Plumber & Boiler Engineer in Glenfield
Trusted by homes across Glenfield, from the older semis near the hospital to the newer builds off the main road.
Call 07581 461402Gas Safe Registered
Checkatrade
10/10 · 131 reviews
Google Reviews
5.0 stars
Family Run
Steve & his son
If you're in Glenfield, chances are your boiler's tucked away in an airing cupboard in one of the area's older semis, or a loft space in one of the newer detached builds off the main road. Either way, Steve and his son have seen plenty of them, and know the sort of plumbing quirks that come with homes of that age round here. We're a family-run, Gas Safe registered outfit, and Glenfield's well within the area we cover day to day, whether that's a boiler that's packed in near Glenfield Hospital or a blocked drain on a quiet cul-de-sac. We keep things straightforward: turn up when we say we will, explain what's wrong in plain English, and get it fixed properly first time. With a 10/10 rating on Checkatrade from 131 reviews and 5.0 stars on Google, most of our work in Glenfield comes from word of mouth, neighbours telling neighbours. No hard sell, no jargon, just honest plumbing and heating work from people who'll still be answering the phone next year.
Glenfield homes and common issues
Glenfield's a mix of older village housing round the original centre near Glenfield Road and Church Road, and much newer estates that have gone up towards Ellis Park and out past the A50 over the last couple of decades. The older properties tend to have had a few different boilers in their time, often tucked in a kitchen cupboard or airing cupboard with pipework that's been added to and altered over the years. The newer builds usually have a combi fitted as standard in a fairly tight utility space, which is fine day to day but can make servicing and repairs a bit more fiddly than it should be.
- Older Glenfield homes with original pipework often see corrosion and sludge build up over time, which shows as cold spots on radiators or a boiler that's noisy when it fires up
- New-build combis on the estates near Ellis Park are sometimes undersized or badly positioned for the property, so residents get pressure drops or the hot water struggles when more than one tap's running
- Hard water in this part of Leicester means limescale in the system is a regular issue, we see it clogging up heat exchangers and shortening the life of a boiler if it's not treated
- A fair few of the semis and terraces round the village have had extensions or loft conversions added on, and the heating system hasn't always been rebalanced properly for the extra radiators, so some rooms just never get warm enough
Recent work in Glenfield
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.”
Glenfield - frequently asked questions
- Do you cover Glenfield for boiler breakdowns?
- Yes, Glenfield is well within the area we work in regularly. If your boiler's gone down, give us a call and we'll talk through what's happening and get someone out to you as soon as we can.
- Can you fix a leaking pipe under the sink?
- Absolutely, that's a bread and butter job for us. Whether it's a slow drip or a proper leak, we'll track down the cause, not just patch the symptom, and sort it properly.
- We're in an older semi near Glenfield Hospital, will our pipework cause problems?
- Older semis in that part of Glenfield often have a mix of pipework from different eras, sometimes copper, sometimes older materials that need updating. We know what to look for and can advise honestly on what actually needs doing versus what can wait.
- Do you service boilers as well as repair them?
- Yes, annual servicing is one of the most common jobs we do. It keeps your boiler running efficiently, keeps the warranty valid, and means we usually catch small issues before they turn into breakdowns.
- What if my toilet keeps blocking or running?
- Blocked or running toilets are a common call-out for us in Glenfield. Nine times out of ten it's a straightforward fix, a worn part or a blockage further down, and we can usually sort it in one visit.
- We're thinking about upgrading our old boiler, can you help us choose?
- Yes, we do boiler swaps and upgrades regularly. We install and service all major boiler brands, so we'll look at your home and usage and give you an honest recommendation rather than pushing whatever's most expensive.
- Do you deal with low water pressure?
- We do. Low pressure can be down to a few different things, from the boiler itself to airlocks or issues elsewhere in the system. We'll test it properly rather than guessing, then explain what's going on.
- Can you help with a blocked drain outside the house?
- Yes, external blocked drains are something we handle often, especially with the mature gardens and driveways you get on a lot of Glenfield properties. We'll clear it and check there's nothing more serious causing it.
- Are you Gas Safe registered for boiler work in Glenfield?
- Yes, we're fully Gas Safe registered, which is a legal requirement for anyone working on gas boilers and appliances. Always worth asking to see the card, and we're happy to show ours.
- How quickly can you get to us in Glenfield if it's an emergency?
- We treat no heating or a burst pipe as a priority and aim to get to you as quickly as we can. Give us a ring and we'll be upfront about timing rather than leaving you guessing.