Repair, Replacement & Installation Across Alfreton, Sutton-in-Ashfield & Ripley
Cold water storage cisterns (also known as loft tanks) play a crucial role in traditional gravity-fed plumbing systems. Whether you're dealing with a leaking tank, poor water flow, or a system upgrade, ISM Plumbing & Heating can help with fast, tidy, and regulation-compliant solutions.
We’ve been working on domestic water systems across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire for over 15 years. From full tank replacements to minor valve repairs, we’ll get the job done right—with minimal disruption to your home.
What Is a Cold Water Storage Cistern?
A cold water storage cistern is typically found in your loft and supplies cold water to your hot water cylinder (and sometimes bathrooms or toilets). It relies on gravity to deliver water pressure throughout your system.
Over time, these tanks can develop leaks, scale buildup, noisy fill valves, or even contamination if not properly covered or insulated. We’ll make sure your system is safe, efficient, and fully up to modern standards.
- Removal of old galvanised or plastic tanks
- Supply and installation of new approved plastic cisterns
- BS 4213 compliant and WRAS-approved installations
- Lid, insulation jacket, and overflow fitted as standard
- Ball valve and float arm replacements
- Overflow or dripping pipe repairs
- Insulating exposed pipework
- Cleaning or disinfecting old tanks
- Switching to unvented systems (if desired)
- Upgrading pipework for better flow
- Adding isolation valves for future maintenance
- Whether you’re replacing an old tank due to age, leaks or regulations—or removing one entirely as part of a modernisation—we can help.
Why Choose ISM Plumbing & Heating?
- Local & reliable – based near Alfreton, always prompt and professional
- Experienced – over 15 years working with loft plumbing and hot water systems
- Tidy & careful – we protect your loft, insulation and ceilings
- Fully insured & compliant – all work meets current water and building regulations
- Clear, honest pricing – no hidden extras, just fair and transparent quotes
Whether it’s part of a new bathroom installation or a simple like-for-like swap, we’re here to help.
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We repair and install cold water storage cisterns across:
Alfreton, Swanwick, Somercotes, South Normanton
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Skegby, Stanton Hill, Huthwaite
Ripley, Codnor, Heage, Leabrooks
Tibshelf, Pinxton, Selston, and surrounding areas
Call Ross now on 07743 861 914
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Available Monday–Saturday, 8am–6pm
Free site visits & honest advice guaranteed
No problem—give us a call. We’re happy to answer your questions and give honest advice with no pressure.
Your water supply, your safety, your home—it matters to us.
South Normanton
Westhouses
Leabrooks
Somercotes
Riddings
Swanwick
Ironville
Tibshelf
Blackwell
Newton
Hilcote
Pinxton
Selston
Stonebroom
Shirland
Higham
Wessington
Crich
Pilsley
Hardwick
Town Centre
Huthwaite
Skegby
Stanton Hill
Teversal
Fackley
Eastfield Side
Dalestorth
Carsic
Brierley
Mapplewells
Titchfield Park area
Sutton Junction
Lammas
Ripley Town Centre
Marehay
Waingroves
Ambergate
Heage
Nether Heage
Bullbridge
Sawmills
Street Lane
Lower Hartshay
Upper Hartshay
The Elms
Buckland Hollow
Butterley
Codnor
Peasehill
Ridgeway
Toadmoor
Morley Park
Clay Cross
North Wingfield
Bolsover
Pilsley
Danesmoor
Holmewood
Grassmoor
Hardstoft
Heath
Doe Lea
Scarcliffe
Tupton
Wingerworth
Hasland