Problems

Drain blocked? Diagnose the cause — hair, grease, foreign objects or collapsed pipe — and fix it with our step-by-step UK DIY guide.

Toilet not flushing properly? Diagnose the cause fast — from a worn flapper to low cistern water level — and fix it yourself with this UK guide.

Pipes making noise? Diagnose banging, ticking, and gurgling fast. Covers water hammer, loose pipes, trapped air, and when to call a plumber.

Radiator cold at top? Trapped air is the usual cause. Diagnose and fix with our step-by-step guide covering bleeding, pressure checks, valves and sludge.

Radiator cold at bottom? Sludge build-up is the most likely cause. Diagnose and fix it yourself with our UK step-by-step guide — no engineer needed in most cases.

Low water pressure in your UK home? Diagnose the cause — from a closed stopcock to limescale — and fix it fast with our step-by-step guide.

Tap dripping? Diagnose the cause — worn washer, O-ring or ceramic disc — and fix it yourself with our UK step-by-step guide.