Since 1998
5★ Rated
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Since 1998
5★ Rated
Anglian PHE are your trusted local plumbers serving Clare, Cavendish, Glemsford, Long Melford and the wider South Suffolk area. Whether it's a burst pipe at midnight or a planned bathroom upgrade, we're here with honest pricing and a rapid response.
We've been keeping homes and businesses running across Clare and Suffolk for years. The numbers speak for themselves.
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From urgent leak repairs to full bathroom installations, our qualified plumbing engineers cover the complete range of domestic and commercial plumbing needs across Clare and the surrounding area.
Burst pipes, major leaks, flooding — we're with you fast, any time of day or night.
No job is too small. Dripping taps, faulty valves, running toilets — sorted promptly.
We locate hidden leaks quickly and repair them before they cause serious damage.
Slow or fully blocked drains cleared using professional equipment — no mess left behind.
Shower repairs, bath fitting, basin installation and full bathroom plumbing fit-outs.
Dishwasher connections, sink fitting, waste pipe installation and tap replacements.
Cold radiators, thermostat faults and pressure issues diagnosed and resolved swiftly.
Annual servicing, fault diagnosis and repairs for all major boiler makes and models.
Frozen pipes, corroded pipework or poor-quality old pipes — we replace them properly.
Offices, pubs, schools and local businesses covered with minimal disruption.
Reactive maintenance and planned works for landlords across the Clare area.
Restore heating efficiency by clearing sludge and debris from your system.
A plumbing emergency doesn't keep office hours. A burst pipe in the early hours, a boiler that fails on a cold Suffolk night, a toilet that won't stop running with guests in the house — these situations need an immediate, reliable response.
Anglian PHE offers genuine 24-hour emergency plumbing cover across Clare and the surrounding villages. When you call, you'll reach a real person — not a call centre. Our engineers are local, which means we're not driving from Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds. We know the roads, we know the area, and we get to you faster.
Common plumbing emergencies we handle in Clare include:
A hidden leak can waste hundreds of litres a day. If your bills have spiked for no obvious reason, call us.
Brown stains or bubbling paint often indicate a slow leak behind or within the wall.
Gradual pressure loss can indicate a supply issue, pipe blockage, or leaking main.
These sounds often point to air in the system, a blockage, or pipes that have come loose in older Clare properties.
A sign of partial blockage. Addressing it early prevents a full blockage later.
Every plumbing service delivered to the same high standard — whether it's a £40 tap washer or a full new heating system.
Slow leaks cost more than a fast fix. Left untreated, even a small drip can damage timbers, cause mould, or undermine foundations — particularly in the older stone and timber-framed properties common around Clare and Cavendish.
Whether it's a stubborn kitchen sink, a slow bathroom drain or a fully blocked outside drain, we clear it properly — not just temporarily.
The everyday jobs that nonetheless drive you mad when they're not right. We fix them properly, first time, without charging you for unnecessary parts or labour.
Cold radiators or an unresponsive heating system are miserable in a Suffolk winter. We diagnose and repair central heating faults fast, with no unnecessary part replacements.
Managing rental properties in Clare and South Suffolk? We work with landlords to keep properties compliant and tenants comfortable — quickly and without drama.
Local businesses, pubs, restaurants, offices and small industrial units across Clare and the surrounding Suffolk villages can rely on Anglian PHE for responsive commercial plumbing support.
Alongside our core plumbing work, Anglian PHE also handles boiler repairs, servicing and installations, as well as full bathroom fitting across Clare and nearby areas.
Boiler problems — from ignition failure to pressure faults — are one of the most common callouts we receive. Our Gas Safe engineers diagnose most faults on the first visit.
→ Boiler Repair PageAn annual boiler service keeps your warranty valid, improves efficiency and catches small problems before they become expensive ones. We carry out servicing on all major brands.
→ Book a Boiler ServiceNew build or replacement — we supply and install high-efficiency condensing boilers, correctly sized for your property, with full commissioning and manufacturer registration.
→ Boiler Installation PageFull bathroom design and installation — from a simple suite swap to a complete wet room transformation. We handle all the plumbing, so you get a single point of contact.
→ Bathroom Installation PageWhether you've bought your own suite or need us to supply one, our bathroom fitters work cleanly, efficiently and with minimal disruption to your home.
→ Bathroom Fitting PageUsing specialist acoustic and thermal imaging equipment, we locate leaks without unnecessary damage to your floors or walls — critical in period properties throughout Clare.
→ Leak Detection PageCall now and we'll aim to be with you within the hour. No call-out charge. Transparent pricing before we start.
Clare is a beautiful market town in South Suffolk, known for its medieval heritage, timber-framed buildings and the surrounding Stour Valley countryside. It's also home to a wide variety of properties — from listed cottages with ancient plumbing quirks to newer estates where modern fittings need equally skilled hands.
