About Us
Your Local Plumber in Gravesend — Who We Are
We're PlumberGravesend.com — a local plumbing and heating business based in Gravesend, DA11. Turn up when we say we will, do the job properly, charge a fair price. That's it.
City & Guilds Qualified
Fully certified
Fully Insured
Public liability
10+ Years Experience
Serving Gravesend
All Work Guaranteed
Peace of mind
Free Quotes
No obligation
Our Story
A Decade of Serving Gravesend
We started out in Gravesend over a decade ago, when the founder — a qualified plumber with a City & Guilds background — decided that the area deserved a genuinely local plumbing business, not a franchise or a national aggregator pretending to be one.
What began as a one-man operation has grown into a small, trusted team of qualified engineers. We've worked on Victorian terraces off the Milton Road, 1960s council properties in Riverview Park, 1990s private estates in Painters Ash, and the brand-new builds going up in Ebbsfleet Valley. We know Gravesend's housing stock better than almost anyone.
We've never advertised heavily. The majority of our new customers come through recommendations from existing ones — which is exactly how a local trade business should work. Our reputation is the most important thing we have, and every job we take on is treated accordingly.
10+
Years in Gravesend
100%
Gas Safe Registered
24/7
Emergency Call-outs
Free
No-Obligation Quotes
What We Do
The Full Range of Domestic Plumbing & Heating
We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and local businesses. Whatever the job, you'll get a straight answer about what it involves and what it will cost before we start.
General Plumbing
Taps, toilets, pipes, leaks, water tanks, stopcocks and everything in between.
Boiler Repair & Servicing
All makes and models, annual servicing, emergency breakdowns.
Central Heating
Full system installations, radiator upgrades, power flushing, smart thermostats.
Bathroom Installation
Full suites, shower rooms, wet rooms and accessible bathrooms.
Emergency Plumber
24/7 call-outs for burst pipes, flooding, boiler breakdowns and more.
Gas Safety Certificates
Landlord CP12 certificates, annual inspections, renewal reminders.
Qualifications & Accreditations
We Don't Just Say It — Here's How You Can Verify It
City & Guilds Qualified
Our engineers hold City & Guilds qualifications in plumbing and heating — the industry-standard qualification recognised across the UK. This represents formal training, practical assessment, and ongoing professional development.
Gas Safe Registered
All gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers. Gas Safe is the official legal body for gas work in the UK. You can verify our registration at gassaferegister.co.uk at any time. We carry our Gas Safe ID cards on every job.
Why this matters: It is illegal for anyone who is not Gas Safe registered to work on gas appliances in the UK. Always check before booking.
Fully Insured
All our work is covered by full public liability insurance. This protects you and your property in the unlikely event that something goes wrong during or after a job. We're happy to provide details on request.
How We Work
What to Expect When You Call Us
You Call or Get in Touch
Phone us on 01474 554929, or use the contact form on our website. For emergencies, call us at any time — we answer 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We Discuss the Job
We'll ask a few questions about the problem or the work you're looking to have done. For straightforward jobs, we can often give you a price estimate over the phone. For larger projects, we'll arrange a visit to assess the work properly.
We Agree a Price
We give you a clear price before we start. No hourly rate surprises, no hidden call-out charges. For standard jobs, we aim to provide fixed prices where possible.
We Do the Work
Our engineer arrives at the agreed time, in a clean, well-stocked van. We carry a wide range of common parts, which means we can complete most standard repairs on the first visit. We work tidily and tidy up after ourselves.
We Leave the Job Right
Once the work is done, we'll walk you through what was done and why. Every job comes with a guarantee. If anything isn't as it should be, call us and we'll come back.
Pricing Policy
Transparent Pricing — No Surprises
Most plumbing companies in Gravesend don't publish their rates. We think that's the wrong approach. Here's what you can expect from us:
For any job, we'll give you a quote before we start. For larger projects like bathroom installations or full central heating systems, we'll visit first and provide a detailed written quote.
Standard hourly rate
standard working hours
Emergency call-out rate
first hour, out of hours
Boiler service
Gas safety certificate (CP12)
Bathroom installation (labour only)
The Area We Serve
Based in Gravesend, Covering All of DA11
Our base is in Gravesend (DA11), and we cover all surrounding areas. If you're in a nearby village or postcode not listed below, give us a call — we'll let you know straight away if we can help.
Call 01474 554929Trusted Partners
Local Tradespeople We Recommend
Over the years, we've built relationships with other reputable local tradespeople whose work we trust and are happy to recommend. We only recommend businesses we know personally and whose work we've seen.
Dartford Plumber
Dartford & DA1 area
For customers in the Dartford area needing plumbing or heating work, we recommend our trusted colleagues at Dartford Plumber — a reliable, fully qualified local firm serving the Dartford and DA1 area with the same standards we hold ourselves to.
Hixa Heating
Gravesend heating specialist
For specialist central heating and boiler installation work in the Gravesend area, we work closely with Hixa Heating, a Gravesend-based heating specialist. If your job is primarily a heating system installation or requires specialist heating expertise, they're who we turn to for larger heating projects.
If either of these recommendations can help you, mention that PlumberGravesend.com sent you.
Get in Touch
Ready to Book, Get a Quote, or Ask a Question?
We're easy to reach. Call us on 01474 554929 — available 24/7 for emergencies, Monday to Saturday 8am–6pm for standard enquiries. Or drop us an email at [email protected].
Your Local Plumber in Gravesend — Always Nearby
No call centres. No engineers dispatched from miles away. Just a local team that knows this town and will be at your door when you need us.