Plumber & Boiler Engineer in Blaby
Trusted by homeowners around Blaby village and Northfield Road for honest boiler and plumbing work.
Call 07581 461402Gas Safe Registered
Checkatrade
10/10 · 131 reviews
Google Reviews
5.0 stars
Family Run
Steve & his son
If you're in Blaby and your boiler's playing up, or you've got a leak that won't wait, The Plumb Doctor is who your neighbours call. Steve and his son cover Blaby regularly, from the older semis around Northfield Road to the bungalows further out towards the village centre, and they know the sort of heating systems this area tends to have, many installed decades ago and due an upgrade or at least a proper service. Being Gas Safe registered means all boiler installations, servicing and repairs are done properly and safely, no shortcuts. The family-run setup means you get the same two faces each time, not a rotating cast of subcontractors. With a 10/10 rating on Checkatrade from 131 reviews and a full 5.0 stars on Google, the reputation in and around Blaby speaks for itself. Whether it's a full boiler swap, a routine service, or a blocked pipe that's turned your kitchen into a swimming pool, give them a ring and they'll sort it.
Blaby homes and common issues
Blaby's a real mix. You've got the older cottages and terraces near the village centre and Little Hill, some going back a fair way with the original cast iron pipework still lurking under the floorboards in places. Then there's the 1970s and 80s semis and detached houses out towards Sunnyside and Springfield, and the newer estates that have gone up around Blaby and neighbouring Countesthorpe over the last couple of decades. Older places tend to have a hot water cylinder tucked in an airing cupboard, sometimes still on an old gravity fed system, while the newer builds are almost all combi boilers squeezed into a kitchen cupboard or loft space. We install and service all major boiler brands, so whatever's fitted in your Blaby home we can take a look.
- Older Blaby cottages and terraces with original pipework often get cold spots on radiators and slow heat up times, usually down to sludge build up after years of use.
- Combi boilers in the newer estates losing pressure or locking out, often because a filling loop's been left open a fraction or there's a small drip somewhere in the system.
- Hard water in this part of Leicestershire means limescale builds up fast in kettles, taps and boiler heat exchangers, so we see a fair few boilers working harder than they should.
- Outside taps and exposed pipework on the older properties freezing and splitting over a hard winter, especially where insulation's been skipped or has worn away over the years.
Recent work in Blaby
What local customers say
“Had a problem with my toilet cistern. Great communication, very polite, very professional, fixed the leaking toilet. I'd highly recommend Steve and the team at The Plumb Doctor.”
“Had our old en suite shower cubicle removed and a new quadrant shower fitted. Looks incredible. Well done to the whole team.”
“Wow, what absolute top service. Very professional, friendly and honest. Very clean throughout the job. Now my heating and water pressure is a hundred times better.”
Blaby - frequently asked questions
- Do you cover Blaby for boiler repairs and servicing?
- Yes, Blaby is part of our regular working area. Whether you're near the village centre or out towards Northfield Road, we can get to you for boiler repairs, servicing or a full installation.
- Many of the houses in Blaby are older semis, will that affect a boiler swap?
- Not usually. We've worked on plenty of older properties with original pipework and awkward airing cupboards. We'll assess the setup on site and talk you through the best boiler and location for your home before any work starts.
- I've got a blocked drain outside my house in Blaby, can you help?
- Yes, blocked drains and pipes are one of the jobs we deal with most. We'll come out, find the cause and clear it properly rather than just pushing the blockage further down the line.
- How quickly can you get to a burst pipe or leak in Blaby?
- We treat leaks and bursts as urgent. Give us a call and we'll do our best to get to you the same day, especially if water's actively coming through a ceiling or wall.
- Are you Gas Safe registered for boiler work in Blaby?
- Yes, we're fully Gas Safe registered, which is a legal requirement for anyone working on gas boilers and appliances. You're welcome to ask to see our registration when we arrive.
- Do you install and service all boiler brands?
- We install and service all major boiler brands, so whatever make you've currently got, or whatever you're thinking of switching to, we can help.
- My boiler in Blaby is losing pressure regularly, what's going on?
- That's usually a sign of a small leak somewhere in the system, though it can also point to a faulty part. We'll check the whole system properly rather than just topping up the pressure and hoping it holds.
- Can you fix a running or leaking toilet?
- Yes, that's a common general plumbing job for us. Usually it's a worn valve or ballcock that needs replacing, and it's normally a quick fix once we're there.
- Do you charge a call out fee just to look at a job in Blaby?
- Give us a call and we'll talk through the job with you and be upfront about costs before we arrive, no nasty surprises.
- How often should a boiler in an older Blaby property be serviced?
- We'd generally recommend an annual service, especially for older systems, to keep things running efficiently and to catch small issues before they become expensive breakdowns.