Recent work

Recent work across Cork.

From a leak fixed on the first visit to a full plumbing and heating system for a new home: a selection of jobs Christy and the team have done across Cork City and the surrounding area.

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Case studies

Featured jobs, from first call to finished.

What the customer needed, what we did, and how it turned out.

First-fix copper, water and waste pipework in the timber stud walls of a new bungalow

Case study · New build · Near Ballincollig

Full plumbing and heating for a new bungalow

The job

A family building a one-off bungalow outside Ballincollig wanted one contractor for all the plumbing and heating, from first fix to handover, working to the builder's programme.

What we did

Priced first fix and second fix separately, in writing, from the drawings
First fix: water, waste and heating pipework run and pressure-tested before the walls and floors were closed
Underfloor heating throughout, from a single manifold, with a thermostat in each room
Air-to-water heat pump and a pressurised hot water cylinder in the utility room
Second fix: kitchen, main bathroom and en-suite connected, tested and commissioned

The result

Finished on the builder's programme, with no return visits needed before the family moved in. They got commissioning records, operating instructions and one person to call about anything plumbing or heating.

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New pipework and isolation valves under a kitchen sink

Case study · Leak repair · Douglas

Leak under a kitchen sink, fixed on the first visit

The job

A customer in Douglas rang mid-morning with water coming through the kitchen cupboard and onto the floor. They had turned off the stopcock, but needed the kitchen back in use that evening.

What we did

Traced the leak to a corroded fitting on the hot supply to the mixer tap
Replaced the fitting and both worn flexible tap connectors
Tested under full mains pressure and checked the pipework behind the dishwasher and washing machine
Advised on drying out the cupboard base and gave photos and a note for the insurer

The result

Water back on within the hour, at the price agreed before work started, and the kitchen in use that evening. No second visit needed.

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Air-to-water heat pump outdoor unit on anti-vibration feet

Case study · Heat pump · Carrigaline

From oil to a heat pump, with the SEAI grant

The job

The owners of a 1990s semi-detached house in Carrigaline had an oil boiler near the end of its life. They wanted to come off oil and use the SEAI heat pump grant.

What we did

Room-by-room heat loss survey, so the heat pump and radiators were sized properly
Three radiators upsized for low-temperature running, and the whole system power-flushed
Air-to-water heat pump with a pressurised hot water cylinder and weather-compensated controls
Old oil boiler and tank removed
Help with the SEAI grant paperwork, which the owners applied for in their own name

The result

The whole house is now heated at a lower, steadier temperature, with no more oil deliveries. Christy went through the controls with the owners at handover.

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Hot water cylinder, pumps and copper pipework in a café plant room

Case study · Commercial · Cork City

Café hot water and washrooms, done before opening

The job

A café in Cork City kept losing hot water in the middle of service and had a leaking washroom cistern, and could not afford to close during trading hours.

What we did

Early-morning visits, finished before the café opened
Found a failed circulating pump and a faulty cylinder thermostat, and replaced both
Hot water system serviced, tested and the controls reset to suit the café's hours
Cistern internals and isolation valves replaced in both washrooms
Written records for the owner's files and insurer

The result

No lost trading time. The café is now on an annual planned maintenance visit, booked around its opening hours.

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More jobs

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Repairs, gas work, boilers, heat pumps, heating, plumbing, bathrooms, commercial and new builds. Filter by the kind of job.

