Plumber & Boiler Engineer in Countesthorpe
Trusted by families across Countesthorpe's cottages and newer estates alike, from Gas Safe boiler work to everyday plumbing fixes.
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Checkatrade
10/10 · 131 reviews
Google Reviews
5.0 stars
Family Run
Steve & his son
Countesthorpe has grown a fair bit over the years, and you can see it in the housing. You've got the older cottages down near the village centre with their original pipework and airing cupboards that were never designed for a modern combi, sitting alongside newer estates where everything's tucked behind plasterboard and needs a different approach altogether. Steve and his son have worked on both kinds of property across Countesthorpe, so whether you're dealing with an ageing back boiler in a period place or a five year old system on a new build that's started playing up, they've likely seen it before. Being a larger village, Countesthorpe has its share of families, older residents living alone, and everything in between, and the jobs reflect that: full boiler installs for growing households, quick fixes for people who just want their heating back on, and honest advice when a repair isn't worth it any more. Gas Safe registered, Checkatrade 10/10 from 131 reviews, and a father-and-son team who turn up when they say they will.
Countesthorpe homes and common issues
Countesthorpe's a big village, one of the biggest in Leicestershire, and the housing reflects that. You've got the older core around Church Street and The Green with Victorian and Edwardian brick terraces and cottages, plenty still on original solid wall construction, then a good ring of 1960s to 1980s semis and detached family homes on the estates off Foston Road and Cosby Road, and newer executive style builds further out towards Broughton Road. On the older places we're regularly finding gravity fed systems that got half converted at some point, or a combi boiler shoehorned into a cupboard that was never really big enough for it. The newer estate homes are almost all combi setups now, usually put in by the original developer, and due a swap once they hit the 12 to 15 year mark.
- Older Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the village centre often still have narrow original pipework, so we see a lot of poor flow and pressure complaints once a new boiler or shower goes in
- 1970s and 80s semis on the estates commonly have loft tanks and header tanks left over from the original gravity system, even where the heating's since gone to combi, and these get forgotten about until they leak or freeze
- With Countesthorpe backing onto open farmland and having a fair few properties on private drives and older lanes, we get more than the usual number of calls about frozen or damaged external pipework in winter
- A lot of the newer estate builds share the same developer fitted combi, so when one goes we tend to get a run of very similar boiler faults from neighbours on the same close within a few weeks of each other
Recent work in Countesthorpe
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.”
Countesthorpe - frequently asked questions
- Do you cover Countesthorpe for boiler repairs and installations?
- Yes, Countesthorpe is well within our regular working area and we're out there often. Whether it's a boiler that's packed in overnight or a full new installation you've been putting off, give us a call and we'll sort a time that suits.
- We've got an older cottage in Countesthorpe with an old back boiler, can you help?
- Absolutely, we deal with a lot of older properties around Countesthorpe and know the quirks that come with them, awkward pipe runs, old airing cupboards, gravity fed systems that have been patched up over the years. We'll have an honest look and tell you straight whether it needs a repair or if you're better off upgrading.
- I've moved into one of the newer estates in Countesthorpe, do you still service modern combi boilers?
- Yes, plenty of our work is on newer combi systems too. Annual servicing keeps the warranty valid and catches small issues before they turn into breakdowns, so it's worth staying on top of even on a boiler that's only a few years old.
- Can you fix a blocked drain or sink in Countesthorpe?
- Yes, blocked drains and sinks are a regular call out for us. We'll get out to you, clear the blockage properly rather than just pushing it further down the line, and let you know if there's anything underlying causing it to keep happening.
- Do you do emergency plumbing call outs in Countesthorpe?
- We do our best to get to genuine emergencies, burst pipes, leaks, no heating in winter, as quickly as we can. Give us a ring and we'll be honest about timing rather than leaving you guessing.
- How much does a boiler service cost in Countesthorpe?
- It depends on the make and age of your boiler, but we'll always give you a clear price before we start, no surprises on the invoice. Call us with your boiler details and we can talk you through it.
- Can you swap or upgrade an old boiler for a new one in Countesthorpe?
- Yes, boiler swaps are one of the jobs we do most. We'll come out, have a look at your current setup and your property, and talk you through the options that make sense for your home and budget, without pushing you towards anything you don't need.
- Do you fix leaking taps and pipes in Countesthorpe?
- Yes, that's bread and butter work for us. A dripping tap or a slow leak under the sink might seem minor but left alone it can cause real damage, so it's worth getting looked at sooner rather than later.
- Are you Gas Safe registered for work in Countesthorpe?
- Yes, we're fully Gas Safe registered, which matters for anything gas related, boiler installs, repairs, servicing. Always worth checking with any tradesman doing gas work in your home, and we're happy to show our registration.
- What do Countesthorpe customers say about your work?
- We're rated 10 out of 10 on Checkatrade from 131 reviews and hold a 5.0 rating on Google. As a father-and-son team, our name is on every job, so we take that reputation seriously and it's a big part of why people in Countesthorpe keep calling us back.