Typical plumbing tasks on site

● Install water standpipe for building supply

● Lay first fix carcassing pipework

● Run any gas pipework

● Make up lead flashings, soakers and vent pipe skirts as appropriate

● Fix vent pipes to drainage upstands and take to stub stacks through roof

● Fix skirts to vent pipes with roofer

● Fix guttering and downpipes

● Position hot water cylinder

● Lay underfloor central heating loops to manifold position

● Connect underfloor heating loops to manifold and put on test, once screed is laid

● Fit the boiler and connect to system

● Attend to chimney flues and liners

● Connect boiler to LPG, oil or mains gas supply

● Fit sanitaryware and connect to domestic plumbing and wastes

● Mastic seal around baths and washbasins

● Plumb in washing machines, water softeners etc., as appropriate

● Lag all exposed or vulnerable pipework

● Fire up boiler and test system

● Balance and commission system

● Switch underfloor heating from ‘test’ to ‘run’