For the past three years I’ve done everything I can to keep my plumbing and heating service price increases to an absolute minimum. The ten years previous to that saw virtually no increases at all. In the pursuit of maintaining this, I’ve looked at cost efficiencies, cheaper suppliers, reduced marketing costs – pretty much anything I could do to stave off a major price increase. But there comes a time when, enough-is-enough, and you have Read More…
He’s happy-go-lucky. He laughs a lot. And don’t even get him started on musical theatre… the man can’t get enough of it. Meet Brian, the latest addition to the Italian Plumber team. What do you do at IP? I’m a plumbing and heating engineer. I do mainly boiler repairs, plumbing systems – and changing related components such as air vents and the like. Oh, and issuing Gas Safety certificates, too. Where are you Read More…
This month, Romana from Richmond asks… Dear Samuele, I always like to be prepared around the house, just in case I have a little emergency. Are there any basic tools you could recommend, just in case I have to deal with a plumbing issue? Please also tell me, what kind of things I’d be able to fix myself? Yours sincerely, Romana Samuele says: Ciao, Ramona! And grazie mille for your question. That’s wise thinking. It’s Read More…
As a plumber, I often get asked: “Where do half my socks go, once they’ve been put in the wash?” As far as I know, they get caught up in the back of the washing machine, or simply go missing from the washing line. But my young daughter told me it was something much more magical than that. Here’s her story: There was a girl, called Isabel. She was 8-years old, and lived in a Read More…
He tinkers with 3D printers. He plays the guitar, and don’t even get him started on microbiology. This man loves his hobbies… and his work. Let’s meet Thomas and find out what he’s all about. Hi Thomas, it’s lovely to meet you. It’s great to meet you, too. What do you do at the Italian Plumber? I’m what you could call a ‘through-and-through’ plumber. It means that I don’t get involved with gas Read More…
This month, Christopher from Mortlake asks… Dear Samuele, I recently saw a product that made the job of removing radiators much cleaner and simpler. It was invented by someone in your trade. It got me thinking: Have you ever had an idea for a plumbing tool invention that you think would make plumbers’ lives easier? Yours sincerely, Christopher Ciao, Christopher. And grazie mille for your question! I’ve not had any ideas specifically for a Read More…
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The popularity of underfloor heating has risen sharply in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s a highly efficient way to keep your home warm and comfortable. The heat distribution is even, there’s no need for unsightly radiators, and it can even save you money in the long run. But with this increase, comes the rise in demand for effective underfloor heating maintenance. Like any heating system, proper maintenance is crucial to Read More…
Summer’s here! It’s not only a beautiful time of year, but it also provides an ideal opportunity to ensure that you don’t experience any heating problems next winter. Much of the boiler work that we carry out could so often have been avoided if the customer had just spent a little more time focusing on preventative measures. A perfect example of this is power flushing. What is power flushing, and why would I need Read More…
Rad by name, but not my nature. He loves the simple pleasures in life, and he’s also very handy. Let’s meet Radoslaw. What do you do at IT? I’m a heating engineer. I do the usual plumbing stuff: boilers, changing taps, attending to toilet leaks – that kind of thing. Where are you from? Bialystok, Poland. How long have you been working for Samuele? Getting on for two-and-a-half years. Do you Read More…
Is your stopcock in good shape? Do you even know where it is? I adore those old black and white Laurel and Hardy films from the 1930s. Their bungling nature and all-round, hopelessly incompetent approach to even the simplest task has me cracking up. But whether you’ve seen it in one of their films, or any number of other slapstick comedies, we’re all familiar with the scenes where a nail is hammered into a wall, Read More…