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Serving Gravesend, Northfleet & surrounding Kent areas

Plumber repairing pipework in a Gravesend home

General Plumbing Services in Gravesend

If you've got a plumbing problem in your Gravesend home — a dripping tap, a leaking pipe, a blocked drain, a running toilet — we're the local team to call. We're based in DA11 and we cover all of Gravesend and the surrounding Kent villages. Call us today on 01474 554929 for a free quote and a fast response.

City & Guilds Qualified

Fully certified

Fully Insured

Public liability

10+ Years Experience

Serving Gravesend

All Work Guaranteed

Peace of mind

Free Quotes

No obligation

What Our General Plumbing Service Covers

We handle the full range of everyday plumbing repairs and maintenance. There's no job too small and no problem too awkward. Here's what we regularly deal with:

Taps and Valves

  • Dripping tap repair — washers, O-rings, ceramic discs
  • Tap replacement — all styles including mixer taps, pillar taps, monobloc
  • Outdoor tap installation and repair
  • Valve replacement (gate valves, ball valves, isolating valves)

Toilets and Cisterns

  • Running toilet repair (faulty ballcock, fill valve, flush valve)
  • Toilet cistern replacement
  • WC unit replacement — full toilet and close-coupled suite fitting
  • Slow-fill or slow-flush correction

Pipes and Joints

  • Leaking pipe repair — copper, plastic pushfit, lead (capping/removal)
  • Burst pipe repair — emergency and planned
  • Pipe rerouting and new pipework runs
  • Compression and soldered joint repair

Drains and Waste

  • Blocked sink, basin, bath and shower tray clearance
  • Blocked toilet clearance
  • Slow-draining fixture diagnosis and repair
  • Waste trap replacement
  • External drain inspection (visual)

Water Tanks and Pressure Systems

  • Cold water tank (header tank) inspection, cleaning and replacement
  • Expansion vessel inspection and recharging
  • Water pressure problems — diagnosing low or inconsistent pressure
  • Stopcock location and replacement (internal and boundary boxes)
  • Pressure reducing valve (PRV) replacement

Washing Machines and Appliances

  • Washing machine supply and waste connections
  • Dishwasher plumbing connections
  • Under-sink water filter installation
  • Water softener connections

Why Choose Us for Plumbing in Gravesend

We Know Gravesend Properties

  • Over ten years of working in DA11 — Victorian terraces, post-war properties, 1990s estates and brand-new Ebbsfleet Valley builds
  • Whatever type of property you have, we know what to expect and we come prepared

We Fix It First Time

  • Comprehensive range of parts and fittings carried in our vans
  • Most standard repairs completed on the first visit — no trip to the merchant needed
  • Saves you time and means the job gets done in one visit

Transparent Pricing

  • Standard rate from £85/hour
  • Fixed prices over the phone for straightforward jobs where possible
  • No call-out surcharges added on top, no surprise invoices

Fully Qualified and Insured

  • City & Guilds qualified engineers, fully insured for all domestic plumbing work
  • Every job is guaranteed — if something isn't right after we've been, we come back and sort it

How It Works

1

Call us on 01474 554929

Tell us about the problem. We'll ask a few quick questions and, for most jobs, give you a price estimate on the phone. If the job needs a site visit first, we'll arrange one — no charge for the visit.

2

We come to you

Our engineer arrives at the agreed time. For Gravesend and Northfleet, we can usually offer same-day or next-day appointments for non-emergency work. Emergency jobs are responded to within 60-90 minutes.

3

Job done

We carry out the repair, tidy up completely, and walk you through what was done. You'll receive an invoice showing a breakdown of time and parts.

Pricing

Pricing Guide

Transparent indicative prices for general plumbing in Gravesend.

Service / JobTypical Price
Standard hourly rateFrom £85/hour
Tap washer/ceramic disc repairFrom £75–£120 (parts included)
Tap replacement (customer supplies tap)From £85
Toilet cistern repair (ballcock/valve)From £80–£120 (parts included)
Leaking pipe repair (accessible pipe)From £85
Blocked drain clearanceFrom £75–£150 depending on severity
Stopcock replacementFrom £120–£180

All prices include labour. Parts costs vary depending on fixtures required. We provide an itemised invoice for every job. Emergency/out-of-hours callouts start from £150 for the first hour.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about general plumbing services in Gravesend and the surrounding area.

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Service Area

Areas We Cover

General Plumbing services available across Gravesend and the surrounding Kent villages.

Gravesend

DA11

Northfleet

DA11

Shorne

DA12

Cobham

DA12

Meopham

DA13

Higham

ME3

Istead Rise

DA13

Ebbsfleet Valley

DA10/DA11

Need a Plumber in Gravesend?

Call 01474 554929 for a fast response and transparent pricing. Free quotes on all work. Available 24/7 for emergencies.