Burst pipe in the attic, weekend call-outBlackrock · Repairs & call-outsWater coming through a bedroom ceiling on a Saturday morning.Scope of works
- Talked the owner through turning off the water and electrics on the phone
- Replaced the split section of pipe in the attic
- Lagged all the exposed pipework in the attic
- Refilled, tested and gave photos and a note for the insurer
Result: Water back on that day and the ceiling damage kept to one room. The weekend fee was agreed on the phone before we set off.
No heat or hot water: boiler breakdownCobh · Repairs & call-outsA combi boiler losing pressure and locking out every evening.Scope of works
- Found a weeping radiator valve and a failed pressure sensor
- Replaced the sensor and the radiator valve
- Repressurised the system and checked the expansion vessel
- Combustion and safety checks before leaving
Result: Heating and hot water back on the same visit. The boiler did not need replacing.
Blocked kitchen waste and outside gullyPassage West · Repairs & call-outsAn outside gully overflowing every time it rained, and a kitchen sink that kept blocking.Scope of works
- Cleared the blockage in the waste and the gully
- Found a section of waste pipe laid with too little fall
- Re-laid that section at the right fall
- Tested with the sink and dishwasher running
Result: Draining freely, and the cause fixed so it does not keep coming back.
Landlord gas safety checks, three apartmentsCobh · GasAnnual checks for a landlord with three rented apartments in one building.Scope of works
- Boiler, hob and flue checked in each apartment
- Ventilation and gas tightness tested
- Carbon monoxide alarms checked
- A written gas safety inspection record for each apartment
Result: The landlord's records are up to date, with a reminder booked for next year.
Gas check for a house saleDouglas · GasA seller needed a gas check for the buyer's solicitor.Scope of works
- Visual check of the gas installation and appliances
- Gas tightness test
- Written record of what was found, sent the same week
Result: The sale went ahead without delay on the gas side.
Gas supply for a new range cookerDouglas · GasA kitchen refit with a new dual-fuel range cooker.Scope of works
- New gas pipework run from the meter to the cooker position
- Cooker connected with a bayonet fitting and stability bracket
- Gas tightness test and appliance commissioning
- Declaration of Conformance issued by Christy as the RGI
Result: Cooker in use the day the kitchen fitters finished, with the certificate for the homeowner's file.
Gas boiler replacementDouglas · Boilers & servicingA 20-year-old boiler replaced with an A-rated condensing combi.Scope of works
- Removed the old boiler and capped off redundant pipework
- Power-flushed the system and fitted a magnetic filter
- New boiler on the existing flue position, with new copper flow, return and gas pipework
- Gas tightness test, commissioning, flue gas analysis and Declaration of Conformance
Result: Fitted in a day, with heating and hot water back on that evening and the warranty registered.
Oil boiler replacementKinsale · Boilers & servicingAn old floor-standing oil boiler, noisy and burning more oil each year.Scope of works
- Removed the old boiler and cleaned up the boiler house
- New condensing oil boiler with a new fire valve and oil filter
- Commissioned with a combustion test and set up to the manufacturer's figures
- Controls set up and explained
Result: Quieter, more efficient and under the manufacturer's warranty, commissioned by Christy as an OFTEC registered technician.
Annual gas boiler serviceTogher · Boilers & servicingA yearly service on a ten-year-old combi.Scope of works
- Checked the boiler, flue and ventilation
- Cleaned the burner and heat exchanger and checked the seals
- Flue gas analysis and gas tightness test
- Written service record left with the homeowner
Result: Running safely and efficiently, with a reminder set for next year's service.
Oil boiler serviceBlarney · Boilers & servicingAn annual service on an oil boiler before the winter.Scope of works
- Replaced the nozzle and oil filter
- Cleaned the combustion chamber and baffles
- Combustion test and burner adjusted
- Checked the fire valve and the oil line to the tank
Result: Burning cleanly and ready for the winter.
Replacement heat pumpGlanmire · Heat pumpsA 12-year-old heat pump that had failed beyond economic repair.Scope of works
- Checked the existing radiators, pipework and cylinder for reuse
- New air-to-water heat pump on the same base
- System cleaned, refilled and commissioned
- Help with the SEAI replacement heat pump grant paperwork
Result: Heating back to full output, with lower running costs than the old unit.
Heat pump servicePassage West · Heat pumpsA yearly service on an air-to-water heat pump.Scope of works
- Cleaned the outdoor unit coil and checked the fan
- Cleaned the system strainer and checked pressure and flow
- Checked the controls and weather compensation settings
- Written service record
Result: Running efficiently going into the winter.
Two boilers with underfloor heatingBallincollig · HeatingA large house with a heating load too big for one boiler.Scope of works
- Two wall-hung boilers installed for the heating load
- Pumped zones for radiators, hot water and underfloor heating
- Two underfloor heating manifolds with individual room loops
- Commissioned with controls set up for every zone
Result: Every zone heats on its own schedule, and either boiler can carry the hot water if one is being serviced.
Heating controls upgrade with the SEAI grantMidleton · HeatingA 1980s house heating everything at once from one switch.Scope of works
