliser is added to compensate for any cleanser which may remain in the pipes, and an Inhibitor is added as a final step to help prevent any future corrosion. The radiators are then balanced to ensure that the whole system is working efficiently.

Do you install bathrooms?

Yes. We are happy to quote to design, supply and install your bathroom, or to just install sanitary wear you have chosen yourself. We can also do any electrical work, plastering and tiling. Visit our bathroom installation page for more information.

What is Gas Safe?

Gas Safe are the governing body who replaced Corgi in 2009. All engineers who work on gas are legally required to be registered with Gas Safe and will carry a Gas Safe card. Click here to visit the Gas Safe website.

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What our Southbourne customers have to say

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Excellent service – would highly recommend.

Excellent service delivered!

I instructed shore property maintenance to revamp my bathroom by ripping out the old suite and installing a new one. The guys were excellent. Always turning up on time, they were very knowledgeable and courteous when i needed advice.

My bathroom was an unpleasant place to wash & shower, now after his magic touch, everyone tells me how amazing it looks.

Brilliant company, would definitely recommend. Sorted my bath / shower out in no time and very cost effective. Thank you!