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We’ve received the ‘Three Best Rated Best Business of 2024’ and the ‘Three Best Rated Certificate Of Excellence’ and won the ‘London & South East England Prestige Awards’ as the Plumbing & Heating Specialists of the Year. Additionally, BUILD recognised us as the Best Plumbing & Heating Engineers 2024 in Essex and for our Client Service.
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Plumbing Services
Need a trustworthy ‘Plumber near me’ in the Billericay area?
Look no further than TM Hughes & Son Gas Services Limited. Our Gas Safe Registered Plumbers and Engineers have been servicing the residents of Billericay for over 30 years.
There’s no Plumbing or Gas job we can’t do or problem we can’t solve.
Our services cover all Plumbing and Gas situations. We’ll never shy away from a job, whether big or small.
Our plumbers are happy to take care of simple maintenance jobs. These include replacing tap washers and ball valves in toilets. They also handle complex tasks, such as installing new central heating systems.
Our rates are among Essex’s best, and work is always done to a high standard. All Plumbers are Heating Engineers. They have Gas Safe Registration and the skills and qualifications to cover any plumbing or heating needs you might have.
TM Hughes & Son is accredited by checkatrade.com and trustatrader.com, and Worcester Bosch. This lets us offer warranties of up to 10 years on Worcester Bosch boilers.
Our Plumbers
- All Plumbers are also Gas Engineers with many years of experience
- All Plumbers are Gas Safe Registered
- Prices are among the best in Billericay, with No Call-Out Charges or unpleasant hidden extras
- We carry a lot of parts in stock, so job completion’s quick
- Any parts we don’t carry in stock we’ll source the same day
- All work is done to a high standard
Typical Plumbing Work We Undertake
- Blockages
- Burst Pipes
- Gas heating
- Leaks
- Pipe Fitting
- Pipe Repair
- Pipe Replacement
- Saniflo Installation
- Saniflo Repair
- Sink Installation
- Shower Installation
- Shower Servicing
- Shower Repair
- Shower Pump Installation
- Shower Pump Servicing
- Shower Pump Repair
- Tap Installation
- Tap Replacement
- Tap Repair
- Waste Disposal Installation
- Waste Disposal Servicing
- Waste Disposal Repair
- Waste & Overflow Installation
- Waste & Overflow Replacement
- Water Tank Installation
- Water Tank Repair
- Water Tank Servicing
- Water Tank Setting
- And lots more
Bathroom Installation
Our Plumbers and Gas Engineers regularly fix common bathroom problems such as broken taps and showers. We also have highly experienced bathroom fitters who can design and install your dream bathroom. You may have already seen your dream bathroom and want us to recreate it from a picture, which we can do. You need to know precisely what you want so we can review all the options.
Many different bathroom suites, tiles, furniture, lighting fixtures, and fittings are available. Any look or style can be created. For example, a modern square suite with the latest fixtures and fittings will create a contemporary look. The freestanding bath and high-flush toilet have traditionally rounded shapes. Fitting them with black and white tiles will create a Victorian look.
We can discuss who uses your Bathroom to establish the best type of flooring for you. Families with children may want non-slip tiles, for example. You can have a partial refurbishment or simple upgrades in your Bathroom, such as a change in wall tiles and a new shower.
We have tilers, electricians, plumbers, and gas engineers on hand to ensure a professional installation. Our bathroom fitter can visit your home to measure your bathroom and discuss your needs and wants. Then, they will write a free, no-obligation quote.
Kitchen Plumbing
Tap Installation & Repairs
Kitchen Tap Replacement and Repair is one of the most common jobs in the Billericay kitchen. Older taps regularly spring leaks, which should be replaced or repaired. Worn washers or mechanisms cause dripping taps. The first step is to establish what type of tap you have.
These include Ball, Cartridge, Disc, and Washer mechanisms. Each controls the water flow, and all will wear out eventually. We carry most parts in stock for most taps, so repair is usually quick and easy. Sometimes, taps are so old that the replacement mechanism cannot be sourced; sometimes, taps leak out of the body. In this instance, water has caused corrosion to the tap itself and will need replacing.
