Plumbing in Wroughton

Any pipe or tank in an unheated loft can freeze in a hard cold spell, and higher, more exposed spots feel it more. Check that loft pipes and any cold water tank are insulated, but leave the ceiling under the tank uninsulated so a little warmth reaches it from below.

Limescale and worn cartridges are the usual causes in hard water areas like this one. Wiping the head and controls with a descaler can help a little. If it keeps dripping, send a photo of the mixer and the brand name if there is one, and I'll say what I can help with.

Yes. If a section has corroded or has repeated pinhole leaks, replacing it is better than patching. A damaged length of pipe can usually be cut out and replaced, with the joints checked afterwards. Other sections in a similar state are worth mentioning at the same time.

Typical problems in newer homes are weeping push-fit or compression joints and taps with worn cartridges. These systems are generally simpler to work on, and many repairs need no more than access to the pipework around the fault.

Yes, a dripping tap is worth fixing. Over time a drip wastes water, marks basins and can scale up the outlet. If there's anything else on your list, mention it too, and I'll say what I can help with while I'm there.

The stop tap shuts off the water to the whole house. Isolating valves are small valves on individual pipes, under sinks or near toilets, that let one fitting be turned off without affecting the rest. Having both in working order makes small repairs much easier.

Yes. Old Town Swindon, Coate and Swindon itself are all close to Wroughton and all part of my area. Whichever part of town you are in, the first step is the same: your postcode, a description and a photo of the problem.

Yes. Flexible tap connectors can perish or bulge over time, and a burst one can release a lot of water. If yours look swollen, rusty or kinked, they're worth replacing. New connectors and working isolating valves are often part of the fix under a sink.

If the boiler pressure keeps dropping, the heating system may be leaking. If the water meter moves with every tap off, the supply side is more likely. A photo of the boiler pressure gauge and where the water appears helps me narrow it down before I arrive.

Yes, if you can. Empty the cupboard under the sink, move things away from the bath panel or the area around the leak, and make sure I can get to the stop tap. It saves time and keeps your belongings dry while I work.