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TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Ltd provides expert Air Conditioning installation, servicing, and repairs for homes and businesses in Colchester and the surrounding areas.

Our certified, insured engineers offer tailored solutions for every property, ensuring efficient climate control year-round.

We cover all types of Air Conditioning systems and provide free, no-obligation surveys and quotes.

With no call-out charges and a focus on quality, TM Hughes & Son is a trusted choice for reliable air conditioning services in Colchester and across Essex.

Alan Hurding

14:38 01 Dec 25

Really helpful guys. I would recommend them to everyone. Best plumbers I’ve ever dealt with and willing to give advice and support when needed.

Stuart Davies

14:38 29 Nov 25

Great service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Richard Kinder

13:43 29 Nov 25

Good service. Good workmanship. Alex knows boilers inside out.

Rebecca P

11:31 29 Nov 25

I have used them a few times and they always provide excellent service and go out of their way to help.

Ed C

20:25 27 Nov 25

Good service. Thanks Terry

Stuart Forbes

19:36 27 Nov 25

Reliable, professional and friendly.

Jim And Jan Weir

13:50 27 Nov 25

Your engineer Pawel, is lovely, efficient and we couldn't ask for more.
Jan

Stephen Stone

19:37 25 Nov 25

Always responsive and great service

Lesley Jennings

17:29 25 Nov 25

Alex was polite, friendly & efficient when he came to service the boiler.

Elisabeth Blyth

10:38 25 Nov 25

When we needed a new boiler, TM Hughes supplied and fitted it promptly and efficiently. The heating/hot water system was checked thoroughly after installation, including existing radiators, and the kitchen cleared and tidied afterwards. I have used this company for a number of years for boiler and hot water cylinder checks and maintenance, and can recommend them to others.

Ray White

16:35 21 Nov 25

Thank you for a thoroughly professional job, the
Engineer knew what he was doing, tidy, and fixed the fault on our unvented cylinder. Highly recommend and will use again

Ryan Merrill

19:01 20 Nov 25

I’ve used TM Hughes’s a few times now always turn up and fix the problem

Neil Slaymaker

08:20 20 Nov 25

Excellent on time service, as always

Polite efficient staff , 100% recommend TM Hughes

Mark Williams

21:02 19 Nov 25

Excellent service, will definitely use this company again.

Tony Hunter

17:14 19 Nov 25

Very good
Very helpful staff that attended property
Very good with my kids aswell expalimkmg what je was doing

Would recommend this company to friends and family

David Sloan

17:07 19 Nov 25

Hi Terry. I just wanted to say that Dylan was brilliant last evening. He phoned ahead, arrived when he said he would, did the job very professionally and was charming. Just thought you should know. Time will tell whether our problem is sorted but Dylan also had some good ideas about next steps if it is not. Great service from TH Hughes - would highly recommend.

Tony Culleton

16:47 19 Nov 25

Service was quick enginee was very friendly and never left a mess i would certainly recommend your company to my friends thank you tony

Stephen

11:31 18 Nov 25

I would very much recommend. Honest fair priced work. Installed my boiler and planned the pipe work well for future radiators, etc.

Jennifer Fraser

09:17 15 Nov 25

Services done for gas boiler ( which they fitted 2 years ago) and gas fire. I have absolute trust in this company and staff. Always professional and very pleasant to deal with. Responsive and highly competent, so glad I chose them.

Jennifer Fraser

22:09 14 Nov 25

Justin Collins

21:34 14 Nov 25

Sorted out the issue with our faulty boiler. Great service, quick, efficient and professional.

James Gritton

20:18 14 Nov 25

Highly recommend T M Hughes & Son. First annual service following installation by same company last year. Service carried out by Kai who was very professional as well as informative & friendly.

sharon lee

15:14 14 Nov 25

Quick response to problem . Great service as usual.

Diane Wilkes

10:32 14 Nov 25

This company has dealt with our needs efficiently and politely. We are very satisfied with the way our problems were solved and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.

Pete Moule

15:44 12 Nov 25

A truly professional company, who give great service, they treat you and your property with respect.
I have used them for servicing and installation of boilers at my son’s homes as well as my own.

I am very happy to recommend them to anyone who wants an honest reliable company.

