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Plumbers in Essex: TM Hughes & Son provides plumbing, heating, boiler, gas and air conditioning services for homeowners, landlords and businesses across Essex.
With 30+ years’ experience, our Gas Safe registered engineers handle general and emergency plumbing, boiler and central heating work, leak detection, bathrooms, gas services, appliance fitting, air conditioning and lots more
Free surveys and no-obligation quotes are available for all plumbing, heating, gas and aircon work. Emergency plumbing, heating, boiler and air conditioning repairs come with no additional call-out charge (minimum one hour labour applies).
About Us
TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Ltd is a family-run multi-award winning plumbing and heating company based in Chelmsford, Essex.
We have more than 30 years of experience in this field and pride ourselves on the quality plumbing and heating service we provide.
Our Essex Plumbers and Heating Engineers are Gas Safe registered and available for standard and emergency call-outs.







Plumbing & Heating Services
- General Plumbing
- Emergency Plumbing
- Leak Detection
- Bathroom Installation
- Showers
- Taps
- Toilets
- Saniflo Systems
- Waste Disposal Units
- Heating Services
- New Boilers
- Boiler Servicing & Repairs
- Powerflushing
- Underfloor Heating
- Gas Fire Servicing
- Gas Cooker Fitting/Disconnection
- Gas Safety Inspections/Certificates
- Air Conditioning
- Electrical
- And more
Who We Work With

Homeowners

Landlords & Letting Agents

Property Management Companies

Local Businesses

Commercial Premises

Schools, Churches & Community Buildings

Healthcare Premises

Multi-Trade Projects
How Our Services Work
Getting help from TM Hughes & Son across Essex is straightforward. Whether you need a repair, planned maintenance, installation work, or support with a larger property project, weโll help you understand what needs to be done and make sure the right trades are involved.
1. Tell Us What You Need
Call, email or WhatsApp us with a brief description of the work.
2. We Give You Advice
Weโll explain the best next step and let you know whether you need a plumber, heating/air con engineer, electrician or bathroom fitter.
3. We Give You a Price
Weโll either give you a price where possible or arrange a free survey to provide a clear, no-obligation quote.
4. Arrange an Appointment
Weโll book a convenient time and date for a member of our team to visit.
5. We Complete the Work
Our team will complete the work professionally, with care for your property and clear communication from start to finish.


Why Choose TM Hughes & Son?
When you need property work carried out across Essex, it helps to have one reliable team you can speak to. TM Hughes & Son brings more than 30 yearsโ experience, Gas Safe-registered engineers, full insurance, and award-winning service across plumbing, heating, gas, electrical, air conditioning, bathrooms, and maintenance work.
One Team For Multiple Trades
You can contact us for several services through one company, including plumbing, heating, gas, bathrooms, electrical work and air conditioning.
No Call-Out Charges
We do not add a separate call-out charge for emergency plumbing or heating work. You pay our standard hourly rate, and we’ll explain pricing clearly before you book, wherever possible.
Free, No-Obligation Quotes
Weโll give you clear cost guidance before work goes ahead. Some jobs can be priced over the phone, while larger jobs may require a free survey first.
Fully Insured
TM Hughes & Son is fully insured, whether we are working in your home, rental properties, business premises or managed buildings.
Gas Safe & FGAS Registered Engineers
Our Gas Safe-registered engineers handle boilers, heating, gas appliances, and safety checks, while our F-Gas-registered engineers handle air conditioning work.
Highly Rated Locally
Our reputation is supported by customer reviews on Google, Checkatrade and TrustATrader, along with award-winning service across plumbing, heating and home improvements.
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Awards
Our awards include:
- Best Plumbing & Heating Engineers 2024 Essex: BUILD Home Builder Awards.
- Best 24/7 Gas Safe Plumbing & Heating Engineers 2026 โ Essex: BUILD Design & Build Awards 2026.
- Plumbing & Heating Specialists of the Year 2026/27: London & South East England Prestige Awards.
- Best Business of 2025: Three Best Rated Certificates of Excellence.


