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TM Hughes & Son are Plumbers and Gas Engineers with over 30 years of experience in plumbing & Heating in and around the Southend area.
Our plumbers are skilled in handling all aspects of your plumbing system, from installation and repairs to maintenance.
We are available for all domestic and commercial plumbing, gas and emergencies.
No call-out charges with fair prices regularly reviewed, making sure they are amongst the best in Southend On Sea.
This year, we’re excited to announce our recognition with several prestigious awards. We’ve earned the ‘Three Best Rated Best Business of 2024’, the ‘Three Best Rated Certificate Of Excellence’, and the ‘Plumbing & Heating Specialists of the Year’ from the London & South East England Prestige Awards. BUILD has also recognised us for our work in Essex, awarding us for Best Plumbing & Heating Engineers and Client Service.
Plumbing & Heating Services
- Plumbing
- Heating
- Boiler Installation
- Boiler Repair
- Boiler Servicing
- Gas Safety Inspections/Certificates
- Gas Fire Servicing
- Gas Cooker Fitting/Disconnection
- Underfloor Heating
- Power Flushing
- Air Conditioning
All staff are Gas Safe Registered with the skills to tackle any Plumbing, Gas or Heating Problem.
We are Worcester Bosch Accredited installers and can offer up to a ten-year warranty on some Boilers.
- All Plumbers are Gas Safe Registered
- TM Hughes & Son are Worcester Bosch Accredited company
- We’ll take on any Plumbing or Heating job regardless of the size
- Plumbers & Heating Engineers are available 7 days a week
- Our prices are regularly reviewed, making sure they are among the best in Southend
- All jobs include No call out charges or hidden extras
- Work’s always done to a high standard
Bathrooms
New Bathroom Installations and Refurbishments are available in all traditional and modern styles. Getting started on a new bathroom can be a daunting experience, but it needn’t be. Our friendly staff include Plumbers, Heating Engineers, Tilers, and Electricians. They will design and build your dream bathroom from the ground up.
They’ll answer any questions about suites, fixtures, fittings, flooring, radiators and tiles, so you’re not left in the dark.
When designing and building a bathroom, we consider every detail to fit your taste and specifications.
When designing a good bathroom, everything is considered. This includes the floors, walls, suite, taps, shower, heating, and lighting.
Once we establish everything, we will design storage areas in the spare space.
There are many types of non-slip and waterproof flooring. We’ll help you choose which is best for you. Materials include vinyl, tiles, concrete, rubber, and even wood (specially engineered for water).
Showers
Our plumbers install and repair all types of showers, including electric, eco, power, digital, mixer, and thermostatic showers.
A Plumber can quickly fix any problems with your shower or shower pump, such as low water pressure or a leaking head.
We can fit new showers with any existing heating system. A Plumber can advise you on the best Shower for your unique situation.
Taps
We repair or replace leaky taps and install and repair all types of taps, including Pillar, Mixer, Monobloc, and commercial taps.
We can fix most leaks by replacing a disc, cartridge, washer, or ball. Which one you need depends on the mechanism your tap uses.
We carry some tap parts in stock on our vans and can source them on the same day.
Toilets
Toilet services include installing back-to-the-wall, corner, and wall-hung toilets with any cistern, high, low, or concealed. The Plumbers can fix any issue with your existing Toilets, including non-flushing, overfilling, and blockages.
Waste Disposal Units
You may already have a Waste Disposal Unit under the sink, but you may be having problems with it or want one fitted. Waste Disposal Units are a clean, energy-efficient method of disposing of food waste. We supply, fit, and repair Waste Disposal Units.
Saniflos
Traditionally, toilets had to be near the soil stack, which limited their placement. Now, thanks to Saniflo Systems, we can fit a Toilet anywhere in your home. A Macerator device sits discreetly behind your Toilet. The device breaks all Toilet waste down into a fine slurry, which is then pumped into the sewer. With a Saniflo, you can fit a Toilet in any available space in your home. Saniflos can also be used in combination with washing machines and dishwashers.
Water Heaters
Believe it or not, some homes in Southend don’t have a Boiler. When this is the case, Water heaters are often installed to supply hot water. Our plumbers fit both types of water heaters: vented ones (which run off a cold water tank) and unvented ones (which connect to the main water supply). Water heaters are also a common option for commercial premises.
