Sluggish Flow
Sluggish Flow | Pipe Upgrades | Plumbing | Lancing
Slow water, sputtering taps and ominous gurgles don’t just ruin your morning routine—they hint at hidden corrosion, scale and mismatched pipe sizes quietly sabotaging your system. HEP’s local team in Lancing pinpoints those bottlenecks with camera inspections, pressure testing and a keen ear for tell-tale knocks in the walls, then replaces tired copper or aging plastic with high-grade, correctly sized runs that let every litre glide effortlessly to its destination. You’ll notice the difference the first time you turn on the shower and meet an invigorating, even cascade rather than a dribble.
Our pipe upgrades service is scheduled around your day, tidies up after itself and is backed by clear-cut pricing plus a workmanship guarantee that flows as smoothly as your new plumbing. Whether you’re renovating a coastal cottage, fitting out a café on the high street or just tired of waiting for the kitchen sink to fill, call HEP and let the water run free again.
FAQs
What causes sluggish water flow in many Lancing homes?
In Lancing, older properties often still rely on narrow-bore galvanized steel or early copper pipes that have become clogged with limescale, corrosion and sediment from our hard-water supply. These deposits gradually reduce the internal diameter of the pipe, so less water can pass through at any given time, leading to weak taps, slow-filling cisterns and erratic shower pressure.
How can a pipe upgrade improve my water pressure?
A pipe upgrade replaces undersized or deteriorated pipework with modern 15 mm or 22 mm WRAS-approved copper or high-performance PEX. The smooth bore and increased diameter restore full flow, eliminating internal restrictions, and the new materials resist future scale build-up. Most customers notice an immediate and permanent boost in pressure at every outlet.
Do I need to replace all the plumbing, or can you target problem sections?
We always start with a pressure and flow test, followed by a boroscope inspection to locate blockages. If the damage is localised—for example, just the rising main or a particular branch—we can upgrade only that section to save you money. If multiple areas are severely constricted, a whole-house repipe may be more cost-effective in the long term. We’ll explain the pros, cons and prices of both options before any work begins.
Will my home be without water during the upgrade?
Only for short, scheduled periods. We isolate and drain the circuit we are working on, complete the pipe swap, then reconnect. We normally reinstate cold water within 1–2 hours and hot water the same day. If a full repipe is required, we can stage the project over several days so that at least one bathroom and the kitchen stay operational overnight.
How much does a typical sluggish-flow pipe upgrade cost in Lancing?
Prices vary with property size and pipe routes, but as a guide: • Targeted pipe replacement (e.g., mains-to-stopcock) starts around £320. • A two-bed terraced repipe averages £1,200–£1,600. • Larger three- or four-bed homes range from £2,000–£3,500. All quotes are fixed-price, include copper/PEX, fittings, labour, waste removal and Building Control notification where required.
Do you handle building regulations and local authority notifications?
Yes. West Sussex Building Control requires notification when altering the main cold-water supply or carrying out extensive plumbing works. As an approved contractor we submit the paperwork on your behalf, schedule any necessary inspections and supply you with the completion certificate, which is important for home insurance and future property sales.