Plumber & Bathroom Fitterin Reading
Emergency plumbing, repairs and full bathroom installations for homes across Reading, from Mitchell Antrobus and CBS Plumbing and Heating.
Same-day service guaranteed in Reading · 320+ reviews from Checkatrade · 2-year guarantee
28 years' experience
Residential, commercial and industrial
320+ reviews
from Checkatrade
2-year guarantee
On all our workmanship
£10 million insured
Public and employer's liability
24/7 emergency call-outs
Same-day service guaranteed
Reading
Plumbing and bathroom fitting across Reading
CBS Plumbing and Heating is based around Reading, so it's the area Mitchell and Bradley know best and cover most often. From the Victorian terraces of East Reading and Caversham to the newer estates around Lower Earley, Woodley and Theale, we're regularly in and out of homes right across the town, along with the villages that surround it such as Sonning, Twyford and Pangbourne.
Getting to you quickly matters, especially when water is where it shouldn't be. We guarantee same-day service on planned work, and our emergency call-outs run genuinely 24/7, so a burst pipe at 11pm on a Sunday gets the same response as a Tuesday morning leak. Call Mitchell directly and he'll talk you through what to do while he's on the way.
Reading's housing stock is a real mix, which suits the way we work. There are Edwardian and Victorian bay-fronted terraces close to the town centre with original lead or older copper pipework, 1930s semis in areas like Tilehurst and Caversham Heights, post-war housing further out, and plenty of newer apartment blocks and developments around the station and Green Park. Each brings its own quirks, from tight loft spaces in terraces to shared risers in flats.
The plumbing work we see most in Reading includes ageing bathrooms in older terraces that need a full refit, hot water cylinders in airing cupboards that have started weeping or lost pressure, and waste pipes that have degraded under kitchen sinks in houses that have had several owners. Like much of the Thames Valley, Reading sits on a hard water supply, and over the years that limescale build-up can affect cylinders, taps and shower valves, something we factor into any repair or install.
As well as Reading itself, we cover the towns and villages around it regularly, including Wokingham, Maidenhead and Henley-on-Thames, so homes just outside the town boundary are well within our usual patch.
Services in Reading
What we do in Reading.
The plumbing and bathroom work we're asked for most often in Reading homes:

Emergency Plumbing in Reading
Genuine 24/7 call-outs across Reading for leaks, bursts and water where it shouldn't be.
About emergency plumbing
Bathroom Installation in Reading
Full Reading bathrooms designed, supplied and installed, with plumbing, tiling, electrics and decorating under one point of contact.
About bathroom installation
Burst Pipe & Leak Repairs in Reading
Water stopped, damage limited and pipework repaired in Reading, day or night.
About burst pipe & leak repairs
Bathroom Refits & Renovations in Reading
Tired or leaking Reading bathrooms stripped back and rebuilt properly, finished on the agreed schedule.
About bathroom refits & renovations
Shower Installation in Reading
New showers, trays and pipework fitted in Reading homes to run well and stay watertight.
About shower installation
Plumbing in Reading
Taps, toilets, pipework and leaks across Reading, fixed neatly and explained clearly.
About plumbing
Heating Repairs in Reading
Heating controls, thermostats, pumps and burst heating pipes repaired in Reading homes.
About heating repairs
Hot Water Cylinder Replacement in Reading
Failing or leaking hot water cylinders in Reading removed and replaced.
About hot water cylinder replacement
Waste Pipe Repairs in Reading
Leaking, cracked or slow waste pipes in Reading repaired and re-run.
About waste pipe repairsWhy CBS
Why choose us in Reading.
- Based around Reading, so we're never far away when you need us.
- Same-day service guaranteed, with genuine 24/7 cover for emergencies across the town.
- Around 25 full bathroom installations a year and 2–3 refits a month, designed, supplied and installed with one point of contact throughout.
- 320+ reviews from Checkatrade, and a 5.0 rating on Google.
- £10 million public liability and £10 million employer's liability cover, with a 2-year guarantee on all workmanship.
- See all our services
Local knowledge
Common plumbing issues in Reading homes
A few issues come up repeatedly across Reading's mix of older terraces, 1930s semis and newer builds.
Hard water and limescale build-up
Reading sits within the Thames Valley's hard water supply area, and over time that mineral content builds up inside pipework, hot water cylinders, shower valves and tap mechanisms. It's often behind reduced water pressure, noisy pipework or a cylinder that isn't heating as well as it used to. We see it regularly across the town and factor it into repairs and replacements alike.
Older pipework in Victorian and Edwardian terraces
The terraces around East Reading, Caversham and the town centre are often over a century old, and many still have sections of original pipework hidden behind walls or under floors. As it ages it can corrode, weep slowly, or simply fail without warning. Renovation and extension work often uncovers pipework that needs bringing up to a proper standard.
Outdated bathrooms in need of a full refit
A lot of Reading's older housing stock still has bathrooms that haven't been touched in decades, with dated suites, failing seals and layouts that don't suit modern households. Rather than patch these up piecemeal, many homeowners opt for a full refit, which is one of the areas of work we do most, roughly 2–3 refits a month across the region.
