Replacement of risers, cranes

Replacement of Risers and Crane Services

Old or damaged risers and worn crane taps can quickly turn into leaks, pressure drops, and water quality issues. Replacing these components on time protects your property from water damage and helps your plumbing system run safely and efficiently. Our team provides planned replacements and urgent call outs for both residential and commercial buildings, with careful attention to access, finishes, and minimal disruption.

We work with common systems found in apartments, houses, offices, retail units, and mixed use buildings. From a single tap swap to a full riser renewal, we focus on durable parts, neat workmanship, and clear communication at every step.

What We Replace and When It Is Needed

Risers and vertical pipework

Risers are the vertical water supply lines that feed multiple floors or fixtures. Over time they can corrode, scale up internally, or develop weak joints that start to seep. If you notice recurring leaks, poor pressure on upper floors, discoloured water, or frequent repairs in the same area, it may be time for a riser replacement rather than another patch.

• Cold and hot water risers for apartments and multi storey buildings
• Branch connections to kitchens, bathrooms, and utility areas
• Isolation valves to make future maintenance safer and faster
• Sections of pipe affected by corrosion, pinholes, or repeated failures

Crane taps and shut off points

Crane taps and similar shut off valves are often overlooked until they seize, leak, or fail during an emergency. We replace worn crane heads, faulty valve bodies, and aging stopcocks so you can reliably isolate water when needed. If a tap is dripping, hard to turn, or no longer closes fully, replacement is usually more cost effective than repeated repairs.

If you need broader support beyond replacements, our professional plumbing services can address related leaks, pressure issues, and system upgrades during the same visit.

Our Replacement Process

Every property has different pipe materials, access constraints, and operating requirements. We follow a structured approach to reduce downtime and avoid surprises.

1. Assessment and planning including pipe routing, material selection, and shut off strategy
2. Safe isolation and drainage to protect finishes and reduce the risk of water release
3. Removal of old components with care around walls, shafts, and service cupboards
4. Installation and connection using compatible fittings and correctly supported pipework
5. Pressure testing and checks for leaks, flow rate, and reliable shut off operation
6. Clean up and handover with guidance on use and future maintenance

Where possible, we add accessible isolation valves so future work can be done without shutting down an entire riser or multiple units. For buildings with multiple occupants, we can coordinate planned shutdown windows and provide clear notices for residents or staff.

Materials, Quality, and Compliance

Choosing the right materials is essential for long term reliability. Depending on your building and existing system, we may use copper, multilayer pipe, or other approved solutions that suit temperature demands and pressure levels. We also pay attention to noise reduction and vibration where pipework passes through floors or riser cupboards.

• Compatible materials selected to reduce corrosion and joint failure
• Proper pipe supports to prevent movement and stress at connections
• Neat finishing around access panels and visible areas where applicable
• Testing to confirm performance before the system is fully returned to use

For connected issues such as leaks in nearby branches or recurring pressure complaints, our plumbing inspection services help identify the root cause so the replacement work solves the problem, not just the symptom.

Residential and Commercial Replacements

In homes, riser and crane replacements are often needed after renovations, when converting bathrooms, or when old pipework starts to fail behind walls. We aim to keep your household running by scheduling work efficiently and protecting surfaces in kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways.

In commercial settings, reliability and downtime matter. We support offices, retail, hospitality, and managed buildings with planned replacements and urgent attendance when a valve fails or a riser leak threatens operations. If your site needs coordinated support, our commercial plumbing services can combine replacement work with preventative checks, valve labelling, and maintenance planning.

Whether it is one crane tap or a multi storey riser, we deliver careful replacement work that restores dependable water supply and helps prevent future leaks.