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Commercial Plumbing

Planned Preventative Maintenance (Plumbing)

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for plumbing keeps commercial water and waste systems reliable through scheduled checks, minor works and clear reporting. It helps you prevent disruptive leaks and blockages, plan repairs before they become urgent, and stay on top of routine compliance tasks.

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What planned preventative maintenance covers

PPM is a tailored schedule of proactive plumbing checks and small remedial works designed to reduce failures and business disruption. Depending on your site and risks, it can include:

  • Visual inspections of pipework, valves, sanitaryware and plant areas
  • Leak checks and isolation valve testing
  • Routine servicing of taps, WCs, urinals and associated fittings
  • Clearing minor blockages and improving slow drainage where accessible
  • Checking and securing fixings, brackets and exposed pipework
  • Identifying wear, corrosion and early signs of failure
  • Compliance-focused checks relevant to your premises (where agreed)
  • Written visit notes, photos where useful, and prioritised recommendations

Best suited to

PPM is most useful for offices, retail units, hospitality venues, managed blocks and small industrial sites that need predictable maintenance and fewer emergency call-outs. It is also a good fit for landlords and facilities contacts who want documented checks across one or more properties.

How the service is delivered

We agree the scope, access arrangements and visit frequency, then schedule work around trading hours where possible. Each visit follows a consistent checklist, with any defects logged and categorised so you can approve planned remedial works in good time. If something urgent is found, we will explain the options and next steps clearly.

After the visit: ongoing value

You receive a concise report of what was checked, what was done, and what needs attention next. Recommendations are prioritised so you can budget and programme works, reducing unexpected downtime and extending the life of key fixtures and pipework.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should PPM plumbing visits be scheduled?
Most sites benefit from quarterly, biannual or annual visits, depending on usage and the age of the installation. We’ll recommend a frequency after understanding your premises, risk areas and any compliance requirements.
Can maintenance be carried out outside business hours?
Yes, visits can often be arranged early, late or at quieter times to reduce disruption. Access and any permit to work requirements are agreed in advance so the visit runs smoothly.
Does PPM include repairs and replacement parts?
PPM typically includes inspections and small adjustments, plus minor remedial work where practical and agreed. If parts or larger repairs are needed, they are quoted and scheduled so you can approve them before work proceeds.
Will we receive documentation after each visit?
Yes, you’ll get a clear summary of checks completed, actions taken and any defects found. Where helpful, we can include photos and a prioritised list of recommended works for planning and budgeting.
Is PPM the same as emergency call-outs?
No, PPM is planned work aimed at preventing failures and reducing unplanned outages. If an urgent issue occurs, it can still be handled as a reactive job, but a good PPM schedule usually reduces how often that happens.

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