WaterSafe & Thames Water approved · Caversham & Reading
The only WaterSafe & Thames Water recommended plumbers in Caversham.
AngusPLUMBING is a dual-approved water and plumbing firm led by Paul and Angus — WaterSafe listed, Thames Water recommended, CIPHE members and Water Regs UK certificated. Hard-water specialists, unvented-cylinder qualified, open weekdays 8am–8pm and on a 24-hour emergency hotline for leaks, bursts and blockages.
WaterSafe · Thames Water approved · 24-hour emergency
WaterSafe
approved plumbers
Thames Water
recommended
CIPHE
institute members
24/7
emergency call-out
Water & plumbing specialists · Caversham
Approved by the people who actually set the standards.
See our approvals →AngusPLUMBING is run by Paul and Angus — both trained at Reading College Plumbing School, where Paul graduated top of his year and Angus in the top 10% of his. What sets the firm apart isn't a slogan: it holds the two endorsements that matter most for water work, and holds both at once. It is WaterSafe approved and Thames Water approved and recommended — described as the only plumber in Caversham and Reading to carry both.
On top of that come CIPHE membership (the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineers), Water Regs UK certification (formerly WRAS), and G3 qualification for unvented hot-water cylinders. It means every job — from a dripping tap to a Megaflow service — is done by people the water authority itself trusts to work on the supply. Standard hours are weekdays 8am to 8pm, weekends by appointment, and when it truly can't wait there's a 24-hour emergency hotline.
WaterSafe
approved
G3
unvented qualified
5.0★
46 reviews
What we do
Water & plumbing, done to standard.
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→24/7 Emergency Plumbing
Leak, burst or blockage that can't wait? A 24-hour emergency hotline, seven days a week.
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→Water Leak Detection
Hidden leaks traced with thermal imaging and pipe cameras — before a small drip becomes real damage.
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→Water & Waste Pipe Repair
Failed or burst pipework — copper, steel, plastic or lead — repaired properly, not patched.
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→Water Pressure & Flow Improvement
Weak, sputtering pressure diagnosed and put right — from PRV checks to booster pumps.
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→Drain & Waste Unblocking
Blocked sinks, toilets and drains cleared with camera surveys, augers and high-pressure jetting.
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→Overflow & Supply Isolation
Dripping overflow pipes investigated, and your water supply safely shut off when it matters.
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→Water Softening & Conditioning
Hard-water specialists — softeners and conditioners to protect pipework, boilers and taps.
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→Water Tank Repair & Maintenance
Cold-water storage tanks repaired, replaced or sanitised — ball valves, epoxy patching and plastic welding.
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→Kitchen Plumbing & Appliances
Sinks, taps, dishwashers, boiling-water taps and InSinkErator waste disposals — plumbed in and tested.
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→Bathroom Plumbing & Renovation
Showers, baths and basins installed or repaired — from a single fix to a full wet-room project.
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→Toilets & Sanitary Services
Every toilet type installed and repaired — close-coupled, wall-hung, back-to-wall, comfort height and rimless.
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→Taps & Valves — Install & Repair
Dripping taps and worn valves of every type repaired or replaced — the everyday jobs, done right.
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→Heating & Hot Water Systems
Combi, system and conventional boilers, cylinders and radiators — installed, repaired and balanced.
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→Unvented Cylinder Servicing
G3-certified annual servicing and repair of unvented hot-water cylinders — Megaflow, Gledhill and the like.
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→Central Heating Power Flushing
A deep system cleanse to clear sludge and rust — for radiators that finally heat evenly.
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→Radiator & Valve Repair
Manual, thermostatic (TRV) and smart radiator valves repaired or replaced to balance your heating.
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→Pump & Valve Repair
Circulating (boiler) pumps and 3-port diverter valves diagnosed and repaired — heat and hot water restored.
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→Immersion Heater Repair & Installation
Faulty elements, thermostats and gaskets replaced; descaling and new immersion installs.
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→Underfloor Heating Repair
Water-based and electric underfloor heating repaired — cold spots, thermostats and flow balancing.
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→Outdoor & Garden Plumbing
Garden taps, irrigation, drainage, garden-room plumbing, guttering and freeze protection.