General Plumbing Services
Looking for a reliable plumber in Essex? TM Hughes & Son provides plumbing repairs, installations, maintenance and emergency plumbing services.
We serve homeowners, landlords and businesses across the county.
From leaking taps and faulty toilets to hidden leaks and new plumbing systems, our local plumbers can help. We also carry many common parts so that we can often complete everyday repairs on the first visit.
Why call TM Hughes & Son?
- Know the cost before you commit: Call for a price or arrange a free, no-obligation survey and quote.
- Stop small problems from getting worse: Get leaking taps, toilets, and showers repaired before they cause damage.
- Get common repairs fixed the same day: We carry many everyday plumbing parts in stock.
- One plumber for a wide range of jobs: Including taps, toilets, water tanks, showers, bathroom installations, and everything heating-related.
- Plumbing emergency? Get help fast: we handle burst pipes, leaks, blocked drains, and other urgent problems.
- No call-out charges: Emergency responses include no call-out charges (minimum 1 hour labour applies)
- Gas Safe registered: All Plumbers are Gas Safe registered.
- Fully insured: Our team have full public liability insurance.
- Local plumbers across Essex: Plumbers in your area to attend promptly.
Emergency Plumbing & Heating
Plumbing and heating emergencies can quickly cause damage and disruption.
If you have a burst pipe, major leak, blocked toilet, leaking cylinder or heating fault, TM Hughes & Son can help. We provide emergency support for homes, rental properties and businesses across Essex, with no call-out charges (minimum 1 hour labour applies).
Need Emergency Help?
- Immediate advice: Weโll give you advice over the phone to minimise damage before we attend.
- Stop the damage before it gets worse: Weโll deal with the immediate problem and make your property safe.
- No call-out charge: No additional call-out charges, only a minimum of 1 hour labour.
- Plumbing and heating covered in one call: No need to work out which type of engineer you need, we cover everything.
- Fix the cause, not just the symptoms: We can carry out the repairs needed once the emergency is under control.
- Burst pipe? Leaking cylinder? Boiler stopped working? Get help before the problem gets worse.
Leak Detection
Hidden leaks can cause damage before you even notice water is coming from somewhere.
Our leak detection service can locate leaks in underground pipes, plumbing and central heating systems.
- Stop guessing where the leak is: Specialist equipment helps us find hidden leaks quickly.
- Find leaks you canโt see: Including leaks under floors, in walls, underground and within heating systems.
- Catch problems early: Finding a leak sooner can help reduce water damage.
- Avoid unnecessary disruption and damage: By locating the leak, we can focus repairs exactly where they’re needed.


Bathroom Installation
TM Hughes & Son has installed and refurbished bathrooms across the county for over 30 years.
Our Essex plumbers and heating engineers work with trusted tilers and electricians. This means we can manage the job from the first ideas through to the finished bathroom.
We can visit your home, discuss what you want and explain your options. Youโll then receive a free, no-obligation quote.
- A clear quote before you commit: Weโll visit your home, undertake a free survey and give you the price upfront.
- One team for the whole bathroom: We can coordinate design, plumbing, heating, tiling, electrical work, and finishing.
- Create a bathroom that works for you: We balance style with everyday practicality.
- Avoid managing several trades yourself: Our team coordinates each stage of the project.
- Make better use of your space: Careful design and planning can improve both the layout, ease of use and how the room feels.
Heating Services
TM Hughes & Son provides heating installation, repairs, maintenance and upgrades across Essex.
Our Gas Safe registered engineers work on boilers, radiators, pumps, heating controls, central heating and underfloor heating systems.
- Upgrade your heating: Including boilers, radiators, parts, controls and underfloor heating.
- Gas Safe registered engineers: Qualified professionals carry out your heating work.
- Find heating faults quickly: Our experienced engineers pinpoint problems quickly.
- Repair before replacing where possible: Pumps, valves, controls, seals and radiators can often be repaired. If not, we can replace them.
- Get more from your heating system: Improved controls and working components can improve comfort, performance, and energy efficiency.
- Small repair or full heating installation: We cover jobs of all sizes.