Julie Watkins

15:00 12 Nov 25

Excellent service. Young man, Dillon serviced my boiler. He is a very lovely young man, friendly and helpful. I would and have recommended you already.

Spencer Welch

17:56 11 Nov 25

Very helpful,, quick and efficient boiler service

Veronica Bedding

16:21 11 Nov 25

We are pleased to offer again a note of our gratitude and appreciation to James, T M Hughes and son, who, at short notice restored our comfort and welfare in such good humoured and professional manner. We hasten to recommend their services once more.

Mike Harding

14:34 11 Nov 25

TM Hughes has serviced and worked on correcting my boiler installation (from a different and poor company) for 5 years. They have always been very professional and, importantly, turned up on time. The work is reasonably priced, and I have never had an issue with what they have done for me.

During a recent boiler fault, which was hard to diagnose, Terry, the owner, became involved and was absolutely great in helping me to resolve this with Glowworm under warranty. Very friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, and gives honest advice that a customer can trust.

I highly recommend TM Hughes and will use them for years to come and do recommend them to my friends, family, and anyone reading this review!

Paul Blakeley

14:31 11 Nov 25

Excellent fault finding and fixing issue.
Fast response from Terry and fault finding and then James who kept me fully informed of when he will arrive and fitting new parts super fast, friendly and left everything clean. I will highly recommend and will use in future, Thank you.

David B

14:24 11 Nov 25

Replaced my Nest thermostat as Google stopped the app for the learning 3 and T M Hughes replaced it with the latest Hive Thermostat very pleased with the service and how quickly they installed it thanks

mike ofarrell

12:06 10 Nov 25

Excellent service fast and efficient
Good value for money

Michael Eyre

14:46 09 Nov 25

Cannot recommend this business enough were extremally helpful when doing my flat up several years ago. Also had a plumbing emergency and terry immediately helped out the second we called him. Extremely responsive and does incredible work would do 10 stars if the system allowed

David Collins

16:49 07 Nov 25

Had new sink and tap fitted in kitchen by Mike one of TM Hughes and Son kitchen fitters, really pleased with it absolutely first class job, well deserved five star rating, highly recommend TM Hughes and Son

Peter Raggett

19:35 06 Nov 25

Professional service and and excellent job fitting a new shower for me. Very pleased with the result.

Frank Ashurst

16:53 06 Nov 25

Quick and professional service, thanks

Gillian Mobbs

20:20 05 Nov 25

Very happy with my boiler service. Highly recommend.

Anne Lawrence

16:14 05 Nov 25

prompt and excelent service as usual.

Steve Brown

08:42 05 Nov 25

Always good, prompt service and will always come out in emergencies.

Jack Mihlenstedt

20:27 31 Oct 25

We always use TM Hughes for our plumbing and gas boiler issues. Absolutely first class. 👍

Steven Giles

20:25 31 Oct 25

TM Hughes are a family run company, providing a professional and friendly service. Terry and his son are highly skilled in their trade and provide a friendly service. I highly recommend.

stephen wilson

15:57 31 Oct 25

On time very good service

Catherine Gray

15:48 31 Oct 25

Easy booking, arrived on time, thorough and polite.

Dan Burdge

13:19 30 Oct 25

James was fantastic, as was the company in general - they came out quickly and got us booked in within a few days - needed a new boiler so it was a big job, but made to feel easy - friendly service and would definitely recommend!

Heather Gorrod

12:36 30 Oct 25

Efficient, friendly and polite service engineer. Annual service of boiler completed - check on air in radiators and towel rail - all work carried out perfectly. Thank you.

jacqui bailey

15:55 29 Oct 25

Professional, friendly, did a thorough job servicing my boiler. I’ll certainly use their services again.

Linda Jones

13:21 29 Oct 25

Cannot recommend this company enough. Alex was professional in all aspects. From installing the new boiler, water tank etc plus covers for carpets and then clearing everything away. He was also very helpful in explaining the Hive system, which we love. We would highly recommend this company as being your first choice

John Scott

12:34 28 Oct 25

Excellent - HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

small job, stayed a small job, fair price, came on time and fixed. Many Thanks to Alex.

Harry Johns

15:42 27 Oct 25

Second boiler service carried out by TM Hughes. One this October and one in October 2024. Both times the engineer has been professional, friendly and competent.

