Plumbing in Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire homes
This coastal stretch has Victorian terraces, large period homes and 20th-century estates. Older homes have long drain runs and original cast-iron soil pipes. Exposed coastal pipework is more prone to freezing in cold snaps.
Common problems in Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire
- Cast-iron soil pipe leaks
- Frozen and burst pipes in cold snaps
- Period house heating upgrades
- Drain CCTV surveys
Jobs we've done in Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire
- Burst Pipe Repair
Burst pipe in an attic after a cold snap. Supply isolated, pipe replaced and the ceiling below checked the same night.
- Leak Detection
Boiler losing pressure every few days. Found a weeping joint under the floorboards and repaired it.
- Blocked Drains & Toilets
Slow-draining kitchen sink in a rental. Grease build-up cleared and the trap and waste pipe replaced.
- Boiler Repair
Gas combi showing an ignition fault on a Sunday morning. Replaced the faulty electrode and had heat back the same day.
- Boiler Service
Oil boiler service and burner clean before winter, with the combustion readings recorded.
- Boiler Replacement
Back boiler taken out and replaced with a wall-mounted system boiler and cylinder.
- No Heating or Hot Water
Hot water but no heating. A stuck zone valve was freed and its motor head replaced.
- Shower & Water Pumps
Apartment booster pump cycling on and off all night. Pressure vessel recharged and the pump repaired.
- Power Flushing
Brown water when bleeding radiators. System flushed, inhibitor added and the radiators balanced.
- Bathrooms & Showers
Full bathroom renovation with a walk-in shower, new sanitaryware and tiling.
Response time to Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire
Typical arrival: often within the hour. We confirm an arrival time when you call.
Services in Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire
- Burst Pipe Repair
Water coming through a ceiling or pouring from under a sink. We isolate the supply, stop the damage and repair the pipe.
- Leak Detection
Damp patches, a rising water bill or a boiler that keeps losing pressure. We trace hidden leaks and fix them.
- Blocked Drains & Toilets
Toilets, sinks, showers and outside drains cleared, with high-pressure jetting and CCTV surveys.
- Boiler Repair
Boiler breakdowns, error codes, no heat or hot water. Repaired by RGI-registered and OFTEC-trained engineers.
- Boiler Service
Annual gas and oil boiler services that keep you safe, efficient and covered by your warranty.
- Boiler Replacement
New A-rated boilers, oil-to-gas conversions and full heating system upgrades.
- No Heating or Hot Water
Immersion faults, failed pumps, airlocks and boiler breakdowns found and fixed.
- Shower & Water Pumps
Shower pumps, booster pumps and heating pumps repaired or replaced, including Grundfos, Wilo and Stuart Turner.
- Power Flushing
Cold spots, noisy boilers and slow-to-heat radiators cleared by flushing out sludge.
- Bathrooms & Showers
Full bathroom renovations, accessible bathrooms, wet rooms, en-suites and shower replacement.
Nearby areas
We also cover Monkstown, Booterstown, Glenageary, Sandycove, Dalkey.
Questions
Do you cover all of Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire?
Yes. We cover all of Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire (Co. Dublin) and nearby Monkstown, Booterstown, Glenageary, Sandycove and Dalkey.
Do you come out to Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire at night and at weekends?
Yes. Our emergency line is answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including bank holidays, and we cover all of Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire.
How quickly can you get to Blackrock & Dún Laoghaire?
We give you an arrival time when you call. We're working across South Dublin every day, so we're usually close by.