Southend Heating Services
Southend Heating Services
Most homes in Southend use Gas as their primary fuel for Boilers. Gas central heating systems are cheap, efficient and greener than electricity. The latest gas boilers run at over 90% efficiency. New electric boilers are also very efficient. But they are more expensive to run. Our engineers work on all types of central heating systems. They work on Gas, electricity, and Oil.
Boilers
We install, upgrade, service and repair all types and makes of boiler
Makes Of Boiler
Alpha, Ariston, Baxi, Ferolli, Glow-worm, Grundfos, Heat-line, Ideal, Keston, Potterton, Saunier Duval, Vaillant, Viessman and Vokera.
Types Of Boiler
Boiler’s are powered by Gas, Oil, or electricity. It heats water for your central heating, hot taps, and Shower. Water is heated via the mains supply and distributed directly to your hot taps, radiators, or a storage cylinder for later use.
Combi Boilers
Combi Boilers are mains-fed and heat water instantly. They are efficient, all-in-one units. They don’t need external tanks, cylinders, or pumps. Combi boilers are the simplest to install, maintain, and save space. They are a good option for smaller or mid-sized homes with good mains pressure and moderate hot water demand.
System Boilers
A system Boiler can supply multiple bathrooms at the same time. It has most components built in, but it uses a pressurised cylinder to store hot water. This makes it a great choice for mid-sized to larger homes. System boilers can improve water pressure, but they need more space. You must have a cupboard for the cylinder. They are also harder to install than a combi Boiler.
Regular Boilers
Regular Boilers are also known as traditional or conventional boilers. They are fed by tanks (usually in the loft) that feed the cylinder and radiator. Nowadays, regular boilers are often replaced by system and combi Boilers as the system is complicated and bulky. However, regular boilers are still fitted as upgrades. They are easy to install with existing systems. They are also used in the largest of homes. They are suitable for supplying multiple bathrooms with large volumes of hot water.
Boiler Installation
Boilers last 10-15 years. Towards the end of their life, They become inefficient and prone to breaking down. TM Hughes & Son has been installing new Boilers in Southend for a long time. So, if you need a new boiler, get in touch. One of our Gas Safe Registered Engineers will give you a free quote.
An engineer will visit your home and inspect your current Boiler and central heating system. You may want a new boiler of the same type. For example, if you have an old combi boiler, you may wish to install a new one. Your heating and hot water requirements may have changed since your last boiler installation. You may have extended your home and require more hot water. We can fit a new boiler and convert your current system to work with it if needed. We’ll remove your old combi and install a system boiler and pressurised pressurised cylinder.
Everyone has different requirements when installing new boilers. We will discuss what you need from your new Boiler and offer you varied options to choose the right Boiler at the right price for your budget. We fit all types (combi, system, regular), fuel types (Gas, Oil, electric) and make of Boiler. We plan all installations so everything runs smoothly on the day, causing as little disruption as possible. After installing your new Boiler and central heating systems, we will test them to ensure everything works correctly. Once the installation’s finished, you’ll enjoy lower energy bills and a cosier feeling in your home.
Boiler Repairs
A Boiler breakdown leaves you without heating and hot water. This is very unpleasant, especially in winter. The Gas Engineers on our team can be with you swiftly to repair your Boiler. Most boiler parts are in stock, so repairs are usually quick and minimally disruptive to you and your family.
When Boiler breakdowns occur, we aim to have an engineer out to you within a few hours. If this isn’t convenient, we can arrange a later time. Our boiler repair services include no call-out charges. Our engineers repair boilers of all makes and types. They are very efficient at it, having done many repairs in the area over the years.
Low pressure is a prime cause of boiler failure. A blockage, leak, or failed pump usually causes the drop. We’ll quickly identify and fix these issues. You may have noticed some leakage before the Boiler failed. If you notice any leaks, always get them looked at, regardless of whether the boilers are running. While the Boiler may be okay now, it will break shortly. Other causes of failure include broken heat exchangers and thermocouples. These parts can be fixed or replaced.
Frozen condensate pipes often cause boiler failure in wintertime. We can defrost pipes quickly and get your Boiler back up and running. We’ll also recommend insulating, so the problem doesn’t occur again.
Boiler Servicing
When it comes to Boiler breakdown, prevention is the most desirable option. The chances of Boiler breakdown can be significantly reduced with an annual service. Servicing will make your Boiler run smoothly and efficiently. MinimisingMinimising the risk of carbon monoxide and validating many home insurance policies. Our Boiler Service fee is amongst the lowest in Southend.
