Brighton's Trusted Plumbers Since 1992
24/7 emergency callouts. Gas Safe registered engineers. Honest, fixed-price quotes — no surprises.
Trusted across Sussex
Three Decades. One Town. Zero Cowboys.
- 30+ Years in Brighton
- 24/7 Emergency Cover
- 60min Average Arrival
- 100% Gas Safe Certified
Plumbing Services Across Sussex
From 3am bursts to fitted bathrooms. Click into a service for the detail.
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Boiler Servicing
Annual boiler servicing for Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Ideal, and more.
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Emergency Callouts
24/7 emergency plumbing callouts across Brighton and Hove.
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Bathroom Fitting
Full bathroom refits — design, plumbing, tiling, the lot.
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Leak Detection
Acoustic and thermal leak detection. Find the leak before you tear the wall apart.
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Plumbers Brighton Trusts
Three decades of clean kitchens, dry ceilings, and warm radiators across Sussex.
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24/7 Emergency Cover
Burst pipe at midnight? We answer the phone. Average on-site arrival under 60 minutes within Brighton.
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Gas Safe Registered
Every engineer is Gas Safe certified and fully insured. Boiler work signed off, every time.
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Fixed-Price Quotes
We quote upfront and stick to it. No mystery hourly creep, no padded invoices.
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30+ Years Local
Family-run since 1992. Three generations of plumbers who know every pipe in this town.
A Family Business, Three Generations Deep
Smith & Sons started in 1992 when Dave Smith senior took over a single van and a phone in a Hove garage. He had two rules: pick up the phone, and price the job before you start.
Thirty-three years later, those rules still run the firm. Dave Junior runs the office, grandson Tom is a Gas Safe engineer in his second year, and the same families that called us in '92 still call us today. We don't subcontract, we don't pad invoices, and we don't disappear after the job is done.
Thirty-Three Years on Brighton's Pipes
A short version of how we got here.
- 1992
One van, one phone
Dave Smith senior takes over a single-van plumbing round in Hove. Two rules: pick up the phone, price the job before you start.
- 2001
Gas Safe registration
Becomes a CORGI- (now Gas Safe-) registered firm. Boiler work and gas appliances added to the service list.
- 2014
Dave Junior takes the office
Second generation joins full-time. Office moves from a kitchen table to a unit on Lewes Road.
- 2024
Tom passes Gas Safe
Grandson Tom finishes his apprenticeship and passes Gas Safe assessment. Three generations on the books.
The People You'll Actually Meet
No subcontractors. No agency staff. Just us.
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Dave Smith Jr.
Director / Senior Engineer
Second-generation plumber. Runs the office, the books, and most of the bathroom refits. Gas Safe since 2001.
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Tom Smith
Engineer
Third generation. Passed Gas Safe in 2024. Specialises in combi installs and heating system upgrades.
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Priya Khan
Office Manager
Bookings, scheduling, and the cheerful voice on the other end of the emergency line.
Jobs From the Last Six Months
A small selection — bathrooms, boiler installs, and a few before/after rescues.
Home Cover — The One Most People Pick
Boiler-and-plumbing cover for £22 a month. One annual service, parts and labour included on every callout, no excess on claims, and unlimited visits.
We think of it as the level where customers stop fearing the post-Christmas heating bill, and start treating us as the firm that just turns up when something fails.
Cover That Pays for Itself
Three cover levels for households who'd rather budget than be ambushed by a £900 boiler bill in February.
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Boiler Watch
£12 /month
Annual service plus parts-and-labour cover on your boiler.
- Annual boiler service (£90 value)
- Parts and labour included
- Priority callouts under 24 hours
- No excess on claims
- Most Popular
Home Cover
£22 /month
Boiler plus full plumbing system — leaks, blockages, taps, the lot.
- Everything in Boiler Watch
- Hot and cold water pipework
- Toilets, taps, traps
- Drains and waste pipes
- Unlimited callouts
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Full House
£38 /month
Everything plumbing-related plus electrics, gas appliances, and yearly safety check.
- Everything in Home Cover
- Domestic electrics
- Gas appliance servicing
- Annual safety inspection
- First-pick scheduling
Five-Star Reviews From Across Sussex
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"Burst pipe at 2am on Christmas Eve. Tom was at the door in 40 minutes, fixed the leak, dried the carpet, and refused to charge the emergency surcharge. Customer for life."
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"Quoted me half what the previous firm did, did the bathroom in three days flat, and the work is immaculate. Properly straight people."
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"Annual boiler service for six years running. Always on time, always tidy, and they actually explain what they did. Wouldn't use anyone else."
Things Customers Ask Us First
If your question isn't covered here, call the office on 01273 000 000.
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Do you really answer the phone at 3am?
Yes. There's always a duty engineer on call. If the office line rolls to voicemail it means we're already on a job — leave a number and we'll ring back within 15 minutes.
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How do you price a job?
Fixed price, quoted before any work starts. We come out, look at the job, give you a number in writing, and stick to it.
If we open up a wall and find something genuinely unexpected, we stop, show you, and re-quote before continuing. No surprises on the invoice.
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Do you cover boilers under warranty?
Yes — we're registered installers for Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, and Ideal. Annual servicing keeps the manufacturer warranty valid for the full 7-10 years.
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What areas do you cover?
Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham, Lewes, and the surrounding villages. For emergencies we'll travel further; for planned work we usually keep it within 10 miles of the office.
Plumbing Tips and Brighton Stories
Practical advice from three decades on Brighton's pipework.
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How to Spot a Leaking Pipe Early
Five warning signs that point to a hidden leak before the ceiling caves in.
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Why Annual Boiler Servicing Matters
An annual service is not a sales gimmick. Here's what actually gets checked and why it pays back.
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Emergency Plumber Brighton: What to Do First
Three minutes of calm action can save you thousands. The exact steps to take before help arrives.
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Got a Plumbing Problem?
Whether it's a dripping tap or a flooded kitchen, we'd rather hear from you sooner than later. Quotes are free.
Get in Touch
Need a plumber? Send us a message and we'll get back within the hour during working times.
- Email: hello@smithandsons.example
- Phone: 01273 000 000