Plumbing near me — Ivy Chimneys
Local, family-run, based 15 minutes from Ivy Chimneys. We're not a national franchise and we're not a one-man-band — we're a small Gas Safe registered team that's been the local choice for boiler and plumbing work in this corner of Essex and Hertfordshire for years. For plumbing jobs in Ivy Chimneys we work cleanly, isolate properly, and never just clamp a leak when it needs a proper soldered or pressed joint.
You're not getting a call centre — you're getting Grant.
The same engineer quotes the job, does the work, and answers the phone afterwards if anything's not right.
Gas Safe Registered
Every gas job legally signed off
18+ years on the tools
Grant has been fixing boilers in Harlow since before smart thermostats existed.
Real human on the phone
Most calls answered the same day, often within the hour.
Locally based in Ivy Chimneys
Not a national chain — your local engineer, your local prices.
Local, family-run, based 15 minutes from Ivy Chimneys. We're not a national franchise and we're not a one-man-band — we're a small Gas Safe registered team that's been the local choice for boiler and plumbing work in this corner of Essex and Hertfordshire for years. For plumbing jobs in Ivy Chimneys we work cleanly, isolate properly, and never just clamp a leak when it needs a proper soldered or pressed joint.
About Ivy Chimneys
Established residential area south-west of Epping with predominantly post-war housing.
Inter-war semis and 1930s detached homes dominate, with newer infill closer to the station and conservation-sensitive areas near the forest.
- Original fireplace back boilers still in many 1930s homes
- Tree protection orders can affect external pipe and flue routing
- Older systems with cast-iron radiators need careful flushing
Why Ivy Chimneys customers pick us for plumbing
We've been doing plumbing jobs in Epping long enough to know which streets have shared chimneys, which estates have undersized gas supplies, and which boilers tend to fail first.
That experience means we get the spec right at the survey, not halfway through the install.
And we don't cut corners on the bits you can't see — proper pipework, magnetic filter, full system flush where needed.
What's included
Leak Detection & Repair
Tracing hidden leaks under floors, in walls and behind units.
Learn moreTap Replacement
Kitchen and bathroom mixer taps, monobloc, pillar — fitted neatly.
Learn moreToilet Installation & Repair
New toilet installs, cistern repairs, blockage clearing.
Learn moreShower Installation
Mixer, electric, thermostatic and digital showers — fitted and tested.
Learn moreWhat to expect on a plumbing job in Ivy Chimneys
Quick site visit or phone quote
Most small jobs can be quoted over the phone with a couple of photos.
Agreed price
Fixed price for the work, told to you before we book.
Tidy work
Floors covered, old parts taken away, area cleaned before we leave.
Aftercare
Any problems in the next 12 months on workmanship — we come back and sort it.
What you get when you book us
- Mainland UK product availability — fast parts
- Insurance-ready written reports
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
- Same-day response on emergency leaks
- Thermal imaging available for hidden leaks
Frequently asked questions — plumbing, Ivy Chimneys
Where exactly are you based?▾
We're based in Harlow and cover everything within roughly 25 minutes — the CM, EN and SG postcodes that make up West Essex and East Herts.
Are you a small team or a big firm?▾
Small family team. The person quoting you is the person doing the work — there's no sales rep, no sub-contracting, no call centre.
Do you fit electric showers?▾
Yes, plus mixer, thermostatic and digital. We'll check your mains pressure first to recommend the right type.
Can you find a hidden leak?▾
Usually yes — we use thermal imaging and pressure testing to trace leaks behind walls and under floors before we cut anything open.
plumbing across Ivy Chimneys and surrounding areas
Other plumbing & heating work we do in Ivy Chimneys
Boiler installs in Ivy Chimneys
Worcester, Vaillant, Ideal and Glow-worm boilers fitted by Gas Safe registered engineers — sized properly, fitted neatly, and backed by manufacturer warranties of up to 12 years.
Boiler repairs in Ivy Chimneys
No heating or hot water? We respond fast — usually same day — diagnose properly, and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Boiler servicing in Ivy Chimneys
Annual servicing keeps your boiler safe, efficient, and your manufacturer warranty valid. Full inspection, combustion analysis, and a written report.
Heating upgrades in Ivy Chimneys
Cold radiators, noisy systems, sky-high bills? Power flushes, smart thermostats, radiator swaps and full system upgrades that pay for themselves.
At a glance
- Service
- Plumbing, Showers & Leaks
- Coverage
- Epping (CM16) and surrounding areas
- Response time
- Usually within 24–48 hours
- Credentials
- Gas Safe registered, fully insured, 12-month workmanship guarantee
- Pricing
- Fixed written quotes, no surprise extras
Roughly what you'll pay in Ivy Chimneys
These are honest starting prices for jobs we do every week. Final quote depends on your property — we'll always confirm in writing before any work starts. No surprise add-ons.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
Standard call-out (first hour) tap, toilet, leak diagnostics | from £75 |
Tap or mixer replacement supply-and-fit, parts on top | from £120 |
Full bathroom suite install labour only, depending on scope | from £1,400 |
Emergency leak make-safe stop the damage first, fix scoped after | from £95 |
Prices include VAT. Parts quoted separately and shown on your written quote.
Other ways Ivy Chimneys customers find us for plumbing
Same engineer, same fixed pricing — different question, different answer.
Villages near Ivy Chimneys we also cover
Your local engineer for Ivy Chimneys
Free written quote, no obligation. Real engineer, fixed price, fast response.