Paul Carrruthers

15:18 25 Oct 25

Goos reliable company.
Arrived promptly and very courteous.

Michelle Abel

12:46 25 Oct 25

TM Hughes have always been reliable and helpful with various jobs in my home, including moving a boiler to the other side of the room. Would highly recommend.

Steve Henwood

21:07 24 Oct 25

Great job, done well!

Anthony Oliva

15:10 24 Oct 25

It only took one phone call, no messing around the technician was at my house spot on time. Didn't take long to spot the broken part and placed an order and it's due sometime next week. Everything was placed back left no mess.Very pleased with the service.

Kevin Russell

13:17 24 Oct 25

Used Alex from TM Hughes to remedy a fault with my hot water cylinder. Two visits required were prompt, on time and the fault effectively rectified. I'll hopefully use Alex for future work and servicing on my hot water installation.

Reg Vincent

11:29 24 Oct 25

Excellent service, James was very pleasant and professional. Very tidy and cleaned up after he was finished. We had a new boiler installed and once completed James stayed to explain everything and to answer all our questions. Highly recommend

Steve Hodgson

10:00 23 Oct 25

Arrived on agreed time, Alex's work was clean and tidy, I would absolutely use this company again. Thank you.

Mark Spicer

08:14 23 Oct 25

My boiler service was carried out at short notice as i was moving out - the engineer was on time, polite and completed the works quickly - also supplying my with email versions of the reports which are useful in the house selling process.

Luke Tandy

06:06 22 Oct 25

Very efficient and professional service.

Vicki Coupland

19:44 21 Oct 25

TM Hughes & Son were very responsive coming out quickly to assess our boiler when it stopped working and advised us on a replacement boiler as it would have been too expensive to repair. James came round within the week to replace the boiler. He was polite, answered all our questions, gave good advice and completed the job efficiently and well and we thankfully have heating again. Would recommend.

Marian Pavey

17:13 21 Oct 25

Terry very helpful and kind.
Recommend to all my neighbours.

Theresa McTaggart

16:08 21 Oct 25

Prompt service good advice

gary thompson

14:36 20 Oct 25

Very good service, thougher, punctual
& dependable, nice guy Dylan who carried it out, would recommend this company.

Penny 1

16:37 17 Oct 25

Can't speak highly enough of Terry & his staff. Terry gave a very competitive quote for the work needed & fully informed me of what was involved. He was more than happy to answer any questions i had regarding the job, which was very helpful. Alex installed my new boiler, i was impressed with his time keeping & he worked non stop all day long. He also cleaned up as he went along. The quality of his work is excellent i am very impressed, its great to have peace of mind that you have a plumbing company like this that you can call on if & when needed. I would definitely recommend them.

Jason Poole

13:01 17 Oct 25

The Brentwood blogger

13:00 17 Oct 25

Excellent service again, phoned when he was on his way, identified and rectified a problem he picked up on the inspection , always reliable, knowledgable and thorough plumber, I'll see them next year for the annual inspection.

Robert Barber

07:48 17 Oct 25

Kevin Lapwood

18:53 16 Oct 25

Great job thanks you terry

Elaine Tanner

14:40 16 Oct 25

Very happy with Alex who installed our combi boiler in good time before talking us through it and tidied up well before departing. Highly recommend this company.

Holly Tighe

06:58 16 Oct 25

Great service and very efficient 🙂

STEPHEN STEADMAN

19:25 15 Oct 25

Excellent service and quality of work. A highly recommended company that offers outstanding value

Jeff Collins

15:33 09 Oct 25

Absolutely first class service, although he was very busy he still found a bit of time to take a look and see why we had no heating or hot water. I thought that this level of customer service died out a long time ago but totally impressed by the "above and beyond" dedication that was shown to try and help us. I cannot recommend them high enough, if there was a facility to give a 'perfect 10' then Terry would easily get it. As they say, Forget the rest, just call the best

Sanand Jemma

10:01 09 Oct 25

Terry and Alex were amazing at helping us with our boiler. Making an effort to fit us in at short notice and working on a Saturday to install a new one so that we weren’t long without hot water / heating. Terry is also very communicative and willing to help over the phone and unsociable hours! I would recommend.

