Stopcock is Stuck
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Why you should get a plumber to fix a stopcock when it’s stuck
A stopcock is a tap that controls the flow of water into your home. This tap is essential when you’re dealing with a leak and need to turn water off quickly. But if it’s stuck and water keeps flowing, you could be looking at a lot of damage later.
If you need to turn off your water supply and the stopcock is stuck – don’t force it. When it won’t turn, it normally means limescale and other debris have built up around the tap. And because plumbing parts are made of non-ferrous metals (like brass or copper), lubricating oil won’t work either. It’ll just make the tap slippery to work with.
We recommend calling a qualified plumber for help. They’ll quickly identify the problem and look for alternative ways to isolate the problem and turn off your water supply. Armed with the right tools, they’ll fix the faulty part and if the tap is beyond repair, they’ll suggest the best replacement. If they have a new tap at hand, they’ll install it immediately.
How can Local Heroes help?
We make sure our tradespeople abide by the highest levels of service and standards – both in work and demeanour. They are honest and fair and will always give you a quote before starting the work. If they’re running late for some reason, they’ll let you know in advance and call before they arrive. All our Local Heroes are polite, friendly and will treat you and your property with respect. Our team vets every single one of them to make sure they have the right qualifications, skills and tools to get the job done quickly and professionally.
They’ll keep you posted throughout the job, so you’re never left in the dark. Our platform also makes it easy to pay – simply use your debit or credit card to settle up online and we’ll guarantee the work for 12 months.
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Why a Plumber?
The services of a handyman often conflate with those of a plumber, especially when kitchen or bathroom revamps are involved. This makes it confusing when deciding which tradesperson you need for specific jobs i.e. fitting new taps. For any plumbing jobs, a plumber is almost always the best option. Plumbers are qualified in their specific field and are not thrown off by complications when completing a job.
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Recent Local Heroes Reviews
“Did not overcharge. Very knowledgeable. Very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. A credit to the trade.”
Paul
“Called before arriving, arrived on time. Work done quickly and tidied up after”
Veronica
“Punctual, polite. Explained the work to be done. Sorted out problem of wrong tap valves and taps.”
Charles
“Arrived as scheduled and informed an estimated arrival time. Very friendly. Highly recommended.”
Diane
“Quick, clean and good at updating me on what stage they were at. Friendly too.”
Kate
“Professional service, job calmly done, great communication skills of with the engineers”
Cristian
“Darren was polite and friendly and did a great job replacing our taps.Really pleased with the service , Thank You !”
Lucy
“He was very professional, cleaned the work area after him and kept me informed at all times what he was going to do prior to doing it.”
Shirley
“Everything from the girls on the phone to the plumbers who came to do the work was top notch full marks to everybody”
June