


Plumbers in Durham | Plumbing Repairs & Emergency Services
McCarthy & Son provides professional plumbing services throughout Durham, helping homeowners, landlords and businesses with repairs, installations and urgent plumbing problems. Whether you have a leaking pipe, faulty toilet, blocked plumbing or need new bathroom or kitchen connections, our experienced team delivers practical plumbing solutions across Durham and neighbouring communities, with 24-hour emergency assistance available.
From older terraced properties around Durham's established residential streets to modern homes and commercial premises, different buildings can present different plumbing requirements. Our plumbers undertake repairs to existing pipework and fixtures, investigate water leaks and carry out new plumbing installations, providing a comprehensive service for customers who need dependable plumbing work without unnecessary complications.
We undertake general plumbing repairs, emergency call-outs and bathroom and kitchen plumbing. Whether you need a leaking tap repaired, damaged pipework replaced or plumbing installed for new fixtures, our team can assess the work required and provide a suitable solution.
Our Gas Safe heating engineers provide boiler repairs, servicing and replacement alongside central heating work. We can investigate heating problems and undertake repairs involving radiators, pumps, thermostats and other heating system components.
McCarthy & Son provides multi-trade support for Durham landlords and businesses, including plumbing maintenance, commercial heating, electrical services and landlord safety requirements. We work with rental properties and commercial premises as well as private homes.
A plumbing fault does not always mean a complete breakdown. Slow leaks, unreliable fixtures and problems with water connections can cause inconvenience long before they become emergencies. Our plumbers help customers address these issues while also providing installation work for bathrooms, kitchens and other areas requiring plumbing alterations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Useful answers to common questions about arranging plumbing repairs, dealing with water leaks, installing new fixtures and finding a plumber in Durham.
Yes. McCarthy & Son undertakes plumbing repairs and alterations in existing properties, including work involving pipework, taps, sinks, toilets and other plumbing fixtures. The work required will depend on the condition and layout of the existing plumbing.
If you suspect a significant leak, turn off the water supply where safe and practical. Our plumbers can investigate the affected plumbing, identify where water is escaping and determine the appropriate repair.
Yes. We provide 24-hour emergency plumbing assistance throughout Durham for urgent problems including burst pipes, substantial leaks, overflowing toilets and loss of water.
Yes. We undertake plumbing installation and replacement work for bathroom fixtures, including taps, basins, toilets and their associated pipework and connections.
Yes. Our kitchen plumbing services include alterations to pipework, water supplies and waste connections, along with plumbing for sinks, taps and suitable appliances.
Yes. We can investigate and clear blocked toilets, internal pipework and drainage problems covered by our plumbing services.
Yes. We work with landlords and managed properties, providing general plumbing repairs, installations and emergency assistance alongside our wider heating and electrical services.
Our plumbing services cover Durham and surrounding communities including Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Pity Me, Brasside, Belmont, Carrville, Gilesgate, Shincliffe, High Shincliffe, Bowburn, Coxhoe, Meadowfield, Brandon, Langley Moor, Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. We also cover nearby areas towards Chester-le-Street and the wider County Durham region.
AREAS WE COVER
McCarthy & Son provides domestic and commercial plumbing services across Durham, including the city centre, Gilesgate, Belmont, Newton Hall, Framwellgate Moor, Pity Me and surrounding residential communities. Our coverage extends into nearby villages such as Shincliffe, Bowburn, Coxhoe, Brandon, Meadowfield, Langley Moor, Ushaw Moor, Bearpark and Brasside, helping customers throughout the Durham area with plumbing repairs, installations and 24-hour emergency assistance.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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