Paul Franklin

20:03 08 Oct 25

Terry and his crew are knowledgable and efficient. They are friendly, helpful and reasonably priced. I have used Terry for many years and always been very pleased with the work he has done. I have tried many plumbers in the past but TM Hughes had always been the best.

Ben Whitney

19:16 08 Oct 25

Great service and nice guys! I had a complex underfloor heating issue. They came out and assessed it. A week later came with all the parts and fixed it. Gave some great advice on how to maintain the system and made some cost saving recommendations. Definitely would use them again.

CMAgeo

08:55 08 Oct 25

Booked T. M. Hughes for our annual boiler service. Terry arrived in the time we were told he’d be at our address. Service was completed well and advice given on status and age of boiler, any issues that we could expect in years to come.
We have used T. M. Hughes for a number of years now and are very happy with the service we receive.
We will continue to use them and can thoroughly recommend to anyone needing gas and/or plumbing services.

Magda Izzard

10:53 07 Oct 25

We are extremely happy with the excellent service from TM Hughes & Son. When we had an issue with our overflow and boiler, Terry got things sorted quickly and efficiently. His professionalism and prompt response were impressive. Highly recommend TM Hughes & Son for anyone needing reliable and top-notch plumbing & gas services.

d smith

08:36 07 Oct 25

I have been using Terry for many years now and have always found him to be very friendly and efficient. We have recently had a bathroom and ensuite renovated and are very pleased with the work carried out. As usual the work was carried out to a high standard and I would always recommend him

John Smith

16:07 06 Oct 25

Terry from TM Hughes was an absolute super star when originally dealing with my 90 yr old Mum and since then with myself, in dealing with a thermostat issue with her under floor heating. His patience and understanding helped source the materials required and arrange a date to come and complete the job. Excellent customer service 👏 👌

Colin Dunn

11:57 06 Oct 25

I would highly recommend T M Hughes and give them a 5 star rating. They have always been very professional in all the work they have done for me. Ranging from emergency assistance to new boiler installation and various other repairs. I really appreciate their service and support. A very professional team.

Luke Blair

17:47 05 Oct 25

I found both Alex and Terry to be professional and easy to deal with in servicing my wet underfloor heating system and boiler. They came out a little further than they ordinarily would to get to my property, which I also appreciated. Would happily recommend to friends and family.

Rosalynd Griffiths

11:21 29 Aug 25

Tm Hughes are great. We always use this company. We have had our boiler changed today, clean tidy and communication was brilliant. The engineer was James. And we can’t thank him enough for his hard work. Highly recommend.

Alisha Waylen

18:16 19 Aug 25

This company is absolutely amazing! I’ve been using them for many years for standard boiler servicing but in the last couple of months I’ve needed urgent assistance with my disabled mums boiler.
Terry is always very responsive, knowledgeable, and focuses on finding the best solution. Nothing is too much trouble. He takes pride in the company’s work and genuinely cares about his customers.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and professional company.
Thank you Terry & the team!

Claudia Estrada

12:16 15 Dec 24

Excellent service! . Very reliable. TM arrived on time, went out of his way to get the parts, got it all sorted, knew the issue straight away. I guess that also comes with extended experience and trust people have on him. Well known and recommended in the community. That’s why I was happy to leave it in his hands. Def. 100% 5 stars.

Tom Bass

12:17 12 Dec 24

Really professional service with a great team. James and Michael did a top job.

chris burridge

17:24 07 Dec 24

Very thorough job done in a friendly and very helpful manner , great work Pavel .

Jon Morrison

19:49 27 Nov 24

Can't fault the professionalism, service and overall great company that is TM Hughes & Son! If I could, I'd genuinely give them more than 5 stars! 100% recommend, always my go to company when I have a problem that needs fixing!

Tim S.

14:14 25 Nov 24

Arrived on time as scheduled. Immediate understanding of the issue. Resolved the issue. Ensured it was completely fine before leaving. Would highly recommend.

Insured and experienced Gas Safe Registered engineers
Installation, servicing, and repairs
Free no-obligation surveys and quotes
No call-out charges for emergencies and repairs

Air Conditioning Installation

Air Conditioning for the home and business is available in many solutions to suit every space and situation. We offer free, no-obligation quotes, which our engineers undertake. They have many years of experience installing Air Conditioning systems.

