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Farthings Plumbing & Heating Limited

4.6

190 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 08:00–16:30
  • Monday 08:00–16:30
  • Tuesday 08:00–16:30
  • Wednesday 08:00–16:30
  • Thursday 08:00–16:30
  • Friday 08:00–15:00
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

About

Farthings Plumbing and Heating Ltd. The Farthing Family has been serving Leicestershire since 1964.

Farthings time served qualified engineers are highly skilled and experienced in providing bathroom installations, plumbing and heating services, we ensure a quality job every time.

Farthings are gas safe registered and Worcester BOSCH accredited installers.

Farthings offer free quotations on installation and servicing of bathrooms, boilers, central heating systems, solar heating and other energy efficient systems. All our gas and central heating specialists are qualified professionals who work solely for Farthings Plumbing and Heating. Our trained professionals make sure every job is done to the highest standard and that the location of work is clean and tidy after completion.

We are combination boiler specialists and offer boiler servicing and maintenance contracts along with a fault finding service.

What we do

  • Plumbers

  • Kitchen fitters

  • Bathroom fitters

  • More Services

    • tiling
    • plastering
    • carpentry
    • plumbing
    • heating
    • gas
    • fires

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4.6
190 reviews
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4.7
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4.7
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Annual service
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Annual service of Worcester Bosch Boiler and Megaflo hot water cylinder by Ryan. Arrived as agreed, no problems, paperwork completed. We have been customers of Farthings for over fifteen years and in that time we have a new Boiler and a Hot water tank fitted and installed. The Farthings Staff have all been excellent in there assistance and knowledge. Tidy, no mess and very efficient. We have always been well satisfied with their work. We would highly recommend. Richard&Jenny Kinton
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 23/02/2025 , work completed 17/02/2025
Excellent job from start to finish.
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Rang Farthings on Monday 18th after experiencing a power cut 2 days earlier, and been unable to reignite boiler. Plumber arrived at 8.15am next morning and told us we had 2 options - a new circuit board on old boiler or a new boiler. Within about 5 hours we received a written quote for both options. We accepted the quote for a new boiler as old boiler was at least 15 years old. Plumber said it would be Thursday or Friday for new one to be fitted. Next morning (Wed) they rang at 8am to say they would be with us in half an hour. The new boiler arrived with the delivery driver and by 8.45 work was under way. Everything was done efficiently with no problems. Left clean and tidy. Thermostat/ timer set and explained. Work completed by 3.45pm. Further visit received on Friday to drain cleaner from system. All 4 plumbers who attended were polite, closed doors behind them as it was the coldest few days of the year. Nothing was too much trouble and all rubbish taken away.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 25/11/2024 , work completed 20/11/2024
Central heating boiler replacement.
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Stress free progression from quote to installation, a good team and a local supplier. Installation completed as per date we were informed of.
Customer in Leicester Posted on 30/09/2024 , work completed 20/08/2024
New shower pump
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I have used Farthings for a few years for annual boiler service, for a shower room refurbishment and the occasional leak. More recently they have replaced a faulty shower pump. They are always easy to contact, answer their phone promptly and provide quick and efficient service. Always a pleasure to deal with.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 20/04/2024 , work completed 16/04/2024
Replaced shower cabinet
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Excellent service from start to finish. Initial visit to advise on options as existing unit was leaking from under the tray. Decided to replace the whole shower cabinet as the existing one was over 25 years old. The work involved both plumbers and electrician and this was coordinated by Farthings. I was kept informed throughout the installation. Great friendly people who fitted in with my other commitments. Removed all the rubbish and left the bathroom clean and tidy. A lovely surprise when I received a bouquet of flowers to thank me for my custom. Great touch. Customer service is first class.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 11/11/2023 , work completed 08/11/2023
Excellent service
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When our boiler failed during really cold weather last February, Farthings attended promptly and we quickly had heating back on. In September it failed again so we decided on a new boiler which Farthings installed. Their service was excellent - friendly, helpful and efficient. We also needed help with a leaking toilet cistern and the prompt response from Farthings was brilliant. Can't recommend them enough, a first class company.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 06/10/2023 , work completed 29/09/2023
The trader replied (on 26/10/2023)
We are happy to hear everything is now sorted! Thank you very much for your kind review.
Outstanding service
