Hard water · Brussels
Descaling taps, water heaters and pipes in Brussels
In Brussels, tap water is hard. Over the months, limescale reduces the flow, clogs your water heater and wears out taps and mixers early. We descale your equipment to restore a normal flow and make it last longer.
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- Water heater descaled
Hot water faster
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- Heating element free of scale
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Signs of too much limescale
Limescale builds up slowly: these symptoms tell you it's time to act, before something breaks.
- 01
Weak flow
Less water at the tap or the shower, even though the mains pressure is normal.
- 02
Uneven shower spray
Blocked nozzles, jets going in every direction.
- 03
Stiff or dripping mixer tap
A scaled-up cartridge is hard to turn and ends up leaking.
- 04
Hot water slow to come
The heating element of a scaled-up water heater heats less well and wears out faster.
- 05
Crackling water heater
Crackling while it heats often means limescale has built up at the bottom of the tank.
- 06
White marks that keep coming back
Deposits on taps and shower walls that come back as soon as they're cleaned.
What we descale
- Aerators and taps: washbasins, sink, bath
- Shower heads, hoses and shower columns
- Mixer tap cartridges (descaling or replacement)
- The heating element and tank of your electric water heater, see water heater servicing
- The water heater's safety valve
- Accessible scaled-up pipes and fittings
- Tips for limiting limescale day to day
A part too scaled up to save? We tell you and give you the price of replacing it before doing the work.
Scheduled servicing
Your appointment, booked in two minutes.
Choose a slot online or call us: an appointment is usually possible within 24 hours, at the price shown on the site.
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Our prices
Descaling and water heater servicing prices
The price of descaling depends on the equipment to treat. You always get it before the work.
Prices include VAT. For anything outside these fixed prices, we tell you the price before we start.
- Descaling€300VAT incl.
- Electric water heater service€220VAT incl.
- Gas water heater service€129VAT incl.
Your project, step by step
Your descaling in 4 steps
- 01
Diagnosis
We spot the equipment affected by limescale and assess its condition.
- 02
Price given
You know what will be done and what it costs before any work.
- 03
Descaling
Dismantling, descaling with suitable products, replacing parts that can't be saved if you approve.
- 04
Check and advice
Flow and seals checked, tips to slow down the return of limescale.
Making the right choice
Water softener, anti-scale filter: do you need one?
A water softener greatly reduces limescale throughout the installation, but needs regular attention (salt, settings). Other solutions exist, simpler but more limited.
We advise you based on your home and your water use, without pushing anything on you. Without any equipment, regular descaling of your appliances is still the simplest solution.
A question about your installation? Ask us.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about descaling
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Yes, the water supplied in Brussels is considered hard: it leaves limescale in pipes, appliances and taps. Your water's characteristics are available on the Vivaqua website.
It depends on the water hardness and how much you use. In a hard-water area like Brussels, a check every 1 to 2 years is generally advised.
The price depends on the equipment to treat and you get it before the work. Descaling costs €300 VAT incl.. An electric water heater service costs €220 VAT incl. and a gas water heater service €129 VAT incl..
Aerators and shower heads, yes: soaking them in white vinegar is often enough. For a mixer tap, a water heater or pipes, it's best to call a professional.
Yes: limescale insulates the heating element, which runs hotter and wears out faster, and it can make the safety valve drip. Regular descaling makes it last longer.
We advise you on whether a water softener makes sense for your home. Let's talk about it during our visit, or ask us the question.
Where we work
Brussels and the surrounding area
The 19 Brussels municipalities and part of Flemish Brabant and Walloon Brabant.
Brussels-Capital Region
- Anderlecht
- Auderghem
- Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
- City of Brussels
- Etterbeek
- Evere
- Forest
- Ganshoren
- Ixelles
- Jette
- Koekelberg
- Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
- Saint-Gilles
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
- Schaerbeek
- Uccle
- Watermael-Boitsfort
- Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
- Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Flemish Region
- Sint-Genesius-Rode
- Wezembeek-Oppem
- Kraainem
- Linkebeek
- Drogenbos
- Tervuren
- Overijse
- Hoeilaart
- Meise
- Grimbergen
- Keerbergen
- Tremelo
- Oud-Heverlee
Walloon Region
- Lasne
- Waterloo
- La Hulpe
- Rixensart
- Braine-l'Alleud
- Chaumont-Gistoux
- Grez-Doiceau
- Beauvechain
- Incourt
Our other services
Need something else?
- HeatingWater heater servicingDescaling, checking the anode and the safety valve: reliable hot water and an appliance that lasts longer.Find out more
- PlumbingPlumbing repairsWater leak, running toilet, a leaking tap or burst pipe: a plumber at your door within 24 hours, 7 days a week, at the price given.Find out more
- PlumbingDrain unblockingBlocked toilet, sink, shower or stack: professional unblocking within 24 hours, 7 days a week, without damaging your pipes.Find out more
- HeatingBoiler serviceThe compulsory service of your gas or oil boiler by a certified technician, with the certificate handed over straight away.Find out more
Servicing & checks
Weak flow, scaled-up water heater? Let's book a visit.
Taps, shower heads, water heater, pipes: we remove the limescale where it costs you most. Book an appointment, the price is given in advance.
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