Precision Engineering
Precision Engineering | Water Purification | Plumbing | Whitwell
From compact under-sink filters to whole-building treatment plants, HEP’s precision engineering plumbers bring lab-grade clarity to every drop that flows through Whitwell homes and businesses. Our specialists audit your supply, design bespoke cartridges and UV stages, then build them into pipework with millimetre accuracy—so you taste mountain-fresh water straight from the tap, protect sensitive appliances, and extend the life of heating systems in one seamless upgrade.
Choose us when compliance and confidence matter. We log every valve torque, pressure-test each joint, and commission your installation while you watch contaminants vanish in real time. Whether you’re nurturing orchids, brewing craft ales or simply craving limescale-free showers, our water purification mastery keeps the process invisible and the results unmistakable. Book a free site visit today and let HEP engineer purity you can feel.
FAQs
What types of water-purification systems do you install in Whitwell?
We engineer, supply and install a full spectrum of high-performance purification solutions, including whole-house reverse-osmosis units, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems, catalytic-carbon filtration for chlorine and pesticide removal, ion-exchange softeners to combat hardness and scale, and point-of-use drinking-water stations with remineralisation cartridges. Every system is built from precision-machined components in corrosion-resistant stainless steel or WRAS-approved polymers to guarantee durability and compliance with UK water regulations.
How do I know which purification solution is right for my property?
The first step is a free on-site water assessment. Our engineer collects a sample at your stopcock and sends it to an independent laboratory to check hardness, dissolved solids, heavy metals, microbiological content and chlorine/chloramine levels. We then discuss your household’s consumption patterns, space constraints, and sustainability goals. Using this data we create a detailed report and a CAD layout that recommends the optimal technology—or a hybrid system—tailored specifically to your Whitwell home or business.
What is involved in the installation process and how long does it take?
1. Pre-installation survey (1–2 hours) to confirm pipe routing, drain access and electrical points. 2. Precision fabrication of manifolds and frame assemblies in our workshop (3–5 days). 3. On-site installation (typically one day for point-of-use units, two days for whole-house or commercial systems). Water is shut off only for the final connection—usually less than 30 minutes—so disruption is minimal. 4. Commissioning, pressure testing and water-quality verification. 5. Handover with user training and digital maintenance log activation.
How often do the systems require servicing or filter changes?
Service intervals depend on your incoming water quality and usage, but most Whitwell households follow this schedule: • Sediment & carbon pre-filters: 6–12 months. • Reverse-osmosis membranes: 3–5 years when pre-filters are changed on time. • UV lamps: annual replacement to maintain bactericidal intensity. • Water softener resin: 10–15 years with proper regeneration salt use. We offer automated reminders, optional remote monitoring and fixed-price service plans so you never miss a change.
Will a purification system affect my water pressure or existing plumbing?
Our engineers size every system based on your property’s peak flow rate. High-capacity stainless-steel housings, correctly-sized booster pumps and low-restriction valves ensure a pressure drop of less than 5 psi across the system—imperceptible at taps and showers. All connections use WRAS-approved push-fit or compression fittings, so your original copper or PEX pipework remains intact and warranty-safe.
What does a complete system cost, and do you offer financing or service contracts?
For a typical three-bed Whitwell home, point-of-use drinking systems start at £495 fully installed, while whole-house reverse-osmosis with UV and softening ranges from £2,800 to £4,500 depending on flow requirements and filtration stages. Commercial packages are specified to quote. We partner with Novuna Consumer Finance for 0% interest options up to 24 months and long-term plans up to 60 months. Annual or multi-year service contracts are available at a discounted rate and include priority call-outs, parts, labour, and ongoing water-quality reports.