Water + Services
The systems behindeveryday life.
Water quality, efficiency and building services are rarely seen, but they shape comfort, maintenance and running costs.
Explore the services that keep a home working quietly in the background.
Why services matter
Quiet systems,long-term value.
Water and services affect appliance life, maintenance, comfort and energy use. Planning them properly avoids problems that are expensive to reach once a home is finished.
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Plan routes early
Pipework and drainage need designed paths that respect structure and airtightness.
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Protect the equipment
Water quality affects the lifespan of heating systems, appliances and fittings.
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Use less, waste less
Efficient fittings reduce both water use and the energy spent heating it.
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Leave access
Valves, filters and units need to be reachable for maintenance.
What to think about
Key decisionsfor water and services.
Services decisions are cheapest to get right before finishes go on. These are the areas worth resolving early.
Water quality
Local supply characteristics influence whether conditioning or treatment is worthwhile.
Service routes
Coordinated routes avoid clashes with structure, insulation and airtightness layers.
Hot water distribution
Pipe runs and layout affect how long taps take to run warm.
Drainage
Falls, ventilation and external drainage need planning alongside the landscape.
Access and maintenance
Filters, valves and units should be reachable without dismantling finishes.
Members
Companies working inwater + services.
Members of the Home community working in this part of the home. Explore their products, specialisms and expertise.
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Halcyan Water ConditionersBritish manufacturer of an alloy-based, non-electric water conditioner that removes and prevents limescale without salt, magnets or power.- BioScapesLandscaping and water-management group bringing together Rolawn, BluWater Solutions and Hallstone to supply turf, soils, aggregates and nature-based SuDS products.
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All 10 Explore categories
- 01Building FabricInsulation, airtightness, thermal bridging, building envelope
- 02Structure + SystemsTimber frame, ICF, foundations, structural systems
- 03Windows + DoorsWindows, external doors, glazing, entrance systems, gates
- 04HeatingHeat pumps, hot water, underfloor heating, controls
- 05Ventilation + Air QualityMVHR, ventilation, air quality, air sealing
- 06EnergySolar, battery storage, energy management, generation
- 07Smart HomeControls, automation, monitoring, connected home
- 08Materials + FinishesRoofing, cladding, render, internal and external finishes
- 09Kitchens + LivingKitchens, appliances, lighting, interior products
- 10Water + ServicesWater conditioning, efficiency, building services