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→Waste Disposal Repair
InSinkErator and other kitchen disposal units — jams, noises, leaks, power faults and odours sorted.
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→Booster Pump Installation
Salamander Homeboost and similar pumps fitted where mains pressure is naturally weak.
Recent work
Real jobs, in clients' words.
An emergency cloggage, sorted the next morning
“Angus Plumbing were absolutely brilliant! Called them for an emergency cloggage in our house and they arrived the next morning and sorted the issue. Both Angus and Paul are highly professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient — the job was done perfectly at a fair price!”
★★★★★ — minutaur3000, via Google
A leak through the ceiling, sealed leak-proof
“Paul from Angus Plumbing was absolutely lovely. He came round promptly, assessed the leak coming through our ceiling, and fixed it with no hidden costs. He quickly spotted the problem, sealed the outside of the shower with silicone, and now it's completely leak-proof.”
★★★★★ — selina couttignane, via Google
A Monday-morning leak in the main feed
“A leak in the main water feed into the kitchen was not the best way to start a Monday morning. However my sanity was saved and the problem solved by the lovely Paul from Angus Plumbing. No nonsense, efficient, careful and considerate, Paul made my day.”
★★★★★ — Carol Holliday, via Google
A toilet flush, working much better
“He was professional, punctual, and explained the issue clearly. Everything was completed efficiently and left clean and tidy. The flush is now working much better. Would definitely recommend.”
★★★★★ — G G, via Google
Why call Angus
The reasons people recommend us.
Dual water-authority approved
WaterSafe listed and Thames Water recommended — described as the only plumber in Caversham and Reading to hold both.
Trained top of the class
Both Paul and Angus trained at Reading College Plumbing School — Paul top of his year, Angus in the top 10% of his.
CIPHE & Water Regs UK
Members of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineers, and Water Regs UK (formerly WRAS) certificated.
Hard-water specialists
The Thames Valley runs hard and chalky — we fit softeners and conditioners that protect your pipework and appliances.
G3 unvented qualified
Legally qualified to service unvented hot-water cylinders — Megaflow, Gledhill, Vaillant and the like.
24-hour emergencies
Leak, burst or blockage that can’t wait? We answer the phone and take call-outs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Quite honestly the best plumbing experience I've had.
★★★★★ — Dominic Taylor, via Google
“Angus Plumbing were absolutely brilliant! Called them for an emergency cloggage in our house and they arrived the next morning and sorted the issue. Both Angus and Paul are highly professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient — the job was done perfectly at a fair price!”
“A leak in the main water feed into the kitchen was not the best way to start a Monday morning. However my sanity was saved and the problem solved by the lovely Paul from Angus Plumbing. No nonsense, efficient, careful and considerate, Paul made my day. I have no hesitation in recommending this…”
“Paul from Angus Plumbing was absolutely lovely. He came round promptly, assessed the leak coming through our ceiling, and fixed it with no hidden costs. He quickly spotted the problem, sealed the outside of the shower with silicone, and now it's completely leak-proof. Such a friendly, insightful…”
“He was professional, punctual, and explained the issue clearly. Everything was completed efficiently and left clean and tidy. The flush is now working much better. Would definitely recommend.”
How we work
From first call to final check.
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Call or message Paul
Tell us the job or the fault. We're on the phones weekdays 8am to 8pm, and for anything urgent — a leak, a burst, a blockage — there's a 24-hour emergency hotline. You'll get a straight, honest answer on what's involved.
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A clear diagnosis, a fair price
We assess the problem properly, explain the cause in plain English and quote fairly — with no hidden costs. It's the approach clients single out in review after review.
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Fixed right, left clean and tidy
We arrive when promised, work quickly and efficiently, and finish clean. As WaterSafe and Water Regs UK approved plumbers, the work is done to the standards the regulations require.
Where we work
Caversham based, across Reading & Henley.
Caversham is home, and we cover Emmer Green, Henley-on-Thames, Shiplake, Reading and Sonning, plus the villages around them — Mapledurham, Sonning Common, Kidmore End, Peppard and Binfield Heath — for homeowners and landlords across the Thames Valley. As Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce members, this is genuinely our patch. Not sure if you're in reach? Just ask.
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