Tavistock Plumber Blog https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/ Gas Safe registered plumbers serving Tavistock and rural Devon — plumbing and heating advice for Devon properties. en-GB Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Who Is Responsible for a Blocked Drain — You or South West Water? https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/who-is-responsible-for-blocked-drains-in-devon/ https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/who-is-responsible-for-blocked-drains-in-devon/ One of the most common questions we hear from Devon homeowners: who pays for clearing a blocked drain? The answer depends on where the blockage is — and it's not always obvious. leads@tavistockplumber.co.uk (James Bron) Drainage Advice Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drain Jetting vs Drain Rodding — Which Is Right for Your Devon Property? https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/drain-jetting-vs-drain-rodding-devon/ https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/drain-jetting-vs-drain-rodding-devon/ Two methods. Very different results. Here's what the difference between drain rodding and high-pressure jetting means in practice for Devon homeowners. leads@tavistockplumber.co.uk (James Bron) Drainage Advice Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT What Is a Rayburn and Can It Heat Your Devon Home? https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-rayburn-devon-heating/ https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-rayburn-devon-heating/ Rayburns are found in Devon farmhouses and rural cottages throughout the Tavistock and Okehampton area. Here's what you need to know about owning, running, and servicing one. leads@tavistockplumber.co.uk (James Bron) Heating Advice Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Signs Your Boiler Needs Replacing — Devon Homeowner's Guide https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/signs-your-boiler-needs-replacing-devon/ https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/signs-your-boiler-needs-replacing-devon/ Boiler repair or full replacement? It's the question every Devon homeowner faces sooner or later. Here's how to tell the difference — and when replacing saves money in the long run. leads@tavistockplumber.co.uk (James Bron) Heating Advice Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Emergency Plumber in Devon — What to Do Before the Engineer Arrives https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/emergency-plumber-devon-what-to-do/ https://tavistockplumber.co.uk/blog/emergency-plumber-devon-what-to-do/ A plumbing emergency in a rural Devon property can feel isolating. Here's a clear guide to what to do in the first few minutes — before the engineer arrives. leads@tavistockplumber.co.uk (James Bron) Emergency Advice Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT