Croydon · South East London · Kent · Surrey

Plumber in Croydon

Looking for a plumber in Croydon who turns up, does the job right and gives you a price first? Hills Maintenance & Repairs has fixed the leaks, taps, toilets and pipework of South East London homes for over 30 years. Gas Safe registered and fully insured.

  • Gas Safe registered
  • 30+ years on the tools
  • Fully insured
  • Free written quotes

What we do

Plumbing, done properly

  1. Taps

    Dripping, stiff or worn taps swapped or repaired, from a quick washer to a new mixer.

  2. Sinks

    Leaking traps, slow drainage and cracked basins sorted, kitchen or bathroom.

  3. Toilets

    Running, leaking or blocked toilets and cisterns fixed or replaced.

  4. Leaks

    Leaks traced and stopped before they reach the ceiling or floor below.

  5. Blockages

    Blocked sinks, toilets and drains cleared and flowing again.

  6. Pipework

    New pipe runs, re-routes and repairs in copper or plastic, done to last.

When a tap won't stop dripping or a pipe lets go under the sink, you want a plumber in Croydon who answers, turns up when he says he will, and tells you the price before any spanner comes out. That is how Hills Maintenance & Repairs has worked for more than 30 years.

Rick started the firm after watching too many contractors cut corners on jobs they would never have stood for in their own homes. Every plumbing job we take on across Croydon and South East London gets done to the standard he would want under his own roof, whether it is a five-minute washer change or a full re-pipe.

A local plumber Croydon homeowners trust

We are based in Croydon and cover the whole of Croydon, from Addiscombe and Thornton Heath to South Croydon, Purley and Selsdon, plus the wider stretch of South East London, Kent and Surrey. You deal with a named local tradesman who knows the streets, not a stranger sent from miles away. He turns up himself, sees the job through, and leaves the place tidy.

You tell us what is wrong, we look at it properly, and you get a clear written quote before we start. There are no "while we're at it" extras waiting for you on the invoice.

Plumbing jobs we take on

Most weeks that means the everyday repairs that keep a house running, in the kitchen, the bathroom and everywhere the pipes run:

  • Dripping or seized taps, plus full tap and mixer replacements
  • Leaking, cracked or blocked sinks and basins
  • Running, leaking or blocked toilets and cisterns
  • Tracing and fixing leaks before they reach the ceiling below
  • Clearing blocked drains, waste pipes and slow-draining gullies
  • New pipework, re-routes and repairs in copper or plastic

Leaks and blockages that can't wait

A burst pipe or a blocked drain doesn't keep office hours. As an emergency plumber in Croydon, Rick would rather you call early, while it's still a small leak, than wait until it has soaked through a ceiling and turned into a damp and mould problem too. Call us straight away if:

  • Water is coming through a ceiling, wall or light fitting
  • A pipe has burst and you can't find the stopcock to turn it off
  • A drain, sink or toilet is overflowing and won't clear

What a plumber costs in Croydon

A plumber in Croydon typically charges either by the job or by the hour, and the right price depends on what's actually wrong, the parts it needs and how easy it is to get at. That's why we don't quote blind down the phone.

You tell us what's happening, we look at it properly, and you get a clear written price before any work starts, free and with no obligation. There's no call-out fee, no cash-only pressure, and no "while we're at it" extras waiting on the invoice.

How to avoid a dodgy plumber

Croydon has plenty of good tradesmen and a few you'd rather avoid. Before you let anyone start, check that they:

  • Give you a price in writing before the work, not a vague figure after
  • Are a named, local person you can ring back, not an anonymous call centre
  • Are fully insured, and Gas Safe registered for anything involving gas
  • Don't lean on you for cash up front or invent a call-out charge

Gas Safe registered and fully insured

Plumbing and gas overlap more than most people think, so it pays to use someone qualified for both. Hills Maintenance & Repairs is Gas Safe registered and fully insured, with 30 plus years on the tools behind every job. Work that needs certifying, including any electrical work, is signed off properly, and you get a real person to ring afterwards if anything is not right.

Need a plumber in Croydon? Tell us what is wrong using the form, by phone or on WhatsApp, and Rick will come back with a free, no-obligation quote, usually the same day.

How it works

From first call to job done

  1. Tell us the job

    Call, WhatsApp or fill in the form, and a named local tradesman picks it up himself.

  2. Free written quote

    We look at what's needed and send a clear price before we start. No surprises added to the invoice later.

  3. Start the work

    Whoever knocks, whether that's Rick, a subcontractor or a health and safety inspector, will show visible ID on a lanyard and introduce themselves by name and company before anything else.

  4. Done & signed off

    Work done to the standard we'd want at home, tidy on the way out, and certified where it needs to be.

Why Hills

Why homeowners pick us for plumbing

  • Real people from round here

    A named local tradesman who knows the streets and turns up himself.

  • A price before we start

    Clear written quotes. No "while we're at it" surprises on the final invoice.

  • 30+ years, properly covered

    Gas Safe & NICEIC registered and fully insured, with work signed off and certified.

Questions

Plumbing: the common questions

  • How much does a plumber cost in Croydon?

    Every job is different, so we don't quote blind down the phone. You tell us what's wrong, we look at it properly, and you get a clear written price before any work starts, free and with no obligation. No call-out tricks and no "while we're at it" extras on the invoice.

  • Do you do emergency plumbing in Croydon?

    Where we can, yes. If a pipe's burst or water's coming in where it shouldn't, get in touch and we'll get to you as fast as we can. It's always cheaper to call while it's still a small leak than after it's come through the ceiling.

  • Can you fix a dripping or leaking tap?

    Yes, taps are one of our most common jobs. Anything from a quick washer or cartridge change to swapping a worn-out mixer for a new one. We carry the common parts, so most tap repairs are sorted in a single visit.

  • Can you unblock a blocked drain, sink or toilet?

    Yes. We clear blocked sinks, toilets, waste pipes and slow-draining gullies and get everything flowing again, then check why it blocked so it doesn't come straight back.

  • Can you trace a hidden water leak?

    Yes. If your ceiling's staining, your water bill has crept up or you can hear water running and can't find it, we'll trace the leak back to its source and stop it before it does more damage to floors, ceilings or plaster.

  • Are you a Gas Safe registered plumber?

    Yes. Hills Maintenance & Repairs is Gas Safe registered and fully insured, with 30+ years on the tools. Plumbing and gas overlap more than most people think, so it pays to use someone qualified for both. Work that needs certifying is signed off properly.

  • What's the average plumber call-out charge in Croydon?

    We don't add a separate call-out charge. You get a free, no-obligation written quote for the actual job up front, so the price you agree is the price you pay. Local plumbers often work out somewhere around £50 to £80 an hour, but the honest answer is that it depends on the job, which is why we'd rather look first and price it properly.

Still not sure? Call 07784 812437 and ask. No pressure, no obligation.

Areas we cover

Plumbing across Croydon, South East London, Kent & Surrey

  • New Addington
  • Addington
  • Selsdon
  • Shirley
  • Addiscombe
  • Croydon
  • South Croydon
  • Thornton Heath
  • Norbury
  • Crystal Palace
  • Sydenham
  • Penge
  • Dulwich
  • Beckenham
  • West Wickham
  • Bromley
  • Hayes
  • Orpington
  • Sanderstead
  • Warlingham
  • Chelsham
  • Farleigh
  • Whyteleafe
  • Caterham
  • Kenley
  • Purley
  • Coulsdon
  • Sutton
  • Carshalton
  • Wallington
  • Mitcham
  • Streatham
  • Biggin Hill
  • Keston
  • Cudham
  • Downe
  • Westerham
  • Knockholt
  • Sevenoaks
  • Edenbridge
  • Redhill
  • Reigate
  • Horley
  • Gatwick
  • Crawley
  • East Grinstead

Town not listed? Call 07784 812437. We travel for the right job.

Need plumbing?
Tell us what's wrong.

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