General Plumbing in Royal Wootton Bassett

No. It's about 10 miles from Highworth and within the area I cover. For a small job, it helps to send a clear photo and a short description first, so I can see what's involved before arranging a visit.

Yes. Older homes often have copper alongside older sections and later plastic additions. How each section is joined matters before cutting in, and different pipe types need the right fittings rather than a forced mismatch.

Usually the olive isn't seated properly, the nut has worked loose, or the fitting has been knocked. Overtightening can also distort it. A leaking joint like this is a pipework repair, and the isolating valve beside it is worth a look at the same time.

If only one tap is affected, it's often a partly closed isolating valve, a scaled-up aerator or a worn cartridge rather than the supply itself. Check the small screw valve on the pipe under the tap first. If that doesn't help, I can take a look.

Usually, yes, as taps are part of the plumbing I do. Seized old taps sometimes need careful cutting off, and new tap tails may sit differently from the old ones. Send photos of the current taps and, if you've bought replacements, the product details, and I'll say what's involved.

Yes. Lydiard Millicent and Purton are both in my area, and Wroughton is nearby too. If you're anywhere between Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon, send your postcode and a description of the job.

It's usually under a small metal or plastic cover in the pavement or front garden, near your boundary. It may need a long stop tap key to turn, and on newer estates it may sit in the same chamber as the meter. If you can't find yours, mention it when you get in touch.

Yes. If you need a gas appliance looked at and you've also got a tap or pipe that needs attention, tell me about both. Mentioning them together means I can see whether both can be looked at on one visit.

A slow weep is rarely a crisis, but it shouldn't be left. Water can rot boards, stain ceilings and corrode fittings over time. Put a container under it, keep an eye on it and get in touch with a photo and I'll say what I can help with.

Your full postcode, a photo of the problem and a short note of what's happening. Say whether the house is one of the older properties near the centre or newer, since that tells me a lot about the likely pipework and fittings before I arrive.