Does Your Commercial Building Need A New Plumbing System?

Caledonian Heating • 30 January 2024

Your commercial building runs on a complex network of plumbing, heating and electrical systems that facilitate daily business operations. This infrastructure is what keeps the lights on and the taps running, where these basic functions are essential for the comfort of your staff and the productivity of your workforce.


Part of this infrastructure is your plumbing system, where this includes pipes, valves, tanks and fixtures that allow you to access water based facilities throughout your building. But like any intricate system, your plumbing can fall into disrepair, at which point it may be necessary to fit replacement parts. Read on to find out how you can tell if your commercial building needs a new plumbing system.


Leaks & Floods

One of the most noticeable problems you can experience with your plumbing is a leak. Leaks can range from a steady drip to a large flood, where this kind of misplaced water can cause serious structural damage to your building. Sometimes leaks can be resolved with small repairs and maintenance work, but if you are experiencing a major issue then a system replacement might be necessary.


Discoloured Water

When you turn on the taps in your building, you will expect to see a clear and clean stream of water. If however your water supply is tinged a rusty brown, yellow or orange colour, then this could indicate a major issue with your plumbing infrastructure that necessitates a system replacement.


Low Pressure

Water pressure is another essential part of your plumbing system, where you will want to have access to a strong flow of water throughout your building. If your pressure levels suddenly drop then you will need to call out a commercial plumber to investigate, as a result of which you may find that replacement parts are required.


Ageing Materials

Sometimes a replacement plumbing system is required simply because your parts have aged. The materials used for commercial plumbing are built to last for decades, but if you’re working with a particularly old building then you may find that a refit is required in order to ensure that your site can run efficiently.



Caledonian Heating & Plumbing: Commercial Plumbing Contractors You Can Trust

At Caledonian Heating & Plumbing, our experienced team is equipped to carry out full commercial plumbing repairs, replacements and refits according to the requirements of your site. We can install a new plumbing system from scratch or carry out emergency commercial plumbing repairs whenever you need us. Simply get in touch today to find out more about how we can help.

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