the average waste pipe cost is around £180 per metre. Although the exact price of the waste pipe will depend on the size, length and quality of the pipe itself.

The term “first-fix plumbing" happens first in the new build process and is all about routing and laying the pipework to create a strong foundation. Whereas “second-fix plumbing” is the process of connecting the appliances and fixtures to the pipework and adding the finishing touches to a home.

Ancient Plumbing: Egyptians and Indians (4000-2500 B.C.) The first evidence of plumbing is from the ancient Egyptians and Indians. They developed systems of copper piping to transport water from natural sources like wells and springs to homes and public baths.

This is the system that brings fresh water into your home, usually, from the communal pipeline that runs underneath your street. The first thing it does is pass through a meter, which records how much water you use, then it is distributed to all the different appliances in your house that require it.