Water Company’s Stop Cock:
This stopcock will be sited outside the house, usually in the pavement by the front gate, or sometimes in the garden near the road. It is below ground level, usually with a cast iron hinged lid. Roehampton Plumbers will find this.

Main Stopcock:
It is very important to find out where the main stopcock is inside your home. It is normally fitted under the kitchen sink, but could be somewhere like a downstairs cupboard. The valve needs to be operated from time to time to stop it from seizing up.

Interior Pipework:
Assess the condition of the pipes inside the house, especially the cold water feed. Look under sinks and baths, in the loft, in cupboards, in the garage, and so on. If any appear green slightly, then they are near the end of their life.

Lead Pipes:
If you find lead pipes in your plumbing system, they need to be replaced. Your local authority will give you a grant towards the cost of doing this work. A Roehampton Plumber can find old pipes and renew them.

Taps:
Your taps can indicate just how old your plumbing actually is. If they are constantly dripping, that results in brown water stains down the side of the bath or wash basin, then they need to be changed for new models. There is lots of choices for taps.

Cold Water Storage Tank:
A cold water tank in the loft is used to store cold water can be called a cold water storage cistern. The water comes from the mains supply to the storage cistern. This provides water to various outlets in the home. Its size will be calculated by the demands it has to meet which could include the supply of water to a hot water cylinder. These tanks are designed and fitted so that the stored water cant be contaminated which will cause a hazard to health.

Ballcocks:
While you re in the loft, look at the float valve inside the cold water storage tank. If the ball is dented and green, it is made of copper. Copper floats have been obsolete for a good number of years, so if you have one it probably needs replacing.