Water hammer fix in Exeter
Professional water hammer fix services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
30-90 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Water hammer investigated and fixed. Pipes silenced with arresters or proper clipping - no more banging when taps close.
When Your Pipes Sound Like Someone's Hammering Inside Them
That loud bang through the walls every time you turn off a tap or the washing machine fills? Or the toilet cistern fills and it sounds like someone's hitting the pipes with a mallet?
You've been living with it for ages, but it's getting worse and you're worried something's going to break.
💡 Pro tip: Water hammer isn't just annoying - it's a pressure shock wave stressing your pipe joints. Over time it can cause leaks. Better to fix it now than deal with burst pipes later.
Why Professional Fixing Works
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ Ignored Problem |
|---|---|
| Cause identified (pressure/loose pipes/valves) | Still banging, getting worse |
| Arrester fitted at right location | Tried one from B&Q, didn't help |
| Pipes properly clipped | Loose pipes still shaking |
| Problem actually solved | Band-aid solution that fails |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Diagnose | Find out where hammer's coming from and why |
| Solution | Work out if it needs arresters, clipping, or pressure reduction |
| Fix | Fit arresters, secure pipes, or adjust pressure |
| Test | Turn taps on and off, flush WC - check it's silent |
📦 You're Left With
- Silent pipe operation
- No banging when taps close
- Protected pipe joints
- Peace and quiet restored
Pricing Guide
| Solution Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple pipe clipping | 30 mins | £60 |
| Single arrester fitting | 45 mins | £60 |
| Multiple arresters or pressure work | 60-90 mins | £60-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Arrester costs £15-25 each depending on type.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Loud banging when taps close - classic water hammer
✅ Washing machine makes pipes bang - solenoid valves close fast
✅ WC cistern filling creates hammering - high pressure issue
✅ Getting worse over time - needs fixing before joints fail
Why Choose Us for Water hammer fix in Exeter?
Cause identified and fixed
Arresters fitted if needed
Pipe clips secured
Silent tap operation
What to Expect
Step 1: Locate The Source
Run taps, flush WC, run washing machine - work out exactly where the hammering's coming from and what triggers it.
Step 2: Identify The Cause
Check water pressure, look at how pipes are clipped, assess what type of valves are causing the shock. Different causes need different solutions.
Step 3: Fix It Properly
Might be fitting arresters, securing loose pipes better, adjusting pressure reducing valve, or combination. Whatever's needed to stop the hammer.
🔧 DIY Tips
Some water hammer fixes are DIY-able:
🔧 Quick checks you can do
- Look for loose pipes under sinks or in loft
- Check pipe clips haven't come loose
- Test your water pressure (should be 1-3 bar)
- See if it only happens with certain appliances
🔨 Simple fixes
- Clip loose pipes firmly to joists or walls
- Turn down stop valve slightly to reduce pressure
- Check washing machine hoses aren't kinked
- Make sure pipes have some give (not rigid)
🛠️ Fitting an arrester (if you're confident)
- Turn off water
- Identify where hammer happens (near appliance usually)
- Fit T-piece into supply pipe
- Screw arrester onto T-piece
- Turn water back on and test
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Fitting arrester in wrong location (doesn't help)
- Overtightening pipe clips (makes it worse)
- Reducing pressure so much nothing works properly
- Assuming all hammering is the same problem
💡 Pro trick: Water hammer often happens at appliances with solenoid valves (washing machines, dishwashers, WCs) because they close very fast. Fit arresters right at those appliances for best results.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎯 High pressure? If your mains pressure is above 3-4 bar, that can cause hammering even with everything else perfect. Might need a pressure reducing valve fitting on the main supply.
New washing machine? Modern machines fill fast with quick-closing valves. They're much more likely to cause water hammer than old ones. Arresters at the washing machine connection usually sort it.
Copper pipes? These transmit hammer noise really well. Sometimes the answer is securing pipes better so they can't rattle against joists, even if there's still some pressure shock.
Older Exeter properties? Victorian houses often have long pipe runs from the stopcock to upstairs. That gives pressure waves more distance to build up energy. Might need arresters at multiple points rather than just one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually causes water hammer?
When you close a tap quickly, the moving water has to stop suddenly. That creates a pressure wave that bangs through the pipes - that's the hammering noise. Worse in high-pressure systems or if pipes aren't clipped properly so they can shake.
Is water hammer dangerous or just annoying?
Mostly annoying, but over time it can damage pipe joints and cause leaks. Better to sort it than ignore it. The constant hammering puts stress on fittings that weren't designed for it.
Will fitting a water hammer arrester fix it?
Usually yes, if that's the problem. Arresters absorb the pressure shock so pipes don't bang. But sometimes it's loose pipes that need clipping better, or high water pressure that needs reducing. I'll work out which.
Where do you fit the arrester?
As close as possible to where the hammer happens - usually near washing machine valves, dishwasher connections, or after WCs. The idea is to absorb the shock before it travels through the system.
My whole house has this problem - how many arresters do I need?
Depends where the hammering's coming from. Sometimes one arrester on the main feed sorts it. Other times you need them at specific problem appliances. I'll check where the noise originates and advise.
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