Resources for Plumbers & Heating Engineers

Insurance, tools, registrations and trade bodies — everything you need to run a professional plumbing business.

Plumber & Heating Engineer Insurance

Compare specialist trade insurance for plumbers and heating engineers. Public liability, tools cover, and employer's liability — all in one place.

Why do you need specialist trade insurance?
Standard home insurance won't cover you while working. Public liability insurance protects you if a client's property is damaged or someone is injured. Tools cover replaces stolen or damaged equipment. If you employ anyone — even part-time — employer's liability is a legal requirement.
PolicyBee
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Specialist business insurance for tradespeople. Get public liability, tools, and professional indemnity cover online in minutes. From £5/month.

  • Public liability from £1m
  • Tools & equipment cover
  • Instant online quotes
  • UK-based support team
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Simply Business
Compare multiple insurers

Compare quotes from leading UK insurers for tradespeople insurance. Public liability, employers' liability and tools cover available.

  • Compare multiple insurers
  • Tailored to your trade
  • Instant policy documents
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Hiscox
Specialist trade cover

Hiscox offers specialist insurance for sole traders and small plumbing businesses. Strong reputation and fast claims handling.

  • £1m–£5m public liability
  • Contract works cover available
  • 24/7 claims line
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Tools & Trade Supplies

Trusted trade suppliers for plumbing and heating equipment, materials, and tools.

Screwfix
UK's #1 trade supplier

The UK's largest trade tools and hardware retailer. Click & collect in as little as 1 minute from 900+ stores nationwide.

  • Pipe fittings & valves
  • Power tools & hand tools
  • Boiler parts & spares
  • Trade account available
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Toolstation
Trade prices, fast delivery

Low trade prices on plumbing and heating supplies. Free next-day delivery on orders over £25, plus 500+ branches.

  • Copper & plastic pipe
  • Radiators & TRVs
  • Sealants & adhesives
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Plumb Center
Specialist plumbing merchant

One of the UK's largest specialist plumbing and heating merchants. Extensive range of boilers, cylinders, and bathroom products.

  • Boilers & cylinders
  • Underfloor heating
  • Trade account with credit
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Registrations & Certifications

Essential registrations for UK plumbers and heating engineers.

Gas Safe Register
Legally Required for Gas Work

By law, anyone working on gas appliances in the UK must be on the Gas Safe Register. This covers boilers, gas fires, cookers, and pipework. It is illegal to carry out gas work without registration.

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Competent Person Scheme
Self-Certify Your Work

Register as a Competent Person to self-certify plumbing and heating installations under Building Regulations, avoiding the need for local authority inspection on every job.

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Plumbing Trade Associations

Joining a trade body adds credibility, provides training resources, and can help you win more work.

CIPHE

Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering

The professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry. Membership demonstrates professionalism and commitment to quality standards.

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APHC

Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors

The leading trade association for plumbing and heating contractors in England and Wales. Offers technical support, training, and business resources.

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Which? Trusted Traders

Consumer trust mark

Getting approved as a Which? Trusted Trader signals to consumers that your business has been independently vetted for quality and reliability.

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