ABOUT US
Chamings Plumbing & Heating was formed over 25 years ago and is a family run business serving the Pl codes and wider afield if required.
Chamings cover all aspects of plumbing, from a dripping tap, boiler servicing, breakdowns, to full heating and bathroom installation’s. We’re registered to carry out Gas, LPG and Oil work and for the landlords Legionella surveys: a local lab run’s water tests that may be required.
Our boiler maintenance checks are carried out by skilled engineers with a number of years’ experience. They will ensure that you meet all current regulations and will advise best course of action for your situation. For Landlords we not only carry out your annual landlord safety checks, we also complete the annual maintenance check at the same time, saving you money and inconvenience to your tenants.
BOILER INSTALLATIONS
We provide a survey of your property free of charge; this forms the basis of the written quote that we would provide you with. If required full heat loss surveys can be carried out to ensure that your current radiators provide you with the most efficient heat sources for the property. Heat loss surveys would require you to provide room sizes in advance.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BOILER:
• Full quotation on site survey
• Magnetic system filter fitted to ensure clarity of water within the heating system
• Right type and size boiler for your needs
• Reputable boiler with extended warranties
• Electric shower if fitting a combi boiler
SERVICING & BREAKDOWN COVER
We have dedicated engineers to servicing which ensure’s the best quality service is provided. Whilst a service is just a spot check, much like a car MOT, at that moment to ensure the boiler is working correctly, it can also prevent future issues arising with the boiler. Our engineers ensure that the boiler is performing at its most economical for you whilst checking the co levels are within the manufacturers’ guidelines. Whilst every effort is made to ensure your boiler is compliant with current regulations, these do frequently change and our engineers will be able to advise you of the works required to keep your installation within regulations.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HAVING AN EFFICIENT BOILER ARE:
• Annually service the boiler, for oil boilers change the nozzle at each service
• Ensure water clarity within the heating system is maintained
• Add a system magnetic filter
BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS
We recommend that you choose the bathroom that you wish to have. We recommend our local bathroom showroom www.tavistockbathroomandtiles.co.uk Please go and see Mandy & James and let them know that we have recommended them to you.
We are able to arrange complete bathroom installations for you which would include the creating of newly formed rooms, walls, cupboards, wall tiling, floor tiling through to the finishing touches for the sanitary ware. We have installed some amazing bathrooms within the area and have provided a library of pictures for you to see.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN REPLACING YOUR BATHROOM:
• Use a local supplier for the sanitary ware
• Ensure taps purchased meet your water requirements
• Ensure the shower ordered meets your system and electrical requirements
• Ensure tiles are suitable for the walls within your room
MEET THE TEAM
We have a strong team with staff that have been with us for a number of years. This provides us with a team that know and understand the local area and the properties that we work in. It also makes each engineer sensitive to the areas demands and issues and will result in the best advise available being provided. Each member of the team have their various strengths and we book appointments according to these strengths; this enables Chamings to provide the best engineer for the job in hand.
Gary : Has worked for Chamings since 2010 however purchased the company in 2014 with Alison; he holds Oftec registration for Oil work to include boilers, pressurised and vaporising appliances and oil tank work; Gas safe registered for Natural gas appliances; WRAS approved, unvented cylinders and Legionella testing.
Rick : Has worked for Chamings since 2005 and has a wealth of knowledge regarding all aspects of plumbing; holds gas safe registration for gas appliances; unvented cylinders and legionella.
Mark : Has worked for Chamings since 2011 when he started with us as an apprentice and is now a qualified engineer; he holds Oftec registration for oil work to include boilers, pressurised appliances and tank work; Gas safe registered for Natural gas and LPG appliances.
Cathy : Joined the team in 2015 and works alongside Alison in the office. She contacts existing customers to book in annual maintenance checks; answers telephone queries and will endeavour to get an engineer to customers in an emergency. Don’t be offended if you get Cathy and Alison mixed up they sound very similar on the phone.
Mike : Has worked for Chamings since 2006 and has a wealth of knowledge regarding heating systems and the servicing of such systems; holds gas safe registration for natural gas and LPG appliances; unvented cylinders. He is able to advise on the best solution for maintenance issues with your boilers and systems.
Neil : Has worked for Chamings since 2009 and has a wealth of knowledge regarding all aspects of plumbing and is particularly skilled in bathroom installations and full heating installations. He holds gas safe registration for natural gas appliances and is WRAS approved.
David :Has been with Chamings for many years and provides the company with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He works two days a week providing customers with detailed written quotes after meeting with them to carry out a full site survey. David also supports the gas industry by delivering gas training at a local training centre.
Alison : Started working at Chamings in 2014 and went on to purchase the business with Gary later that year. She works alongside Cathy running the busy local office providing office support to the engineers and local community. Alison also ensures that the engineers training is compliant and up to date.
Luke : Is the newest member of the team; he joined the company in 2016 as the new apprentice.