
A local plumber in Chesterfieldwho fixes it properlyand tells you the price
General plumbing repairs and installations by Scott, with 20 years' experience. Clear pricing at £80 per hour + VAT + parts, and a 2-year workmanship guarantee.
20 years
experience on the tools
2 years
workmanship guarantee
Fully insured
public & employers liability
Trusted Trader
Derbyshire Trusted Trader
The service
General Plumbing Repairs explained
What it is
General plumbing covers the everyday water problems in a home: dripping taps, running toilets, leaks, radiators, outside taps and replacing worn fittings.
Who it's for
Homeowners across Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire who want a reliable local plumber they can call again.
When you need it
When something drips, leaks, won't stop running, won't heat up or needs replacing.
Why it pays to get it right
Small plumbing problems rarely stay small. A professional fix finds the cause rather than covering the symptom, so the problem doesn't come back.
If it's left
What waiting
really costs
Water damage
A slow leak can soak through ceilings, floors and walls before you notice it.
Rising bills
Dripping taps and running toilets waste water every day they're left.
Bigger repairs later
A worn washer today can become a failed fitting tomorrow.
Quick fixes that fail
Taped joints and over-tightened fittings often fail again.
Common mistakes
- ×Ignoring a small drip because it seems harmless.
- ×Using DIY sealants on pressurised pipework.
- ×Not knowing where the stopcock is.
- ×Hiring someone without a clear rate.
How it works
Our process,
step by step
01
Tell us what's wrong
Call 07463 793992 or send the quote form with a short description. A photo of the problem helps, but isn't essential.
02
Scott takes a look
Scott assesses the problem himself and explains what's causing it, what needs doing and what the options are, before any work starts.
03
The repair or install
The work is carried out at a clear £80 per hour + VAT + parts. No call-out mark-ups hidden in the bill; you know the rate before we arrive.
04
Checked before we leave
Joints, fittings and connections are run and checked under normal use so you aren't left wondering whether the fix will hold.
05
Backed by our guarantee
All of our work is covered by a 2-year workmanship guarantee. If a manufacturer's product fails under its warranty, we'll organise the replacement; labour to fit it is charged.
What you get
Why choose Harrison's
Transparent pricing
Smaller plumbing jobs are charged at £80 per hour + VAT + parts, so there's no guessing what you'll pay.
Fixed by someone experienced
Scott has 20 years of plumbing experience and does the work himself, not a stranger you've never spoken to.
Stops damage spreading
Dealing with drips, leaks and faulty fittings early protects floors, ceilings and walls from water damage that costs far more to put right.
Guaranteed workmanship
Every job is backed by our 2-year workmanship guarantee and we're fully insured.
Easy to pay
Pay by card (credit or debit), bank transfer or cash.
A clear answer
You'll be told what's wrong and what it'll take to fix before the work starts, so you can make a decision with all the facts.
In detail
Everything to know about
general plumbing repairs
What we fix
Taps, toilets, leaks, radiators, outside taps and general repairs and installations around the home. See the dedicated pages for each for more detail.
How pricing works
Smaller plumbing jobs are charged at £80 per hour + VAT + parts. You'll know the rate before we arrive.
What we don't do
We focus on water plumbing and bathrooms. If your problem is outside that, we'll tell you straight away.
What you'll pay, explained
Smaller plumbing jobs are charged at £80 per hour plus VAT and parts. That's the rate, stated up front, so you can weigh up the cost before anyone arrives rather than finding out from the invoice.
Parts are charged on top of labour because they vary so much from job to job, a washer costs very little, a new tap or valve costs more. Scott will tell you what's needed and why before fitting it, so nothing on the bill comes as a surprise.
Who comes to your home
Scott does the work himself. He has 20 years of plumbing and bathroom fitting experience, and the person you speak to about the problem is the person who fixes it. Laura looks after bookings and invoicing, so you have one point of contact for arranging the visit and one person on the tools.
That matters on small jobs as much as big ones. Reviews like Keely Mccrea's, 'always professional, friendly and reply quickly. His work is spot on', come from customers who called us for one job and came back for the next.
Availability and call-outs
We work Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm. We don't offer out-of-hours emergency call-outs, so if water is escaping outside those hours, turn the water off at the stopcock, switch off any electrics affected by the water, and contain what you can. Then give us a call within working hours and we'll help as quickly as we can.
