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A guide to recommissioning a commercial water system by Pipe Testing Services, over a background photo of a professional chemical dosing system in a plant room.

Recommissioning a Commercial Water System

You’ve just taken over the lease on a new commercial property—perhaps a bar, a care home, or a small business unit. Before you can open your doors to the public, one of the most important safety checks is on the water system. If a building has been inactive for an extended period, the stagnant water in its pipes and tanks can become a serious health hazard.

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A guide to the pumping station adoption certificate checklist by Pipe Testing Services, over a background of compliance documents.

Pumping Station Adoption: The Certificate Checklist

Pumping Station Adoption: The Certificate Checklist
Your new development is complete. The houses are built, the drainage is installed, and the pumping station is ready to operate. The final milestone before handover is the formal adoption of these assets by the regional water authority, such as United Utilities or Severn Trent

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Could a blocked or broken drain be causing damp in your property? A guide by Pipe Testing Services.

Could a Blocked or Broken Drain Be Causing Damp in Your Property?

Dealing with persistent damp in your property can be incredibly frustrating. You might notice patches on the ground floor, a musty smell, or that the problem gets noticeably worse after heavy rain. You’ve checked for the usual causes, but what if the source isn’t your brickwork at all, but the underground drains designed to carry water away from your property?

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A guide to SVP pressure testing for building control by Pipe Testing Services, over a background of specialist testing equipment

SVP Pressure Testing for Building Control Sign-Off

Your new-build project is in the final stages. The interior is taking shape, the fixtures are being fitted, and handover is just around the corner. Before you can get the final sign-off from the Building Control officer, however, they ask for one last piece of compliance paperwork: an SVP pressure test certificate.

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