A guide for UK contractors and fabricators on pre-installation pipe cleaning. Learn the process for removing manufacturing debris to BSRIA and other high-spec standards.

A guide for UK property owners on the process of switching from a borehole to a mains water supply. Learn about the chlorination and certificates required for a final connection.

A guide for UK facilities managers on live system valve testing. Learn how to verify the integrity of isolation valves in operational HWS, CWS, and LTHW systems to prevent failures.

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.

When people hear “pressure testing,” they often picture a large, new water main on a major construction site. While that is a core part of our work, the principles of verifying a pipeline’s integrity can be applied to a much wider and more diverse range of systems.

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

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?

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.

At Pipe Testing Services (PTS), we manage the entire pipeline commissioning process for contractors and developers across the country. This guide explains the three core phases required to get your new pipeline signed off without delays.