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Plumbing and Heating Engineers in Hastings
Hastings is home. Ellwood & Son Plumbing and Heating is based here, which means when your boiler gives up or your bathroom needs replacing, you are calling a firm that is already in town. Gas Safe registered, accredited by Worcester Bosch and Ideal, and available for everything from a dripping tap to a full heating system.
Our Services
Our Home Town
Being based in Hastings is a practical advantage, not just a line on a website. Callout times are short, we can fit smaller jobs around bigger ones because we are not burning hours on the road, and if anything ever needs a follow-up visit we are minutes away rather than booking you in for next month.
We have worked in every corner of the town, from the Old Town's tightly packed cottages to the Victorian terraces around the centre and the newer estates on the outskirts. Hastings is a hilly, character-filled place to work, and we would not swap it.
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 in Hastings.
Hastings & East Sussex
What We Do Across Hastings
Every one of our services is available throughout the town.
- Boiler installation - new combi and system boilers, sized properly for your home
- Boiler repair - fault-finding and fixes on all major brands, with emergency callouts
- Boiler servicing - annual checks that keep your warranty valid and your family safe
- Landlord gas safety certificates - CP12 inspections for Hastings rental properties
- Power flushing - restore heat to cold radiators and protect your boiler
- Bathroom design and installation - full refits and individual fixture upgrades
- Plumbing and heating maintenance - leaks, radiators, towel rails and general repairs

Hastings & East Sussex
Old Cottages, Victorian Terraces, Modern Estates
A lot of Hastings housing predates modern central heating by the best part of a century. That brings quirks: narrow access in the Old Town, solid walls, old imperial pipework meeting new metric fittings, and heating systems that have been added to in bits over the years. We deal with these things week in, week out, so we plan for them at the quote stage instead of discovering them halfway through a job.
Newer builds have their own patterns too, and a system boiler that suits a large Victorian house is rarely the right answer for a modern two-bed. We recommend what fits your home, not whatever is on the van.

Hastings & East Sussex
Emergencies in Hastings
No heating in winter, a leak coming through a ceiling, no hot water with a house full of people - these are the calls we prioritise. Because we live and work here, an emergency callout in Hastings does not involve an engineer travelling from the other side of the county. Phone 07525 024973 and we will get to you as fast as we can.

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Help & Advice
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a new boiler cost in Hastings?
It depends on the boiler type, the brand and how much pipework needs altering. Most straightforward combi swaps fall in the low-to-mid four-figure range, and a full system change costs more. We give free written quotes, so you will have an exact figure before committing to anything.
Do you cover every part of Hastings?
Yes, the whole town, from the seafront and Old Town up through the centre and out to the surrounding estates. We are based here, so nowhere in Hastings is far away. We also cover St Leonards, Bexhill and Rye.
Can you work in the Old Town with its narrow streets?
Yes. Access and parking in the older parts of Hastings take a little planning, and we factor that in when we quote. It never adds drama to the job, it is just part of working in this town.
Which boiler brands do you install in Hastings?
Mainly Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Ideal, and we repair and service all major brands. We are Worcester accredited installers and registered Ideal Connect installers, so installations are done to the manufacturer's standard and registered properly.
How often should I have my boiler serviced?
Once a year. An annual service keeps most manufacturer warranties valid, catches small faults before they become breakdowns, and confirms the boiler is burning safely. Many Hastings customers book theirs for late summer, before the heating season starts.
My radiators are cold at the bottom. Do I need a power flush?
Cold patches at the bottom of radiators usually mean sludge has settled in the system, and a power flush is often the fix. It circulates cleaning agents at high velocity to clear the build-up, which restores heat and protects the boiler. We can confirm whether your system needs one before you spend anything.
Do you do emergency plumbing callouts in Hastings?
Yes. Boiler breakdowns, leaks and loss of hot water are treated as priorities, and being based in the town keeps our response times short. Call us directly rather than emailing for anything urgent.
I am a landlord with property in Hastings. Can you handle my gas certificates?
Yes, we carry out CP12 landlord gas safety inspections with fast certificate turnaround. Plenty of local landlords also have us service their boilers at the same visit, which saves a second appointment.
How long does a bathroom refit take?
A typical full bathroom refit takes one to two weeks depending on the size of the room and what is being changed. Swapping a single fixture, like a new shower, is usually done in a day or two. We agree the timeline with you before starting.
Is your work in older Hastings properties insured and guaranteed?
All our work is carried out by qualified, Gas Safe registered engineers and we stand behind every job. Older properties are our bread and butter in this town, and we treat period features and awkward pipework with the care they need.
Do you take on small plumbing jobs, or only big ones?
We take on both. Dripping taps, a new towel rail, a leaking valve - small jobs matter, and they are often how customers first find us before trusting us with a boiler or bathroom later on.
Your Local Hastings Heating Engineers
From emergency repairs to brand new boilers, Ellwood & Son is already in your town. Call 07525 024973 for a free quote.