Feel free to contact us and book a boiler service. You can choose a time that suits you. Then, one of our Gas Safe engineers will come and service your Boiler. We use a standard procedure to service boilers. It ensures we cover every aspect and follow the manufacturer’s requirements. All services are conducted swiftly and tidily.
All boiler components are cleaned, the gas burners checked, and the boiler pressure checked. We’ll check safety devices. We want to make sure they work. That way, there’s no damage if the Boiler fails. The gas flow rate and flue are analysed to ensure that the gas is burned correctly and that the flue takes away all excess gasses. Seals and pipework are checked for leaks, which can be rectified during the service.
Once the boiler service is completed, we’ll switch it on and check that all radiators are getting hot. If we uncover any issues, we’ll make recommendations so you can plan to deal with them in the future. Finally, a service record has been written for you to keep. As a reminder, we’ll contact you before your next service is due.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
All homes with fuel-burning appliances (such as a boiler) must have a CO (carbon monoxide) alarm. Carbon Monoxide is a scentless, tasteless, invisible gas that can kill. An alarm will warn you if any dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide leak into your home. You can buy CO alarms cheaply from any DIY store, or one of our Gas Engineers can supply and fit them.
Central Heating Controls
Set the central heating controls. They should ensure your home is heated correctly and at the right times. You won’t waste money on heating at night or when out. Old heating controls that are not set properly waste money. We supply, fit, and program all heating controls. These include thermostats, generators, valves, and cylinder thermostats. Simply reprogramming your existing controls will make some difference to your comfort and pocket. Upgrading your controls will make a lot of difference. You can’t beat a warm, cosy home.
Central Heating Pumps
The Central Heating Pump is an overlooked but essential component in all heating systems. Without a pump, your heating won’t work, leaving you cold. Signs of a failing pump include strange noises, not starting, and radiators not getting warm. If this happens to you, remember that we install and repair all central heating pumps.
Immersion Heaters
Fitting an Immersion Heater to your cylinder is quick and inexpensive. These heaters are often used as a backup in case of Boiler failure. Powered by electricity, they work independently of the Boiler and gas supply. A couple of hours is required to heat a standard cylinder, which will stay hot all day if insulated. Immersion heaters can be the primary heater for your water—an option for homes off the Gas Grid.
Gas Safety Inspections
Landlords renting properties must hire a Gas Safe, registered heating engineer. They will do safety checks and issue a CP12 certificate. This certificate is for landlord gas safety. You are a landlord. Your tenants’ safety is your responsibility. This includes ensuring that you provide gas appliances, fittings, and flues that are safe. This is required by The Gas Safety Regulations 1998.
It’s good practice for a landlord to have an annual inspection. One of our engineers can visit your property every year to check the gas supply and appliances. The process is quick and pain-free. Book a convenient time (for yourself or the tenant). An engineer will visit your property at the agreed time. They will check all the gas appliances, including boilers, fires, ovens, and hobs.
We check connections for tightness. We also check the burn rate of each appliance and its safety devices. Flues and chimneys are also tested. These checks ensure the gas appliances are safe and don’t pose a carbon monoxide risk. If an appliance doesn’t pass or there’s an issue with gas connections/pipework, we can advise and price repairs. Once the repairs are done, the engineer will give you a CP12 certificate. You can keep it and give a copy to your tenants. This way, you both know the properties are safe. In the event of any faults, we can correct them. So your property passes and is safe and legal.
Gas Fire Servicing
Gas Fires need an annual service. This ensures they run right and cuts the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. There are various fire and flue types, including open-fronted, high-efficiency, and outset gas fires. Flues include Brick Chimney/Class One, Pre-Fabricated, or Pre-Cast. We service them all using a strict procedure that covers every aspect of gas fires.
The fire assembly was removed so all internal parts could be cleaned and inspected. Once the fires are reassembled, we’ll check the burn rate, safety devices, flue and ventilation. After the service, your fire will run more efficiently. You can also relax knowing that your gas fires are safe and unlikely to break down.
We’ll recommend fixes if we find an issue with the fire or flue or a missing carbon monoxide alarm (which should come with gas fires). Annual servicing validates home emergency cover and gas fire warranties.
As a landlord with a gas fire, it’s good to have an annual service. This will lower the risk of breakdowns and keep your tenants safe. A written service record accompanies all gas fire services.
Gas Cookers
A qualified Gas-safe engineer must fit or disconnect gas appliances. We offer a gas cooker connection and disconnection service. It allows for fast fitting of new gas cookers. Once your new appliance has arrived, a Gas Safe registered engineer can come to your home.
