Tap & mixer replacement
Kitchen monoblocs, basin taps, pillar taps, pull-out spray mixers and quarter-turn ceramic cartridges swapped out — including isolation valves and flexi tails replaced as standard.
Chorley · Leyland · Preston · Wigan · Bolton
Your local Chorley Plumber for repairs & replacement fittings
Leaks, dripping taps, faulty stopcocks, knackered shower valves, banging radiators — one Gas Safe-registered local team handling responsive plumbing maintenance and the full spectrum of fixture & fitting replacements. No bathroom installs, no drains — just fast, tidy, fixed-price plumbing repairs.
- Same-day response across Chorley & PR postcodes
- £75 call-out Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4:30pm — first hour included
- Gas Safe registered (677053) — fully insured
- Fixed prices given before any major work starts
Responsive plumbing maintenance, done properly
Most plumbing problems in Chorley homes don't need ripping anything out — they need a knowledgeable local plumber with the right cartridge, the right washer, the right isolation valve and the patience to do the job once and do it right. Instant Plumbing & Heating is a family-run, Gas Safe-registered firm based in Chorley, covering the surrounding villages across the PR postcode area.
We focus deliberately on responsive maintenance and fixture & fitting replacement — taps, mixers, shower valves, toilet internals, radiator valves, stopcocks, pipework alterations, immersion heaters, expansion vessels and the rest. We don't do full bathroom installs or drainage / sewer work, which means we can usually be on the doorstep the same day rather than weeks out, and our pricing stays simple and fixed.
Every job comes with a clear verbal price before we start, parts that meet WRAS approval, a full pressure-test before we leave and a 12-month workmanship guarantee on labour. We don't issue written quotes for plumbing work — written quotes are reserved for boiler installations only, where the scope and pricing need to be itemised. That's how local plumbers in Chorley should operate — and it's why most of our work comes from word-of-mouth across PR6, PR7, PR25 and PR26.
Fixtures & fittings we replace
A wide spectrum of like-for-like swaps and upgrades — sourced from local merchants in Chorley (Plumb Center, City Plumbing, Plumbase) so parts arrive same-day rather than waiting on couriers.
Shower valves & cartridges
Thermostatic bar valves, concealed mixers, electric shower units (Mira, Triton, Aqualisa, Bristan) and worn cartridges replaced without re-tiling where possible.
Toilet repairs & swaps
Cisterns, fill valves, flush valves, syphons, pan connectors, soft-close seats and full close-coupled WC replacements.
Stopcocks & isolation valves
Seized internal stopcocks, faulty service valves and washing-machine valves replaced — full-bore lever valves fitted so you can isolate fast next time.
Radiator valves & TRVs
Smart and standard TRVs, lockshields and radiator tails replaced. Full system balance afterwards so every room hits temperature.
Outside taps & garden bibs
Frost-proof bib taps with double check valve, fitted through wall in copper or push-fit and lagged for winter.
Hot water cylinders
Vented (open-vent) hot water cylinder fault diagnosis, immersion heater swaps, thermostat replacements and feed-and-expansion tank repairs. We do not work on unvented (sealed) cylinders.
Pipework alterations
Copper, MDPE and push-fit re-routes for kitchen refits, appliance moves and exposed-pipe tidy-ups — pressure tested before sign-off.
Emergency response
Same-day plumbing emergencies
We hold call-out slots open every weekday for genuine plumbing emergencies in Chorley and the surrounding villages. Typical on-site time from your call is 2–4 hours within the PR7 catchment.
Hours
- Mon – FriMon–Thu 9:00–17:00 · Fri 9:00–16:30
- Saturday9:30 – 12:30
- SundayEmergency only
Burst & leaking pipes
Compression, soldered or push-fit repairs on copper, plastic and lead-to-copper transitions. Most leaks contained within the first visit.
No cold water / low pressure
Mains pressure & flow-rate checks, stopcock & PRV diagnosis, communication-pipe airlocks cleared.
Overflowing cisterns & loft tanks
Float valves, ball valves and tank lids replaced — common cause of ceiling stains across older Chorley terraces.
Water hammer & banging pipes
Loose clips re-secured, mini shock arrestors fitted and pressure-reducing valves installed where mains pressure exceeds 5 bar.
Frozen pipe thaw-outs
Safe thaw of external condensate pipes, loft runs and outhouse pipework — plus lagging upgrade so it doesn't repeat.
Leaking under-sink waste
Trap, tail and compression-joint leaks under kitchen and utility sinks resealed or replaced.
Honest, up-front pricing
We benchmark against other Chorley plumbers and stay transparent — no hidden charges, no "while we're here" surprises. Quoted before tools come out of the van.
Standard call-out
£75Mon–Thu 9am–5pm · Fri 9am–4:30pm
- First hour diagnosis or fix included in the call out.
- Call out charge payable in advance.
- On-site diagnostics and reports for insurance/landlord claims.
Fixture replacement from
£75After standard call out charge. Taps, Valves, TRV, WC fill valve
- Price per hour
- Fixtures not included in price.
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
Emergency / out-of-hours
£140Evenings, weekends, bank holidays
- First hour diagnosis or fix included
- Fixed price before work starts
- Make-safe + return visit if needed
Parts charged at trade cost +10%. Travel included within 15 miles of Coppull PR74QF, travel beyond this is charged at 75p per mile. Work costs confirmed verbally on arrival — written quotes are issued for boiler installations only.
Why Chorley homeowners pick us
There are plenty of plumbers in Chorley — sole traders, larger firms out of Preston and Bolton, national chains. We compete on three things: speed of response, the quality of the actual repair, and not leaving the customer chasing for a price.
Gas Safe registered
Reg. 677053. Fully insured to £5m public liability.
Local & quick
Based PR7 — most jobs completed on the same-day.
12-month guarantee
On all labour as standard for peace of mind.
Tidy as we go
Dust sheets, shoe covers, cleared up after.
Plumbing FAQs
Need a plumber in Chorley today?
Tell us what's going on and we'll quote a fixed price before any tools come out.
Plumbing services we cover
Tap RepairRadiator Valve RepairNew Radiator FittingBurst Radiator RepairLeaking Radiator RepairRelocating RadiatorFitting New Water TankLeaking Water Tank RepairOverfilling Water Tank RepairInstall New Electric ShowerInsurance ReportsPump ReplacementFit New Mains ShowerRepair Leaking ShowerBurst Pipe RepairCopper Pipe ReplacementCopper Pipe RepairLead Pipe RepairRepair Leaking PipeworkNew Sink FittingSink UnblockingLeaking Sink Waste Pipe RepairLeaking Water Pipe RepairNew Stopcock FittingStopcock RepairFit New TapBathroom InstallationGate Valve ReplacementLeaking Ball Valve RepairFit New ToiletAppliance InstallationHot Water Cylinder InstallationHot Water Cylinder ReplacementWater Heater Element ReplacementToilet Overflow Repair