Plumbing, gas and central heating prices 
We have a transparent pricing policy. Scroll down for prices, guidance on how we apply our half-hourly charges and information about our estimates.
Customers are also advised to read our full Terms and Conditions.
Payment by cash, cheque or debit card (no credit cards) is due immediately upon completion of the work. The engineer will provide a detailed invoice and is equipped to take secure debit card payments.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Christopher Elias
Director, Christopher Plumbing Services Ltd
General plumbing services prices
| General water plumbing | £ inc VAT |
|---|---|
| First half-an-hour or part thereof | £66.00 |
| Each additional half-an-hour or part thereof | £39.00 |
| Example: A job taking between half-an-hour and one hour £66.00 + £39.00 |
£105.00 |
| Example: A job taking up to two hours £66.00 + (£39.00 + £39.00 + £39.00) |
£183.00 |
| Hot water systems * | £ inc VAT |
| First half-an-hour or part thereof | £66.00 |
| Each additional half-an-hour or part thereof | £45.00 | * Unvented or pressurised hot water systems |
Gas plumbing prices (natural gas only)
| General gas plumbing | £ inc VAT |
|---|---|
| First half-an-hour or part thereof | £66.00 |
| Each additional half-an-hour or part thereof | £51.00 |
| Example: A job taking 45 minutes £66.00 + £51.00 |
£117.00 |
| Gas boiler service | £ inc VAT |
| Starting from | £108.00 |
| Not including a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate | |
| Back boiler service | £ inc VAT |
| Starting from | £168.00 |
| Not including a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate | |
| Gas fire service | £ inc VAT |
| Starting from | £96.00 |
| Includes checking the flue/chimney | |
| Landlord Gas Safety Certificate | £ inc VAT |
| For up to two gas appliances in the same property, starting from | £84.00 |
| Each additional appliance | £36.00 |
| Landlord Gas Safety Certificate plus boiler service | £ inc VAT |
| Up to two gas appliances in the same property, starting from | £150.00 |
| A discounted rate, saving £42.00 on a separate boiler service | |
Prices apply from 1st October 2025.
How do we apply our charges?
We charge by the half-hour. The first half-an-hour is our minimum charge; subsequent half-hour increments are charged at a lower rate. The two examples below help clarify how this works.
Example 1 We provide an estimate for a job which includes say, 6-8 hours for labour. For various reasons, it might not be possible to complete the job within the anticipated one working day, thus requiring us to return the next day to complete the work. In this case, the labour time would continue at the lower half-hour rate.
Example 2 We visit by appointment to investigate a faulty shower. If we are able to solve the problem, the labour charge would be the recorded time - minimum charge for the first half-hour plus the lower rate for any additional time. However, if a more serious problem is identified, such as a faulty valve, we might need to source a replacement. In this case, the appointment ends as we have to give the customer an estimate for a replacement valve (in line with Consumer Regulations). The customer then has the choice to accept or reject our estimate. If they accept it, a new appointment would be scheduled - and as such, the minimum charge for the first half-an-hour would apply.
We do not have a separate 'call-out' charge or emergency rate.
About our estimates and invoices
All prices include VAT and estimates are open to acceptance for 30 days.
Our estimates are based on an estimated time for labour and materials. Labour will be at the stated tariff, applying to investigation, diagnosis, repairs and installation work.
We try to be as accurate as possible when estimating labour time. However, this is dependent on factors such as accessibility within the property, condition of the property itself, access to and condition of the central heating and hot water systems or pipe-work, availability of parts or the requirement to source additional parts during the visit, accuracy of information provided by the customer, and so on.
Unfortunately, some factors might not become apparent until work has started but we keep the customer informed. If additional parts are required, the engineer will collect them as quickly as possible from the nearest approved plumbing merchant.
All work is time-logged with start and end times signed-off by the customer. This provides the actual time for the labour element and will be shown on the detailed invoice.
The final invoice amount therefore reflects the actual time taken to complete the work - and due to the factors mentioned above, it might be more (or indeed, less!) than the original estimate.
Payment is due immediately upon completion of the work and should be made direct to the engineer. We accept cash, cheque or debit card (no credit cards). The engineers are equipped to take secure debit card payments.
Appointments
We may request a deposit to secure the first appointment. If a deposit is taken, it will be shown on the invoice and deducted from the final amount due. If you wish to cancel an appointment, the deposit will be refunded, providing that you cancel before 1pm the previous working day. For example, an appointment on a Monday would need to be cancelled by 1pm the Friday before.
Customers may be sent a reminder text 24 hours before the appointment. This will confirm the engineer's name and include a reminder about our prices and Terms and Conditions.
Christopher Plumbing Services Ltd is Gas Safe registered
All gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered heating engineers. Visit the Gas Safe Register.