A plumber who is also the heating engineer
A plumber works on the water supply, drainage, taps, toilets and bathrooms. A heating engineer works on boilers and central heating. Ian is both, and Gas Safe registered as well, so a leak under the boiler, a dripping tap and a cold radiator are one phone call.
Prices are given on the phone, or after Ian has seen the job. Have your postcode ready.
Registrations
- Gas Safe
- 6061489
- OFTEC
- 11834
- Hours
- 7 days
- Base
- WV6
Water where it shouldn't be?
Turn it off at the stopcock, usually under the kitchen sink, then ring. Say where the water is coming from and whether it has stopped.
What Ian is called for
- LeaksUnder sinks, behind toilets, from the cylinder, under floors. Found and fixed, and the pipework made good.
- TapsDripping, stiff or seized taps repaired or replaced, including mixer taps and outside taps.
- ToiletsRunning continuously, not filling, not flushing, or leaking at the base. Usually a fill valve or a flush valve.
- ShowersLow pressure, running cold, or a mixer that has failed. Electric and mixer showers replaced.
- Cylinders and tanksHot water cylinders, immersion heaters, cold water tanks and ball valves.
- Stopcocks and pipeworkA stopcock that won't turn, lead or old pipework replaced, and pipes rerouted for a new kitchen or bathroom.
From the call to the fix
Describe it
What is leaking or not working, where it is, and whether the water is off.
Ian gives a time
He says when he can get to you and gives you an idea of the cost. If water is coming through, say so when you ring and he'll see what he can do.
The fix
Most small jobs are done on the visit with the parts on the van. Anything specialist is ordered the same day.
Tested
Run, checked for leaks and left tidy.
Bathrooms and kitchens
Because Ian is NICEIC registered as well, a bathroom or kitchen refit doesn't need a separate electrician for the shower, the extractor fan, the lighting or the appliance sockets. The pipework and the electrics are done by the same person.
He is also an approved installer for Magnet kitchens.
Ian is quick to respond, reliable and honest.
Helen Jarrett, Google review, AGA and boiler
Before you ring
What's the difference between a heating engineer and a plumber?
A heating engineer installs, repairs and services boilers and central heating. A plumber works on water supply, drainage, taps, toilets and bathrooms. Ian does both, but by law only a Gas Safe registered engineer can work on a gas boiler. Plumbing has its own page.
Do you do small plumbing jobs?
Yes. Leaks, dripping taps, toilets that won't stop filling, and outside taps. Ring and describe it, and Ian gives you an idea of the cost on the phone. Plumbing.
Do I need a separate electrician for a bathroom?
Not with Ian. He is NICEIC registered as well as Gas Safe, so the pipework, the shower, the extractor fan and the lighting are done by the same person and certified by him. Bathrooms.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer. Repairs, services and certificates are paid when the job is done. Bigger jobs, like a new boiler, a bathroom or air conditioning, are 50% on booking to cover the materials, and the balance on completion.