Most Billericay homes have flexible hoses attached to their taps, allowing hot and cold water to be shut off beneath the taps. Hoses permit a quick changeover when replacing taps. Older homes that lack flexible hoses will have them fitted as standard for every tap replacement we undertake.
Waste Disposal Units
Waste Disposal Units are a small, discreet, and practical way of disposing of food waste. Food is ground into small pieces, mixed with water, and flushed down the drain. Waste disposal units use little energy and are environmentally friendly. Our Plumbers have fitted lots over the years in Billericay, so if you want one, let us know. Our Plumbers can also deal with any Waste Disposal problems if you run into any issues.
Most Kitchens in Billericay have a Washing Machine and A Dishwasher. We’re happy to install any of these essential appliances. Our plumbers will ensure they’re connected and levelled right. This will prevent leaks from the cold feed, a common DIY problem, and issues from incorrect levelling.
Bathroom Plumbing
The Bathroom has more Plumbing than any other room in the house. A typical Billericay bathroom will feature a toilet, bath, basin, and shower, which will be used often. Such parts will need repair, replacement, and servicing.
Bathroom Taps are prone to failure, just like kitchen taps, and again, we can repair or replace them quickly and efficiently.
Toilet Installation & Repairs
One of the most common Plumbing problems is the dreaded blocked Toilet, which the homeowner can sometimes unblock with a plunger. Deeper blockages that won’t shift will need a professional plumber’s attention sooner rather than later.
A blockage (depending on where it is) can render all toilets in the home useless and unworkable but don’t worry. We’ll have the obstruction shifted in no time. Call us, and our Billericay Plumber will be with you ASAP.
Toilets sometimes overfill, continuously fill, or even leak. Fixing ball valve issues in the cistern is quick and easy. Toilet parts are mostly the same no matter what type you have, such as close-coupled, wall-hung, or corner toilets. Leaks can be more complicated, but we always get them fixed.
The TM Hughes team includes a full-time Bathroom Fitter who will work with you to design and fit the Bathroom of your dreams.
Every step of the bathroom design is carefully planned so that your Bathroom is built to your taste and is thoroughly functional. We have electricians and tilers on board, so everything’s completed to the correct (and legal) standard.
Styles include traditional and modern Bathrooms with a wide range of flooring, tiles and heating options. Please contact us for a free, no-obligation quote for your new bathroom installation.
Shower Services
Power Showers can be installed in new or existing bathrooms. They include mixer, electric, eco, digital, and thermostatic showers.
Whatever your current heating system, we can fit the ideal shower for your home. We also install, repair, and service all types of shower pumps. You can rest assured that all your shower requirements will be met with us.
Blockages
Every point in your kitchen and bathroom where water comes from has a waste, so used water can exit the drain without flooding your home. Waste serves toilets, showers, baths, basins, sinks, washing machines, dishwashers and Saniflo’s. Sometimes, waste pipes block or are in the process of blocking. If your toilets are filling up with excess water or water drains very slowly from showers, baths, sinks, etc., you have a waste system blockage. Try unblocking with a plunger, which usually works on less severe blockages. If you can’t shift a blockage, our local Plumber will clear it in minutes. Never ignore a blockage. They’ll never go away independently and will only worsen before blocking completely.
Saniflo
We offer a full Saniflo Installation service to the residents of Billericay. The invention of the Saniflo system enabled the installation of Toilets anywhere in the home. In days gone by, Toilets needed to be fitted next to the soil stack, so Toilet installation was restricted. This changed when Saniflo released their Macerator equipment. The macerator pump used by Saniflos breaks down toilet waste into a slurry pumped into the sewer. Toilets can be fitted anywhere in the home or business premises with a Saniflo system. They are also compatible with washing machines, sinks, showers and baths.
