7 November 2026 · 1 min read · By the Plumbees team
The gap between tenancies is the best time to deal with small plumbing issues. The property is empty, access is easy and a minor fault fixed now will not become an emergency call-out in the middle of the night later.
What to check
- Every tap: does it run properly, close fully and avoid dripping?
- Toilets: does each one flush properly, fill quietly and stop running?
- Sinks, baths and showers: do they drain freely without gurgling or smells?
- Visible pipework under sinks and around the toilet for stains, corrosion or damp
- Seals around baths, showers and basins
- Water pressure in all taps and in the shower
- The stopcock and isolation valves: can you reach them and do they turn?
- Ceilings and walls below bathrooms and kitchens for signs of previous leaks
Run everything
Fill and empty each basin and bath, flush each toilet several times and run the shower for a few minutes. Watch for any slow drainage, leaks or noises. Appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers should be tested too.
Record the condition
Photograph what you find, including the stopcock and meter reading. A dated record is helpful at the end of the next tenancy if there is any disagreement about condition.
Tell the next tenant
Show them where the stopcock is and explain what should not go down the drains. It costs nothing and avoids many callouts.
Let us do it
We can carry out a pre-tenancy plumbing check, fix what we find and send you a written summary. See our landlord plumbing service, or ask for a quote.