We offer our services within a 30-mile radius of Bedford, covering areas including Biggleswade, St Neots, Rushden, Milton Keynes and Toddington.
Do you do emergency plumbing callouts?
Yes, we do cover emergency call-outs. We class out of hours as Monday – Friday 8 pm to 8 am all day Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays. We have more information on the ‘Emergencies’ page on our website. Here:
If you have an emergency, please call us on 01234 325 620.
Can you fit bathrooms?
Yes, Christy Plumbing has over 35 years of experience renovating bathrooms in Bedfordian homes and will design, create and install your dream bathroom! No project is too big or toosmall so whether you’re looking to replace your basin or your shower, we can do it!
What’s the difference between an estimate and a quote?
In short, estimates are a rough idea of price and are only used as guide price only. Quotes are legally binding and should only be used when you are certain of the costs involved. We have made an in-depth blog post about estimates and quotes here:
Yes! No job is too big or too small so if you have a leaky tap needing some repairs, call us on 01234 325 620 or email us at info@christyplumbing.co.uk.
How often should I service my boiler?
We recommend yearly service to help ensure that your boiler, cylinder or fire are running as efficiently and as safely as possible. And your appliance manufacturer requires a service to keep your boiler/cylinder/fire in good, safe working order, maintain its warranty/guarantee and reduce the risk of costly breakdowns.
Why is my radiator not heating up?
The most common reason why your radiator is not heating up is due to trapped air. If your radiator is hot at the bottom but cold on the top, this is likely to be the case. To fix this, you’ll have to bleed your radiators. Simply, use a radiator key to unscrew the bleed screw, where you should begin to hear a hissing noise. Once the noise has stopped, all the air has escaped and you can now screw it back in place. If your radiator is still cold to touch, we would be happy to come out and investigate further. Please call us on 01234 325 620 or email us at info@christyplumbing.co.uk
Why is my boiler making a strange noise?
If your boiler is making any kind of noise, especially one that is unusual and new, this is likely a sign that something is not right. You should get it investigated as soon as possible as if it is a sign of a serious problem, leaving it could cause more damage and reduce the lifespan of your boiler. Please call us on 01234 325 620 or email us at info@christyplumbing.co.uk
Are you currently recruiting?
Our team is homegrown and includes Lawrence’s wife Sarah who manages the office team and our apprentice programme. All our staff are immensely dedicated to their work. We believe we set an incredibly high standard in the plumbing and heating industry locally. If we are recruiting, the best place to check is our Facebook Page: Christy Plumbing & Heating where any hiring roles will be posted there. You are welcome to email your CV to info@christyplumbing.co.uk.
Do you fit Air Conditioning?
Yes! We do fit Air Conditioning for domestic and commercial use. If you would like to request a quote, please call us on 01234 325 620 or email us at info@christyplumbing.co.uk.
What plumbing upgrades will add value to your home?
The housing market is currently thriving, with demand having skyrocketed. This has triggered many homeowners to put their house up for sale. A key consideration for many buyers is how well the home’s plumbing system works. This is especially important in old houses which have not yet been modernised. If the home has a poor plumbing and heating system, this can look unappealing for buyers and therefore, the price is likely to be less than its potential. On the other hand, if the plumbing and heating system is up-to-date and in good condition, this can be a huge selling point for buyers and lead to a quick sale.
In this blog post, we go through 4 plumbing upgrades that can increase the value of your home.
1. New taps and showers
It may not be necessary to completely replace your bathrooms or kitchen, however, little touch-up can significantly add value to your home. For example, replacing taps or adding modern shower fixtures can make your bathroom look newer. This can make your bathroom look more appealing, making your asking price more justifiable.
2. Sink upgrades
The kitchen is an area most potential buyers focus on and therefore having up-to-date appliances can benefit you when selling your home. If you have a single sink, you could install a dual sink as this can be more desirable for some people. Or, simply change your dull sink for a new, shiny one.
3. New boiler
Purchasing a new boiler is a huge selling point for many buyers. Most people will not purchase a home with an old boiler as they do not want to be faced with costly issues further down the line or have to spend out on one in a few months.
Although this can be a costly expense, a new boiler can add money to your asking price as well as making it more appealing to buyers.
4. Ensuite bathroom
Most modern homes generally have more than one bathroom, however, some older houses will only have one ‘family’ bathroom. Today, most home buyers require more than one bathroom, more specifically an ensuite, and therefore, adding an additional bathroom is worth investing in. Although this is a more expensive upgrade, according to resi.co.uk, bathrooms have the potential to add 4-5% on your home’s value. This will also allow you to increase the value further by adding steam showers or heated flooring.
Christy Plumbing & Heating offers a highly professional service throughout Bedford and within a 30-mile radius using a team of qualified and experienced plumbers who are available 24 hours a day. We offer a complete range of services including unblocking drains, fitting toilets, taps, and boiler repairs through to complete boiler replacements and bathroom renovations.
