Waste Pipes and Fittings

Our comprehensive range of waste pipes and fittings play a crucial role in carrying wastewater from toilets, baths and sinks into a soil pipe and subsequently an underground drainage system. All of our plastic waste pipes are manufactured by FloPlast, the UK's market leader in above and below-ground drainage products.

We offer solvent weld waste pipes which are made from ABS plastic and are more popular in the south of the UK. Solvent waste pipes are connected via a permanent joint with solvent cement, whereas in our push-fit waste system, connections between components are made from ring seal joints on each waste fitting. Push fit is the more popular option in the North of the UK when it comes to waste systems.

Alongside these two most popular systems, we also stock a wide range of supporting and alternative waste options such as multifit compression waste, which can connect to older materials such as copper and lead, an overflow waste system and a large selection of waste traps.

The Purpose of Waste Pipes

In both residential and commercial applications, waste pipes are extremely common as they serve as the backbone of any modern plumbing system. Their role is to safely and efficiently transport all of the wastewater produced within the property into the soil stack pipe. One end of a run of waste pipes and fittings is therefore connected to the soil pipe, and the other can be connected to a wide variety of drains and home appliances such as basins, showers, sinks, washing machines and toilets.

Though their main purpose is to transport wastewater, modern waste pipe systems are also important to any property for a whole host of other reasons:

Ensuring drain odours don't enter the home
Stopping drains from getting clogged
Preventing pipe leaks which could lead to water damage
Providing easy access for any repairs thanks to removable components

Important Waste Pipe Fittings

Much like soil pipes, when it comes to waste pipes, there are a huge amount of fittings available that all serve a different purpose and come together to form a waste system.

Traps: One of the most popular fittings, waste traps, prevent drain odours from the waste system escaping into the room. They connect directly to an appliance and are designed to retain a certain amount of water within the fitting itself.
Air admittance valves: FloPlast's waste system comes with its own set of waste air admittance valves, since waste pipes are much smaller in diameter than soil. In a waste system, they prevent the water barrier within traps from being drained away due to siphonage, which would allow odours to enter the room.
Waste connectors: Whilst we offer all of the standard waste couplings and bends, not all installations will be able to be completed with just these fittings. That's why we also stock flexible waste connectors, which are used to connect waste pipes in a tight or awkward space. Waste tank connectors are also available to link a number of tanks together.
Pan Connectors: These fittings are used to connect a toilet to the nearest waste pipe. The connection created is watertight and it allows for waste to be flushed out of the toilet.

What Are the Different Types of Waste Pipes?

Solvent Weld Pipe

This is the most popular type of waste system where each of the components is made from high-quality ABS plastic. Joints are made using solvent welding with solvent cement that are permanent and cannot be undone. As previously mentioned these are more popular in the southern half of the UK and are ideal for applications where the pipes are being installed somewhere where there is a possibility that they may face impact.

Pushfit Waste Pipe

Pushfit pipes are slightly easier to work with than solvent weld, as connections in this system are made via ring seals that are found within each coupling. These connections can be made smoother with the aid of some silicon lubricant and they can also be disassembled at a later date if required.

Overflow Pipe

Often installed on water tanks or cisterns, overflow pipes act as a safety mechanism by diverting excess water away from these systems to prevent flooding and subsequently water damage to the property. They work by allowing water to flow through them after they exceed the desired level in the tank, the water is then transported outside of the property. If an overflow pipe frequently has water running through it, it can indicate issues are occurring with the tank.

Multifit Compression Waste Pipe

Compression waste is a versatile system that can connect all types of plastic pipes, as well as older lead and copper pipes. Made from polypropylene, compression waste pipes and fittings are reliable and long-lasting and are easier to install than solvent weld thanks to the simple nut, seal and ring joints.

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ORDERS OF STOCKED ITEMS

All orders made before the 12pm cutoff on 22nd December will be delivered 23rd December.

Orders between 12pm December 22nd and 12pm December 23rd will only be delivered on 24th December if ordered with special AM delivery, all other orders made after the 12pm cutoff on December 22nd will be delivered once normal service resumes.