New Boilers
TM Hughes & Son has installed thousands of Boilers over 30+ years.
A new boiler is a major investment. Itโs important to fit the right one for your home. Weโll assess your home and heating system before recommending the best options.
Our Gas Safe registered engineers can replace your current boiler, change the boiler type or install a new boiler and heating system.
- Know your options before committing: Arrange a boiler survey and free, no-obligation quote.
- Choose the right boiler for your home: Weโll assess your property before recommending the best Boiler.
- Replace an old or unreliable boiler: A new installation makes sense when repairs are becoming too frequent or costly.
- Combi, system or regular boilers: We work with gas, electric and LPG systems.
- Top brands installed: We are accredited installers for various leading boiler brands.
- Warranties up to 18 years: All Boilers come with warranties up to 18 years.
- Finance Available: We can arrange boiler finance if required.
- 30+ years of boiler experience: Experienced, insured Gas Safe registered engineers handle your installation.
Boiler Servicing
An annual boiler service helps keep your heating safe, efficient and reliable.
We service all makes and types of boilers.
- All makes and types serviced: We work to safety requirements and manufacturer guidance.
- Reduce the risk of breakdowns: Servicing helps spot developing faults early.
- Check your boiler is working safely: We inspect key safety and performance components.
- Keep your boiler working well: We check and adjust pressure, flow, and other settings as needed.
- Catch small faults early: We inspect for leaks, corrosion and worn seals.
- More than a quick visual check: We inspect, clean, and test all key boiler parts.


Boiler Repair
If your boiler has stopped working, keeps losing pressure, or makes unusual noises, TM Hughes & Son can help.
Our Gas Safe registered engineers repair domestic and commercial boilers. Weโll find the fault, explain the repair, and get your heating running again.
- No additional call-out charges: Only a minimum of 1 hour labour.
- Find out whatโs wrong: Our engineers quickly diagnose boiler faults.
- Deal with small faults early: Fix strange noises, pressure loss, error codes and shutdowns.
- Fast help when your heating stops: Same-day response.
- Common boiler parts carried in stock: Helping us complete many repairs on the first visit.
- Experienced Gas Safe registered engineers: We repair most boiler makes and models.
Underfloor Heating
TM Hughes & Son installs, services and repairs wet and electric underfloor heating systems.
Underfloor heating spreads warmth across the room and can free up wall space usually taken by radiators. Systems can be fitted in new builds, extensions and existing homes.
- Find out what will work in your home: Arrange a free survey and no-obligation quote.
- Enjoy even warmth across the room: Heat rises from the floor instead of coming from individual radiators.
- Free up wall space: Fewer radiators give you more freedom for interior design and furniture positioning.
- Wet or electric systems: Powered by your boiler or electrical system.
- Installation, servicing and repairs: One experienced team handles everything.


Powerflushing
Powerflushing removes rust, sludge and debris from your heating system. This improves circulation, heating performance, and energy efficiency.
- Get more from your current heating: Powerflushing often improves heat output and energy efficiency.
- Cold at the bottom, warm at the top? Sludge may be stopping the radiator from heating properly.
- Protect your boiler: Dirty system water can damage internal boiler parts.
- Improve circulation: Removing sludge helps hot water move more freely.
- Clean and protect the system: We refill it and add inhibitor after flushing.
Gas Safety Inspections
TM Hughes & Son provides landlord gas safety inspections and CP12 certificates.
Landlords must arrange an annual gas safety check for relevant gas appliances and flues. A Gas Safe registered engineer must carry this out.
Our engineers can carry out the inspection, explain any issues, and issue the CP12 Record once the required checks are complete.
- Avoid an expired certificate: We remind you 2 months before the next check is due.
- Get your annual gas safety check completed: Our Gas Safe engineers inspect relevant appliances and flues.
- Boilers, cookers, hobs and gas fires: We check applicable landlord-provided gas appliances.
- Thorough safety checks: We inspect the appliance, connections, safety devices and flue.
- Problems found? Weโll explain them: Weโll quote for any required repairs.


