Noisy Pipes

Banging, ticking, whistling, or gurgling pipes are rarely a sign of serious structural damage — but they can be persistent, and occasionally they do point to something that needs fixing. Water hammer (a loud bang when you turn off a tap) is caused by high pressure or unsupported pipework; ticking from copper pipes is almost always thermal expansion; gurgling usually means trapped air or a partial drain blockage. These guides help you track down exactly which pipe is making the noise, identify the underlying cause, and apply the right fix — whether that's lagging, a pressure-reducing valve, or simply bleeding a radiator.