Anglian PHE is firmly local. Our engineers live and work in this part of Suffolk, which means we understand the specific challenges that come with the area's housing stock. Old lead pipes in listed buildings, hard Suffolk water that calcifies fittings faster than you'd expect, rural properties on private drainage systems — we've seen it all, and we know how to handle it.
We cover Clare town centre, surrounding hamlets and the wider South Suffolk villages within a reasonable distance. If you're unsure whether we cover your postcode, just call — the answer is almost certainly yes.
Not listed? Call us — we likely cover your village too.
There's no shortage of plumbers who'll show up. The difference is in how they work.
We're based in this part of Suffolk. Not a franchise or a national company with a local number. Real local engineers, real local knowledge.
You'll always know the cost before we start. No surprise invoices, no hidden charges for materials or call-outs.
Gas Safe registered, fully insured for public liability, and trained to the latest industry standards — for your complete protection.
Same-day plumbing for non-emergencies; under-one-hour target for genuine emergencies in Clare and most surrounding villages.
Every repair and installation comes with a workmanship guarantee. If something isn't right, we come back and put it right — no argument.
We protect your floors, tidy as we go and leave the area cleaner than we found it. Your home is respected throughout.
"Burst pipe at 11pm on a Sunday. Called Anglian PHE and they were at our door within 45 minutes. Sorted quickly, pricing was fair and they even vacuumed up before they left. Brilliant service."
"Used them to service our boiler and check over the central heating in our old farmhouse near Cavendish. Thorough, knowledgeable and very honest — didn't try to upsell anything we didn't need."
"As a landlord with three properties in Clare, having a reliable plumber on call is essential. Anglian PHE are exactly that. Fast, professional and my tenants always speak well of them."
For genuine plumbing emergencies — burst pipes, flooding, total loss of water — we aim to reach you within 60 minutes from your call in Clare and most surrounding villages. For same-day non-emergency jobs, we'll typically have an engineer with you within 2–4 hours depending on the time of day. We don't operate a booking-only model, so you won't be waiting days for a simple repair.
No. Anglian PHE does not charge a separate call-out fee. You'll be quoted an honest labour rate for the work, and that's what you pay. We provide pricing transparency before we start so there are no unwelcome surprises on the invoice.
We cover the full range of residential and commercial plumbing in Clare — emergency plumbing, leak detection and repair, blocked drains, pipe repairs, tap and toilet repairs, shower repairs, radiator and central heating repairs, boiler servicing, boiler repair, boiler installation, bathroom installation, kitchen plumbing, landlord plumbing services, power flushing and more. If it's plumbing or heating related in Clare or the surrounding Suffolk area, we can handle it.
Plumbing costs vary depending on the job. Simple repairs such as replacing a tap washer or unblocking a drain typically start from around £60–£80 for labour. More complex work — leak detection, boiler repairs, bathroom installations — will be quoted individually after a brief assessment. We always give you a clear price before starting work. Call us for a no-obligation estimate.
In most cases, yes. If you have a leaking or burst pipe in Clare, call us as soon as possible. We'll assess the situation over the phone and, for emergencies, aim to reach you within the hour. For non-emergency leaks where water can be isolated safely, we can usually arrange a same-day or next-morning appointment.
Yes. Any gas work — boiler repairs, boiler servicing, boiler installation — is carried out by our Gas Safe registered engineers. You can ask to see their Gas Safe ID card before any gas work begins. Never allow an unregistered engineer to work on gas appliances in your home.
Yes, drain clearance is one of our most common callouts in Clare. We use high-pressure water jetting equipment to fully clear blockages — not just temporarily push them further down the line. For persistent or recurring blockages we can also carry out a CCTV drain survey to identify the root cause, whether that's grease build-up, root intrusion or a structural collapse.
Absolutely. Many properties in and around Clare are period buildings — timber-framed, listed, or with older plumbing systems that need careful handling. Our engineers have extensive experience working in older homes, including properties with lead pipework, gravity-fed systems and Victorian-era drainage. We work sensitively and within listed building constraints where relevant.
Yes — we work with a number of landlords in Clare and the surrounding South Suffolk area. We offer reactive maintenance, planned works, annual boiler servicing and Gas Safe certification (CP12), and can operate as a managed service so your tenants have someone reliable to call. We provide clear, itemised invoices suitable for your records and accountant.
If you have a burst pipe or major leak: turn off the stop tap (usually found under the kitchen sink or where the mains enters the property), turn off any relevant isolator valves, and if water has reached electrical fittings or sockets, switch off the power at the consumer unit and don't touch anything electrical until safe. If you smell gas, leave the building immediately, don't operate any switches, and call the National Gas Emergency line on 0800 111 999 before calling us.
Whether it's an emergency, a same-day repair, or a job you've been putting off — Anglian PHE are your trusted local plumbing company in Clare and across South Suffolk. Call now for fast, honest, reliable service.
No call-out charge · Gas Safe registered · 24/7 emergency cover · Serving Clare & South Suffolk