Plumbing in Rathfarnham homes
Rathfarnham ranges from 1930s and 1940s houses near the village to large 1970s estates towards Ballyboden and Knocklyon. Older houses often still have some lead or galvanised pipework and gravity-fed hot water, while the estates have ageing back boilers and oil-to-gas conversions.
Common problems in Rathfarnham
- Old pipework replacement
- Gravity-fed shower pumps
- Back boiler removal and upgrades
- Blocked outside gullies
Jobs we've done in Rathfarnham
- Burst Pipe Repair
Burst cold feed behind a bathroom wall. Opened up neatly, repaired and left ready for the plasterer.
- Leak Detection
Damp patch spreading on a living room ceiling. Traced to a leaking shower tray waste upstairs and resealed.
- Blocked Drains & Toilets
Toilet backing up in a two-bathroom house. Cleared the blockage in the soil stack and checked the run.
- Boiler Repair
Older gas boiler with a failed diverter valve. Part fitted and hot water restored.
- Boiler Service
Annual gas boiler service with a flue and carbon monoxide check, and a certificate for the landlord.
- Boiler Replacement
Oil-to-gas conversion, with the old oil tank removed and a new gas boiler fitted.
- No Heating or Hot Water
Heating and hot water both off. Replaced the seized circulation pump.
- Shower & Water Pumps
Shower pump running but giving a weak flow. Replaced it with a new twin-impeller pump.
- Power Flushing
Power flush before a new boiler went in, to protect it and keep the warranty valid.
- Bathrooms & Showers
Leaking shower replaced in an en-suite, with a new tray, valve and seals.
Response time to Rathfarnham
Typical arrival: often within the hour. We confirm an arrival time when you call.
Services in Rathfarnham
- 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 Terenure, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Butterfield, Templeogue.
Questions
Do you cover all of Rathfarnham?
Yes. We cover all of Rathfarnham (Dublin 14 & 16) and nearby Terenure, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Butterfield and Templeogue.
Do you come out to Rathfarnham 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 Rathfarnham.
How quickly can you get to Rathfarnham?
We give you an arrival time when you call. We're working across South Dublin every day, so we're usually close by.