Plumber in Bishopston, Bristol
Victorian and Edwardian terraces either side of Gloucester Road, one of Bristol’s best-known shopping streets.
Why Bristol calls us
- Open 7 days
- Service Same day
- Emergencies Within the hour
- Call-out fee None
- VAT None
Plumbing in Bishopston
Bishopston grew up around Gloucester Road, the long street of independent shops running north out of the city. Behind it, and on the streets climbing towards Horfield and Redland, are rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses.
Terraces of that age share some common plumbing traits. Original clay drain runs often serve several houses. Many have back additions where the kitchen and bathroom were added or rebuilt over the years. Supply pipes were often lead before being partly replaced. Bristol Water says homes built before the 1970s could still have lead pipework somewhere.
Common Bishopston jobs
- Blocked drains and gullies at the back of terraced houses
- Leaks under kitchen and bathroom floors in back additions
- Replacing old stop taps that won’t turn
- Bathroom refits in small upstairs bathrooms
- Radiator valves and cold radiators
Shared drains
In terraced streets, the drain from your house often joins a shared run behind or under neighbouring properties. Since 2011, shared sections belong to Wessex Water. If several neighbours are blocked at once, report it to them. If it’s just your house, call us.
Plumbing services in Bishopston
- Emergency plumbing: burst pipes and serious leaks, aiming to arrive within the hour
- Blocked drains: sinks, toilets, gullies and manholes
- Leak repair: pipes, joints and appliance connections
- Radiators and heating: valves, cold spots and system pressure (no gas work)
- Taps and toilets: drips, running cisterns and replacements
- Bathroom and kitchen plumbing
Bishopston plumbing questions
My drain is blocked and so is my neighbour’s. Who do I call?
If the blockage is in a shared section, it’s Wessex Water’s responsibility. Call them first. If it turns out to be your own drain, we can clear it.
Can you fit a new bathroom in a terraced house?
Yes, we do the plumbing for bathroom refits, including small upstairs bathrooms.
Need a plumber in Bishopston?
Call us 7 days a week. Most jobs are quoted over the phone before we arrive.