Your Local Plumber in Lewisham, SE13
DRMB Plumbing & Heating has been serving Lewisham and the wider SE13 area for years. Our base is in Grove Park, just minutes away — so when you call us, an engineer is genuinely close. No call-out from across London, no premium for being "in the area".
From a stubborn Worcester Bosch in a Ladywell flat to a full bathroom refit near the Quaggy, from a landlord CP12 in a Lewisham Victorian conversion to a no-heat callout off the High Street — if it involves water, gas or heating in SE13, we cover it. Every job is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers, fully insured, and backed by clear written quotes with no surprises on the invoice.
Plumbing & Heating Services in Catford
Why a Local SE13 Plumber Matters
Lewisham housing runs from Victorian terraces along Loampit Vale and Lewisham Way through to newer flats around the station and conversions in Ladywell. Each has different boiler quirks — flats often have wall-hung combis tucked behind cupboards; terraces tend to have older system boilers in airing cupboards with hot-water tanks. Knowing the stock saves diagnostic time, and saves you money.
We've seen them all. When we arrive, we don't guess — we diagnose. That means fewer "we'll need to come back with the part" trips, and a clearer first quote.
Common Lewisham Boiler Issues We Fix
Lewisham Landlords — CP12 & Compliance
Plenty of Lewisham housing is rented, and the Renters' Rights Act 2025 has tightened compliance for landlords across SE13. We work with self-managed landlords and managing agents across Lewisham — annual CP12 gas safety certificates at £90, bundled with an annual boiler service for £160, paperwork emailed within 24 hours so it's ready for your tenant pack. If you've got multiple properties around Lewisham and surrounding postcodes, we'll cluster the visits to save you time.
Areas We Cover Near Lewisham
We're based in Grove Park (SE12) but cover all of SE13 and surrounding postcodes. Same-day response is typical for:
- Lewisham Central, SE13
- Ladywell, SE13
- Hither Green, SE13
- Brockley, SE4
- Catford, SE6
- Grove Park, SE12
- Lee, SE12
- Blackheath, SE3
- Greenwich, SE10
- Deptford, SE8
- New Cross, SE14
- Forest Hill, SE23
Recent Lewisham Job: Worcester Bosch Greenstar, near Ladywell SE13
"Boiler intermittently dropping to fault A1 in a converted flat near Ladywell. Diagnosed a slow leak on a hidden pipe joint causing pressure loss, replaced the joint and rebalanced the system. Customer had heat and hot water back the same afternoon and we booked the annual service in for August."
Frequently Asked Questions — Lewisham Plumber
Are you actually local to Catford?
Yes — our engineers are based in Grove Park (SE12), a short drive from Lewisham. We've worked in SE13 for years and know the area, the housing stock and the parking quirks. No call-outs from the other side of London.
How quickly can you get to me in SE6?
For non-emergency jobs we usually book the next working day. For genuine emergencies in Lewisham — no heat in winter, water coming through a ceiling, gas smell — call 0208 123 4807 and we'll get someone out as soon as possible, often within the same day and frequently within hours for SE13.
How much does a gas safety certificate (CP12) cost in Lewisham?
£90 for a CP12 on its own, or £160 bundled with an annual boiler service. Fixed price for landlords in SE13 — no extras for travel time.
Do you work on all boiler brands?
Yes — Vaillant, Worcester Bosch, Ideal, Baxi, Potterton, Viessmann, Glow-worm, Alpha, Ariston and Ferroli. Our vans carry common parts for SE13's most-fitted models so first-visit fixes are common.
Are you Gas Safe registered?
Yes — Gas Safe Register number 532682. You can verify us directly on the Gas Safe Register website.