Do you cover all of Kensington and Chelsea?

We cover Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, North Kensington, Ladbroke Grove, Earl's Court, Brompton, Holland Park, West Brompton, Kensal Town, including postcode districts W8, W10, W11, W14, SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, SW1X, W2. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Kensington and Chelsea affect plumbing?

Kensington and Chelsea Council runs its own licensing arrangements on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Our summary was last checked on 2026-10-20; always confirm the current position on the council website. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Who is responsible for a leaking pipe in a rented property?

Landlords generally have responsibilities for relevant water installations, but responsibility for a particular leak depends on its source, the tenancy and any building management arrangements. Report it promptly with photographs and location details. Disputes about responsibility should not delay necessary steps to limit an active hazard.

Can you repair a boiler as part of a plumbing visit?

Gas boiler work must be allocated to a suitably qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. Describe the appliance and fault when booking so the correct trade can be arranged. Electric water heaters and other systems may require different competence, so a general plumbing visit is not automatically sufficient.

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Plumbing in Kensington and Chelsea: the local picture

Plumbing faults in South Kensington mansion blocks may require managed isolation, while a Chelsea conversion can have pipework passing through neighbouring accommodation. Tell us which fixtures are affected, when water appears and whether others report similar symptoms. Peachtree Maintenance coordinates investigation and agreed repairs with the appropriate tenant and building access. In a lower ground floor Holland Park flat, do not assume every damp patch comes from an internal supply pipe. Findings should guide the repair scope, with permissions established before opening finishes or altering a shared service route.

What the rules say

Under section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords of most residential lets must keep installations for water, sanitation and heating in repair and proper working order. Leaks left unresolved can lead to damp and mould.

We handle leaks, blockages, taps, toilets, cylinders and pipework. Any work on gas appliances is carried out only by Gas Safe registered engineers, and every job comes with before and after photos.

Districts we visit for plumbing

Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, North Kensington, Ladbroke Grove, Earl's Court, Brompton, Holland Park, West Brompton, Kensal Town, covering postcode districts W8, W10, W11, W14, SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, SW1X, W2.

Plumbing in Kensington and Chelsea