The engineer will check the cooker area’s suitability. We will switch off your gas, disconnect and remove your old cooker, and then put the new one in its place. Once your new gas cookers are installed, the gas supply is switched on. Then, the cookers are tested as the manufacturer instructs. This is to make sure they work and have no faults.
Each installation comes with a certificate. You can use it to validate the warranty, which is often required by gas cooker manufacturers. Our connection/disconnection service covers gas cookers and range cookers, built-in gas ovens, dual fuel cookers, and all types of gas hobs.
Please ensure the area around your new cookers is clear. Also, check that the cookers are within 1.5 meters of the gas pipe before booking. If this is not the case, please call us so we can discuss it further. We can also fit accessories such as extractor fans if required.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor Heating can be installed in any home, even if you don’t have a gas boiler. Our engineers have fitted many wet and electric Underground heating systems in the Southend. They can advise you on the best method for your home. It is energy-efficient and much better than radiators. It spreads heat evenly in the room, not just from one area on the wall. When radiators are removed, wall space is freed up, making the room feel bigger and allowing for more furniture.
Underfloor Heating is supplied through pipes. They are heated by hot water from the Boiler (wet system) running under the floor or by electric cables (electric mode). Both are accompanied by insulation. Wet pipes are set in screed or aluminium plates that retain and expel heat. It takes less energy to heat a room, and the floor will stay warm for a long time even if the heating is switched off. Room temperature is very consistent and easy to maintain.
You can’t beat the feel of heat underfoot. That’s why Underfloor Heating has become so popular in Southend. Once installed, the system is maintenance-free. Systems are simple, and all working parts are easily accessed above the ground. Manifolds and pumps can be checked occasionally to ensure everything’s in working order.
Underfloor Heating is rarely damaged. Pipes are underground and safe. If yours is damaged, we offer a repair service. Problems under the floor are instantly identified using a thermal imaging camera.
Power Flushing
Do you feel your radiators used to get hotter than they do nowadays? You’re probably right. Over time, central heating systems lose their effectiveness and reduce efficiency. The system produces rust, debris, and limescale (like you find in your kettle). Particles break away and form into sludge. The sludge builds up in radiators and pipes, preventing heat from getting through and costing you more money to run your heating.
Power flushing (jet flushing or hard flushing) can clear sludge from inefficient central heating systems. A machine is attached to your system, and chemicals are pumped through for a few hours. Debris is removed as the chemicals travel through the pipes. Dirty water is removed throughout. Power flushing continues until the systems are clear. After the flush, your central heating system will run like new. It will be very energy efficient. Your whole system will also be protected from corrosion and failure by including inhibitors to the new clean water.
Power flushing can be undertaken on any central heating system, regardless of the Boiler. It’s a safe process that uses gentle pressure, so there’s no risk to your existing pipes and fittings. We use the industry-standard Kamco Power Flushing machine and chemicals. If your heating takes a long time, radiators are cold in places (even after bleeding). If you have brown or black water when you bleed your radiators, hear unusual noises, or see any pinhole leaks in the radiators, your system needs a Power Flush.
Air Conditioning
Our services include air conditioning installation, servicing, and repairs.
We offer free, no-obligation surveys and quotes to help you choose the right air conditioning system for your property’s size, layout, and cooling needs.
We undertake servicing to ensure your system’s optimal performance, including changing air filters, checking thermostat settings, inspecting ductwork, lubricating moving parts, securing electrical connections, monitoring refrigerant levels and more.
If issues arise, we provide prompt repairs with no call-out charges, from replacing essential components like compressors and condenser coils to fixing refrigerant leaks and electrical faults.
Thermal Imaging
We waste no time on Emergency Plumbing jobs by using Thermal Imaging. A Thermal Imaging camera instantly shows us where heat loss or leaks are in the heating system. No floorboards have to be lifted, and no walls have to be taken apart, minimising disruption to your home and saving you time and money.
Oil Boilers
Some rural areas around Southend are off the Gas Grid. Properties in this area can use Oil instead. It’s an energy-efficient fuel and a great alternative to Gas. Regular systems, combi Oil Boilers, and Oil tanks are available for installation. We also service and repair all types of Oil boilers.
