Kitchen Plumbing in South Birmingham & Worcestershire
Kitchen plumbing covers the water side of a domestic kitchen: sinks, taps, pipework, wastes and appliance connections. Etchells Plumbing Services carries out this work for homeowners and rental portfolios across South Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Hagley, Kidderminster and the corridor towards Bewdley.
Our focus is the plumbing: sinks, taps, wastes, supplies and appliance connections. Gas cooker connections are separate regulated gas work — see gas cooker installation.
Kitchen plumbing we commonly handle
- Kitchen sinks — supply connections, waste traps and leaks under the bowl
- Tap repairs and replacements — dripping mixers, failed cartridges and worn washers
- Water supplies and wastes — local pipework serving the sink and appliances
- Dishwasher plumbing — cold feed and waste connections where the layout allows
- Washing machine plumbing — appliance connections in kitchens and utility spaces
- Isolation valves — seized or leaking valves that leave you unable to shut a fitting off
- Leaks behind appliances — water found when a dishwasher or washing machine is pulled out
- Refurbishment alterations — moving supplies and wastes when a kitchen layout changes
Common kitchen plumbing problems
| Problem | Typical causes we check |
|---|---|
| Leaking sink / water under the bowl | Tap tails, isolators, trap, appliance hose, damaged pipe |
| Dripping tap | Worn washer, cartridge or seat |
| Leaking waste | Trap joints, bottle trap seals, poorly seated waste |
| Damaged pipework | Pin-hole leaks, crushed flexi hoses, failed soldered joints |
| Poor appliance connection | Loose washing-machine / dishwasher feed or waste |
If the kitchen complaint is actually no hot water from the boiler, that is heating work — see boiler repairs.
Homeowners
Most homeowner jobs are a dripping mixer, a leak under the sink after a dishwasher install, or plumbing alterations when a kitchen is being refreshed. We diagnose first, then repair or reconnect within domestic plumbing scope.
Landlords and property managers
Maintenance / good practice
Typical managed-property kitchen jobs include:
- Leaking kitchen taps and spray heads
- Sink and waste problems after heavy use
- Appliance plumbing after a tenant change
- Leaks discovered between tenancies
- Damaged fittings that need replacing before re-letting
Landlords · Property managers · Letting agents · HMO landlords (shared kitchens often see heavier wear)
Between-tenancy kitchen checks
Maintenance / good practice
Void periods are a practical time to clear kitchen taps, wastes and appliance connections before the next move-in. See the full between-tenancy checklist.
Kitchen refurbishment plumbing
We can relocate supplies, wastes and connections to suit a new layout when that sits within a normal domestic plumbing job — sinks, taps, wastes and water connections for appliances.
When a kitchen leak needs urgent attention
Standing water under a sink, a burst appliance hose, or a leak affecting electrics or flooring should be isolated at the stop tap if safe, then called through on 07775 775908. Slow drips into a bowl can usually wait for a planned visit. Serious water escape: 24 hour emergency plumbing.
Related plumbing
Kitchen plumbing in priority areas
Domestic kitchen plumbing across South Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Hagley and the Kidderminster corridor.
Common questions
Do you fit complete kitchens?
We provide kitchen plumbing — sinks, taps, wastes, supplies, isolation valves and appliance connections.
Can you plumb in a dishwasher or washing machine?
Yes, where the kitchen has a suitable water supply and waste arrangement. Tell us what is already in place when you enquire.
There is water under the sink — is that always the tap?
Not always. Leaks under a kitchen sink can come from the tap tails, isolation valves, the waste trap, the dishwasher connection or a damaged pipe. We find the source before replacing parts at random.
Our rental kitchen has a leaking tap — can you attend?
Yes. Kitchen leaks and failed fittings are common on managed properties. Landlords and agents can book through our property services pages.
Do you alter pipework during a kitchen refurbishment?
We can carry out plumbing alterations associated with a kitchen refurbishment — relocating supplies, wastes and connections — when that work falls within a normal domestic plumbing job. Discuss the scope when you enquire.
Should kitchen plumbing be checked between tenants?
Recommended maintenance, not a statutory kitchen-plumbing certificate. Void periods are a practical time to clear leaking taps, wastes and appliance connections before move-in. See our between-tenancy checklist.
Do you cover kitchen plumbing in Harborne and Bromsgrove?
Yes. Kitchen plumbing follows our South Birmingham and Worcestershire corridor. Confirm your postcode when you enquire if you are near the edge of coverage.
Speak to a Gas Safe registered engineer
Call Etchells Plumbing Services for residential or commercial plumbing and heating, including 24 hour emergency cover, across South Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Hagley, Kidderminster and the corridor towards Bewdley.