Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Plumbing & Heating Solutions in Holt
Established in 1961 by John Allison, our family-run business has built a reputation for excellence in heating, plumbing, and renewable energy solutions. With over six decades of experience, we combine traditional values with modern innovation to meet evolving customer needs. Our journey began in Holt, North Norfolk, where we initially focused on plumbing and heating engineering, employing our first apprentice just two years after founding. In 1976, we became pioneers in solar water heating systems, demonstrating our commitment to forward-thinking solutions. The 1980s saw us expand our premises at Old Station Way, enabling retail operations and dedicated workshops. Today, the business remains family-owned, with Simon Elliott and Michael Allison as directors, supported by Sharon Morter and Jackie Elliott.We specialise in Gas, Oil, and Solar heating systems, alongside comprehensive bathroom renovation services. Our team of Gas Safe, Oftec, and IPHE-certified engineers delivers reliable installations, repairs, and maintenance across Norfolk. The showroom in Holt offers customers hands-on experience with leading brands, complemented by CAD design services for bespoke bathroom solutions. Our philosophy of treating customers as part of our extended family underpins every project, ensuring care, respect, and technical expertise in all we do.
Services
Gas Heating
Oil Heating
Solar Heating
Bathroom Renovations
Plumbing Services
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined family expertise in heating and plumbing
- Our team includes Gas Safe, Oftec and IPHE-certified engineers
- We provide hands-on showroom experience with leading industry brands
- We pioneered solar water heating systems in Norfolk since 1976
- We deliver bespoke bathroom designs using professional CAD visualisation
Associations and certifications
- Gas Safe
- Oftec
- APHC
- IPHE
What people say
Family-run professionalism
Expert technical knowledge
Helpful showroom staff
Reliable installations
Great design service
Services
Gas Heating
We design and install natural gas, LPG, and propane heating systems using combination, system, or regular boilers with radiators and underfloor heating. Our Gas Safe engineers provide boiler replacements, system maintenance, annual servicing, and Landlord Gas Safety Certificates. We also upgrade heating controls and install thermostatic radiator valves for improved efficiency.
Oil Heating
Our Oftec-registered engineers specialise in oil heating installations and maintenance across Norfolk. We offer full system installations, boiler replacements, and servicing for oil-fired systems. Our team handles radiator upgrades, system flushing, and control replacements, ensuring reliable heating solutions for properties not connected to the gas network.
Solar Heating
We provide solar water heating solutions including full system installations, panel replacements, and maintenance. Our systems integrate with existing heating setups to reduce energy costs. We offer advice on Renewable Heat Incentive grants and financing options, helping homeowners access government-backed support for solar thermal installations.
Bathroom Renovations
Our showroom in Holt displays leading brands of sanitaryware, showers, and accessories. Using CAD design technology, we create 3D visualisations of your bathroom layout before installation. Services include wet room conversions, shower installations, and complete bathroom overhauls with expert plumbing and tiling.
Plumbing Services
We handle all domestic plumbing needs from tap repairs to unvented hot water cylinder installations. Our APHC and IPHE-certified engineers perform pipe leak repairs, water softener installations, and cold water storage tank replacements. We also service both vented and unvented hot water systems for ongoing reliability.
People
John Allison
Founder
Qualified plumber and heating engineer who established the business in 1961 with a vision for family values and technical excellence. Pioneered solar heating systems in 1976 and developed the company's Holt premises into a full-service facility.
Simon Elliott
Company Director
Director with extensive experience in family business management. Oversees operations while maintaining the company's founding ethos of treating customers as extended family through personal care and professional service delivery.
Michael Allison
Company Director
Second-generation director continuing the family tradition. Brings technical expertise and modern business practices to maintain the company's position as a leading heating and plumbing provider in North Norfolk.
Sharon Morter
Company Secretary
Manages administrative operations and showroom customer experience. Ensures smooth business functions while advising clients on product selections and bathroom design options using CAD visualisation technology.
Jackie Elliott
Showroom Manager
Showroom specialist helping customers experience products firsthand. Provides expert guidance on bathroom fittings, heating solutions, and renewable energy options while maintaining Holt's premier plumbing and heating display facility.
Questions
What heating systems do you install?
We install natural gas, LPG, oil, and electric central heating systems using combination, system, or regular boilers with radiators and underfloor heating options.
Are your engineers certified?
Yes, our team includes Gas Safe, Oftec, APHC, and IPHE-certified engineers with unvented hot water system qualifications for safe, compliant installations.
Do you offer bathroom design services?
Yes, our Holt showroom provides CAD design visualisation to help plan bathroom layouts with 3D previews before any installation work begins.
Can you help with renewable energy grants?
We advise on Renewable Heat Incentive grants and financing options for solar thermal systems, helping customers access government-backed support for new installations.
What plumbing services do you offer?
We handle all domestic plumbing needs including tap repairs, pipe leak detection, water softener installations, and complete bathroom renovations with sanitaryware installations.
Do you serve areas beyond Holt?
Yes, while based in Holt, we provide heating and plumbing services across Norfolk, with solar heating installations available throughout our regional service area.
