Plumbing advice

Practical guides for Accra homes and facilities

Straight answers to the problems we get called about most — what you can safely check yourself, and when it is time to bring us in.

Two ASAP Plumbing technicians positioning a large water storage tank
Homes & businesses

Keeping your water storage tank clean and safe

Most Accra homes and businesses depend on a poly tank. Here is how to keep the water in it clean, the float valve working and the pump alive.

Read the guide 11 September 2026
Technician commissioning a booster pump and control panel inside a pump room
For facility managers

Planning plumbing maintenance for an office, clinic or apartment block

What a facility manager should have checked, how often, and what a good maintenance report looks like — so plumbing stops being an emergency budget line.

Read the guide 11 September 2026
ASAP Plumbing team member watching an excavator dig a drainage trench
Homes & businesses

Preparing your drainage for the rainy season

A few hours of work in April and September prevents most of the flooding, blocked gullies and damp walls we are called to in the rains.

Read the guide 11 September 2026
For your home

Choosing a water heater: a practical guide

Instant versus storage heaters, what size actually fits your household, and the installation details that determine safety and lifespan.

Read the guide 5 August 2026
Water storage tank connected to a booster pump and filtration unit
For your home

Low water pressure: the common causes in Accra homes

Whether you are on mains, a tank, or a pump, low pressure has a short list of causes. Here is how to narrow it down before calling anyone.

Read the guide 5 August 2026
A removed supply valve assembly held up in front of an ASAP Plumbing van
For your home

A pipe has burst — what to do in the first five minutes

The five-minute checklist that limits water damage before the plumber arrives: stop valve, electricity, and what to photograph.

Read the guide 5 August 2026
Technician opening a tiled wall with a breaker to access concealed pipework
For your home

Why is my water bill suddenly high?

The usual suspects behind a jump in your Ghana Water bill — and a ten-minute meter test that tells you if you have a hidden leak.

Read the guide 5 August 2026

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