Plumber & Boiler Engineer in Oadby
From the terraces near the high street to the newer builds out by the Botanic Garden, we know Oadby's mixed housing stock inside out.
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Steve & his son
Oadby's a mix of everything, from the older bay-fronted houses near the high street to newer estates out towards the Botanic Garden, and the plumbing and heating in those homes varies just as much. We've worked on original cast iron pipework in Victorian terraces and modern combi setups in newer builds, so whatever's fitted at your place, we've probably seen it before. Steve and his son cover Oadby regularly for boiler servicing, breakdowns, and installs, plus the everyday stuff like leaks, blocked drains, and dripping taps that never seem to happen at a convenient time. We're Gas Safe registered, rated 10/10 on Checkatrade from 131 reviews, and hold a 5.0 on Google, which matters more to us than any sales pitch. No call out fees, straight answers on the phone, and we turn up when we say we will. If your boiler's playing up or you've got a job that needs sorting properly, give us a ring.
Oadby homes and common issues
Oadby's a mix of solid 1930s semis around Leicester Road and the older streets near the village centre, alongside plenty of 1960s and 70s estate housing towards Uplands and Manor Road, plus a fair few larger detached homes near Stoughton Drive and the Racecourse. Older properties often still run on a vented hot water cylinder setup with an airing cupboard tank, whilst the newer estate homes tend to have combi boilers fitted from new, so we see a proper mix of systems when we're out on jobs here. There's also a good number of rented and student houses near the edge of Leicester, which brings its own set of wear and tear issues.
- Older 1930s semis with original pipework often suffer from low water pressure and airlocks, especially in upstairs bathrooms
- Hard water scale build up in kettles, showers and boiler heat exchangers is common across Oadby, we see plenty of it
- Combi boilers on the newer estates losing pressure or tripping out, usually down to a faulty expansion vessel or a small leak in the system
- Rented and student properties often have neglected boiler servicing, so we tend to find old, worn parts that should have been swapped out long ago
Recent work in Oadby
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.”
Oadby - frequently asked questions
- Do you cover Oadby for boiler breakdowns?
- Yes, we get out to Oadby regularly. If your boiler's packed in, give us a call and we'll talk you through it on the phone first, then get out to you as soon as we can.
- Can you fix a blocked drain in Oadby?
- Yes. Whether it's a slow-draining sink or something more stubborn out in the garden, we've got the kit to clear it and find out what caused it in the first place.
- We've got an older house near the high street with original pipework, can you work with that?
- Absolutely. We deal with a lot of period properties around Oadby with older cast iron or lead pipework mixed in with newer plumbing, and we know how to work around it without causing more problems.
- How often should a boiler be serviced?
- Once a year is the standard advice, and it keeps your warranty valid and the boiler running efficiently. We'll check it over properly, not just tick a box.
- Do you install boilers in Oadby or just repair them?
- Both. We handle full installs, swaps, and upgrades as well as servicing and repairs. We install and service all major boiler brands, so we're not tied to pushing one make over another.
- I've got a dripping tap that won't stop, is that worth calling you for?
- Definitely. It seems small but a dripping tap usually means a worn washer or cartridge, and left long enough it can damage the fitting. Quick job for us, saves you the hassle.
- What's involved in a boiler swap?
- We'll assess your current setup, talk you through the best options for your home and household size, then handle the removal and install in a day in most cases. We'll leave the place tidy too.
- Do you do emergency plumbing call outs in Oadby?
- Yes, burst pipes and serious leaks don't wait for a convenient time, so we do our best to get to you quickly when it's urgent.
- My radiators are cold at the top but warm at the bottom, what's that about?
- That's usually trapped air, and a quick bleed sorts it. If it keeps happening or several radiators are affected, it might point to a bigger issue like sludge build-up, which we can flush out.
- Can you find and fix a leak I can't see, like under the floor?
- Yes, hidden leaks are one of the trickier jobs but we've got the experience and equipment to trace them properly rather than guessing and ripping up floors unnecessarily.