Heating and plumbing for Uddingston's older homes
Uddingston, home of the Tunnock's bakery and close to Bothwell Castle, has a good share of traditional stone villas and cottages alongside newer streets. Older properties like these bring their own plumbing and heating quirks, and we know how to deal with them.
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Older heating systems
Some period homes in Uddingston still have an open-vented system: a feed and expansion tank in the loft, a cold water storage tank, and a hot water cylinder heated by a regular boiler. Where the system has been extended over the years, it can suffer from noisy pipes, air locks and radiators that never quite get hot.
These systems do not have to be ripped out. A power flush, new valves and modern controls can transform how a house heats. If the boiler itself is old and inefficient, replacing it with a system boiler can keep a cylinder for good flow to several taps at once.
Pipework in pre-1970 properties
Houses built before about 1970 may still have sections of lead or galvanised iron water pipe. Lead supply pipes should be replaced, and old iron pipe can corrode from within and reduce the flow. We can check what you have and replace it during other plumbing work, such as a new bathroom or kitchen.
Old cold water storage tanks deserve a look too. Many in older Uddingston houses are galvanised steel and can rust through, and an uncovered tank lets in dust and debris. A modern plastic tank with a proper lid and insulation is a simple, worthwhile change.
Keeping comfortable in summer
Conservatories and home offices can get uncomfortably warm on sunny days. Our F-Gas certified engineers install and service air conditioning, including wall-mounted split units that also heat efficiently in spring and autumn.
If you would like an engineer to look at your Uddingston property, call or email us.
Questions from Uddingston
Why do my pipes bang when the heating comes on?
Banging or knocking often comes from pipes expanding against joists, air in the system, or a pump set too high. In older open-vented systems it can also mean the system is pumping over into the expansion tank. It is worth having it looked at, as pumping over adds oxygen and speeds up corrosion.
Is a split air conditioning unit noisy?
The indoor unit is generally quiet, and the outdoor unit makes a steady low hum while it runs. Careful siting of the outdoor unit, away from bedroom windows and neighbours, makes a real difference.
Is it worth keeping a hot water cylinder in a period house?
Often, yes. A cylinder lets several taps and showers run at once, which suits larger family homes. Pairing it with a system boiler, or an unvented cylinder where the mains supply allows, can give better pressure than the original setup.
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