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Areas We Cover Across Hastings and East Sussex
Ellwood & Son Plumbing and Heating is based in Hastings and works along the East Sussex coast every week. From new boiler installations to emergency repairs, our Gas Safe registered engineers cover Hastings, St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill-on-Sea and Rye. If your home is in one of these towns, you are firmly inside our patch.
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Local Engineers, Not a National Call Centre
When you call Ellwood & Son you speak to the people who actually turn up. We are a Hastings firm, so travel times across our coverage area are short, and the engineer who quotes your job is the one who does the work. No subcontractors passing your boiler between strangers, no call centre reading from a script.
That local footprint matters most when something goes wrong. A boiler breakdown in January is miserable, and being twenty minutes away rather than two counties away is the difference between a cold night and a warm one.
Gas Safe registered engineers
All major brands: Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Ideal
Registered Ideal Connect installers
Worcester accredited installers
Gas Safe Registered. Local. Guaranteed.
We follow a structured approach to ensure every job is completed to the highest standards, with minimal disruption to your home or business.
Hastings & East Sussex
Every Service, In Every Town
We offer the full range of our plumbing and heating services throughout the coverage area. Whether you are in Hastings itself or out at Rye, the service and the standard are the same.
- Boiler installation - energy-efficient combi and system boilers from Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Ideal
- Boiler repair - fast fault diagnosis on all major brands, with emergency callouts available
- Boiler servicing - annual services that keep warranties valid and boilers safe
- Landlord gas safety certificates - CP12 inspections for rental properties with fast turnaround
- Power flushing - sludge removal to bring tired central heating systems back to life
- Bathroom design and installation - from a new shower to a complete refit
- Plumbing and heating maintenance - radiators, towel rails, leaks and general repairs
Hastings & East Sussex
Coastal Homes Need Engineers Who Know Them
The housing stock along this stretch of East Sussex is older than the national average, from Victorian terraces in Hastings and St Leonards to period cottages in Rye. Older homes often mean older pipework, awkward flue positions and heating systems that have been extended in stages over decades. We work on these properties every day, so nothing about them surprises us.
Salt air and hard water both take their toll on heating components too. We spec materials and system protection with that in mind, which is one reason our installations last.
Hastings & East Sussex
Booking Us In
Call or send a message through the contact page, tell us roughly what you need and where you are, and we will arrange a visit at a time that suits. Quotes are free and written, so you know the price before any work starts. For emergencies, phone rather than email and we will get to you as quickly as we can.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas does Ellwood & Son cover?
We cover Hastings, St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill-on-Sea and Rye, along with the surrounding parts of East Sussex. We are based in Hastings, so everywhere we work is a short drive away. If you are just outside these towns, give us a call and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Do you charge extra for travel to Bexhill or Rye?
No. Our whole coverage area is priced the same way. The quote you receive reflects the job itself, not which town you live in.
Are your engineers Gas Safe registered?
Yes, all gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers. You are welcome to ask to see the card when we arrive, and we would encourage you to do the same with any firm you let near your boiler.
Do you offer emergency callouts across all your areas?
Yes. Emergency callouts are available throughout Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill and Rye. Phone us directly for anything urgent such as a boiler breakdown, a significant leak or no hot water, and we will prioritise getting to you.
Which boiler brands do you work with?
We install and repair all major brands, with Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Ideal as our main installation choices. We are Worcester accredited installers and registered Ideal Connect installers, so your new boiler is fitted and registered properly.
Can you help if I live between two of the towns you list?
Almost certainly. The villages and lanes between Hastings, Bexhill and Rye sit inside the area we drive through daily. Call with your postcode and we will confirm on the spot.
How quickly can you get to me?
For emergencies we aim for same-day attendance across the coverage area, and being Hastings based keeps travel times short. For planned work such as installations or bathroom refits, lead times depend on the season, but we will always give you an honest date rather than an optimistic one.
Do you work with landlords and letting agents across these areas?
Yes. We carry out CP12 landlord gas safety inspections across Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill and Rye, with fast certificate turnaround. We can also handle servicing and repairs for managed properties so everything stays with one firm.
Is a quote really free wherever I live in your area?
Yes. Site visits and written quotes are free anywhere in our coverage area, with no obligation. We would rather look at the job properly than guess a price over the phone.
Why choose a local firm over a national installer?
A national installer sends whoever is available; we send the same engineers every time, and our reputation lives or dies locally. You get quicker response times, a person you can actually get hold of after the job, and accountability that a call centre cannot offer.
Do you cover both houses and flats?
Yes, we work on houses, bungalows, flats and converted period buildings across all four towns. Flats sometimes involve freeholder permissions or shared flues, and we can advise on that before work starts.
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Need a Plumber or Heating Engineer Near You?
Call Ellwood & Son on 07525 024973 for boilers, bathrooms and plumbing across Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill and Rye. Free written quotes, Gas Safe registered.