Air Conditioning installation is very flexible and can be fitted to serve a single room or your entire home/business premises.

During the survey, the engineer will calculate the cooling load and the amount of heat and humidity which needs to be removed to cool your space adequately.

Calculating the cooling load enables our engineers to provide you with an accurate estimate of running costs based on current energy prices.

Our engineer will go through the different types of AC units with you. These include

Split Air Conditioning

A split air conditioning system consists of two main components: an indoor unit and an outdoor unit.

The indoor unit houses the evaporator coil and the air handling unit, while the outdoor unit houses the compressor and condenser.

Refrigerant lines and electrical wiring connect these two units.

Easy installation, as it requires no ductwork.
Quiet operation, as the noisy components (compressor and condenser) are located outside.
Individual temperature control for each room.
Energy-efficient, as there is no loss of cooled or heated air through ducts.
Ideal for cooling a single room or a small area.
The unit is attached to the wall or ceiling.

Multi-Split Air Conditioning

A multi-split system extends the split system, where multiple indoor units are connected to a single outdoor unit.

Each indoor unit can be controlled individually, allowing different temperature settings in separate rooms or zones.

Efficient cooling and heating for multiple rooms or zones using a single outdoor unit.
Individual temperature control for each room.
Reduced installation costs compared to installing separate split systems for each room.
Energy-efficient.
More complex installation compared to a single split system.
The outdoor unit size may be larger and require more space.

Central Air Conditioning

Central air conditioning systems use a single, large unit to cool and heat the entire building or multiple rooms.

Central systems consist of a main unit, which houses the evaporator, compressor, and condenser, and a system of ductwork which distributes the conditioned air throughout the building.

Provides uniform temperature control for the entire building.
Aesthetically pleasing, as the indoor components are hidden in the ceiling or walls.
It can include air filtration and humidity control for improved indoor air quality.
It requires ductwork, making installation more expensive and time-consuming.
Requires more space for installation

Summary Of Air Conditioning Systems

Split air conditioning systems are best suited for cooling a single room.
Multi-split systems are ideal for cooling multiple rooms with individual temperature control, allowing for precise temperature adjustments in each room.
Central air conditioning systems provide uniform temperature control for larger buildings.

Each system has its Advantages and disadvantages, so the choice will depend on factors such as the size and shape of the area to be cooled, as well as your budget.

Our engineer will determine the best type of Air Conditioning system for your space and budget.

Your space will be measured and analysed so the engineer can plan the best position for the Air Conditioning units.

Following the survey, our engineer will obtain prices for the materials and send you a free, no-obligation quote.

Feel free to ask our engineer any questions during the survey. Our engineer will also provide work details and an estimated installation timescale.

Air Conditioning Repairs

We have engineers on hand to attend to Air Conditioning breakdowns. We understand that a cool, controlled environment can be a necessity.

For some, it’s essential for health reasons, and for others, it’s essential for day-to-day business operations.

Typical Repairs Include:

Leak repairs
Electrical faults
Drainage issues
Sensor problems

No Call-Out Charges

Our Air Conditioning Repair services include no call-out charges. Our rates are also very reasonable.

We can undertake all types of Air Conditioning Repairs, including leaks, electrical issues, drainage problems, and sensor malfunctions.

We have a high success rate with Air Conditioning Repairs and will have your system back up and running swiftly.

Air Conditioning Servicing

The best way to ensure your Air Conditioning never breaks down is regular servicing.

Servicing enables engineers to identify and rectify issues before they escalate into more costly problems.

Air Conditioning ducts and vents must be cleared of dirt and dust to ensure correct airflow.

Not only does servicing offer protection against breakdown, but it also ensures your system is clean, runs efficiently, and does not waste excess energy.

Following a service, your system is thoroughly tested and adjusted if necessary, and certification indicates that a certified engineer has serviced your Air Conditioning.

Servicing includes:

Cleaning ducts and filters
Efficiency and performance checks
Adjustments as needed
Certification by a qualified engineer

Contact Us

To book a free, no-obligation Air Conditioning Installation survey and quote, or to arrange servicing or Repair, please contact us using the phone number or form below.