The Italian Plumber’s procedures for keeping our customers safe and well during the pandemic My team is absolutely committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our customers during this horrendous pandemic. So, here is a clear outline of what you can expect when we arrive at your premises, and how we are policing these steps. Afterall, there is no point in telling you what we’re doing if we don’t follow through. Remove items Read More…
I don’t know about you, but, in my household, the dishwasher is King. With two young children and a busy work schedule that sees me working at least a 14-hour day, any extra help we can get with day-to-day tasks is an absolute blessing. Admittedly, these marvels are not a new invention. In fact, the very first one to be granted a patent was invented in 1850. But, over the years, they’ve become so integral Read More…
The run-up to Christmas is always a busy time for me and the team; people are keen to make sure that their boilers and heating systems won’t break down over the festive period. This means we’re mainly carrying out inspections and simple radiator bleeds. It’s work that’s really quite enjoyable, and it’s a nice way to wind down before the start of the holidays. However, I always like to take a few days off to Read More…
As much as we’d like to eat all of the food that we so painstakingly prepare over the festive season, for most, there’s still going to be a considerable amount of waste. Many won’t touch the Brussels sprouts. No one’s going to eat a turkey carcass, and there are always a few too many potatoes still kicking around… they just don’t taste so great two days after the main event. So, what do you do? Read More…
This month, John from Richmond asks… Dear Samuele, This isn’t actually a question about a plumbing problem. I just need some general advice. This year, my wife’s mother will be joining us for Christmas. She’s a lovely lady, and any man would be lucky to have her as a mother-in-law. The trouble is, she loves Brussels sprouts, but they don’t love her. They play havoc with her digestive system, and to say that the resulting Read More…
It had been an eventful day! My beautiful partner Charlotte had given birth to our equally beautiful daughter Cassia – I was absolutely buzzing! Come 10pm, when I’d usually be heading to bed, I was still high from witnessing the birth, and feeling blessed that both Mum and baby were doing well. I knew there was no way I’d be able to sleep, so I decided to install my new Honeywell evohome kit. No time Read More…
The average cost of hiring a plumber to unblock a sink or drain is around £150. More often than not, callouts for blockages turn out to be relatively easy jobs. It’s more about the time we need to spend on it, rather than the difficulty. They are usually nice and stress-free, and the customer is always happy with the result. Other plumbers might think I’m mad for making the following suggestion, because it effectively means Read More…
This month, Tony from Teddington asks… Dear Samuele, Where’s my bloody stopcock? It seems to be in a different location in every house I’ve lived in. Kind regards, Tony Samuele says: Ciao, Tony! And grazie mille for your question. I’m glad you asked, because this is one of those things that most people don’t even think about – until they discover a leak and suddenly need to switch off the water supply to prevent a Read More…
For some people, the thought of installing a smart meter is a step too far, and I can understand why. Many believe that having your energy supplier know your every move around your home is just a tad intrusive, and it dissuades them from taking advantage of a genuinely useful technology. Those of you who already use devices such as Alexa or Google Nest smart speakers, will probably love what’s out there. So, without further Read More…
This month, Maria from Twickenham asks… Dear Samuele, Every time I take a shower, my husband thinks it’s the funniest thing in the world to start doing the washing up. He delights in my screams as the water runs freezing cold. How can I stop this from happening? And can you suggest a way to stop my husband from playing these childish pranks? Kind regards, Maria Samuele says: Ciao, Maria! And grazie mille for your Read More…