Welcome to DRH Plumbing and Heating Ltd
DRH Plumbing and Heating was established in Brighton and moved to Bristol in 2004.
With 14 years plumbing and heating experience, DRH Plumbing and Heating is fully qualified with NVQ 2 and 3 certificates in plumbing and heating, CSCS safety certificates and Corgi Registered.
Experience on new build and refurbishment and renovation of homes and businesses around Brighton, Hove, Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.
DRH Plumbing and Heating Ltd can undertake all types of plumbing and heating from replacement bathrooms, full heating installations, to installing a cooker, changing a shower or simply a washer in a tap! Quality work at competitive prices and I even clean up after myself! For a gallery of photos of recently completed jobs, please click on the Gallery link.
Free quotations are available on request. Simply click on the Contact Us page.
We believe in old fashioned quality customer service and will endeavour to reply to emails and phone calls within 48 hours.
We are also registered on Rated People and have feedback available, simply click on the feedback link
GasSafe Registered Installer
* System Updates
* Boiler Changes
* Combi and Standard Boilers
* Condensing Boilers - Energy Saving Specialists
* Unvented Hot Water Systems
* Pressurised Systems
* Heating system power flushing
* Gas Cooker and Hob Installations
* Bathroom installation and improvements
* Kitchens - Sinks, Dishwashers
and Washing Machines
* High Quality Service
* FREE QUOTATIONS
What people are saying about DRH Plumbing
*Having placed my ad late on Sunday night I was contacted by David at 8am the following day. He visited the property, diagnosed the fault, carried out the work and had a new shower installed for my tenant by 4pm. David kept me up to date throughout the day and even carried out some extra remedial work he had identified, at no extra charge. I have no hesitation in recommending DRH Plumbing and Heating and will certainly use them again. - EB (Feb 2009)
*David has been an absolute star. Very clean, quick and friendly. Fitting only the best, at the best price, I would highly recommend DRH Plumbing. A++ - TP (feb 09)
*I had a number of small - medium jobs around the house. All were tackled quickly, neatly and effectively for a competitive price. Overall, very pleased with the service and would certainly use again in the future. Highly recommended. - MD (Feb 2009)
*We employed Dave to instal a new bath and boiler. Very pleased with both. Dave was punctual, tidy, efficient and polite. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again and will recommend to everyone I know! - MD (Jan 2009)
*Great job, efficient and good value and very responsive when another urgent job came up a few days later. Would recommend highly - KF (Jan 2009)
*first class work. brilliant attention to detail, good value for money. i would'nt hesitate to use this company again and again! - AG (Jan 2009)
*Top quality professional work done promptly and efficiently. Will definitely use Dave again. - AR (July 2008)
*Dave was very prompt in responding to our tradesman request, quoted quickly and was able to carry the work out in our timescales. He was also very punctual, friendly, polite and helpful when he was working. He has done a great job, the boiler has been put in well, and we now have very tidy pipe work! Wouldn't hesitate in recommending him. We will certainly use him again. - DR, Clevedon (July 2008)
*Dave replaced my shower unit with no problems, came on time (early) and not bad value for money! nice one thanks - MW, Bristol (march 2008)
*good value, turned up on time, did a good job and even cleaned up after he finished - highly recommended - HW, Bristol (march 2008)
*The dial to turn the shower on and off and adjust the temparature is broken and we want to replace the entire shower with a new one. Quality, Value and Reliability - Quick, friendly and flexible. - DL, Bristol (march 2008)
*Dave provided a first class job, he turned up when he said he would, installed a new shower and left things clean and tidy! - AT, Bristol (march 2008).
Your questions answered
We are often asked the same or similar questions concerning the performance, suitability and installation challenges for the featured condensing boilers. To help our visitors this section contains a set of frequently asked questions for our central heating systems and boilers.
1. Can a combi boiler be installed in a cupboard under the sink?
In theory a boiler could be installed in a kitchen cupboard, but finding one small enough to fit inside a small cupboard could be difficult. In addition to comply with the latest regulations the cupboard would have to be on an outer wall of the property to enable a flue to be fitted and provide adequate ventilation.
To ensure that you comply with the regulations we are able to send a heating advisor to your home to review the installation options and help to select the right boiler for your home. This visit is free with no-obligations on your part and will also enable an accurate quotation to be developed for a new boiler.
2. Can a boiler be installed in a loft?
Yes, a boiler can be installed in a loft as long as the system is sealed. The loft itself has to have a drop down ladder attached to the hatch, the floor has to be boarded from the hatch to the boiler location and there has to be adequate lighting up there so the engineer can gain access quite easily to the boiler to repair or maintain. Also the standard ventilation requirements also apply.
3. Can a condensing boiler be installed in a house with a water softener?
Unfortunately a condensing boiler would not be suitable in a house with a water softener. All manufacturers of condensing boilers recommend their boilers to be fitted on a fresh untreated water supply.
4. Can you give me a price for this boiler?
It is guesswork to quote a price without reviewing the property as the price includes the full installation costs. It is important to ensure that the right type of boiler is selected to meet the needs of your family and that the power rating is matched to your needs. The installation must also comply with the latest regulations which have changed in recent years.
We have trained heating advisors who can visit customers properties to complete an accurate survey for the right boiler before a firm quotation is issued reflecting all the installation costs, an inaccurate quote which increases in price as the facts are established is not a good service to customers and frequently leads to disappointment.
5. Do you need to be qualified before you can install a boiler?
For gas-fired boilers, the installers you engage must be Gas Safe registered (previously CORGI) as a safety and legal requirement, and they should also be trained in the installation of condensing boilers.
For oil-fired boilers, you can employ an Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) registered installer or a reputable installer who is capable of installing condensing boilers as per the paragraph above. OFTEC members are approved to certify that their work meets building regulations. If you employ an installer who is not registered with OFTEC, you will need to tell your local authoritys building control department before the installation work starts.
6. Can I have a floor standing boiler fitted in my home?
Open flued floor standing boilers have been phased out with effect from April 2005 under the revision to Part L of the building regulations.
The reason is that they are not efficient even from new, to comply with the governments energy efficiency regulations all new or replacement central heating boilers have to be condensing boilers. This also means they are fanned flue boilers and must be mounted against an outer wall.
As a result you can get floor standing condensing boilers but they do have to be fitted against an outer wall.
7. I want to replace a back boiler with a combi boiler. Can I use the existing piping?
The old piping for a back boiler unit will be removed when your new combination boiler is installed as it is plumbed in a completely different way. The pipes you have going to radiators can remain in place as long as they are in a good state of repair.
If the new system is sealed this type of boiler puts the system, and your old plumbing, under a 1 bar pressure so any weak or worn pipes and valves may leak unless replaced.
8. What is a PowerFlush?
A PowerFlush is a way of removing sludge and other waste from central-heating systems. This work can increase the life of your system, and improve efficiency. See our page on 'PowerFlushing' for more details
