by josh@tiptopmediaco.com | Feb 20, 2026 | Water Mains
If you live in Sussex, there’s a good chance your home still has water running through old lead pipes. Many properties built before the 1970s were fitted with lead supply lines because they were flexible, durable, and considered standard at the time. Today, we know...
by josh@tiptopmediaco.com | Feb 13, 2026 | Water Mains
The use of lead pipes in the UK was once widespread, yet many homeowners remain unaware of the potential risks in their properties. Lead pipes were popular because they were cheap, flexible, and resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for plumbing Victorian and...
by josh@tiptopmediaco.com | Feb 5, 2026 | Water Mains
If your home in Sussex is suffering from low water pressure, recurring leaks, or ageing underground pipes, you may already be worrying about disruption, digging up your driveway, or unexpected costs. The good news is that modern water pipe moling offers a far less...
by josh@tiptopmediaco.com | Jan 27, 2026 | Water Mains
Underground water main leaks are rarely dramatic. There is usually no burst pipe spraying water into the air or a flooded driveway that clearly points to the problem. Instead, these leaks stay hidden beneath the ground, quietly wasting thousands of litres of water and...
by josh@tiptopmediaco.com | Jan 12, 2026 | Water Mains
Many homeowners across Sussex only discover they have a shared water supply pipe when something goes wrong. A sudden drop in water pressure, an unexplained increase in water bills, or visible damp patches in a garden can quickly lead to confusion over who is...
by josh@tiptopmediaco.com | Jan 7, 2026 | Water Mains
Every West Sussex homeowner should know how to locate the main water shutoff valve in their property. This essential valve controls all water entering your home and can prevent costly damage during plumbing emergencies such as burst pipes or leaks. Many homeowners...