Power flushing that brings your radiators back to life.
Cold patches at the bottom of radiators, black or grey water when you bleed them, a boiler that kettles and bangs — those are the classic signs of sludge in the system. A power flush clears it out.
- Radiators hot top to bottom again
- Helps protect the boiler heat exchanger
- Inhibitor added after every flush
- Magnetic filter fitted on request
What a power flush actually does.
Over the years, rust and debris build up into a black magnetic sludge (magnetite) that settles in radiators, pipework and the boiler heat exchanger. It makes radiators slow to heat and cold at the bottom, forces the boiler to work harder, and is one of the most common causes of early boiler failure.
A power flush pumps cleaning agents through the whole system at low pressure and high flow, radiator by radiator, until the water runs clean. We finish with an inhibitor dose to slow future build-up, and where the system needs it we'll recommend a magnetic filter to protect the boiler from whatever the pipework sheds next.
It's a proper day's work done methodically, charged at our published hourly rates — £80+VAT for the first hour, then £40+VAT per half hour, on our pricing page. If a flush isn't the right answer for your system, we'll tell you before we start, not after.
Fitting a new boiler? A thorough system clean beforehand protects it from day one, and helps keep the manufacturer's warranty conditions satisfied.
Thinking of a new boiler?
If sludge has already claimed your boiler, see our instant quote builder — three fixed prices for a replacement in about 60 seconds.
What our plumbers handle
Leaks and burst pipes, dripping and seized taps, toilets that run or will not flush, blocked or slow drains, tanks and cylinders, outside taps, isolation valves, and new pipework for kitchens and bathrooms. If it carries water in your home, we deal with it.
We work tidily and clear up after ourselves — a plumber who leaves your kitchen worse than they found it is not one you would call twice.
In a water emergency
Turn off the stopcock — usually under the kitchen sink — to stop the mains supply. If water is anywhere near electrics, switch off at the consumer unit. Then ring us on 01304 381999 and we will get an engineer to you as quickly as we can.
What it costs
No hidden feesYou know the rate before we set off. No call-out fee on top, no vague “from” pricing.
| First hour on site Always chargeable, even if the fix is quick. | £80+VAT £96 inc. VAT |
|---|---|
| Each additional half hour Charged in 30-minute increments after the first hour. | £40+VAT £48 inc. VAT |
- Parts are charged on top of labour — if we can get the part the same day, we'll usually fit it on the visit.
- We do not operate a guaranteed emergency call-out or out-of-hours cover service — we will always tell you honestly when we can get to you. Where we are able to attend outside normal working hours by prior arrangement, that time is charged at double the standard labour rate.
- BOYLA HomeCare members pay no call-out fee.
Questions we're often asked
Do you handle plumbing emergencies in East Kent?
Yes — burst pipes, serious leaks and no-water situations get priority. Ring 01304 381999 and we will get someone moving. If water is pouring, turn off the stopcock first (usually under the kitchen sink) and then call.
How is plumbing work charged?
At our hourly rate, with the first hour billable and half-hour increments after that, plus parts. We explain the rate when you book. For larger planned work such as a bathroom, we will give you a proper quote up front instead.
Do you do small jobs?
Happily. Dripping taps, running toilets, slow drains, a leaking isolation valve — small jobs done properly are what turn people into long-term customers, and we are glad to do them.
Where is my stopcock and why does it matter?
It is usually under the kitchen sink, and it shuts off the mains water to your whole house. It is worth finding it now, while nothing is wrong, and checking it actually turns — in a burst-pipe emergency those ten seconds save an enormous amount of damage.
Are your plumbers the same team as your heating engineers?
Yes — one local team for heating and plumbing, all based at our Deal office. It means whoever comes already knows the standard we work to, and you only have one number to remember.
Can you help with plumbing on a HomeCare plan?
The Home Complete plan (£28 a month) covers plumbing pipework, taps, toilet repairs and internal drains, with no call-out fees. The other plans focus on your boiler and heating system.
Recent work
A few jobs from around East Kent — our own photos, not stock images.
Where we cover
Based in Deal, covering the whole of East Kent — including: