Weak pressure in the shower, kitchen, or the whole apartment? The cause can be as simple as a clogged aerator, or deeper — like old pipes. We diagnose exactly what's wrong before offering a fix
Santehniķis Rīgā diagnoses low water pressure causes in apartments and houses across Riga before offering a fix. Diagnosis starts from €25, with a 12-month warranty on all work.
Before calling a plumber, a quick self-check can save time and help you describe the problem more precisely.
Turn on the water in the kitchen, bathroom and shower — compare the pressure at each.
If weak pressure is only at one tap, the cause is usually local and simple. If it's weak everywhere, the problem runs deeper.
Describe what you noticed — it helps our plumber arrive with the right tools.
Our plumbers diagnose the exact cause first, rather than jumping to the most expensive fix
Limescale build-up at the tap end — the most common and cheapest cause to fix
The internal mechanism wears out and restricts flow
A common issue in Soviet-era buildings with old metal pipes
A faulty or misadjusted valve lowers pressure throughout the apartment
Often left over after renovation work when a valve wasn't fully reopened
Sometimes linked to the centralised water supply, not your apartment
Low water pressure isn't the same problem in every case, so the fix can't be the same either. If you try replacing the faucet yourself, but the real cause is a corroded pipe behind the wall, the problem won't go away — you'll just lose money and time. And the reverse: if you call in expensive pipe repair work when the actual culprit was only a clogged aerator, you'll overpay for unnecessary work. Our plumber first checks whether the problem is in one fixed spot or the whole apartment, and only then offers a precise, proportionate fix with a clear price. 12-month warranty on all work.
Book Diagnosis NowPressure check and cause identification
Removing limescale build-up
Replacing the faucet's internal mechanism
If the cause is a corroded or narrowed pipe
* Exact price confirmed after diagnosis, before work begins — no hidden fees. 12-month warranty on all work.
"The shower had been barely trickling for months and I assumed it was a building-wide issue. The plumber unscrewed the aerator — completely clogged with limescale. Five-minute job, pressure back to normal."
"In our old Soviet-era building the whole apartment had weak pressure. The plumber explained it was the old riser pipes, and suggested a realistic fix instead of pushing unnecessary work."
"The pressure at our kitchen faucet suddenly dropped by half. Turned out the cartridge inside was worn. The plumber replaced it, and the tap now works better than ever."
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