Plumber in Fulham
Plumbing for Fulham Houses and Flats
Golbik GBS provides plumbing and heating services in Fulham and across SW6, from Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway to Sands End, Hurlingham and the streets around Bishop’s Park.
Fulham’s late-Victorian terraces and the flats created from them bring their own plumbing problems: old pipework hidden under floors, shared supplies, low pressure on upper floors and bathrooms squeezed into rear outriggers and lofts. We deal with both small repairs and complete bathroom and heating installations.
Gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers, and notifiable work, such as new boilers and unvented cylinders, is registered under Building Regulations.
Plumbing Services in Fulham
- Bathrooms and en-suites – complete bathroom plumbing, showers, baths, toilets and basins, including bathrooms in loft conversions.
- Kitchens – sinks, dishwashers, washing machines and new waste runs when a kitchen moves.
- Leaks and repairs – leaking pipes, taps, toilets and showers, including leaks into the flat below.
- Water pressure – testing, supply pipe upgrades, pumps and mains-pressure systems.
- Pipework – replacing lead, galvanised iron and undersized pipes.
- Heating – boiler replacement, radiators, thermostatic valves and system flushing.
- Hot water – combi boilers and unvented cylinders sized for the household.
See our main plumbing services page and bathroom renovations.
Common Plumbing Problems in Fulham Properties
Converted flats and shared supplies
Many Fulham houses were split into two or more flats long after they were built. Supply pipes, stopcocks and drainage are sometimes shared or routed through a neighbour’s flat, so tracing the pipework comes before any repair. Changes to waste pipes may also need the freeholder’s consent under the lease.
Low pressure on upper floors
Top-floor flats and loft bathrooms often struggle with pressure. The answer depends on the incoming supply: sometimes a larger supply pipe solves it, sometimes a pump or a mains-pressure system is needed. Measuring both pressure and flow first avoids buying the wrong equipment.
Hard water and limescale
London water is hard. Scale builds up in boilers, showers and taps, so new combi boilers in hard water areas need scale protection, and a scale reducer can extend the life of the whole system.
Old pipework in period houses
Lead and iron pipes are still found under floors in many late-Victorian terraces. Our guide to upgrading heating and plumbing in older London homes explains the options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the water pressure low in my Fulham flat?
In converted Victorian houses, flats often share an old, narrow supply pipe, and upper floors can have very little pressure. A plumber can measure pressure and flow and recommend a solution, such as a new supply pipe, a pump or an unvented cylinder where the incoming supply allows it.
Can you replace lead or old iron pipes?
Yes. Many late-Victorian houses in Fulham still have sections of lead or galvanised iron pipe. Replacing them improves water quality and pressure. The water company is responsible for the pipe up to the boundary, so it is worth coordinating both parts.
Can an unvented cylinder be fitted in a flat?
Often, yes, if there is space for the cylinder and a safe route for the discharge pipe. Unvented systems must be installed by a qualified installer and notified under Building Regulations.
What should I do about a leak into the flat below?
Turn off the water at the stopcock, usually under the kitchen sink, and switch off any electrics near the leak if it is safe. Then call a plumber to find and repair the source, and let the neighbour and your freeholder know.
Need a Plumber in Fulham?
Tell us about the problem or the project and we will arrange a visit. For building work, extensions and refurbishments in the area, see our Fulham area guide.