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Commercial maintenance

Catering equipment plumbing

Combi-oven, dishwasher, ice-machine and bain-marie plumbing for commercial kitchens.

Commercial catering plumbing is a specialist niche. WRAS-compliant connections, water softeners, scale prevention, anti-backflow protection, condensate management, and equipment-specific water-treatment requirements make it very different from domestic plumbing. Get it wrong and you destroy expensive equipment within months. Get it right and a £15,000 espresso machine lasts a decade.

We connect, service and replace commercial catering equipment across restaurants, hotels, offices and event venues in London. Manufacturer-approved water-treatment fits, WRAS Schedule 2 compliance, and anti-backflow protection on every install.

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When We Use This

Where this service applies

  • ✅ Commercial dishwasher and glasswasher connections
  • ✅ Ice machine installation and water treatment
  • ✅ Espresso machine plumbing (with appropriate softener)
  • ✅ Combi oven steam line plumbing
  • ✅ Water boiler / Marco / Zip Hydroboil installation
  • ✅ Beverage dispense system plumbing
  • ✅ Commercial sink and trap installation
  • ✅ Condensate management for refrigeration
  • ✅ Water softener for high-end coffee machines
  • ✅ Reverse osmosis for premium catering water quality
Our Process

How we deliver

  1. 1
    Equipment-spec review
    Manufacturer requirements: pressure, flow, water hardness limits, treatment specs.
  2. 2
    Site water survey
    Mains pressure, hardness, flow rate measured.
  3. 3
    Treatment specification
    Softener / RO / scale-reduction sized to equipment requirements.
  4. 4
    WRAS-compliant installation
    Backflow prevention, isolation valves, drainage, condensate routing.
  5. 5
    Commissioning
    Equipment commissioned per manufacturer. Warranty paperwork completed.
  6. 6
    Service contract (optional)
    Scheduled descaling, filter changes, equipment-specific maintenance.
Frequently Asked

Your questions answered

Why does my espresso machine need a softener?
Hard London water destroys boilers in commercial espresso machines within 2,5 years. Group head temperature stability requires consistent water quality. Manufacturer warranties (La Marzocco, Cimbali, Sanremo, Synesso) are typically void without proper water treatment. The right softener saves you a £4,000,8,000 boiler replacement.
Can you connect to my new dishwasher?
Yes, commercial dishwashers and glasswashers connected with WRAS-compliant supply, drainage, and break-tank or anti-backflow protection per manufacturer spec. Priced after a free on-site consultation and a written fixed-price quote, with no obligation.
Do you service ice machines?
Yes, quarterly or six-monthly service contracts including filter changes, descaling, sanitisation. Failure rates on un-serviced machines are 40%+ within 3 years. Serviced machines easily last 8,10 years.
What's the difference between softening and reverse osmosis for catering water?
Softening removes calcium/magnesium ions (the cause of limescale), ideal for dishwashers, combis. Reverse osmosis removes virtually all dissolved solids, used for premium coffee, ice clarity, taste-critical applications. Many high-end cafes use a blend of softened + RO water.
Are you WRAS approved?
Yes, all our commercial catering plumbers are Gas Safe approved, ensuring full compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. Required for any commercial water connection.