PLUMBING AND HEATING
Expert Bathroom Installations in Houghton Regis
Bathroom installation in Houghton Regis, fitted properly from start to finish with one point of contact for the whole job. We handle the plumbing, coordinate the other trades and keep you updated at every stage.
- Full bathroom refits, shower rooms and en suites
- Old suite stripped out and taken away
- New pipework, showers, baths, basins and toilets fitted
- Tiling, flooring and electrics coordinated for you
- Free home visit and written quote
Call 01234 964068 or book your free survey online.
Bathroom Fitters in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire
A bathroom refit involves several trades and a lot of plumbing. Starting with a plumbing and heating engineer means the parts that matter most, the water supply, waste, showers and heating, are done right first time.
Houghton Regis sits alongside Dunstable, Toddington and Chalton, where streets mix 1930s and post-war semis with newer estates built as the area expanded near the A5 and M1. Older homes here often have smaller box-style bathrooms with the toilet and basin fitted close together, while newer builds tend to have larger en suites and family bathrooms with space for separate showers. This range means layouts vary a lot from house to house, even on the same road.
When planning a new bathroom in Houghton Regis, think carefully about layout first, as a wall-hung basin, corner shower or recessed shelving can make a small room feel far more open. Check your water pressure and whether you have a combi boiler, gravity system or unvented cylinder before choosing a shower, since this affects which types will work well and give a steady flow. Good ventilation matters too, so fit an extractor fan sized properly for the room and make sure it vents outside, not just into the loft, to help prevent condensation and mould forming on walls and ceilings.
How your bathroom project works
- Free survey. We visit your Houghton Regis home, measure up and talk through what you want, your budget and anything that needs to move.
- Written quote. You get a clear quote showing the work included and what is supplied by you or by us.
- Strip out. The old bathroom is removed and taken away, and the room is prepared.
- First fix. New pipework, waste and any wiring are installed before walls and floors are finished.
- Finishing. Tiling and flooring are completed, then the suite, shower, taps and towel rail are fitted.
- Handover. Everything is tested, the room is cleaned and we show you how it all works.
What we can fit
- Full bathroom refits including suite, shower, tiling and flooring
- Shower rooms and walk-in showers, including mixer and electric showers
- En suites and cloakrooms
- Heated towel rails and radiators
- Electric underfloor heating under bathroom tiles
Common questions
How long does a bathroom refit take? It depends on the size of the room and the work involved. We give you a timescale with your quote.
Can I supply my own bathroom suite? Yes. We are happy to fit a suite you have chosen, or we can supply it for you. Just let us know at the survey.
How much does a new bathroom cost? Every bathroom is different, so we visit and give you a free written quote with no obligation.
Why Choose JL Plumbing & Heating?
Clear Prices, Agreed Upfront
You know the price before any work starts. Boiler servicing and gas safety checks are a fixed £85+VAT, and any parts or extra work are quoted and agreed with you first. Out-of-hours and emergency call-outs may carry an extra charge, which we confirm when you call.
Gas Safe Registered (952096)
All gas work is carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Our registration number is 952096, and you can check it on the Gas Safe Register before we arrive.
Free Quotes for Installations
New boilers, bathrooms and underfloor heating are quoted free after a visit to your home. You get a written quote showing what is included, with no obligation and no pressure to decide on the day.
Fully Insured, Work Guaranteed
JL Plumbing & Heating 25/8 Ltd is fully insured and our workmanship is guaranteed. New boilers also come with the manufacturer's own warranty, which we register for you.
Local and Family-Run
We are based in Wootton, just outside Bedford, and the business is run by Jamie Lawrence. You deal directly with the people doing the work, not a call centre, and we treat your home with care.
Here 24 Hours a Day
Boilers and pipes do not fail to a timetable. We answer calls day and night, seven days a week, for heating and plumbing emergencies across Bedford and the surrounding area.