Gas Fire Servicing
Our Gas Safe registered engineers service a wide range of gas fires. We clean, inspect, and test the appliance to make sure it runs correctly and is safe to use.
- Be ready for winter: Servicing helps prevent problems before you start using your fire regularly.
- Check the fire is working safely: We inspect the appliance, ventilation and flue.
- Remove built-up dust and debris: We clean all key components.
- More than a quick clean: We also check gas pressures, ventilation and the flue or chimney.
- Different types of gas fires covered: Including open-fronted, high-efficiency and outset fires.
Please note: TM Hughes & Son provides gas fire servicing but does not currently offer gas fire repairs.
Gas Cooker Fitting & Disconnection
Replacing a gas cooker or switching to an electric appliance? We provide gas cooker fitting and disconnection services.
Always have a qualified professional carry out gas work. Our Gas Safe registered engineers can disconnect old appliances, connect new ones and complete the required safety checks.
- Testing before we leave: We test the appliance, connection and installation.
- Keep your gas connection safe: A Gas Safe engineer can fit or disconnect your appliance.
- Bought a new cooker? We can position, connect and test it ready for use.
- Switching away from gas? We can safely disconnect your existing cooker and gas connection.
- A wide range of appliances covered, including cookers, ranges, built-in ovens, hobs, and dual-fuel appliances.


Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Our team includes F-Gas-registered engineers who install, service, and repair air conditioning systems in homes and businesses.
We can provide systems for single rooms or larger commercial spaces. Every installation starts with a free survey and quote.
Weโll recommend a system based on your property, room layout and how you plan to use it.
- No call-out fee for repairs: Only a minimum of 1 hour labour.
- Keep rooms comfortable in all weather: Enjoy reliable cooling or heating depending on the time of year.
- Choose the right system for your space: Weโll assess your property and recommend the best system for your space.
- Already have aircon? We offer servicing which keeps your system working properly and efficient.
- Air conditioning stopped working? We offer same-day repairs.
Electrical
If you need Electrical work, we would like to introduce our sister company, TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services, which provides expert electrical work with a team of NICEIC-registered electricians. Their services include:
- Domestic & Commercial Electrical Services
- Full & Partial Rewiring
- Consumer Units
- EICR Landlord Certificates
- Electrical Emergencies
- Lighting (Indoor, Outdoor & Security)
- Outdoor Power
- Inspection & Testing
- Electrical Heating
- Appliance Installation
- Sockets & Switches
- Smoke & Heat Alarms
- Earthing & Bonding
- Electrical Installations
- And more

T.M. Hughes & Son Gas Services Limited is an introducer appointed representative of Phoenix Financial Consultants Limited (“Phoenix”). Phoenix is a credit broker that is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register No. 539195) which offers finance for home improvement projects from its panel of lenders. All finance subject to status and credit checks.


Hi, I’m Terry the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Gas Services
Please get in touch using the Phone Numbers our email address below
Phone Us
If you would like to book a Plumber & Heating Engineer, please call your local office.
- Chelmsford โ 01245 830075
- Basildon โ 01268 351075
- Brentwood โ 01277 800075
- Colchester โ 01206 430156
- Epping โ 01992 830165
- Grays โ 01375 726 075
- Harlow โ 01279 510175
- Loughton โ 0208 1680365
- Maldon โ 01621 880075
- Romford โ 01708 545076
- Southend โ 01702 910075
- Witham โ 01376 230156


