A plumber in Bristol who knows the city's houses
From Victorian terraces in Bedminster to 1930s semis in Horfield, Plumbtap fixes and fits plumbing and heating across the city. Gas Safe registered and fully insured.
- 10 years trading
- Gas Safe registered
- Local to Bristol
Terraces, steep streets and hard water: what Bristol plumbing really involves
Bristol is mostly older housing. Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Southville, Totterdown and Redland. Grand Georgian townhouses in Clifton. Interwar semis in Henleaze and Fishponds. Each has its own plumbing quirks.
In the older properties we often find original pipework, boilers squeezed into tight cupboards and extensions that were added without much thought for the heating. The hard water here also leaves limescale in kettles, taps and heat exchangers, so we check for it on every boiler and hot water job.
Parking and access matter too. On narrow, permit-zone streets we plan the visit so tools and parts are on site and the job doesn't drag on.
- Combi and system boilers for terraces and flats
- Pipework repairs in older properties
- Heating that suits extensions and loft conversions
Pick the job and go straight to the details
Boiler Installations & Replacements
A new boiler, sized to suit your house and fitted by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Find out more 02Boiler Repairs & Servicing
Faults diagnosed and fixed, plus annual servicing to keep a boiler running safely.
Find out more 03Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sudden leaks and no hot water, with same-day callouts available.
Find out more 04Bathroom Installations
Full bathroom fitting, from stripping out the old suite to the final seal.
Find out more 05Central Heating Systems
New systems, radiator upgrades and repairs for cold spots and slow warm-ups.
Find out more 06Leak Detection & Pipe Repairs
Tracing damp patches and dripping pipes before they damage ceilings and floors.
Find out moreSame-day callouts, and every job guaranteed for five years.
A Bristol customer on a boiler breakdown
Brilliant service from start to finish. Our boiler stopped working and the team came out quickly, diagnosed the problem and had everything sorted. Really friendly and professional.
Across Bristol's neighbourhoods and the towns around it
We cover the whole city, including Clifton, Redland, Henleaze, Horfield, Bedminster, Southville, Totterdown and Fishponds. We also work in nearby towns.
- Bristol
- Bath
- Keynsham
- Filton
- Portishead
Bristol plumbing questions, answered
Can you work in a Victorian terrace with a tiny boiler cupboard?
Yes. We survey the space first and recommend a boiler that fits it and meets clearance rules. Sometimes that means a compact combi, sometimes relocating the boiler.
Is limescale a problem in Bristol?
It can be. Hard water builds up in heat exchangers, taps and shower heads. We'll tell you if it's affecting your system and what to do about it.
Do you handle parking and access on narrow streets?
We plan around it. Tell us about permit zones or tight access when you call and we'll organise the visit to suit.
Are your engineers Gas Safe registered?
Yes. Plumbtap is Gas Safe registered and carries public liability insurance.
Do you offer same-day callouts in Bristol?
Yes, same-day callouts are available. Ring 01225 123456 and we'll tell you what we can do.
A Bristol job to sort? Give us a ring
Describe the problem to Plumbtap on 01225 123456 and we'll arrange a time that suits you.