Knowing where your stopcock is before you need it is the single most useful thing you can do. It's usually under the kitchen sink, but in some homes it's in a cupboard, under the stairs or in a downstairs toilet.
Repairs or replacement?
Some problems are fixed with a replacement part; others are a sign that a fitting has reached the end of its life. Scott will explain both options and what each will cost so you can decide.
If a repeated problem is really a sign that the whole bathroom is due for replacement, he'll say so, and if it isn't, he'll say that too. Our bathroom installation pages explain how a full refit works if you'd like to look into it.
Signs you need a plumber
Damp patches or staining on ceilings and walls, the sound of running water when nothing is on, a water meter that moves when every tap is off, unexplained drops in water pressure, and dripping from overflow pipes outside are all worth getting checked before they get worse.
Local to Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire
Harrison's is based in Chesterfield and has been trading since January 2021. We work across the town and the surrounding area, including Staveley, Brimington, Wingerworth, Dronfield, Bolsover, Clay Cross, North Wingfield, Eckington, Killamarsh, Matlock and Alfreton.
Being local means the person who quotes your job is the person who turns up to do it, and the business answering your call is run by Scott and Laura themselves, not a call centre. It's also why so many of our customers come back, and why we hold a 100% recommendation rating from 38 Facebook reviews.
We're a Derbyshire Trusted Trader and fully insured, with both public liability and employers liability cover in place. If you'd like to check that we cover your street, or you're not sure whether your job is something we can help with, call Scott on 07463 793992 or send the quote form and Laura will get back to you.
Your guarantee explained
All of our plumbing work is backed by a 2-year workmanship guarantee. If a repair or installation we've carried out isn't right, we'll come back and put it right.
Products such as taps, valves and toilets carry their own manufacturer warranties, which vary by item. If a product fails under its warranty, we'll organise the replacement for you; the labour to fit it is charged. Scott will explain this before fitting anything new.
Preventing problems in the first place
Most plumbing emergencies start as small, ignorable signs: a drip that gets faster, a cistern that hisses, a damp patch that grows. Getting those checked early is almost always cheaper than dealing with the damage later.
Know where your stopcock is and check it turns. Keep an eye on ceilings under bathrooms, look in the cupboards under sinks every so often, and listen for running water when nothing should be on. If anything looks or sounds wrong, give us a call during working hours.
Paying for plumbing work
Quotes are free, and smaller plumbing jobs are charged at £80 per hour plus VAT and parts. You can pay by card (credit or debit), bank transfer or cash.
If a repair turns out to be part of a bigger job, for example a leaking shower that really needs a new enclosure, Scott will explain the options so you can decide what's right for you.
Related services
Available in Chesterfield, Staveley, Brimington, Wingerworth, Dronfield, Bolsover and more areas.
Questions
General Plumbing Repairs
FAQs
Do you fix small jobs?
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Yes, dripping taps, running toilets, leaks and outside taps are all part of what we do.
Will you tell me what's wrong first?
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Yes. Scott explains what's causing the problem and what needs doing before the work starts.
Can you fit appliances like washing machines?
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Ask when you call, Scott will tell you whether it's something we can help with.
How much do you charge?
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Smaller plumbing jobs are charged at £80 per hour + VAT + parts. Quotes are free.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
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We don't offer out-of-hours emergency call-outs. We're available Monday–Saturday, 8am–7pm, call 07463 793992 and we'll help as quickly as we can.
Is the work guaranteed?
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Yes. All of our work carries a 2-year workmanship guarantee. Manufacturer warranties on products vary; if a product fails under warranty we'll organise the replacement, with labour to fit it charged.
How can I pay?
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Card (credit or debit), bank transfer or cash.
Do you cover my area for plumbing?
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We're based in Chesterfield and work across North East Derbyshire, including Staveley, Brimington, Wingerworth, Dronfield, Bolsover, Clay Cross, North Wingfield, Eckington, Killamarsh, Matlock and Alfreton.
Get it done properly,
first time
Free quote from Scott himself. Clear pricing, a 2-year workmanship guarantee, and Laura keeping you informed from first call to final invoice.
Derbyshire Trusted Trader · Fully insured
