Plumber Middlesbrough

Quick answer: Plumbing jobs start from £60 depending on the work and access. We’ll tell you the price before we start.

Plumbing in Middlesbrough

If you need a reliable local plumber, we handle day-to-day plumbing work for homes across Middlesbrough and Teesside. From small fixes to replacement fittings, you’ll get straightforward advice, tidy workmanship, and honest pricing.

We’re fully qualified and Gas Safe registered (972035), so you’re covered for both plumbing and heating work. Most jobs are straightforward—fix the leak, replace the tap, test everything, clean up, and go. No fuss.

Common Plumbing Jobs

We handle all the usual plumbing tasks:

• Toilet repairs and replacements — Cisterns, flush mechanisms, seals, or full toilet swaps
• Tap repairs and replacements — Dripping taps, seized handles, worn cartridges, or fitting new taps
• Leaks (visible and hidden) — Radiator valves, pipe joints, under sinks, or tracking down mystery drips
• Pipe repairs and minor alterations — Burst pipes, frozen pipes, corrosion, or re-routing for kitchen changes
• Appliance connections — Washing machines, dishwashers, fridge ice-makers
• Isolation valves and stopcocks — Fitting new valves for easier maintenance, or replacing seized stopcocks

For blocked drains and drainage issues, see: Drainage.

Typical Plumbing Prices

Job	Typical Price
Small plumbing repair	From £60
Tap replacement	£60 - £120
Toilet repair	£60 - £120
Toilet replacement (labour)	£80 - £150
Visible pipe leak repair	£75 - £150

Exact costs depend on access, parts required, and whether any making-good is needed.

What to Expect

Here’s how a typical plumbing job works:

1. Arrive on time — We’ll confirm before we head out, and call if we’re running late.
2. Diagnose the problem — We’ll explain what’s wrong in plain English, not plumber jargon.
3. Quote the work — You’ll know the price before we start. No surprises.
4. Do the repair — We’ll work cleanly, protect your floors, and fix it properly.
5. Test everything — Taps, toilets, and pipes get checked for leaks before we leave.
6. Clean up — We’ll take away old parts and leave things tidy.

If parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timeline and can usually get things the same day or next day.

When to Call a Plumber

Some jobs are fine for DIY, but others need a professional. Call us if you’ve got:

• Persistent leaks — If tightening hasn’t fixed it, something’s worn or damaged
• No water pressure — Could be airlocks, blockages, or pipework issues
• Visible water damage — Stains on ceilings or walls usually mean a hidden leak
• Frozen or burst pipes — Thawing pipes wrong can cause flooding—best left to us
• Constant dripping taps — Wastes water and costs you money; usually a quick fix
• Toilet that won’t stop running — Again, wastes water and bumps up your bill
• New appliances to connect — Washing machines and dishwashers need proper connections

If you’re unsure, give us a call. We’ll talk you through what’s involved and whether it’s urgent.

Why Hobday’s for Plumbing

We’re a small, local outfit based in Middlesbrough. We’ve been doing plumbing and heating work across Teesside for years, and we keep things simple: turn up when we say we will, do the job properly, charge what we said we’d charge, and leave your home clean.

We’re Gas Safe registered (972035), so we can handle both plumbing and heating. That’s handy if your boiler’s playing up or you need radiators moving as part of a bigger job.

No call-out charges, no hidden fees, no mucking about. Just straightforward plumbing.

Service Areas

We cover Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar, Thornaby, Guisborough, Billingham, and the wider Teesside area.

Plumbing Across Teesside

We cover the whole of Teesside. Find specific plumbing information for your area:

• Middlesbrough — Town centre, Linthorpe, Acklam, Marton
• Stockton-on-Tees — Norton, Hartburn, Fairfield, Eaglescliffe
• Redcar — Coastal properties, Marske, Saltburn
• Thornaby — Mandale, Stainsby, newer estates
• Guisborough — Market town, period homes, rural surrounds
• Billingham — Town centre, Wolviston, Wynyard
• Yarm — High Street, period properties, Kirklevington
• Ingleby Barwick — Modern estate, new-build homes
• Hartlepool — Coastal town, Seaton Carew, the Headland

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How much does a plumber cost in Middlesbrough?

Small plumbing repairs start from £60. Tap or toilet replacements are typically £60-£120. Leak repairs depend on access and whether pipes need replacing, but most visible leaks are £75-£150. We’ll give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.

Do you charge a call-out fee?

No. We’ll quote for the work itself, and that’s what you pay. There’s no separate charge just for turning up.

Can you fix leaks under floorboards?

Yes. We’ll lift the floorboards carefully, fix the leak, test the repair, and put everything back. If you’ve got carpets or laminate, we’ll do our best to avoid damage. Sometimes we need to cut an access hatch for future maintenance, and we’ll talk you through that first.

How quickly can you get here for an emergency?

It depends on where we are and what we’re doing, but we aim to get to emergencies the same day. If you’ve got a burst pipe or serious leak, call us straight away—we’ll talk you through turning off the water and get there as soon as we can.

Are you qualified to do gas work as well?

Yes. We’re Gas Safe registered (972035), so we can handle boilers, gas fires, and gas appliance work as well as general plumbing. If you need both plumbing and heating sorted, we can do the lot.