Plumbing & tiling
guides from John

Practical guides written by John — a qualified plumber and tiler based in Dunblane. These cover the jobs he gets called out to most often in Stirling. Useful if you want to understand what's involved, or if you fancy having a go yourself.

Plumbing

How to Replace a Mixer Tap

John's step-by-step guide to safely isolating the water, removing the old tap and fitting a new one — kitchen or bathroom.

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Plumbing

Common Leaks & How to Fix Them

Dripping taps, running toilets, leaking pipe joints — the most common household plumbing problems and what to do about them.

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Tiling

Regrout or Retile? How to Decide

Could save you thousands. John explains how to tell whether your tiles need a full retile or just a professional regrout.

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Tiling

Silicone Sealant Tips

Why silicone goes black, when to replace it, and how to apply a neat bead — John's tips from years of bathroom work in Stirling.

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Plumbing

Plumber's Emergency DIY Kit

The tools and know-how every homeowner should have before a plumbing emergency strikes.

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Plumbing

Common Bathroom Problems & Quick Fixes

Blocked drains, running toilets, dripping taps — problems you might be able to sort yourself.

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Plumbing

Common Bathroom Leaks & How to Fix Them

The three most common sources of bathroom leaks — silicone, grout and the bath waste.

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