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My boiler failed Friday lunchtime. Farthings attended and diagnosed a terminal fault. They then sourced a new boiler 25 miles away and had it running by Saturday lunchtime. Outstanding service! Although I have used Farthings for years for my annual boiler service, I have no service contract with them, or any other connection.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 07/02/2023 , work completed 28/01/2023
The trader replied (on 09/02/2023)
Than you very much for your review. We are happy you have everything back up and running!
Excellent Service would highly recommend
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Farthings Plumbing & Heating installed a complete new bathroom for me (new floor, tiling, complete new suit and fixtures and fittings). They were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. From the initial consultation, planning, product offer and highly skilled plumber, tiler & all-rounder (a real craftsman) they cannot be faulted. They started when they said they would, were tidy throughout and went above and beyond. Their level of workmanship was exemplary. I have no hestitation in recommending their services.
Customer in Leicester Posted on 08/12/2022 , work completed 14/11/2022
The trader replied (on 14/12/2022)
Hello, thank you very much for your review. We are happy to hear your installation went well! We look forward to working with you again.
Bathroom refurbishment
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Fantastic service all round from Darryl's quote to completion. James, our fitter was first class, he arrived at eight every day and always told us what was happening on the day. He was professional and friendly, he's a credit to the company. We were due to have an extractor fan fitted but when the electrician arrived he found this couldn't be completed as per the original quote. An alternative method was found and completed at no addition cost. We're more than happy with the work completed and would use Farthings again.
Lorna in Leicester Posted on 22/07/2022 , work completed 21/07/2022
The trader replied (on 09/08/2022)
Thank you Lorna! I will pass your lovely work onto Darryl, James and the rest of the team.
Very thorough service.
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Extremely professional. Carried out all the tests required. Five stars. I would certainly use them again. I have no complaints.
Joan in Leicester Posted on 14/04/2022 , work completed 12/04/2022
The trader replied (on 06/06/2022)
Hi Joan, thank you very much for your kind words. We are happy you have had such a positive experience. We hope to to hear from you again.
Bathroom refit
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Farthings have carried out a number of jobs for us, most recently a complete refit of our family bathroom and en-suite. They are a professional outfit. You get a detailed quotation within a couple of days of their visit and they now have a great showroom at their premises in Glenfield which is a great help with choosing products and tiles etc. Their prices are reasonable and comparable. We were allocated Kelvin for our job, who arrived before 8 am every day. His workmanship is of the highest standard with great attention to detail. He is also very engaging, nothing is too much trouble including hoovering carpets at the end of each day. Our 2 bathrooms are fantastic, we could not be more delighted and we do not say that very often! We would definitely use Farthings again and are happy to recommend them.
Robert in Leicestershire Posted on 25/10/2021 , work completed 21/10/2021
The trader replied (on 06/06/2022)
Hi Robert. We are happy to hear such positive words regarding Kelvins work. He takes pride in his work and I will ensure he reads your kind review! It would be great if you could get in touch with us regarding some images of your finished bathroom.
Boiler Service
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Booked the annual service of the Worcester Bosch boiler that Farthings installed 3 years ago. Work completed with little disturbance and no issues found. Good service from engineer and office. Would certainly use again
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 10/03/2021 , work completed 08/03/2021
The trader replied (on 06/06/2022)
Thank you very much for your review. I will ensure your kind words get passed on to our service engineers, Dave and Ryan.
Excellent service from design to completion
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We had used Farthings on a number of occasions but the last time was to refit our downstairs cloakroom. Farthings came and measured up and produced a plan which was perfect for the room. Once we had agreed to the plan the work was scheduled and completed without a hitch to a very good standard. Their showroom was a great source of inspiration as it contained lots of examples which made the choice of materials so much easier than trying to choose them online or from a catalogue. What was most pleasing is that the whole job was completed by the same person with no hanging around for different trades to complete specific aspects of the fit. The fitter was really good and did a lovely job from start to finish and kept us updated all through the fitting out. Would highly recommend Farthings and indeed we have further work which needs attention and we shan't be looking anywhere else.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 18/09/2020 , work completed 02/09/2020
The trader replied (on 06/06/2022)
Thank you very much for your review. It is lovely to hear such a positive response from the services we provide. Our CAD designs are done individually and often take a lengthy time therefore we are very happy to hear they are appreciated and act as a useful tool for our customers!
