Plumbing and heating in Bath

Plumber in Bath for Georgian terraces, hillside homes and everything in between

Gas Safe registered, insured plumbing and heating for Bath homes, from period townhouses to modern flats. We offer same-day callouts and free quotes.

  • 10 years trading
  • Gas Safe
  • Local to Bristol
Bath homes are different

Plumbing that respects an old city and the houses in it

Finding a plumber in Bath who understands the housing is half the job. Much of the city is Georgian and Victorian stone terraces, with converted townhouses, basement flats and hillside villas in between. Pipework in these buildings has often been altered many times over the decades, and what's behind a wall rarely matches the plans.

That shapes how we work. Older properties can still have lead supply pipes, cast iron waste stacks and heating circuits extended room by room, so we look at what's actually there before recommending anything. In a listed building or conservation area, even a new flue or pipe route can need consent from the council. We'll flag that early, so it doesn't catch you out halfway through a job.

Then there's the practical side. Narrow streets, steep roads up to Lansdown and Combe Down, and residents' parking all affect how we get tools and materials to your door. Tell us about access when you call and we'll plan around it.

  • Period terraces and townhouses with older pipework
  • Converted flats and basement bathrooms with awkward waste routes
  • Hard water in the area, which is tough on boilers and kettles
  • Tight parking and steep streets that need planning ahead

Heard from Bath and Keynsham homeowners

Had a new bathroom installed and couldn't be happier with the result. Great communication, tidy workmanship and everything finished to a really high standard.
James R.Bath
Excellent experience. Turned up on time, explained everything clearly and the pricing was exactly as quoted. Would definitely recommend PlumbTap.
Claire T.Keynsham
Brilliant service from start to finish. Our boiler stopped working and the team came out quickly, diagnosed the problem and had everything sorted. Really friendly and professional.
Sarah M.Bristol
How we work in Bath

Practical help for properties that don't follow the rulebook

Same-day callouts

When something goes wrong in a Bath home, waiting days isn't an option. We offer same-day callouts, so you're not left without heating or hot water longer than necessary.

A free quote before work starts

Older properties can hide surprises, so we look at the job and talk it through first. You get a free quote, and we'll explain anything that could change it.

No job too big or small

A dripping tap in a top-floor flat or a full heating system in a four-storey townhouse: both get the same care and the same tidy approach.

Across the city and beyond

Bath neighbourhoods we regularly cover

From the city centre to the hills and the villages on its edge, we're never far away. We also cover Keynsham and Bristol.

  • Widcombe
  • Bathwick
  • Lansdown
  • Larkhall
  • Combe Down
  • Oldfield Park
  • Twerton
  • Weston
  • Southdown
  • Keynsham
  • Bristol

Questions Bath homeowners ask us

Can you work on Georgian and listed properties?

Yes. We plan pipe routes and fittings to keep disruption to the building to a minimum. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, some changes, such as a new flue terminal or altering original features, may need consent from the council. Check this before work begins, and we can talk you through what's involved.

My house is old. Could I still have lead pipes?

It's possible, especially in properties built before the 1970s, where lead supply pipes were common. If you're unsure, ask us to take a look. We can identify what you have and advise whether replacing sections makes sense, particularly if we're already working on the pipework.

Will hard water damage my boiler?

Limescale builds up in hard water areas and can reduce the efficiency of a boiler or hot water system over time. Regular servicing helps, and in a heating system the right inhibitor and a clean system make a real difference. We can advise on what suits your setup.

Can you fit a bathroom in a flat or basement?

Yes, though these spaces need more planning. In basements and lower-ground floors, waste may need to be pumped because there's not enough fall for gravity. In leasehold flats, check your lease or speak to the freeholder first. We'll talk through the layout and pipe routes when we look at the job.

Parking is difficult on my street. Does that matter?

It helps if you tell us when you call. Narrow roads, hills and residents' parking zones are all part of working in Bath, so we plan access and where we can park before arriving.

Can you move a boiler flue on a stone-fronted house?

Flue positions are controlled by gas safety rules about where the terminal can sit, and on listed or conservation area buildings, changes to the outside may also need permission. A Gas Safe engineer will check both when planning a boiler replacement.

Need a plumber in Bath? Call now

Tell us what's going on and we'll sort out the next step. We're open Monday to Friday 9-6 and Saturday 9-4. Call 01225 123456.

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