Radiators & Valves
In Southend homes, we often find Radiator Valves set incorrectly, which results in subpar heating. Our Plumber can swiftly reset your valves so your systems are properly balanced and every room gets warm. Thermostatic valves offer the best control, so we always fit them in new radiators (flat panels, towel rails, column radiators, and designer radiators). Thermostatic valves can also be fitted to existing radiators.
Setting Your Central Heating System
Whether you use our engineers for installation, servicing, and repairs or have an existing central heating system in good working order, we can set it correctly.
Many Southend homes have incorrect settings, and the systems are not running efficiently. Every part of a system needs to work together to provide optimal heat output and comfort.
Pressure
The pressure is very important in both the Boiler and the system itself. When we work on a system, we optimise optimise the pressure. This keeps the Boiler running and allows water to flow. It also stops excess pressure from building up in the cylinder.
Thermostats
The thermostats are checked. We may recommend replacing old thermostats once they are 10-15 years old. They can become inaccurate. The controls are often overlooked or incorrectly set, and you could be wasting energy. Properly set controls provide the desired warmth exactly when you need it.
Bleeding
Radiator bleeding is the most common form of central heating optimisation. If there’s air in your radiators, they won’t heat fully. One of our engineers will fully bleed your system and show you how to do it yourself if you get an air build-up in the future.
Valves
Radiators should have thermostatic valves that allow temperature adjustment in each room. If your home has old-fashioned manual valves, we can upgrade them. Valves are checked, they can become stuck, which stops a radiator from heating up. Fortunately, they are simple to unstick.
Pumps
Pumps are checked to ensure they are set at the correct speed and are not lagging due to failure or incorrect settings. Inadequate pumps are repaired (if possible) or replaced.
Pipes
Pipes are checked for vulnerability. Frozen pipes often cause boilers to fail and can even split pipes, resulting in a leak when the pipe defrosts. Vulnerable pipes are insulated accordingly.
Leak Detection
We provide efficient and accurate leak detection services. Our technology scans for temperature irregularities, listen for water escaping in underground pipes and heating systems, and provides a clear, exact location of leaks.
Our non-invasive methods are ideal for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of your property.
Emergency Plumbing
Searching for a reliable ‘plumber near me’ in Southend for emergency services? We can help you.
Blockages
Blockages are the most common Plumbing Emergency in Southend. They can cause your Toilet and drain to back up, flooding your home. Signs of blockages include toilets filling up with water when flushed, slow-draining water, gurgling sounds, and foul smells from your sinks, bath, or shower. Always take action when you encounter the signs of a blockage. Firstly, you can try to shift it yourself with a Plunger. Failing that, call us, and we’ll get it unblocked for you.
Burst Pipes
Burst pipes can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage. Uninsulated pipes in cold areas (such as the loft) are prone to freezing in winter. Frozen water expands and can split copper pipes, causing them to leak. You’ll know if you have a burst pipe as water will start appearing in places it shouldn’t be (coming through the ceiling, for example). Turn off your water supply and call our Southend Plumber. When you discover a frozen pipe, you must get it defrosted immediately. Ensuring your properly insulated pipes will protect you from frozen/burst pipes.
Leaks
Leaks do not only occur in split pipes. They can also occur in boilers, central heating systems, sinks, toilets, baths, showers, and water tanks. Leaks need to be dealt with upon discovery, as water can be very damaging. Finding out where they come from is sometimes tricky, but we are very good at this. We’ll find the source of your leak and repair it quickly.
Mains Stopcocks
Knowing where your Mains Stopcock is located and ensuring it works properly is vital. The first thing you’ll need to do in a Plumbing Emergency is to shut off the water supply via the Mains Stopcock. The stopcock controls the water flow from the main supply outside your home. Test your Stopcock and make sure it closes. It will need to be released or replaced if it’s seized up.
Gas Leaks
Shut off your gas supply immediately if you smell Gas. Do not smoke, do not switch on any lights or appliances, and open all windows and doors (only if it is safe to do so). Evacuate everyone from your home and call us. We will send an Engineer around immediately. Do not return to your home until the Gas leaks have been dealt with and you have been given the all-clear.
Carbon Monoxide
Evacuate your home if your Carbon Monoxide alarm goes off. Give us a call, and we’ll be with you ASAP. Do not re-enter your home until a Gas Safe Registered Engineer has said it’s okay. If you or any family members feel ill and have vomiting, dizziness, headaches, confusion, or nausea, call 999. Get an ambulance right away.
We’re happy to advise you on any small plumbing jobs you want to do. Or, we can give you a free quote for those jobs that need a pro.
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