At a glance
- Postcode
- WA11
- From Matthew's base
- About 6 miles, around 15 minutes by road*
- Emergency callouts
- 24 hours, every day
- Gas Safe number
- 653634
*Estimated drive from Windle, St Helens on quiet roads. This is not an arrival time. Call for Matthew's availability.
Emergency plumber in Haydock
We take emergency calls 24 hours a day, every day of the year, across Haydock and WA11. Matthew Birchall, our Gas Safe registered engineer (number 653634), answers the phone himself and is the one who comes out.
First, turn off the water at the stopcock, usually under the kitchen sink. Switch off electrics near any leak, and turn off the boiler if water is getting into it. Our emergency plumber page has more on what to do while you wait.
Boilers in older semis
A lot of Haydock housing is 1960s and 1970s semis, with newer builds mixed in. Many of the older semis are on their second or third boiler, and some still have original pipe runs, airing cupboard cylinders and decades-old radiators. Once a boiler is past about 15 years old, a combi or a modern system boiler is often better value than another repair. The newer builds mostly just need an annual service and the odd repair.
We repair most makes, do yearly boiler servicing and fit new combi, system and conventional boilers. Most warranties need a service every 12 months to stay valid. We also fit gas cookers and hobs, and do landlord gas safety checks with a CP12. If you smell gas, turn it off at the meter, open the windows and call 0800 111 999.
Heating and hot water
Cold spots on radiators, banging pipes and a boiler that keeps losing pressure all need a look. In the older semis, sludge is a common culprit, and a power flush can make a real difference. We repair and install central heating, add or swap radiators and fit thermostats and controls. If your family has outgrown a combi, a system boiler with an unvented cylinder can run two showers at once.
Everyday plumbing and bathrooms
We fix dripping taps, running toilets and faulty cisterns, and plumb in washing machines and dishwashers. A toilet that keeps refilling wastes water and is usually a quick fix. Matthew tells you the price before he starts, and if he spots something else while he's there, like a weeping joint under the sink, he'll point it out.
We also fit full bathrooms with tiling, showers and wet rooms. If you're adding an en suite, Matthew will check the boiler can keep both rooms in hot water.
Nearby areas
From Haydock we're regularly in Blackbrook, Newton-le-Willows, Garswood and Moss Bank.
Haydock on the map
We cover all of Haydock (WA11) and the streets around it.