Very satisfied
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During the installation of Worcester Bosch boiler and insuring work, 4 men attended. All were equally efficient to have working during this Covid period. Polite & helpful.
Felicity, Leicestershire Posted on 14/07/2020 , work completed 29/06/2020
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Hi, thank you for your review. We are happy to hear lovely words towards our engineers. We will ensure that it is passed on.
Good job done
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Farthings supplied and fitted a new bathroom for us 3 years ago. The service from start to finish was first class. Unfortunately, due to a leak from the loo the vanity units were damaged with water ingress. On the day of the leak after a phone call Farthings sent a plumber within the hour who identified the problem and made the loo safe. Due to the lock down they were not able to effect a repair but as soon as the lockdown was lifted they were able to order the parts and complete a full repair in 2 weeks. Pretty impressive given the circumstances. The bathroom now looks like new again. Excellent workmanship and very tidy workmen who respect your property. Would definitely recommend.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 20/05/2020 , work completed 18/05/2020
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you for your feedback and sorry to hear you had a leak. We are glad this got sorted so quickly and that you are happy with our workmanship and timescales. Your kind words will certainly be passed on.
Very professional
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Arrived on due date/on time. Carried out work/every detail explained. Cleaned up after them. Was polite/courteous. Explained running of boiler also if we had a problem to contact company asap.
Lawrence, Leicestershire Posted on 09/03/2020 , work completed 09/03/2020
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you very much. We encourage our engineers to give advice and quick lessons of the workings of a boiler to avoid unnecessary call out charges for the customer.
First class job
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My combi boiler fitted by Ryan from Farthings is brilliant. The workman ship is first class, would recommend to anyone.
Gillian, Leicestershire Posted on 25/02/2020 , work completed 25/02/2020
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you for your review. We will pass it onto Ryan. Ryan is one of our senior engineers and has a world of knowledge and takes pride in all of his work!
Excellent work from Farthings.
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Installation of Worcester Boiler at a good price. Completely satisfied with all my dealings with the company & from the initial consultation to the initial installation by a highly qualified skilled plumber. Top marks are deserved.
David, Leicestershire Posted on 10/12/2019 , work completed 10/12/2019
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you very much! We hope to see you again at your annual boiler service.
Very Good Job
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Very pleased with job and care was taken with carpets and cleaning up each day. It was a bathroom refit done by Farthings Station Road, Glenfield Leicester. Would definitely recommend.
Pam, Leicestershire Posted on 28/10/2019 , work completed 28/10/2019
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you very much. We try and keep everywhere neat and tidy as possible!
Prompt & professional.
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Very good work.
Margaret, Leicestershire Posted on 14/10/2019 , work completed 14/10/2019
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you very much !
Excellent service.
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First class job. Brilliant workmanship of a very high standard. Would highly recommend.
Geoff, Leicestershire Posted on 09/09/2019 , work completed 09/09/2019
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you will pass this onto our engineers.
Prompt & professional.
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Excellent workmanship and customer service from the whole team.
G, Warwickshire Posted on 26/08/2019 , work completed 26/08/2019
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you very much, will pass this onto our office staff!
Excellent and thorough job
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Have done numerous jobs for me, each done in a professional, quality manner. No hesitation in recommending them to others.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 21/08/2019 , work completed 21/08/2019
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you very much for recommending us to others. We hope to hear from you again!
Good work
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Prompt, efficient service.
Susan, Leicestershire Posted on 09/08/2019 , work completed 09/08/2019
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
Thank you very much.
Kitchen transformed into shower room/toilet/utility
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Big job. Lots of plumbing (new boiler), electrics (underfloor heating), brickwork, new windows and door, plastering, flooring, tiling etc. etc. etc. Very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and adaptable. Hard working and basically good at what they do. We're very pleased with the results and would not hesitate to recommend them.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 17/07/2019 , work completed 04/07/2019
The trader replied (on 29/06/2022)
We are happy that you are pleased with the work carried out. We hope you think of us for any future renovations you may do!