If you’re thinking about selling your property and want to add value to your home, call us on 01234 325 620 or email us at info@christyplumbing.co.uk. We have an e-book available for download on our website: https://christyplumbing.co.uk/plumbing/
Just like a car, your heating & hot water system needs to be well maintained in order to keep it operating at its best. In this blog post we explain what is included in our boiler services and why they are important. We also explain why yearly boiler services are recommended. What’s included? ● A visual check of the boiler and flame, if possible. ● Checks on the flue (we use a flue gas analyser to take accurate readings). ● Checking the operating pressure and/or heat input. ● Checking safety devices. ● Checking case seals form an effective seal. ● The boiler casing will be removed to check all main boiler components (burner, heat exchanger, main injector, spark/sensor probe.) ● Boiler fired safely to identify any working faults. ● Boiler parts cleaned, if necessary. ● A service report will be provided showing everything your engineer has done and any recommendation they may have. Why are they important? Annual boiler services are important to protect yourself and those who are living in your house. Fortunately, gas leaks and poisonings are rare, however having a well-maintained boiler will reduce these odds. Secondly, having an inefficient boiler will cost you far more in energy bills, in the long term, than having one repaired or replaced. Having an inefficient boiler is also worse for the environment. An annual boiler service is also key as your appliance manufacturer requires a service to keep your boiler in good, safe working order, maintain its warranty/guarantee and reduce the risk of costly breakdowns. A common requirement if your appliance is still under warranty, is that it must be annually serviced. Most companies will not compensate if servicing has not been completed. Lastly, having regular servicing can extend the life of your current boiler by potentially catching any issues early before they develop into anything larger, leading to a larger bill. Christy Plumbing & Heating service all types of boilers including, non-condensing boilers, condensing boilers, open vent, system, combination boilers and gas boilers. Our team of Gas Safe Registered engineers are highly experienced and fully qualified to carry out boiler services. A boiler service should only be carried out by a qualified, Gas Safe Registered engineer. To arrange a boiler service please contact our helpful and experienced staff and they will be happy to schedule it in at a time to suit you. You can call us on 01234 325 620 or email us at info@christyplumbing.co.uk. We can remind you when your annual boiler service is due or alternatively you can contact us to book an appointment at a time that suits you.
We spend a good deal of time writing estimates or quotes for potential customers. However, there can be a lot of confusion between the two.
Contrary to what you might think, there is a world of difference between providing a quote and giving an estimate.
For small businesses which provide any kind of service (rather than a set price product as shops do) providing customers with an idea of what they can expect to pay for a particular job is a fact of life.
It can be a time-consuming, thankless job
What’s the difference between an estimate and a quote?
The first thing to understand about quotes and estimates is that they are NOT just two different names for the same thing. Estimates and quotes each have distinct uses, benefits & disadvantages. Knowing these is key to avoiding problems that can cost you time, customer goodwill, and even money.
Let’s look at estimates, first:
What’s an Estimate?
An estimate is basically a ‘guesstimate’ or rough, educated guess based on what a job MAY cost. Often it is supplied either before you know all the details of a particular piece of work (such as during an initial call from a prospective new customer) or during a site visit.
Estimates are your first thoughts on costs and can change drastically when you get further information when unexpected complications crop up during the work or the scope of what you have been asked to do increases.
What’s a Quote?
A quote (or quotation) is an exact price for the job being offered. As such it is fixed and CANNOT be changed once it has been accepted by the customer (unless the customer changes the amount/type of work required or you discover something completely outside of the scope of what was agreed).
Quotes are only issued after an onsite visit or where you are confident that you have established exactly what is needed.
Understandably, quotes give customers peace of mind; safe in the knowledge that they know exactly how much the work will cost before the job begins.
Estimate or Quote? Key Points to remember…
· Estimates are a rough idea of price. They should be used as an initial GUIDE PRICE ONLY.
· Quotes are legally binding and should ONLY be used when you are certain of the costs involved.
Have an outside tap where the water is blended so I can clean the mud off our dogs and make it an enjoyable experience for them.
Water butts on every downpipe I can muster – as we have a large garden, it means in the summer I do not have to go far to water the borders.
To keep my taps and shower working well, I use limescale removal spray every week, in In my opinion, Viakal is the best.
A heating control that I can program so it comes on without me having to switch it on and I can turn it off completely during the summer months. Thermostatic radiator valves on all radiators so we can turn the heat right down in the spare room when it is not being used.
A really tall towel radiator in the bathroom – at one time we had 5 adults in the house, and this meant all the towels could dry easily. And I will not go cheap when it comes to rads – I love Stelrad and the towel radiator has been in the bathroom now for 10 years and looks as sturdy and shiny as it did on its first day.
Our house was built in the 1960s and downstairs there were only ever two small radiators, so when we re-decorated we bought a much larger horizontal radiator for the lounge and invested in a Stelrad double vertical radiator for the lounge – and I LOVE it. Heats the hallway and stairwell easily, please ease those aches and pains if you stand against it!
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