Plumber & Boiler Engineer in Knighton
Trusted by homeowners around Knighton Park and the surrounding streets for honest boiler and plumbing work.
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Checkatrade
10/10 · 131 reviews
Google Reviews
5.0 stars
Family Run
Steve & his son
Knighton is one of those Leicester suburbs where the houses tell you what you're dealing with before you even open the door. Big detached and semi-detached properties, older boilers tucked into airing cupboards or lofts that were never designed with easy access in mind, and central heating systems that have often been extended and altered over the years as families added extensions or converted garages. Steve and his son have worked on plenty of homes around Knighton Park and the surrounding streets, and know the difference between a straightforward swap and a job that needs a proper look at the whole system first. Larger properties usually mean longer pipe runs, more radiators to balance, and sometimes older cylinders or tanks that need factoring into any boiler upgrade. Whether it's a call-out for a leak, a blocked drain, or a full boiler service, the approach is the same: turn up, explain what's actually going on in plain terms, and get it sorted properly. Gas Safe registered, Checkatrade 10/10 from 131 reviews, and a father-and-son team who don't disappear once the invoice is paid.
Knighton homes and common issues
Knighton's a mixed bag once you get off the main roads. Down by Knighton Park and around the Fields you've got a good number of 1930s semis and bay fronted terraces, solid brick homes now on their second or third boiler. Closer to the university end and the Clarendon Park border there's a lot of Victorian and Edwardian terraces split into flats or student lets, often with older gravity fed systems still hanging about in the loft. Further out towards Knighton Fields and the newer pockets near Saffron you get more 1970s and 80s builds with combis already fitted, usually due a swap by now. Whatever the age, most of what Steve and his son see day to day is a straightforward combi or system boiler tucked in a kitchen cupboard or airing cupboard, sometimes original to the house and well overdue attention.
- Old cast iron radiators in the Victorian terraces holding sludge, giving cold spots at the bottom and needing a proper power flush rather than just bleeding
- Combi boilers in the smaller semis losing pressure regularly, usually a sign of a slow leak in the pipework that needs tracing, not just topping up
- Converted flats near the university with shared or ageing pipework where water pressure drops when more than one tap or shower is running at once
- Loft mounted tanks and gravity systems in the older Edwardian houses that are past their best and pushing homeowners towards a combi conversion
Recent work in Knighton
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.”
Knighton - frequently asked questions
- Do you cover Knighton for boiler repairs and general plumbing?
- Yes, Knighton is well within our regular working area. We're out that way often, whether it's a boiler that's dropped out on a cold morning or a leak under the sink that won't wait.
- A lot of the houses in Knighton are larger detached or semi-detached homes. Does that change the cost of a boiler swap?
- It can, mainly because bigger homes often have longer pipe runs and more radiators to heat, which sometimes means a slightly bigger boiler or extra work on the system. We'll always have a proper look and give you a clear price before anything starts, no surprises halfway through.
- Our boiler is in the loft, is that a problem for servicing or repairs?
- Not at all, we come across loft-mounted boilers regularly in Knighton's older properties. We just make sure we've got safe access and the right kit with us on the day.
- We've got a blocked drain outside the house, can you deal with that or is it a job for the council?
- If it's on your property, that's something we can sort. We'll have a look, clear it properly, and let you know if there's anything further along the line that needs attention. If it turns out to be a shared or council drain, we'll tell you straight.
- How quickly can someone come out for a boiler breakdown in Knighton?
- We aim to get to you as quickly as we can, especially if you've got no heating or hot water. Give us a call and we'll be upfront about timing rather than leaving you guessing.
- Do you service boilers in Knighton even if you didn't originally install them?
- Yes, plenty of our servicing work is on boilers we've never touched before. We service and work on all major boiler brands, so it doesn't matter who fitted it originally.
- We've noticed a damp patch on the ceiling, could that be a plumbing leak?
- It could well be, especially if there's a bathroom or pipework above that spot. Worth getting it looked at sooner rather than later, a small leak left alone can turn into a bigger job and more damage to sort out.
- Our old cylinder is still in place from years back, can you replace it as part of a boiler upgrade?
- Yes, that's a common job in some of Knighton's older homes where the heating system has been added to over the years. We'll look at the whole setup, not just the boiler, and advise honestly on what needs doing and what can wait.
- Do you do power flushes for older heating systems?
- Yes, if radiators are cold at the bottom or the system's making noise, a power flush is often the answer, particularly in older properties around Knighton where systems have built up sludge over time.
- Are you Gas Safe registered and insured for work in Knighton?
- Yes, fully Gas Safe registered, and you can check our credentials any time. We're a family-run outfit, father and son, with a genuine local reputation built on Checkatrade 10/10 from 131 reviews and 5.0 stars on Google.