Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Plumbing & Heating Solutions in Holt
Established in 1961 by John Allison, we are a family-run business rooted in Holt, North Norfolk, with a legacy of delivering expert plumbing and heating solutions. Our journey began with a commitment to craftsmanship and customer care, which has driven our expansion into bathroom renovations and renewable energy systems. Over six decades, we've maintained our core values while embracing innovation, becoming early adopters of solar water heating in 1976 and expanding our showroom to showcase leading brands. Our Gas Safe, Oftec, and IPHE-accredited team provides comprehensive services from tap repairs to full central heating installations, combining technical expertise with a personal touch.We pride ourselves on treating customers as part of our extended family, offering tailored design consultations using CAD technology to visualise bathroom transformations. With three generations of the Allison family still involved, we continue to uphold our founder's vision of passing skills to future generations while adapting to modern energy needs through solar and air-source heat pump solutions.
Services
Plumbing
Heating
Bathroom Renovations
Solar Heating
Renewable Energy
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- Family-run business since 1961 with three generations involved
- Gas Safe and Oftec-accredited engineers for certified safety
- IPHE and APHC members ensuring industry-standard compliance
- CAD design service for bathroom visualisation before installation
- Pioneers in solar water heating systems since 1976
Associations and certifications
- Gas Safe
- Oftec
- APHC
- IPHE
What people say
Expert knowledge
Family ethos
Quality installations
Showroom experience
Technical expertise
Services
Plumbing
We provide comprehensive domestic plumbing services covering everything from tap washer replacements to complete bathroom installations. Our Gas Safe and IPHE-certified engineers handle unvented hot water systems, leaking pipe repairs, and installation of water softeners. With over 60 years of experience, we ensure reliable solutions for both emergency repairs and planned upgrades, maintaining strict compliance with safety standards.
Heating
Our heating specialists design and install gas, oil, and electric central heating systems using modern boiler technologies. We offer full system installations, boiler replacements, and annual servicing to maintain efficiency. Our engineers are qualified to handle radiator upgrades, thermostatic valve installations, and system flushes. With Renewable Heat Incentive expertise, we also integrate renewable energy solutions into traditional heating systems for improved sustainability.
Bathroom Renovations
Transform your bathroom with our complete renovation service featuring leading brands in sanitaryware, showers, and designer radiators. Our showroom allows customers to experience products firsthand, while our CAD design service creates 3D visualisations of proposed layouts. We manage full installations including wet rooms, shower pumps, and flooring, ensuring every project meets both aesthetic preferences and practical requirements through expert planning and execution.
Solar Heating
We install modern solar water heating systems that combine efficiency with cost savings through government incentives. Our services include full system installations, panel replacements, and maintenance for both residential and commercial properties. With access to Renewable Heat Incentive grants, we help customers reduce energy bills while providing expert advice on system optimisation. Our engineers have been working with solar technology since its early adoption in 1976.
Unvented Systems
As registered installers, we specialise in unvented hot water cylinder systems that provide mains pressure hot water throughout properties. Our services include installations, servicing, and repairs to ensure safe and efficient operation. We maintain compliance with G3 building regulations and offer regular maintenance packages to prevent issues. Our engineers have been working with these systems since the 1970s, ensuring expert handling of both traditional and modern configurations.
People
Simon Elliott
Company Director
Simon oversees daily operations and customer relations, continuing the family tradition of quality service. With decades of experience in the plumbing industry, he ensures all work meets modern standards while maintaining traditional values. He actively promotes apprenticeship programs to develop future tradespeople.
Michael Allison
Company Director
As John Allison's son, Michael maintains technical oversight of installations and engineering standards. He has expanded the company's renewable energy offerings and ensures all engineers maintain their Gas Safe and Oftec accreditations. His hands-on approach guarantees technical excellence across all projects.
Sharon Morter
Company Secretary
Sharon manages administrative operations and showroom services, ensuring smooth business functions. She coordinates the design consultation service using CAD technology to help customers visualise bathroom transformations. Her role bridges customer needs with technical capabilities for optimal project outcomes.
Questions
Do you offer bathroom design consultations?
Yes, we provide CAD design services to visualise bathroom layouts before installation, helping identify potential issues and optimise space usage.
Are your engineers certified for gas and oil systems?
All our heating engineers hold Gas Safe and Oftec accreditations, ensuring safe and compliant installations for both natural gas and oil systems.
Can you help with renewable energy grants?
We assist customers in applying for Renewable Heat Incentive grants, which can provide up to £12,000 towards solar or air-source heat pump installations.
Do you sell plumbing materials?
Our Holt showroom stocks a comprehensive range of plumbing materials and sanitaryware from leading brands, available for both trade and retail customers.
How long has the business been operating?
We've been serving North Norfolk since 1961, making us one of the region's longest-established plumbing and heating specialists with three family generations involved.
Do you provide maintenance services?
Yes, we offer annual boiler servicing, unvented cylinder maintenance, and system checks to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance for all installations.