Water Tank Services
Do you need a water tank installed or replaced? No problem! Our Billericay Plumbers have installed many over the years and will guide you on the best-sized tank and the best location. Every situation is different. The size of your tank will depend on your water system, and the shape will depend on the space you have available. We always ensure tanks are placed high. This gives the best water pressure and protects them from freezing and dust.
Heating Services
TM Hughes & Son Plumbers are fully qualified and certified gas engineers.
Plumbing work often crosses over into Gas work. Having engineers who are well versed in both ensures quickly finished jobs.
Extra staff won’t have to be called in to finish the job.
Heating Services Include
- Boiler Installation
- Boiler Servicing
- Boiler Repair
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Heating Controls
- Heating Pumps
- Gas Cooker Fitting
- Gas Cooker Repair
- Gas Safety Inspections
- Immersion Heaters
- LPG Boilers
- Oil Boilers
- Power Flushing
- Radiators & Valves
- Underfloor Heating
- Thermal Imaging
- Thermostats
- Water Heaters
- Water Cylinders
Many homes in Billericay have gas heating. It is cheaper, greener, and more efficient than electric heating. However, we install, service, and repair electric boilers for homes without gas, LPG, and oil, which are not options.
Installation, Servicing & Repair
We cover boilers, radiators, pumps, controls, cylinders, and pipes, as well as all parts of any central heating system. Our services include installation, servicing, and repair. When parts can’t be repaired, we can usually replace/upgrade them.
Boilers
We are Worcester Bosch Accredited engineers. We also install, service, and repair boilers made by Alpha, Ariston, Baxi, Ferolli, Glow-worm, Grundfos, Heat-line, Ideal, Keston, Potterton, Saunier Duval, Vaillant, Viessman, and Vokera.
The best condensing Boilers are incredibly efficient, running at 90+ % efficiency. As boilers age, they lose their effectiveness and cost more to run. Wastage is also not good for the environment. If you have an old Boiler and are considering upgrading, please read our Boiler Installation section below.
The Boiler is an essential part of the central heating system. Without a boiler, there will be no hot water for your radiators and taps (unless you have a cylinder with an immersion heater installed). Install a suitable Boiler. Look after it with an annual service and a powerflush every five years. Then, your Boiler will last a long time and run well.
Combi Boilers
Combi Boilers provide hot water for showers and taps. They don’t use storage cylinders, which is useful for saving space. Combi Boilers heat water instantly when the hot taps or heating turns on. They use a built-in pump to move the water around your radiators. Perfect for smaller homes, they are simpler and cheaper to install than system Boilers.
System Boilers
Larger homes with more people require more hot water. Often, a Combi won’t meet the demands, so a System Boiler is the preferred option. A pressurised cylinder works with the Boiler to store and distribute hot water around the home. If more than one person uses a tap, the hot water supply is unaffected. Perfect for medium—to large-sized homes.
Regular Boilers
Regular or traditional boilers used to be the standard for all homes. They used a vented cylinder with water, feed, and expansion tanks. Modern Systems and Combi Boilers have replaced regular boilers in recent years. But they are still installed in homes that need hot water. The conventional system can cope with the largest hot water demands and is perfect for larger houses.
What Boiler?
When upgrading existing Boilers, you can install the same type. Or, upgrade to a kind that better suits your situation. Your choice of Boiler will depend entirely on your requirements and existing system. Older systems can be modified to accept new boiler types. Read more about Boiler Installation and services below.
Heating Optimisation
Heating systems comprise various parts that work together to heat your home. Each component must be appropriately set to get the most out of your heating system. Resetting controls and valves often achieve perfect balance.
Sometimes, upgrading parts is required. For example, you may have problems reaching your preferred heat in each room if you have old radiator valves and an old, inaccurate thermostat that can no longer measure temperature accurately.
Controls & Valves
We could upgrade your radiator valves to the latest thermostatic ones. They let you set different temperatures in different rooms. We could even upgrade your controls to the latest smart controls, enabling you to set each room’s temperature while you’re still at work. When you come home, your house will be heated perfectly.