Normal service will resume on January 3rd, with any orders placed up until this time to be delivered the following week commencing 6th January.

ORDERS OF DIRECT ITEMS

For orders of direct items, please see individual supplier pages below. If there is no specific information, please get in touch with us so we can contact suppliers for the most up-to-date Christmas delivery information.

DELIVERY CUT OFF TIMES

All orders are being dispatched as normal. Unless subject to exclusions, all orders received before 12pm will be delivered the next working day.

Please note, standard Cast Iron Gutter systems have a cut off time of 11am. Large or palletised orders have a cut off time of 12pm.

ORDER DAY	DELIVERY CUT OFF TIME	DELIVERY DAY*
Monday	12pm	Tuesday
Tuesday	12pm	Wednesday
Wednesday	12pm	Thursday
Thursday	12pm	Friday
Friday	12pm	Monday
Saturday	12pm	Tuesday
Sunday	12pm	Tuesday
Bank Holidays (except Bank Holiday Monday)	12pm	Next Working Day (Bank Holiday Monday orders will be delivered the following Wednesday)

*Delivery to non-Industrial Scotland, Northern Ireland, and CH, LL, and CA postcodes can sometimes take slightly longer, although this is dependent upon the exact location.

If we are unable to deliver your order within the above timeframe for any reason, we will contact you to arrange an alternative delivery day. We use overnight carriers, so we are unable to arrange or confirm an exact time of delivery.

Some special or non-stocked items on our website have extended lead-times, which are displayed on the product pages in question – see below for more details.

Whilst every reasonable effort shall be made to keep to a delivery date, we cannot be held liable for any losses, costs, damages, or expenses arising directly or indirectly out of any failure to meet any estimated delivery date.

In the unlikely event of a late delivery, we will be unable to compensate you for any consequential loss, so please do not organise any plant or labour before you have received your materials.

DELIVERY CHARGES AND EXTENDED LEAD TIMES

Orders over £250 excluding VAT will be delivered free of charge. Orders under this amount will incur a charge of £15.00 + VAT. This applies to most stocked items and some items that are supplied directly from manufacturers. Orders of stocked items are generally delivered in 1-3 working days.

Some stocked items will incur a bulky or pallet charge due to their extreme weights or lengths:

Bulky items - £45.00 + VAT charge placed on orders that contain one or more bulky products. These items will be marked as bulky during the checkout process.
Palletised items - £60.00 + VAT charge placed on orders that contain one or more items that need to be sent and delivered via a pallet. These items will be marked as palletised during the checkout process.

A full list of stocked items can be found here.

Certain items, usually those sent direct from manufacturers, incur additional delivery charges and an extended lead time regardless of the order value, due to the restrictions placed upon us by our carrier and the extreme weights/lengths. These charges are applied instead of the standard £15.00 + VAT charge if the order is valued under £250 excluding VAT.

The following product ranges have extended lead times or incur additional delivery charges. Please click on each individual range for specific details.

OUR COURIER PARTNERS

COURIER NAME	ORDER TRACKING	CONTACT INFORMATION	DELIVERY DAYS	NEXT DAY DELIVERY?
DX	Use online tracking portal	8am-6pm Mon-Fri (£35 charge for AM delivery - available for stocked items only) 8am-4pm Sat (£40 charge for Saturday delivery - available for stocked items only) Express: 0333 241 5700 Freight: 0333 241 1100	Mon-Sat	Yes
DHL	Use online tracking portal	7am-8pm Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm Sat 02476 937 770	Mon-Sat	Yes
DPD	Follow the information provided via SMS	8am-6.30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Sat, 9am-3pm Sun 0121 275 0500	Mon-Sat	Yes
Magnus/Pallex	Please contact us directly	N/A	Mon-Fri 8am-6pm	Yes
Own Transport	Please contact us directly	Email: [email protected] Phone: 01206 867500	Mon-Sat	Yes

OUR DELIVERY AREA

LOCATION	RESTRICTIONS	ADDITIONAL CHARGES	NOTES
Mainland UK	N/A	No additional charges for location, product specific delivery charges still apply	N/A
Ireland Jersey Guernsey	We are currently unable to deliver to these areas	N/A	N/A
Isle of Man Isle of Wight Scottish Highlands Northern Ireland		Additional delivery charge applies. Amount dependent on weight and length of product ordered. PBSL Group will contact you regarding this charge after we receive your order.	N/A
Scottish Isles	N/A	Additional delivery charge applies. Amount dependent on weight and length of product ordered. PBSL Group will contact you regarding this charge after we receive your order.	Many of our customers in the Scottish Isles choose to have their order redirected to a local haulier such as Woody's Express or Hebrides Haulage in Inverness.