- Split into upstairs, downstairs and hot water zones
- Smart programmable thermostat and thermostatic radiator valves
- Done as an SEAI registered contractor, with a BER after the work
- Help with the SEAI heating controls grant paperwork
Result: Rooms heated only when they are needed, with lower heating bills.
Power flush on a sludged systemBishopstown · HeatingRadiators cold at the bottom and black water when bled.Scope of works
- Tested the system water and checked each radiator
- Power-flushed every radiator in turn
- Magnetic filter fitted and inhibitor added
- System balanced so every room heats evenly
Result: Every radiator hot top to bottom, and a quieter boiler. Done in a day.
Unvented cylinder and plant roomBlackrock · HeatingA new plant room for a renovated family home.Scope of works
- New unvented hot water cylinder with expansion vessel and safety discharge
- Separate pumped heating circuits with isolation and gauges on each
- All pipework in copper, neatly clipped and labelled
- Commissioned, tested and handed over with a written record
Result: Strong showers on every floor and a plant room that is easy to service.
Cylinder upgrade and heating zonesCarrigaline · HeatingAn old vented cylinder and one heating zone for the whole house.Scope of works
- Replaced the vented cylinder with a new unvented cylinder
- Heating split into zones, each with its own pump and valve
- New expansion vessels, gauges and wiring centre
- System flushed, inhibitor added and commissioned
Result: Better hot water pressure and separate control of each part of the house.
Hot water cylinder replacementTogher · Plumbing & hot waterA leaking copper cylinder in the hot press.Scope of works
- Drained down and removed the old cylinder
- New cylinder and immersion, and a new high-efficiency circulating pump
- Isolation valves on every circuit
- Tested and commissioned
Result: Hot water back the same day, and a tidier hot press.
Weak shower: pressure problem fixedGlanmire · Plumbing & hot waterAn upstairs shower barely running and a noisy pump.Scope of works
- Measured mains pressure and flow before recommending anything
- Replaced the failing shower pump with a correctly sized one
- Re-sited it on an anti-vibration mat to quieten it
- Tested at every tap and shower
Result: A strong, quiet shower, without paying for a system the house did not need.
Family bathroom refitDouglas · BathroomsA tired 1990s bathroom stripped back to the walls.Scope of works
- Stripped out the old suite, tiles and pipework
- New hot and cold supplies and waste runs, pressure-tested before closing up
- Freestanding bath with floor-standing filler and a walk-in shower with a glass screen
- Electric towel rail, full floor and wall tiling, and final fit-off
Result: A finished family bathroom, with one person managing every trade.
Bath to walk-in showerBishopstown · BathroomsAn older homeowner finding it hard to step into the bath.Scope of works
- Removed the old bath and converted the room to a walk-in shower
- Low-profile tray, fixed glass screen and thermostatic shower
- Wall-hung WC with concealed cistern and a wall-hung vanity unit
- Full tiling and fit-off
Result: A safer, easier shower, finished in under two weeks.
New en-suite in a box roomGlanmire · BathroomsA family wanting an en-suite off the main bedroom.Scope of works
- New supplies and waste runs to the box room
- Walk-in shower with concealed thermostatic valve and handheld riser
- Vessel basin with wall-mounted tap, vanity unit and back-to-wall WC
- Full tiling and fit-off
Result: An extra bathroom without an extension.
Shower room with lit nicheMahon · BathroomsA full shower room refit from strip-out to finish.Scope of works
- Walk-in shower with rainfall head, glass screen and lit niche
- Wall-hung WC and vanity with a wall-mounted mixer tap
- Heated towel rail
- Full floor and wall tiling
Result: A modern shower room that is easy to keep clean.
Office boiler servicing, before staff arriveCork City · CommercialA bank of four boilers in an office building, on a planned maintenance schedule.Scope of works
- Early-morning visits so the building stayed open as normal
- All four boilers serviced and safety-checked
- Pumps, valves and controls checked
- Written records for the building manager and insurer
Result: No disruption to the office, and next year's visit already booked.
Surgery hot water and washroomsDouglas · CommercialA medical surgery with an unreliable water heater and dripping taps.Scope of works
- Water heater repaired and serviced
- Taps and cistern valves replaced in the patient and staff washrooms
- Work done on a weekend so the surgery could open on Monday
- Written records for the practice files
Result: Reliable hot water and no disruption to appointments.
Full re-plumb of a 1960s houseCork City · New builds & renovationsA house being renovated, with old galvanised and lead pipework throughout.Scope of works
- Removed the old pipework back to the mains
- New water, waste and heating pipework run while the floors were up
- Pressurised hot water cylinder and new radiators throughout
- Pressure-tested, commissioned and certified
Result: Clean, safe water and a heating system fit for the next 30 years.
Underfloor heating for a kitchen extensionBlackrock · New builds & renovationsA new kitchen and living extension on a 1970s house.Scope of works
- Insulation and pipe laid before the screed
- Manifold fitted and tied into the existing heating
- Separate thermostat for the extension
- Each loop pressure-tested before the screed went down
Result: A warm floor in the new kitchen, controlled separately from the rest of the house.