Central Heating Components
Every central heating system has various parts. Combi systems are the simplest, consisting of the Boiler, pipes, thermostat, radiators, and valves. Old, regular systems are more complicated, with added pumps, cylinders, immersion heater feeds, and expansion tanks. Every part must be appropriately set, something one of our engineers can do for you.
Boiler & System Pressure
The boiler pressure must be set correctly. Your heating system will only work right if it is high enough. Your Boiler will keep switching off too high, causing issues (and even damage) to it and the rest of the system.
Radiators
We have already discussed radiator valves. We also install and upgrade all radiators, including flat panel, designer, column, low surface, and towel radiators. We can help whether you want your radiators changed, upgraded, moved, or new radiators added—people’s living requirements change. Sometimes, old radiator positions are inconvenient. So, radiators need moving.
Your radiators may be blocked with sludge. Dirty water when you bleed them is a good indication. Powerflushing can remedy this, completely clearing the system.
Pumps
Most central heating pumps have three settings. If you find your Heating inadequate, turning up the pump can help, as long as it doesn’t lead to too much pressure in the system. Pumps fail eventually and are usually the first to go on a central heating system. However, pumps are easy to replace and a simple job for our engineers.
Boiler Installation
We have been installing Boilers in and around Billericay for many years. A boiler is an expensive purchase. Once installed, you’ll be stuck with it for a few years. You must choose the best Boiler for your home, heat/hot water needs, and budget. We offer a free, no-obligation survey. One of our Boiler engineers will visit, inspect your system, answer questions, and present you with various options.
We fit all types and makes of Boilers. We can do simple upgrades. If you have an old combi boiler, we’ll install a new one to work with your existing system. Your Heating and hot water demands may have increased since your last Boiler installation. We can upgrade your central heating system to accept a system boiler and increase your hot water storage.
A new boiler installation/upgrade will bring many benefits. These include faster, efficient heating, a lower carbon footprint, and lower fuel bills. They also give a cosy home. Old boilers rapidly lose efficiency the older they become and develop issues, some of which are expensive to rectify. Read our boiler installation page for information and a free, no-obligation quote.
Boiler Repair
If you are experiencing problems with your BBoiler, we can quickly diagnose and rectify the problem. If your Boiler keeps turning off, the pilot light keeps blowing out, or it’s noisier than normal, then some things are not right. Eventually, your Boiler will fail, leaving you without hot water and Heating. Let us fix any minor issues you’re experiencing before becoming major (and possibly expensive) issues.
If your boiler breaks down, we can have an engineer call you within a few hours. We understand boiler breakdowns are unpleasant, and you need your Boiler back up and running as quickly as possible. We can fix any boiler. Engineers carry many parts to make the process swifter.
Our engineers are available for boiler repairs whether you are a homeowner, landlord, business owner or tenant. Our services include no call-out charges.
Boiler Servicing
An annual Boiler service ensures smooth, efficient operation. It also lowers the chance of breakdown. Most boiler manufacturers recommend yearly service. Most home emergency cover policies require an annual service. It is essential to validate the warranty.
Boiler servicing is relatively cheap. A TM Hughes Boiler service is amongst the best-priced in Billericay (and the surrounding areas, for that matter). After servicing, your Boiler will run at its best possible efficiency. A service will uncover any hidden issues that can be dealt with before they become more severe.
A boiler service is quick, clean, and with little disruption. We follow a set procedure that covers every part of the Boiler. All parts are cleaned and tested.
Signs of leakage indicate worn seals (which are replaced) or loose connections. Pipeworks are checked and adjusted if necessary. Safety devices are tested (these are in place to prevent any damage in case of sudden stopping). The gas and central heating pressures, the flue and the rate at which exhaust gasses are expelled, are tested.
A boiler service ensures your boilers are safe and don’t pose a carbon monoxide risk. We can service your Boiler no matter the age, make or type.
