Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Plumbing & Heating in Suffolk
Martin Melville has been a trusted name in Suffolk and Essex for over 50 years. Our family-run business combines decades of expertise with a personal touch, specialising in plumbing, heating, and cast iron cooker installations. We offer a premium range of AGA, Rayburn, and Everhot cookers, alongside expert boiler installations and servicing. Our Gas Safe and OFTEC registered engineers ensure every project meets the highest standards of quality and safety. With a pet-friendly showroom in Martlesham and free site surveys for cooker installations, we prioritise convenience and customer satisfaction. Our team, led by Martin and Caroline Melville, brings generations of experience to every task, from complex heating systems to wood-burning stove upgrades.We serve both residential and commercial clients across Suffolk and Essex, including Woodbridge and Colchester. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our HETAS and Gas Safe accreditations, as well as our comprehensive servicing options. Customer testimonials highlight our reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail, with many praising our efficient, clean workmanship. Whether you need a new boiler, a cooker installation, or routine maintenance, we deliver tailored solutions that stand the test of time. Our legacy of trust and expertise continues to make us the preferred choice for homes and businesses seeking dependable plumbing and heating services.
Services
AGA Cookers
Rayburn Installation
Everhot Cookers
Wood-Burning Stoves
Boiler Services
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined experience in plumbing and cast iron cookers
- Free site surveys for all cooker installations
- Gas Safe and OFTEC registered engineers ensure safety and compliance
- Family-run business with a personal approach to customer service
- Pet-friendly showroom with ample parking in Martlesham
Associations and certifications
- Gas Safe
- OFTEC
- HETAS
What people say
Brilliant job replacing ageing stove
Polite and informative engineer
Efficient high-quality work
Friendly and helpful engineers
Extensive work carried out cleanly
Services
AGA Cookers
We provide expert installation and servicing for all AGA cooker models. Our engineers ensure optimal performance and longevity through professional setup and maintenance. Customers benefit from tailored advice on model selection and energy efficiency.
Boiler Services
Our Gas Safe registered team offers boiler installations, repairs, and servicing. We handle both domestic and commercial systems with minimal disruption. Regular maintenance ensures safety compliance and system efficiency for Suffolk and Essex properties.
Wood-Burning Stoves
We specialise in HETAS-certified wood-burning stove installations including flue systems. Our team provides expert advice on stove selection and regulatory compliance. Comprehensive servicing maintains safe and efficient operation year-round.
Rayburn Installation
Expert installation and servicing for all Rayburn models covering gas, oil, and solid fuel variants. We ensure proper setup and ongoing maintenance for reliable performance. Customers receive technical support and spare parts supply.
Everhot Cookers
Professional installation and maintenance for Everhot electric cookers. Our engineers guarantee correct electrical integration and safety checks. We provide servicing packages to maintain consistent cooking performance and appliance longevity.
People
Martin Melville
Director
With 40 years in plumbing and 52 years in cast iron cookers, Martin leads technical operations. He established the Martlesham showroom in 2010 after decades in the industry. His expertise covers all aspects of heating and cooker installations.
Caroline Melville
Finance Director
Caroline manages financial operations with 30 years' business experience. She ensures transparent pricing and financial stability for the company. Her administrative expertise complements Martin's technical leadership in running the family business.
Martin Mostert
Senior Engineer
With 30 years' service, Martin Jr is our most qualified engineer. He holds OFTEC, Gas Safe and HETAS registrations covering wet and wood-burning systems. His technical knowledge spans all appliance types including complex boiler and stove installations.
Jef Titmarsh
Engineer
Jef has 19 years' experience with OFTEC, Gas Safe and HETAS qualifications. He specialises in boiler and wood burner installations. His technical expertise ensures reliable system performance across residential and commercial properties in Suffolk.
Barney Farrow
Engineer
Barney joined as apprentice in 2017 and now holds oil, gas and HETAS qualifications. He specialises in multi-fuel stove installations. His training through the company ensures adherence to our high service standards for all heating projects.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We serve Suffolk and Essex including Woodbridge and Colchester. Our Martlesham showroom provides access to customers across both counties with free site surveys available locally.
Are your engineers certified?
Our team holds Gas Safe, OFTEC and HETAS registrations. All engineers undergo regular training to maintain industry accreditations and ensure compliance with current safety standards.
Do you offer servicing contracts?
We provide comprehensive servicing options for boilers, stoves and cookers. Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance and longevity of heating systems and cooking appliances.
Can you install different cooker brands?
We specialise in AGA, Rayburn and Everhot models. Our expertise covers installation, servicing and repairs for all major cast iron cooker brands with tailored solutions for each appliance type.
Is your showroom accessible?
Our Martlesham showroom has ample parking and is pet-friendly. Open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, we offer a welcoming environment to explore our product range and discuss installation options.
How quickly can you complete installations?
Most projects finish within agreed timelines. For example, boiler replacements typically complete in one day while cooker installations take one to two days depending on complexity and property requirements.
