Mr Small Job Plumber ®

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NO VAT - NO CALL OUT

FIXED PRICES - NO FIX/NO FEE

PRICES AGREED BEFORE WORK STARTS

JOB NOT DONE TILL JOB DONE

WELL STOCKED VAN WITH MOST COMMON PARTS

Same/Next Day Service

Working hours: Mon - Fri, 8am to 5pm

Phone checks are made outside these hours and some out of hours and emergency work possible.

Card Machine Toilets Taps Saniflo Drainage

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Services

Toilets

Toilets that do not flush
Noisy toilets
Overflowing toilets
Blocked toilets

Taps

Install new taps
Dripping taps
Stuck taps
Changing tap handles

Saniflos

Specialist Saniflo repairs with a well-stocked van carrying common parts and spare machines. Labour-only service with access to discounted Saniflo supply through a trusted partner.

Drainage

Blockage diagnosis and clearance using pressure machines and specialist tools. NO FIX/NO FEE and fixed-price work, not hourly billing.

How Saniflos Work and Common Repairs

A Saniflo macerator system is an electrically powered pump unit that grinds toilet waste and paper into fine slurry, then pushes it through small-diameter pipework to the soil stack. This allows toilets and cloakrooms to be installed where gravity drainage is difficult, including basements, loft spaces and extensions.

How a Saniflo Works (Step-by-Step)

Waste enters the macerator chamber after flushing.
A pressure membrane activates the microswitch and starts the motor.
The blade/impeller macerates solids rapidly.
The pump discharges slurry through the outlet and discharge line.
A non-return valve closes to prevent backflow when the cycle ends.

Common Saniflo Repairs

Clearing blade obstructions caused by wipes, floss or other foreign material.
Clearing blocked discharge runs and correcting poor pipe routing.
Replacing a worn rubber membrane when triggering becomes delayed or unreliable.
Replacing non-return valves where backflow or random cycling appears.
Resolving repeated pump cycling caused by slow cistern drips.

Maintenance Advice for Reliability

Use only human waste and standard toilet paper in macerator toilets.
Avoid wipes, sanitary products, cotton buds, oils and harsh acid cleaners.
Descale regularly to reduce limescale build-up on the membrane and internals.
In hard-water areas, monthly descaling is recommended.

Saniflo FAQs

Can a Saniflo pump uphill?

Yes. Saniflo systems are designed to pump wastewater vertically and horizontally through small pipework, which is why they are useful in properties where standard gravity drainage is impractical.

Why is my Saniflo running when no one flushes?

The most common cause is a slow cistern leak or dripping inlet that keeps raising the water level and triggering the membrane switch.

How should discharge pipework be installed?

Best practice is rigid pipework with vertical lift taken first near the unit, then a correctly-falled horizontal run and access for maintenance.

What a Small Job Plumber Does

A small job plumber focuses on quick, high-skill plumbing repairs and replacements that many customers need urgently but that larger project teams often do not prioritise. The goal is fast diagnosis, clear pricing, and getting the issue fixed properly on the first visit where possible.

Typical Work

Toilet faults including weak flush, constant running and overflow issues.
Tap repairs and replacements for leaks, drips and seized valves.
Saniflo troubleshooting, repairs and component replacement.
Drainage clearing for local blockages and slow-flowing waste lines.
Small leak investigations around cisterns, traps and visible pipework.

How Jobs Are Handled

Work is scoped clearly before starting, with practical repair options explained in plain language. Where parts are required, common stock is carried to reduce downtime and avoid unnecessary return visits.

Why Customers Use a Small Job Specialist

For households and landlords, this service fills the gap between DIY and full renovation plumbing. It is ideal when the issue is urgent, localised, and needs a reliable professional fix without project-level disruption.