Power Flushing
Your boilers are okay, and your radiators are fully bled, but they emit very little heat. They could only get hot from the middle or only at the top. If this is the case, your system needs cleaning. We do this through a process known as power flushing.
As water circulates, limescale is created in the central heating system. Radiators rust from the inside, and particles fall away. Limescale and rust particles settle in radiator bottoms, creating sediment-like silt. Heating engineers call it ‘sludge’.
The sludge builds up slowly but surely. Where there’s sludge, no heat can get through. That’s why your radiators only get hot in the middle or top. Not only is your system no longer efficient and more expensive to run, but the build-up can also damage your Boiler, pump, valves and pipes.
Don’t worry. We can remove the sludge from your system by power flushing. The sludge is loosened and removed by pumping water and chemicals through your system. Dirty water is collected (and taken away). The process is continued until your central heating systems clear.
After flushing, your system will heat fast, and your Boiler will run well. Ideally, a central heating system should be flushed every five years to prevent sludge from building up in the first place.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor Heating is the most efficient way to heat your home. By running pipes underneath the floor, heat rises over the entire area. Once warm, a heated floor maintains the heat, meaning less fuels are consumed to keep a given room at a constant temperature.
Radiators are not required on walls, making more space available. Pipes are underfloor, so damage is a near impossibility. Underfloor Heating has become very popular in Billericay over the last decade.
Underfloor Heating is common in new builds and extensions, but it can be added to any home with or without an existing central heating system.
We install, upgrade, service, and repair wet and electric underfloor Heating. Wet systems work with normal central heating, while electric systems are wired into the main electrical supply. Both have advantages and disadvantages. The best type for you will depend on your property, existing system, and budget.
If you already have an Underfloor Heating system, it’s a good idea to have the manifold and pump checked now and then. We can service these parts by checking and replacing worn/broken seals. If there’s an issue with your Underfloor Heating, we can quickly identify any problems under the floor with a thermal imaging camera.
Gas Safety Inspections, Landlords Certificates (CP12)
As a landlord, you must ensure your property is safe for your tenants. This includes the Gas system and appliances. We can issue both Gas Safety (and Electrical Safety) certificates. A CP12 certificate shows that the gas system and appliances are safe. They meet the 1998 gas safety rules.
Properties must be inspected every time a new tenant moves in and every 12 months. Otherwise, you’re renting your property illegally, and your insurance may be invalid. A good landlord wants their tenants to be safe.
A Gas Safe Registered engineer inspects your property’s gas system and appliances. Appliances are tested, the gas must burn at the correct rate, exhaust gasses must be removed, and safety devices must work. This ensures there’s no possibility of a gas leak or carbon monoxide poisoning. Once everything’s checked and passed, Gas Safety certificates are written.
If an appliance doesn’t pass, we can advise on repairs and write a quote. Some repairs can be carried out there; otherwise, we’ll arrange a time to return later. We’ll write to you two months before your certificate expires so you can renew it.
Gas Fire Servicing
While gas fires don’t work as hard as Boilers and are more a luxury than an essential appliance, they should be serviced every twelve months. A gas-free service allows all working parts of the fire to be removed and cleaned. Cleaning ensures the fire will function correctly and efficiently, giving you lovely warm heat.
During the service, we’ll check safety devices and ensure gas is burned at the required rate. Your chimney and flues will also be tested to ensure excess gasses are adequately removed. Servicing ensures your fire is safe and you’re not at risk from carbon monoxide.
Gas fire servicing is often overlooked. Please consider a service if you last had one in twelve months. You should have a service if you’re experiencing smokey rooms, soot stains, or difficult-to-light fires. We offer services at a very reasonable price.
Gas Cookers Installation & Disconnection
When installing a new gas cooker, oven, or hob (or disconnecting an old one), you must use a Gas Safe Registered engineer. This ensures a safe installation and validates the manufacturer’s warranty. One of our engineers can come to your property, disconnect your old gas cooker, and install your new one.
