Heating · 6 min read
When is it time to replace your boiler? A London engineer's honest take.
Age, efficiency, recurring faults and the cost-to-fix vs cost-to-replace maths — when repairs stop making sense.
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South West & Central London
Gas Safe registered. Punctual. Tidy. Reasonably priced. Covering Clapham, Balham, Wandsworth, Notting Hill, Kensington and everywhere in between — for homes and commercial premises.
Boilers · Heating · Hot Water
Vaillant & Baxi approved installers. Combi, conventional and system boiler installs and Gas Safety certificates for landlords. Clear quotes, no surprises — just honest advice from a team that's been doing this for years.
No Dig Drainage Specialists
Two-part epoxy structural relining repairs fractures, holes and root penetration — no excavation, no chaos. Plus high-pressure jetting and CCTV surveys across South West & Central London.
Based near Clapham Common on Lavender Hill, we're a tight-knit team of plumbers, heating engineers, drainage specialists, electricians and air-con installers — and yes, most of us are Australian. It's a quirk of how the team came together, and it's stuck.
What it means in practice: we turn up on time, we explain what's actually going on with your pipes or boiler, we leave the place tidier than we found it, and we give you a fair price. No drama, no upselling — just honest work for residential and commercial clients across South West and Central London.
From a dripping tap in Clapham to a full commercial boiler install in Kensington, our five in-house divisions cover the lot. One number, one team, one invoice.
Bathroom & kitchen plumbing, taps, sanitaryware, burst pipes — rapid response across SW & Central London.
Combi, conventional & system boiler installation. Vaillant & Baxi approved. Landlord gas safety certificates.
Two-part epoxy structural relining, CCTV surveys, high-pressure jetting, gutters & downpipes — no excavation needed.
Consumer units, lighting, switches, electrical emergencies, EICR & PAT testing for landlords and commercial sites.
Installation, servicing and maintenance of domestic air conditioning systems for SW & Central London homes.
Central heating upgrades, smart radiator valves and full underfloor heating systems — installed and serviced by Chris and the team.
Our two-part epoxy liner technology repairs fractures, holes and tree-root damage from the inside. No excavation, no torn-up patio, no week-long mess. We'll CCTV survey the drain, show you the issue, and reline it — usually in a single day.
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We're progressively converting every van in the Plumberoo fleet to the all-electric VW ID Buzz. Zero tailpipe emissions on London's streets, quieter arrivals at your door, and a small part we can play in cleaning up the air our customers' kids breathe.
More on our sustainability →Our HQ is on Lavender Hill near Clapham Common — which means a quick turnaround across SW London, and a regular route into Central London for clients in Notting Hill, Kensington, Chelsea and beyond.
Call 020 7315 4150 or message us on WhatsApp — you'll get a real person, often within minutes. One client booked us within two hours of her first message. We aim to keep doing that.
Punctuality isn't optional — it's the whole job. If we book you in for 9am, we're there by 9am. If we're stuck in London traffic, we ring you. Every time.
No jargon, no scare tactics, no upselling you a £4,000 boiler when a £300 repair will do. Chris, Jacob and the team will show you the problem, talk you through the options, and let you decide.
Our clients come back year after year because the work is fair and the price is fair. You'll never get a surprise on the invoice, and we'll always quote before we start.
Gas Safe registered. Vaillant and Baxi approved installers. Checkatrade, Trustpilot and Which? Trusted Traders approved. Every certification we hold is independently verifiable — links in our footer.
Dust sheets down, tools cleaned up, packaging taken away. Whether it's a 20-minute tap repair or a five-day commercial drainage job, the rule is the same.
Tell us what's going on (photos help). We'll come back with a clear quote and a time we can be on site.
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I'm so so impressed with Plumberoo. Someone was at my house in less than 2 hours from my initial message. The service was really quick and reasonably priced. I couldn't have asked for better — highly recommend!
Same-Day ResponseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We have been using Plumberoo for years. They are always super responsive, incredibly helpful and reasonably priced. Ticks all the boxes — you should definitely give these guys a shout.
Repeat Client · YearsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Jacob did an amazing job fixing a leaky toilet and fitting a new cistern. He was on time, friendly and really helpful. The whole process of discussing the issue and booking was super quick and easy. I would have no hesitation in using Plumberoo again.
Engineer: JacobTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very professional service. Turned up on date and time promised and did a good job replacing a boiler in a second floor flat. No scaffolding required. Certificate provided online, along with link to pay the invoice. Much impressed!
Boiler ReplacementTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Chris gave a quick assessment and pointed out how badly it was damaged. Recommended a new boiler and did manage to get the heating working for at least that evening. He was clear in his explanations, professional, knowledgeable.
Engineer: Chris · BoilersVerified original source: Checkatrade — Underfloor heating install.
Chris and team are always quick to respond and good at clearly explaining the issue and recommending a best course of action. They've done multiple plumbing and heating jobs for me previously and are my go-to plumber.
Repeat Client · UnderfloorBoilers in, drains relined, leaks sorted — follow the team on Instagram for the daily reel.
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Honest guides on boilers, drains, leaks and London plumbing — written by engineers, not marketing.
Age, efficiency, recurring faults and the cost-to-fix vs cost-to-replace maths — when repairs stop making sense.
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A step-by-step look at our two-part epoxy relining process — and why it's saved Clapham gardens from being dug up.
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Your annual obligations, what gets checked, what they cost — and what happens if you skip them.
Read article →Yes — every heating and gas engineer at Plumberoo is on the Gas Safe Register, and you can verify our registration via the link in our trust bar above or directly on the Gas Safe Register website. If they're not Gas Safe, they're not touching your gas.
For emergencies we're often there within hours — one recent client booked us within two hours of her first message. For non-urgent jobs we usually offer same-day or next-day appointments. Call 020 7315 4150 and we'll tell you exactly when we can be on site.
Our HQ is on Lavender Hill in Clapham (SW11). We cover all of South West London — Clapham, Balham, Wandsworth, Battersea, Tooting, Earlsfield, Clapham Junction — and a wide swathe of Central London including Notting Hill, Kensington, Chelsea and Fulham. If you're nearby, just ask.
It's a structural drain repair done from inside the pipe — no excavation needed. We use a two-part epoxy liner that bonds to the existing pipe, sealing fractures, holes and tree-root penetration. Most jobs are completed in a single day with zero damage to your garden, driveway or patio.
Absolutely. We work with restaurants, offices, retail, landlords with portfolios, and managing agents across South West and Central London. Whether it's a one-off install or an ongoing maintenance contract, give us a call.
Yes, genuinely — it's how the team came together and it's stuck. You'll meet the odd Brit too. What matters is the work: Gas Safe registered, Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders approved, Vaillant and Baxi certified. The accent is just a bonus.
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South West & Central London's (mostly) Australian team of plumbers, heating engineers, drainage specialists, electricians and air-con installers. Based on Lavender Hill, near Clapham Common. Gas Safe registered. Vaillant & Baxi approved. Residential & commercial — punctual, tidy, reasonably priced.