We recently had a bathroom renovation and although we are pleased with the result there were a few problems along the way and the job cost twice as much as estimated.
Our installer insisted we needed isolating gate valves adding to our cold water tank in the loft and to the Hot Water cylinder. In fitting these he caused a leak in the loft as 'disturbed' the pipework and had to reseal with an underwater sealant which he said should be ok as am emergency fix.
Whilst adding the valve to the HWC he 'disturbed' the shower pump which meant these caused a leak and had to be replaced at an extra cost to us.
Are these valves really necessary? It's not a newbuild project- and he only managed to fit one on each item whereas I think there are 2no inlets which leads me to think they are pointless? Never had any problems before and now I feel like we are likely to need to make more repairs in the future.
He assures me that they were necessary. Could anyone offer any advice.
Many TIA
Our installer insisted we needed isolating gate valves adding to our cold water tank in the loft and to the Hot Water cylinder. In fitting these he caused a leak in the loft as 'disturbed' the pipework and had to reseal with an underwater sealant which he said should be ok as am emergency fix.
Whilst adding the valve to the HWC he 'disturbed' the shower pump which meant these caused a leak and had to be replaced at an extra cost to us.
Are these valves really necessary? It's not a newbuild project- and he only managed to fit one on each item whereas I think there are 2no inlets which leads me to think they are pointless? Never had any problems before and now I feel like we are likely to need to make more repairs in the future.
He assures me that they were necessary. Could anyone offer any advice.
Many TIA