Plumber & Boiler Engineer in Wigston
From the terraces near Wigston Magna high street to the newer estates round about, we know Leicester plumbing inside out.
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Checkatrade
10/10 · 131 reviews
Google Reviews
5.0 stars
Family Run
Steve & his son
If you're in Wigston and your boiler's playing up, or you've got a leak that won't quit, The Plumb Doctor can help. Steve and his son run the business as a proper father-and-son team, Gas Safe registered, working across Leicester and the surrounding towns, Wigston included. Whether you're in one of the Victorian terraces near the high street or a newer place on one of the estates that sprang up through the 20th century, the plumbing and heating problems tend to be different, older pipework and tired boilers in one, modern systems that still go wrong in the other. We install and service all major boiler brands, so it doesn't matter what's fitted in your airing cupboard, we can sort it. Beyond boilers, we handle the everyday stuff too: leaks, blocked pipes and drains, general plumbing jobs that need a reliable pair of hands. Checkatrade rate us 10/10 from 131 reviews and we've got a full 5.0 on Google, which we reckon says more than any sales pitch could. Give us a call and we'll get it sorted properly.
Wigston homes and common issues
Wigston's a proper mix of housing, older terraces and bay-fronted semis around Bull Head Street and Blaby Road with original cast iron stacks and pipework that's been patched up over the years, 1930s and post-war semis further towards South Wigston where the boiler's usually still tucked in the kitchen or under the stairs where it was first fitted, and newer estates off Newton Lane and around Kilby Bridge with combi boilers up in the loft or a cupboard, which bring their own access headaches when something needs sorting. Whatever era your house is, chances are we've worked on one just like it a street or two away.
- Older terraces and semis with original copper pipework that's corroded or undersized for a modern combi, giving weak flow to upstairs taps and showers
- Loft mounted combi boilers in the newer estate builds losing pressure in cold snaps because the pipework isn't lagged properly, or condensate pipes freezing and cutting the heating off
- Hard water scale build up in the older housing stock wearing out boilers and cylinders faster than it should, especially where no scale reducer was ever fitted
- Under stairs and kitchen cupboard boiler installs in the 1930s semis needing careful, tidy work in a tight space when we're replacing or servicing them
Recent work in Wigston
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.”
Wigston - frequently asked questions
- Do you cover Wigston for boiler and plumbing work?
- Yes, we work in Wigston regularly as part of our local service area around Leicester. Steve and his son handle the jobs personally, so you're not getting passed around a call centre, you're dealing with the same family-run team every time.
- My boiler keeps losing pressure, can you fix that in Wigston?
- Pressure loss is one of the most common calls we get, and it can be anything from a simple top-up to a hidden leak in the system. We'll come out, find the actual cause rather than just repressurising it and sending you on your way, and fix it properly.
- I've got a leak under the kitchen sink, can you come out quickly?
- Leaks don't wait for a convenient time, so we treat them as a priority. Give us a call and we'll get someone out to have a look, track down where it's coming from, and stop it before it does any more damage to your cupboards or flooring.
- Do you install boilers or just repair them?
- Both. We handle full boiler installations, swaps and upgrades as well as repairs and servicing. If your old boiler in one of Wigston's older terraces is on its last legs, we can talk you through a replacement that suits the property and your budget.
- What brands of boiler do you work on?
- We install and service all major boiler brands, so whatever make you've got, we'll know it and have the parts or know-how to sort it. No need to worry that yours is the wrong make for us.
- I've got a blocked drain outside my house, is that something you deal with?
- Yes, blocked pipes and drains are bread and butter work for us. Whether it's a slow-draining sink or something more stubborn outside, we've got the tools to clear it and get things flowing again.
- How often should my boiler be serviced?
- Generally once a year, ideally before winter sets in, to keep it running efficiently and to catch any small issues before they turn into breakdowns. It also keeps your warranty valid if the boiler's still covered.
- Are you Gas Safe registered?
- Yes, fully Gas Safe registered, which is a legal requirement for anyone working on gas boilers and appliances. Always worth checking with any engineer you use, and you're welcome to ask to see our registration.
- My radiators aren't heating up properly, what's usually the cause?
- Nine times out of ten it's trapped air or a build-up of sludge in the system, both fairly common in the mix of older and newer properties we see around Wigston. We can bleed and flush the system to get even heat through the whole house again.
- Can you give me a quote before starting any work?
- Always. We'll have a look at the job, explain what's needed in plain terms and give you a proper price before anything starts. No jargon, no surprises on the bill, just a straight answer so you know what you're paying for.