Certain direct suppliers are able to ship outside of these areas depending on product quantity and availability. Please get in touch with us regarding any such queries.

SPLIT DELIVERIES

If you have ordered a mixture of goods that come both from us and direct from our manufacturing partners, you will be advised of this in your dispatch email. As the order is coming from two locations, you will receive two different deliveries. Delivery on direct items can have extended lead times and will need someone present to check and sign for the goods.

Occasionally, we don't have all items in stock at our main warehouse. If this is the case, we will endeavour to send the stock the same day from one of our other branches, in order to not delay delivery of the complete order. This may lead to a split delivery, dependant on the courier being used. We will contact you if there is going to be a delay due to this.

LABOUR AND MACHINERY

Please do not book machinery or labour until your goods have been received and checked over. Whilst every effort is made by our couriers to deliver your parcel within the stated timeframe, Professional Building Supplies cannot be held responsible for any additional costs incurred by delays outside of our control.

CHECKING AND SIGNING FOR ORDERS

SIGNED FOR POLICY – T&CS

All orders should be signed for. If you are unable to sign for your delivery, you can arrange with us for a neighbour to take delivery of your order. You can also advise us of a safe place where your order can be left, although we cannot take responsibility for any shortages or obvious damages.

Please ensure that you always check the number of packages that you are signing for. If there is an incorrect number of packages or any package appears damaged, you should note this on the signature panel and advise us so that we can rectify the issue as quickly as possible. Once goods have been signed for as being received ‘complete and in good condition’, any claims are not covered by the carrier’s insurance company.

Signing for goods as ‘unchecked’ makes any claims inadmissible, so please check the number of packages and look for any signs of any damage, noting any issues on the signature panel. Although the delivery drivers are busy, they are contractually obliged to wait whilst you check your delivery.

WHAT IF I CAN’T WAIT IN ALL DAY?

There is a ‘Notes’ section of the Basket review page where you can request for your goods to be left in a safe location – just tell us where to leave the order. Please not that we cannot take responsibility for any shortages or obvious damages if goods have not been signed for.

Please note that deliveries made by DHL (these are generally small orders with no pipe or bulky products) cannot be left in a safe location. You will be advised which carrier will be delivering your order by email at the point of dispatch.

REFUNDS, RESTOCKING AND RETURNS

RESTOCKING CHARGES

These are applicable to business customers and returns after 14 days.

Deductions may apply if the value of the goods is diminished by any amount as a result of handling of the goods by the consumer beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.

PRODUCT	RESTOCKING FEE (% OF PRODUCT PRICE)	COLLECTION CHARGE
Copper and Zinc Gutters	20%	£70
Storm Building Products	15%	Yes – depending on order value
Guardian Building Products	15%	Yes – depending on order value, plus return carriage charge if required
Shower Wall Cladding	35%	N/A
Painted Aluminium products	MADE TO ORDER – CANNOT BE RETURNED	MADE TO ORDER – CANNOT BE RETURNED
Cast Iron: Premier Primed Standard Rainwater, Premier Primed Sand Cast Rainwater, Premier LCC Soil, Halifax Soil & Drain Systems Fittings Only	25%	N/A
Cast Iron: Premier Extra (Black) Standard Rainwater, Premier Extra (Black) Sand Cast Rainwater, Mech 416 Soil System Fittings Only, Traditional Express Soil System	35%	N/A
FH Brundle Steel Fencing	20%	N/A

For further information and clarification of the legislation surrounding the return of goods, and associated costs, please refer to regulation 35 of The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

RETURNS AND REFUNDS

Please read our Returns & Refunds policy for further details.