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Hello and thankyou for taking the time to look at my profile we cover all area's of house maintaince internal andexternal we are qualified in all house maintaince such as plumbing and heating 17th edition electrician and much more contact for a free quote
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair
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Kind friendly and job done in minutes brilliant, I would recomend keep this trades man nunber
LARGE ROOFING LTD. We are a nation wide company specialising in all pitched and GRP roofs. We offer free surveys and quotations. Financing is available subject to status.
Trades serviced: Chimney Building / Repair, Flat roof- installation / repair, Guttering and Rainwater Pipe, Leadwork, Slate & Tiled Roof, uPVC fascias / Soffits / Cladding
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Pleased to work with Daniel and Mitch. Very reliable and open to our requests. Well done
Great service and prices. Father & Son local Gas, LPG and Oil engineers. Engineers you can rely on to carry out all your plumbing and heating needs no matter how big or small the job. Our customers piece of mind is our satisfaction.
Trades serviced: Gas Fire, Gas Cooker / Hob - installation / repair, Bathroom, Kitchen and WC Plumbing, Electric boiler - installation / service / repair, Plumbing Repair & Maintenance
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Good estimate, quickly provided. Plumber came in good time. even got his office to phone to say he might be one hour late. Work was good, Both workers were polite and efficient., and the work was well done. There were no unexpected costs. Email communication was excellent. I would be delighted to use CR again and I wish them continued success.
I have over 15 years experience and knowledge in all aspects of joinery/kitchen fitting/bathroom installations/tiling. Specialise in Full house renovations. We provide a reliable, friendly and proffesional service at affordable prices. 25 year guarantee
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Cellar & Basement Conversion, Garage Conversion
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Richard put some stud walls up for me and did a good job. Can highly recommend him. Very knowledgeable and a likeable person.
small family run company very friendly and reliable service offering free quotes and advice
Trades serviced: Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair, Wooden Decking, Garden Shed / Playhouse, Wooden cladding /Fascias/ Soffits, Flat Pack Furniture Assembly
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Very professional job.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Installation, Bathroom, Kitchen and WC Plumbing, Plumbing Repair & Maintenance, Power Showers and Pump, Radiator
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Steve arrived on time and did a great job. Would definitely recommend.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Cellar & Basement Conversion
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Very quick service and very helpful
My name's Paul and I've started my own business, RCN Heating Services. I worked for British Gas for over 12 years as a service and repair engineer. I am fully trained, qualified and insured to work on all domestic gas/heating appliances and systems.
Trades serviced: Gas Fire, Gas Cooker / Hob - installation / repair, Bathroom, Kitchen and WC Plumbing, Electric boiler - installation / service / repair, Plumbing Repair & Maintenance
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Excellent, reliable, friendly service. Thank you. Highly recommended
We provide all Building Work: Electrical,,Lighting,Wiring, Internal renovation, Kitchens ,Bathrooms, Through Walls,Ceilings, plastering,Skimming,External renovation,Pointing ,Extensions, loft Conversions, Garage Conversion
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Pointing / Repointing
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Job completed on time, the team worked long hours. Some mess left behind from plastering but generally good job.
Hi we are a family run business that do our very best to try and complete emergency jobs the very same day
Trades serviced: Bathroom Installation, Bathroom, Kitchen and WC Plumbing, Plumbing Repair & Maintenance, Power Showers and Pump, Radiator
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Very quick response and job completed promptly. Plumber was polite and efficient
Plumbers - what you need to know
Plumbers are a crucial part of maintaining or building any sort of property. Most people know about one side of the job - unblocking drains and toilets - but it’s far more in-depth than that. If you’re getting a bathroom done you’ll need them to work with an architect or bathroom specialist to figure out the best position for your bath, shower, toilet and sink. They’ll then make sure all the pipes and plumbing are in the right place to fit them all, as well as to produce the best water flow through your home.
What a plumber can help with
- Installing and repairing bathrooms, radiators, appliances, taps and boilers.
- Removing blockages in toilets and drainage.
- Detecting and repairing leaks, in both water and gas systems.
- Replacing old plumbing.
- Repairing burst water pipes.
They install radiators and common appliances like dishwashers and washing machines, again, making sure that waste pipes and taps are exactly where they need to be.
Of course there’s also the little jobs like leaky taps and shower heads they can take care of too, but if you’re getting them round for a job like that, it might also be worth booking them in for a boiler check.
Boilers
Boilers need to be serviced once a year by a qualified plumber - look out for the Gas Safe certificate on our tradespeople’s profile pages.
Boilers tend to break down during the winter months when they’re most in use, so it’s a good idea to book a plumber in at the end of summer before they get too busy. They tend to be in-demand once it gets cold, dealing with emergency jobs where heating and hot water need to be restored urgently. If you get ahead of the game with a pre-emptive boiler check you’re also likely to get a better rate.
Costs for common plumbing jobs
We surveyed our tradespeople about the costs of common plumbing jobs – here’s what you can expect to pay.
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Shower installation | £100 | £375 |
| Bath installation | £150 | £375 |
| Toilet installation | £100 | £300 |
| Water tank installation | £150 | £375 |
| Radiator installation | £150 | £150 |
| Taps installation | £50 | £150 |
| Boiler repair | £150 | £700 |
| Boiler installation | £1300 | £3000 |
The qualifications your plumber needs
Gas Safe
If a tradesperson carries out gas work, they have to be Gas Safe registered. They’ll carry a personal ID card which you can ask to see, so check their licence number and expiry date. When tradespeople join us, we also check this, as only Gas Safe registered tradespeople are able to purchase these types of job.
What is Gas Safe?
Gas Safe is the official list of gas engineers who are registered to work safely and legally on boilers, cookers, fires and all other gas appliances.
By law all gas engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register. The Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI as the gas registration body in 2009.
Planning permission for plumbers
In general, internal works don’t require planning permission unless you’re in a listed building. This includes kitchens and bathrooms, except when they’re part of a house extension.
For more detail, go to Planning Portal.
Insurance for plumbers
Anyone who works on your home, including plumbers, should have valid public liability insurance, which protects both tradespeople and homeowners should anything go wrong while on the job.
Accidental damage insurance is also important, so that your house is safe in the event of any unexpected problems.
Questions you should ask a plumber
- How long have they been trading?
- What qualifications do they have?
- What experience do they have carrying out similar work?
- Will they supply all materials?
- Will they be using sub-contractors?
- Reasons the work could be delayed?
- Do they need to move furniture or clear a room?
- Will they tidy up each day?
- Is a skip required?
- Does the work require:
- Planning permission.
- Conservation officer.
- Building regs compliance.
See the latest questions that our community of homeowners have been asking about plumbing.
Plumbing ideas
See how you can add an extra bathroom - perfect to stop those morning arguments when everyone wants a shower at the same time. An extra bathroom helps with growing families or for rental properties with multiple tenants.
You can also read about water efficiency in the home, how to keep your pipework healthy, and last but not least, a beginner’s guide to unblocking a sink.
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