Plumbing in Rathmines & Rathgar homes
Rathmines and Rathgar are dominated by Victorian and Edwardian redbricks, many divided into flats. Old lead and iron supply pipes, shared drains and multiple boilers or immersions in one building make plumbing here more complex than in most of Dublin.
Common problems in Rathmines & Rathgar
- Leaks between flats in converted houses
- Shared drain blockages
- Immersion and electric shower faults in flats
- Landlord boiler services
Jobs we've done in Rathmines & Rathgar
- 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 Rathmines & Rathgar
Typical arrival: often within the hour. We confirm an arrival time when you call.
Services in Rathmines & Rathgar
- 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 Ranelagh, Harold's Cross, Portobello, Milltown.
Questions
Do you cover all of Rathmines & Rathgar?
Yes. We cover all of Rathmines & Rathgar (Dublin 6) and nearby Ranelagh, Harold's Cross, Portobello and Milltown.
Do you come out to Rathmines & Rathgar 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 Rathmines & Rathgar.
How quickly can you get to Rathmines & Rathgar?
We give you an arrival time when you call. We're working across South Dublin every day, so we're usually close by.