What Our Clients Say
Customer Reviews
Jamie has caused us one of the worst boiler service experiences we’ve ever had. Our boiler was working perfectly before he touched it — no faults, no pressure issues, and both thermostats and temperature controls were functioning normally. He charge...d us £180 last year for a repair, and this September we called him again for a routine service. During this service, he spent over 1.5 hours struggling to connect the thermostats and could not fix it until I suggested he call the boiler/thermostat company, and only after speaking with their representative was he able to connect it. Despite failing to resolve the issue himself, he still charged us £80 for the service. Immediately after his “service,” the boiler’s temperature control buttons stopped working, the lights went off, and he falsely claimed they were already faulty — even though I had used them that same morning with no issue. He then pushed us to replace a part costing £360, plus another £80 call‑out fee, even though the boiler became faulty only after he opened it. When he returned to fit the part, he left without checking the boiler or radiators. Soon after, the boiler pressure shot up to 3.3–3.8 bar, far above the safe range of 1.3–1.8 bar. He states this as “normal,” ignored multiple calls, and refused to acknowledge the fault. Days later, we discovered upstairs radiators were heating even with the thermostat OFF, while downstairs radiators stayed cold. This issue started only after his service and part replacement. He ignored our calls, replied only when we texted, and kept insisting everything was “normal.” When I finally lowered the pressure myself, he blamed me for causing the radiator issue and demanded £110 to visit again — even though the problem existed long before I touched anything. He then stopped responding completely and appears to have blocked us. It is clear he creates faults during service to charge for repeated repairs. His behaviour is dishonest, irresponsible, and financially exploitative. I strongly advise everyone to avoid him.
Fast, efficient and great service. Will use again.
Jamie fixed a problematic sink. Very happy with the work
Jamie did a great job installing our new boiler and upgrading us to a smart thermostat. He was fast to respond to my initial query, talked us through all the options and once the quote had been accepted he was quick to organise the install date and g...et the job done with no fuss. We are very happy with the work he’s completed and will be using him for our annual service going forward.
Used Jamie a few times and cannot recommend him highly enough. Gets out to jobs very quickly, gets the issues resolved and prices are always very fair. He has done a range of jobs for me and is the only plumbing guy I am confident using.
I had what I thought was a toilet overflow problem. Jamie came to have a look and came on Bank Holiday Monday to do the job. Unfortunately it turned out not to be the toilet but the tank in the loft that was overflowing and after speaking to Jamie, h...e came the following day and sorted the problem. Jamie responded promptly to WhatsApp messages and was very polite and pleasant in person. Highly recommend him.
Excellent service from start to finish. Jamie arrived on time, was professional and very helpful throughout the installation of our gas hob. He took care to keep everything clean and tidy and left the work area spotless when he finished. I would defi...nitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable gas engineer.
Hi everyone who requires a great job done on a tiny shower room. Jamie young but knows his job far beyond his years. He had a great team behind him as we needed a full job done on our only shower room. Great plasterer and a tiler who can transform un...even walls and shapes into a shower room fit for any hotel. We would recommend him to all who asks for a plumber. We had bought the tiles and toilet/sink but how jamie transformed pipes that had stuck out from the walls and prevented us from getting a wall to wall shower tray is a miracle. Great team, great job. Very neat and cleaned up after themselves everyday.
We used them for our previous property which had a water tank cylinder, and our new property for our gas boiler, both times they knew exactly what was wrong so full of knowledge and very friendly/professional. We will definitely be using them for any...thing going forward. Very reasonable pricing too!!!
I recently had a full bathroom fitted and couldn’t be happier with the result. Jamie was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, always taking the time to explain things and keep me updated on progress. The work was carried out efficiently ...and to a high standard, and I really appreciated how clean and tidy everything was kept each day. It made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. I would definitely recommend!
Jamie went the extra mile to ensure that we were happy with the work he carried out. He delivered outstanding customer service. If you are looking for an expert in plumbing and heating, I would recommend Jamie.
So pleased I came across Jamie for our relatively small job of closet loo and basin swap. It was slightly involved, as it required removal of the old concealed cistern loo. So plaster board removal, replacement and redecoration by a really friendly c...olleague of Jamie's. Jamie too is super friendly and approachable and frequently available to drop a text to with questions or thoughts. Always very tidy and completed the work to an excellent standard. In this day and age of trades people not responding (especially for smaller jobs), he is a real diamond and we will certainly be using him in the future.
Talk to JL Plumbing & Heating
Whether it is a new bathroom, a boiler or a breakdown in Houghton Regis, the quickest way to get help is to call. You will speak to someone who knows the job, and we will tell you straight away what happens next.
Contact Details
Phone: 01234 964068
Email: [email protected]
Address: 31 Haycroft, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9PB
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies. Out-of-hours call-outs may carry an extra charge, which we confirm when you call.
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