🔧 Why Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Matters for Your Heating & Plumbing Systems
When it comes to keeping your home or business running smoothly, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is one of the smartest investments you can make. At RARE Plumbing London, we specialise in delivering high-quality, reliable PPM services for heating systems, wet underfloor heating, and plumbing infrastructure — helping you avoid costly breakdowns and stay in control all year round.
💡 What Is PPM Maintenance?
PPM stands for Planned Preventative Maintenance. It’s a proactive approach that ensures your heating and plumbing systems are routinely inspected, maintained, and optimised — before faults have a chance to develop.
Think of it like servicing your car: regular checks catch small issues early, keep things running efficiently, and extend the lifespan of the system.
🔍 Why Is PPM Important for Heating and Plumbing?
- Avoid Emergencies
- Spot potential issues before they turn into major faults — like a failed boiler or burst pipe.
- Optimise Efficiency
- A well-maintained system uses less energy and reduces water waste, keeping your bills down.
- Extend System Lifespan
- Boilers, pumps, underfloor heating manifolds, and valves last significantly longer with consistent maintenance.
- Protect High-Value Installations
- Underfloor heating systems and control units require precise monitoring — PPM ensures they’re working correctly and evenly.
- Compliance & Documentation
- Especially for commercial sites, proper maintenance records support insurance and legal compliance.
🛠️ What Does Heating & Plumbing PPM Include?
At RARE Plumbing, our typical PPM visit may include:
- Full system inspection (boiler, pipework, radiators, underfloor heating, etc.)
- Pressure and flow rate checks
- Expansion vessel and pump assessments
- Control systems and thermostats tested
- Leak checks and seal inspections
- Pipe lagging and insulation review
- Safety checks and servicing log updates
All work is carried out by our qualified engineers, with clear reports and recommendations provided after each visit.
🚿 Wet Underfloor Heating Needs PPM Too
Wet underfloor heating systems are efficient and discreet — but they need specialist attention to remain that way.
During PPM, we ensure:
- Manifold controls are working as intended
- Flow meters and actuators are clean and responsive
- Heating zones are balanced correctly
- Control wiring and thermostats are operating safely
Neglecting these checks can lead to cold patches, uneven heat, and long-term system damage.
📉 What Happens If You Don’t Maintain Your System?
- Unexpected breakdowns at the worst time
- Skyrocketing energy bills
- Premature wear on expensive parts
- Reduced property value and comfort
- Risk of leaks, pressure drops, or control failure
✅ Benefits of RARE Plumbing’s PPM Services
- 📅 Scheduled at a time that suits you
- 🔍 Thorough inspections with expert insight
- 📜 Full documentation provided
- 🧠 Prevents stress and emergency callouts
- 📍 Local engineers across London — we know your area
- 🧰 Covers all major boiler brands, underfloor heating systems, and modern control units
📞 Book Your PPM Maintenance with RARE Plumbing London
Don’t wait for your system to fail — get ahead with a planned maintenance schedule that keeps everything running smoothly.
Whether it’s a residential home in Mayfair or a commercial site in Knightsbridge, our experienced team delivers professional, no-fuss PPM servicing that protects your time, comfort, and investment.
✉️ Email hello@rareplumbing.london
🖱️ Visit our contact page to book your maintenance check
