5 Plumbing Upgrades that Will Instantly Add Value to Your Home

Thinking about selling your home? Want to add value to your home so that in the future you can boost its market potential? One of the best ways to do this could well be a plumbing upgrade.

The good plumbing system in a home or property is essential. Indeed, without working plumbing, you won’t even get a mortgage on the property. It’s also one of the main things that buyers look for or enquire about when they view the property. Something as simple as updating the fixtures can make a house much more appealing.

Installing modernized pipes

If your home is older and has galvanised pipes, polybutylene pipes, or lead pipes then it is definitely time to start thinking about an upgrade.

Galvanised pipes are prone to corrosion and can leave clean water tasting funny.Lead pipes are a health hazard that should be removed as soon as possible. Whereas polybutylene waste pipes are fragile and risk cracking, especially under cold conditions.

Buyers are going to want copper pipes for their freshwater intake and PVC waste pipes. Even if you are not selling, you and your family will also benefit from these upgrades.

These simple upgrades can add value to your home and increase both the safety and functionality aspects of your home’s plumbing.

Bathroom appliances

Appliances including the toilet, shower, bath, and sink are all items that buyers will prefer modernised. Being on-trend with little use will add so much value to your home.

Unlike the pipework, which is necessary and functional, the appliances give your home a cosmetic appeal as well and buyers will notice immediately.

Repairing drains

Making sure that your drainage is running smoothly and does not look unsightly or blocked can add value and cosmetic appeal to your home.

Repairing or replacing drains and drainage with PVC pipes will reduce the chance of future blockages and is easy to maintain and keep clean.

High Efficiency Boiler

The boiler is one of if not the most important pieces of plumbing in your home. It’s what keeps you warm and warms your water. Therefore, it’s important to make sure that it is modern and well-maintained.

Updating an outdated boiler is a great way to add value to the home and if you are unsure on how to proceed, speaking to a plumber to find out the best one to heat your home is easy. Modernising can also save you and potential buyers money on utility bills.

Downstairs WC

Adding a second bathroom adds instant value, especially on the ground floor of the house. Even if it’s just a toilet and sink, the convenience is not to be disregarded. If there is space, a shower cubicle or airing cupboard are also great additions.

Get Advice Today

If you are thinking of selling or would like to upgrade the plumbing in your home, get in touch today and we can advise on what you can do and give you free a quote.