Bathroom Plumbing Second Fix

What bathroom plumbing second fix covers

Once walls and floors are finished, second fix completes the plumbing so the room can be used with confidence. Typical works include:

• Connecting basins, baths and showers to hot and cold supplies
• Installing and connecting taps, wastes, traps and overflows
• Connecting WCs and testing flush performance
• Connecting shower valves, heads and handsets, and checking temperature control
• Completing final pipework to radiators or heated towel rails (where included in the bathroom scope)
• Sealing and securing final connections to reduce the risk of movement and leaks
• Testing water pressure, flow and drainage, and checking for leaks

When this service is the right fit

Second fix is ideal when the bathroom is tiled and decorated, and the sanitaryware is ready to go in. It is often needed for:

• Homeowners finishing a renovation and wanting everything connected correctly
• Landlords preparing a property for tenants and needing reliable, testable results
• Small commercial washrooms that need a tidy finish and minimal disruption
• Bathrooms where the first fix is complete, but the final fit-off is still outstanding

How the work is delivered

The work usually starts with a quick on-site check of what is ready and what is still needed, so the scope is clear before anything is connected. Fixtures are then installed and connected in a practical order, followed by methodical testing of both water supplies and waste runs.

If anything on site prevents a proper installation, for example missing fittings, incompatible connections, or access issues, this is flagged early with options to resolve it.

What happens after second fix

After installation, key joints and connections are rechecked once the system is running. You will be told what has been tested and any simple care points, such as how to isolate supplies, keep traps sealed, and what to watch for in the first few days of use. If further adjustments are needed after other trades finish, a follow-up visit can be arranged.