Plumbing & Heating Engineers
Serving Eltham Since 1963
R G Austin Ltd has been covering Eltham (SE9) for over 60 years. Based in Blackheath (SE3) — approximately 15–25 minutes from Eltham — our Gas Safe registered engineers provide boiler installations, central heating repairs, emergency plumbing, bathroom renovations, underfloor heating, and property maintenance throughout the area.
Eltham's housing stock is diverse and we work across all of it regularly. The 1930s semi-detached properties that dominate much of Eltham — particularly in the Rochester Way, Footscray Road, and Well Hall Road corridors — were built with gravity-fed hot water systems and large open-vented radiator circuits. Converting these to sealed pressurised systems, or replacing the original back boilers behind gas fires in these properties, requires specific experience that comes only from years of working in the area.
The Well Hall Estate and the interwar municipal housing around Eltham Park carry their own constraints: shared flue positions in blocks, shared drainage stacks, and ageing lead supply pipes that are frequently picked up during our pre-installation survey. We include a full pipework assessment in every boiler quotation — so there are no unexpected costs at installation stage. The conservation area around Eltham Palace means certain external works require prior notification; we handle this as standard.
Every job in Eltham is managed directly by Jonathon or Jack Austin — the third-generation directors of R G Austin Ltd. There are no call centres, no subcontracted mechanical work, and no variation to the fixed price on your written estimate. Gas Safe certification is issued the same day as completion on all gas work.
To arrange a free site assessment in Eltham, call us on 020 8858 7359 or 07738 124344, or use our online enquiry form.
Our Services in Eltham, SE9
All services are provided by Gas Safe registered engineers under direct Austin family management.
Common Plumbing & Heating Issues in Eltham SE9
Sixty years of working in Eltham means we know exactly what to expect — and how to price it accurately from the start.
Back Boiler Replacements on Well Hall Road
Many 1930s properties in the Well Hall and Rochester Way areas still have back boilers or floor-standing gas boilers from the 1970s–80s. Replacing these with modern combination boilers requires significant pipework reconfiguration — we include this in our fixed-price proposals with no variation.
Lead Supply Pipe Replacement
Lead supply pipes are common in Eltham's older housing stock. We identify these during pre-installation surveys and include lead-to-copper replacement in our scope where required. This protects water quality and complies with current Building Regulations.
Underfloor Heating in New Extensions
New rear extensions in Eltham SE9 are increasingly being specified with wet underfloor heating. We carry out the hydraulic design, manifold installation, and commissioning for these systems, including integration with existing boilers where capacity allows.
Frequently Asked Questions — Eltham
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