--- title: "General Plumbing in Brighton | R.K Plumbing & Heating" description: "Everyday domestic plumbing across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. Leaks, pipework, low water pressure, taps, toilets and hot water problems put right." canonical: "https://www.rkplumbingandheatingservices.com/service-categories/general-plumbing" --- # General Plumbing Need a dependable plumber for day to day household issues? This category covers diagnosis, repair and replacement work that restores safe water flow, reliable hot water and properly working fixtures, with tidy workmanship and clear communication. **General plumbing** should feel straightforward. You can expect a careful assessment, sensible recommendations and workmanship that protects your home. We focus on clean, well-finished repairs, pressure and flow checks, and thorough testing before we leave. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord or renovating, the aim is the same: dependable water supply, reliable hot water and fixtures that work as they should. If urgent, we will advise on immediate safety steps and book the soonest practical visit. 5 out of 5 (4 reviews) - > “” — Sara Durward-Brown ![Joule unvented hot water cylinder in a cupboard with blue expansion vessel and neat copper pipework](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20220331-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787000100653&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ![Narrow cloakroom with a back-to-wall WC, slim wall-hung basin and white column radiator](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cloakroom-wc-hove-20190307-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787005625863&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Wall-mounted chrome bath shower mixer valve with two controls, slim handset and hose above a white bath](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-bathroom-installation-20190214-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999944279&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) - ![R.K Plumbing and Heating logo](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-brand-placeholder.png%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786998412204&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Emergency Plumber Prompt, tidy emergency plumbing repairs for burst pipes, leaks and blocked drains across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/emergency-plumber) - ![Before shot of damp-blown painted walls beside an old basin with patterned tile splashback and mirror](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-shower-room-brighton-20200920-06.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787046912431&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Before shot of damp-blown painted walls beside an old basin with patterned tile splashback and mirror](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-shower-room-brighton-20200920-06.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787046912431&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Leak Detection Finding hidden leaks behind walls, floors or underground, with minimal disruption, for homeowners across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/leak-detection) - ![Vaillant brass filter and black air separator among neatly clipped copper pipes below the boiler](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-conversion-woodingdean-20220521-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787043588427&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Vaillant brass filter and black air separator among neatly clipped copper pipes below the boiler](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-conversion-woodingdean-20220521-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787043588427&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Burst Pipe Repair Fast, tidy burst pipe repairs for homeowners across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding Sussex towns, from a family-run team based in Woodingdean. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/burst-pipe-repair) - ![Joule unvented hot water cylinder in a cupboard with blue expansion vessel and neat copper pipework](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20220331-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787000100653&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Joule unvented hot water cylinder in a cupboard with blue expansion vessel and neat copper pipework](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20220331-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787000100653&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Hot Water Cylinder Installation Tidy, fully tested vented and unvented hot water cylinder installation for homes across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/hot-water-cylinder-installation) - ![Joule unvented hot water cylinder installed in a loft with copper pipework and expansion vessels](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-surbiton-20200220-05.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787000141390&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Joule unvented hot water cylinder installed in a loft with copper pipework and expansion vessels](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-surbiton-20200220-05.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787000141390&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Unvented Cylinder Installation Mains-pressure hot water cylinders supplied, fitted and commissioned by a Gas Safe registered team in Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/unvented-cylinder-installation) - ![Narrow cloakroom with a back-to-wall WC, slim wall-hung basin and white column radiator](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cloakroom-wc-hove-20190307-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787005625863&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Toilet Installation Toilets repaired and fitted level, sealed and leak-tested, from a simple swap to a wall-hung pan, for homes across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/toilet-repair-installation) - ![Wall-mounted chrome bath shower mixer valve with two controls, slim handset and hose above a white bath](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-bathroom-installation-20190214-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999944279&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Tap Repair Tidy, reliable repairs for dripping, stiff or noisy taps across Brighton, Hove and surrounding Sussex towns. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/tap-repair-replacement) - ![Plant room with a blue booster tank, Joule cylinder and a Vaillant boiler on the right](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20220926-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787046072797&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Low Water Pressure Diagnosis and repair of low water pressure at taps, showers and appliances, for homeowners across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/low-water-pressure) - ![Grundfos circulating pump, zone valves and copper pipework clipped to a plywood board beside the cylinder](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-brighton-20181206-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787044789483&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Grundfos circulating pump, zone valves and copper pipework clipped to a plywood board beside the cylinder](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-brighton-20181206-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787044789483&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Pipework Repair Tidy, tested repairs for leaking, burst or corroded pipework, serving Brighton, Hove and nearby Sussex towns. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/pipework-repair) Show more services - ![Joule unvented hot water cylinder standing in a cupboard with tundish and pressure relief pipework](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20220407-04.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787045582073&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Joule unvented hot water cylinder standing in a cupboard with tundish and pressure relief pipework](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20220407-04.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787045582073&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Immersion Heater Replacement Faulty immersion heater? R.K Plumbing & Heating replace elements and seals safely, restoring hot water without fuss. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/immersion-heater-replacement) - ![Loft heating plant board with a red circulating pump, four zone valves and copper pipework](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-surbiton-20200220-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787000082516&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Loft heating plant board with a red circulating pump, four zone valves and copper pipework](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-surbiton-20200220-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787000082516&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Water Pump Installation Reliable water pump installation for homes in Brighton, Hove and Sussex, fitted and tested properly by R.K Plumbing & Heating. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/water-pump-installation) - ![R.K Plumbing and Heating logo](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-brand-placeholder.png%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786998412204&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Outside Tap Installation Neat, leak-checked outside tap installation with proper backflow protection, for homes across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/outside-tap-installation) ## Frequently Asked Questions What can I expect when I book general plumbing work? We start by asking a few questions, then attend to diagnose the issue and explain the options. You will get clear next steps, likely costs and timescales before work begins. We finish by testing everything and leaving the area clean. What types of problems are covered within general plumbing? General plumbing covers most water and waste issues in and around the home that affect flow, pressure, hot water delivery and fixture performance. It also includes corrective work on pipework, fittings and connections. If anything sits outside this category, we will tell you early and advise on the best route forward. How do you keep disruption and mess to a minimum? We isolate supplies where needed, protect nearby surfaces and keep the work area organised. Where possible, we plan work to restore normal water use quickly and we will explain any shut-offs in advance. We tidy as we go and clear away at the end. Is this category suitable for landlords and renovation projects? Yes. General plumbing is ideal for routine maintenance and repairs, and it also supports home improvements where new plumbing needs to be installed, adjusted or made good. We can coordinate access and timing to suit tenants or other trades. You will receive a clear summary of what was completed. How should I prepare for a visit, and what happens after the work? If you can, clear the area around the issue and make a note of when it happens, including any recent changes in the home. After the work, we will talk you through what was done and any simple checks to keep an eye on. If follow up is sensible, we will explain why and when.