Low water pressure can make everyday tasks frustrating — showers feel weak, taps take ages to fill, and appliances like washing machines and dishwashers may take longer than they should. Homes across Weston-super-Mare, Worle, Clevedon, Portishead and wider North Somerset commonly experience water pressure issues due to age of pipework, local supply variations, or small internal plumbing problems.
The good news is that low water pressure doesn’t always mean you need a new boiler or major plumbing work. Often, small adjustments and simple checks can make a noticeable improvement.
What Causes Low Water Pressure?
1. Partially Closed Stop Tap
If your main stop tap is not fully open, your whole property may have reduced water flow.
Fix:
Turn the stop tap fully anti-clockwise (open).
Check under your kitchen sink or utility cupboard.
2. Stuck or Blocked Aerators
Tap ends can clog with limescale or debris, especially in hard water areas.
Fix:
Unscrew the aerator, rinse it, and reinstall.
A simple 2-minute job that often restores flow instantly.
3. Shower Mixer Cartridge Wear
If the shower has gone weak while taps are still fine, the internal cartridge may be worn.
Fix:
Cartridge replacement.
Quick, cost-effective and avoids replacing the entire unit.
4. Faulty or Partially Closed Isolation Valves
Small isolation valves on pipes near sinks and appliances may be partly shut or jammed.
Fix:
Turn the screw-slot valves:
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Vertical = ON
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Horizontal = OFF
5. System Pressure Too Low (If You Have a Combi Boiler)
Check your boiler gauge:
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Below 1.0 bar = too low
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Top up using the filling loop to 1.3 – 1.5 bar
If pressure keeps dropping, this indicates a small leak and requires diagnosis.
When Low Pressure Affects Just One Tap or One Room
This is usually:
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A local tap cartridge issue
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A blocked flexi-hose
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A partially closed isolation valve
Localised low pressure = small, fixable repair.
When Low Pressure Affects the Entire House
This may be due to:
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Stop tap restriction
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External supply pressure
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A failing pressure reducing valve
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Internal pipe corrosion (common in older homes)
In these cases, we assess the flow rate and improve pressure safely.
Pressure Boosting Options (When Needed)
If your property genuinely receives low flow from the mains, we can install:
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Single-tap booster pumps
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Whole house booster pumps
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Accumulator tanks for stable pressure
These upgrades ensure:
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Strong showers
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Fast-filling baths
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Consistent tap pressure
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Improved appliance performance
We discuss which solution is cost-effective and suitable for your home.
Areas We Cover
We solve water pressure issues in:
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Weston-super-Mare
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Worle
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Clevedon
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Portishead
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Nailsea, Yatton & Congresbury
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Banwell, Winscombe & Cheddar
Local, reliable, tidy and clear pricing.
Need Help Improving Your Water Pressure?
📞 Phone: 07453 304504
📧 Email: matt@teddytailsplumbing.co.uk
📍 Serving: Weston-super-Mare, Worle, Clevedon, Portishead & all North Somerset
Practical fixes. No unnecessary replacements. Reliable results.