Cylinder wear in airing cupboards
Many Reading homes, particularly those without room for a large heating system, rely on a hot water cylinder tucked into an airing cupboard. These can develop leaks, corrode internally, or simply reach the end of their working life after years of use, especially where hard water has taken its toll. A failing cylinder is usually noticeable through reduced hot water, leaks around the base, or unusual noise.
Waste pipe issues under kitchen sinks
In houses that have had multiple kitchens fitted over the years, waste pipework under the sink is often a patchwork of different fittings and materials. Joints can work loose, seals perish and pipes crack, leading to slow leaks that go unnoticed until cupboards start to smell damp or timber begins to swell. It's one of the more common repairs we're called out for.
Newer apartments and shared pipework
Around Reading station and developments like Green Park, modern flats and apartment blocks sometimes share risers or communal pipework with neighbouring properties. Leaks here can be trickier to trace, and access can be more restricted than in a house, so diagnosing the source properly before starting any repair is especially important.
Our process
How a Reading job runs.
- Step 1
Call or enquire
Ring Mitchell on 07810 646762 or send an enquiry. Tell him what's happening and he'll tell you straight away whether it's an emergency or a planned job.
- Step 2
Visit and diagnosis
Mitchell comes out, finds the cause and explains it in plain English. Call-outs are £85 inc VAT, plus £85 inc VAT for the first hour of work.
- Step 3
Clear quote
You're told what needs doing and what it costs before work starts. Larger jobs are booked in with a 5% deposit.
- Step 4
The work
Mitchell and his apprentice Bradley carry out the work, bringing in trusted tilers, plasterers and electricians where a job needs them. Larger jobs are paid daily as they progress.
- Step 5
Test and guarantee
Everything is tested for leaks and correct operation before we leave, the area is cleaned up, and the work is backed by our 2-year guarantee.
Getting started
Getting started in Reading.
Getting started in Reading is simple. Call Mitchell on 07810 646762, email completebathroomsolutions@live.co.uk or send an enquiry. Tell him what's happening, whether it's a leak that needs stopping today or a full bathroom you're planning for next month.
For repairs, Mitchell comes out, finds the cause and tells you the fix and the price before he starts. For bathrooms, he visits your Reading home, measures up and talks through layout, products and budget, then gives you a clear written quote.
When you're happy, a 5% deposit books the work in, with daily payments as it progresses. Everything is tested before we leave and backed by our 2-year guarantee.
As well as Reading, we work regularly in Wokingham, Maidenhead, Henley-on-Thames, Bracknell, so if you have family or a second property nearby, we can help there too.
Good to know
Reading questions, answered.
Can't see your question? Call Mitchell on 07810 646762 or send an enquiry.
Also near Reading
Do you cover Reading?
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Yes. Reading is one of the areas we cover regularly, alongside High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames, Bracknell, Chalfont St Giles.
How fast can you get to Reading?
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We guarantee same-day service, and emergency call-outs in Reading run 24/7. Call 07810 646762 and Mitchell will give you an arrival time on the phone.
How much does a plumber cost in Reading?
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Our call-out is £85 including VAT, plus £85 including VAT for the first hour of work. Larger jobs are quoted in full first, booked with a 5% deposit and paid daily.
Do you offer emergency plumbing in Reading?
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Yes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Standard working hours are 8am to 5pm.
Is the work guaranteed and insured?
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Yes. Our workmanship is guaranteed for 2 years, and we hold £10 million public liability and £10 million employer's liability insurance.
Do you fit bathrooms in Reading's older terraced houses?
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Yes, a good proportion of our bathroom work is in exactly that type of property. Older terraces around Reading often have layout restrictions, older pipework and awkward access, and Mitchell will look at all of that at the quoting stage so the plan accounts for it from the start.
Is parking an issue for jobs in central Reading?
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It can be trickier close to the town centre and around the station than in the suburbs, so it's worth mentioning any restrictions, permit zones or narrow streets when you book. We'll plan around it so it doesn't hold the job up.
Do you work in Caversham and areas across the river?
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Yes, Caversham and the areas north of the river are part of our regular coverage, along with the rest of Reading and the surrounding villages.
Can you deal with plumbing in a flat or apartment block?
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Yes, though shared pipework and communal areas can mean more time is needed to trace a leak properly before repairing it. Let us know if the property is a flat so we can plan the visit accordingly.
How long does a full bathroom installation in Reading typically take to plan?
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Every home is different, but the process usually starts with a visit to measure up and talk through layout and products, followed by a written quote. From there, work is scheduled in and Mitchell manages the plumbing, tiling, electrics and decorating so you have one point of contact throughout.
Need a plumber or bathroom fitter in Reading?
Call Mitchell on 07810 646762 or send an enquiry, and we'll arrange same-day service or talk through your bathroom project.
Next step
Get it fixed properly,
without the wait.
Tell us what you need and Mitchell will get back to you quickly. Same-day service guaranteed, clear prices before we start, and a 2-year guarantee on our work.
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