When a boiler breaks down, most homeowners only experience the surface level process. A phone call, an engineer’s visit, a repair, and hopefully heat restored. What often goes unseen is the depth of professional diagnosis that happens before any part is repaired or replaced. As someone with over 15 years of hands on experience in plumbing and heating […]
Older homes have a charm and character that many homeowners love. From period terraces to Victorian semis, these properties often feel warmer and more personal than modern builds. However, after more than 15 years working in plumbing and heating services across South Yorkshire, I can confidently say that older homes almost always come with more plumbing challenges. If you […]
As someone who has worked hands on in plumbing and heating services for over 15 years, I have seen first hand how many landlords believe an annual gas safety check is all they need to protect their tenants and their property. While the Gas Safety Certificate is a legal requirement in the UK, relying on it alone […]
Scroll through TikTok, Instagram reels, or YouTube and you will quickly find countless plumbing hacks that promise quick fixes, instant savings, and professional looking results. As someone with over 15 years of hands on experience in plumbing and heating services, I have seen first hand how these trends are creating serious and often expensive problems […]
When a boiler breaks down, it rarely happens at a convenient time. Cold mornings, no hot water, strange noises or worrying error codes quickly turn into stress. Many homeowners assume that if an engineer can install a boiler, repairing one should be simpler. In reality, boiler repairs often demand more expertise, not less. As a heating professional with over fifteen years […]
Plumbing emergencies rarely come out of nowhere. In most homes and businesses, there are warning signs long before a pipe bursts or a boiler gives up on a cold morning. After more than 15 years working across plumbing and heating services, I have seen the same pattern time and again. Regular maintenance costs far less than an urgent call out […]
Moving tenants into a brand new property should be straightforward. In reality, many landlords discover plumbing and heating issues only after the first complaint comes in. After more than 15 years working hands on in plumbing and heating services across Yorkshire, I have seen how small oversights in new properties can turn into expensive call outs, unhappy tenants, and […]
Running a commercial property comes with enough pressure without unexpected plumbing failures shutting down operations. In early 2026, a large multi use business premises in Sheffield contacted Plumbing Network after noticing recurring water pressure issues and rising utility bills. What looked minor at first had the potential to become a costly and disruptive plumbing failure. As an experienced commercial plumber […]
When a boiler stops working, most homeowners want one thing. Heat back on as quickly as possible. In that moment, a temporary fix can feel like the perfect solution. But in 2026, with modern boilers becoming more complex and costly to repair incorrectly, relying on short term fixes often leads to bigger problems later. After […]
Bathroom renovations have always been a popular home improvement project, but in 2026 they are becoming one of the smartest investments a Sheffield homeowner can make. Rising property values, changing buyer expectations, and advances in plumbing technology mean a well planned bathroom upgrade can deliver both immediate comfort and long term financial returns. Having worked in plumbing and heating […]