Your new cooker will be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once installed, we’ll test it to ensure everything works. We can also help if you need fitted accessories such as extractor fans or carbon monoxide alarms.
We can fit any gas cooker, oven or hob. Please ensure the cooker areas are suitable for a new installation (a clear area is required in the ‘hot zone’). Follow the link below for more information, or speak to one of our engineers.
Emergency Plumbing Billericay
TM Hughes & Son is on hand to deal with Plumbing and gas Emergencies that may occur. Unlike some other Plumbers in the area, we have no call-out charges. If your issue is urgent, a plumber can contact you within 2 hours. Here are some damage limitation procedures you must undertake before we can get to you. If you need clarification, please call us, and we can review these tasks on the phone.
Air Conditioning
Our engineers are certified and insured. They provide air conditioning solutions for homes and businesses.
We are installation experts. We also do regular servicing and repairs, ensuring your systems run well all the time.
Air conditioning can create a comfy living environment, improve sleep, and provide cleaner air. It can also protect against heat-related illnesses at home.
In commercial spaces, we boost productivity. We also ensure employee safety and protect valuable equipment from heat.
We advise you on the best system for your needs and budget. We also maintain and service air conditioning systems to keep them efficient and working for a long time.
Our engineers are on hand for same-day repairs if you have a breakdown.
Leak Detection
Discover the precision of leak detection with TM Hughes & Son. Our sophisticated machines are fine-tuned to detect the subtle sounds of water leaks in underground pipes and systems.
This method allows for accurate leak identification. It is non-destructive and safeguards your property from water damage.
We also use other methods, such as thermal imaging and pressure testing, in a multi-pronged approach to finding and dealing with leaks.
Electrical
If you need electrical work, our sister company TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services, is ready to assist with a team of NICEIC-registered Electricians. Their range of services includes:
- 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
Leaking Water
Leaking water is usually caused by a burst pipe. If water leaks from anywhere (e.g., from the ceiling), the first thing to do is shut off the main water supply at the main stopcock. The main stopcock is usually located in the kitchen (not always, though) and controls the water flow to your home from the main water supply in the street.
Ensure you know where your mains stopcock is. The last time you want to look for it is in an emergency (you’ll be surprised how many people this happens to). Once the water is shut off, any further damage will be prevented. You may also have to shut off the water in your tank. We can advise you on this over the phone.
Burst pipes are a common winter problem. Uninsulated pipes are prone to freezing, and frozen water expands, often enough to split pipes. Ensure that you insulate your pipes. If you find one is frozen, get it defrosted ASAP. We can also insulate and defrost pipes. This stops a frozen pipe from turning into a burst pipe.
Gas Leaks
Gas Leaks are severe. If you smell gas, shut it off at the Shut Off Valve. Find out if you need to find out where this is in your home. Then, evacuate everyone. Don’t smoke or turn on lights or appliances. Sparks can cause gas to ignite, and large gas leaks can cause huge explosions, so don’t leave anything to chance.
Open all windows and doors in the home (only if it’s safe to do so) and wait for an engineer to arrive. Do not return to your home or switch on the gas until one of our Gas Safe Registered Engineers has told you it’s safe.
Carbon Monoxide
Any home that has a fuel-burning appliance must have a Carbon Monoxide alarm. Carbon monoxide is invisible, scentless, and can kill, so ensure you’re protected. If a carbon monoxide alarm starts beeping in your home, get yourself, your family and anyone else on the property out immediately and call us. Do not re-enter until one of our Gas Safe Registered Engineers has checked your appliance and property and given you the all-clear. Call an ambulance if anyone’s vomiting, dizzy, or has headaches, confusion, or nausea. These are all signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Call Your Billericay Plumber Today
These are just a few of the Plumbing and Gas Jobs we deal with in Billericay. We can help you with any need or problem daily. We would love to hear from you. Give us a call. We’re happy to give advice and estimates over the phone. Or, we can send a plumber to check your needs and give you a free quote.
Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Gas Services
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