Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer?
PJ Bryer are well-established in the Bristol area for their exceptionally high standard plumbing and heating services. For multiple years we have expanded our knowledge and services through experience with a multitude of people’s different needs. This has helped us to develop and continue to provide all of our customers with 100% satisfaction. Our key services that we offer are plumbing and heating services, which includes emergency plumbing, local plumbing, boiler upgrades and installations, power flushing and more. Additionally to this, we also provide renewable energy services, electrical services, and bathroom design services, including bathroom installation.
How can we rely on you?
Besides the excellent services that we offer and multiple years of experience, PJ Bryer have multiple accreditations to ensure that your plumbing and heating services will be in good hands. We have accreditations from Gas Safe, Trust Mark, OFTEC, REA, NAPIT, MCS and are a Which? trusted retailer. The most valued of our accreditations is by far our Gas Safe accreditation. When you ever look for a heating engineer, you should always check if they are on the Gas Safe register to ensure safety in your home.
What areas do you cover?
We are based in Yate, but our services expand to the whole of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, in areas such as the city center, Bradley Stoke, Winterbourne, Kingswood, Filton, Horfield and more. Additionally, we also cover Weston Super Mare and surrounding areas. PJ Bryer will always be prepared to travel, however, we may charge extra if the distance is excessive.
What is your response time?
Our response time for emergency plumbing and heating services usually ranges between half-an-hour and an hour. Non-emergency services can be scheduled for whenever is most convenient for you and our team. If you wish to find out our availability for one of our services, then call our team today on 01454 314 980 to discuss your needs and to get a free quote. For more information on our emergency plumbing services, click here.
What should I do if a pipe bursts?
When a pipe burst in your home, you should always look to going to a skilled and professional plumbing company that can resolve the issue, but before, there are things that you can do to prevent the problem from getting worse. Firstly you should turn off the water at the main stopcock and turn on all of your cold taps to drain the system. As well as this, you should then turn off your central heating, immersion heaters and any other water heating system you may have. Once that is done, turn on the hot taps to drain the hot water in your system. It is also a good idea to turn off your electrics to prevent water from damaging the electrics in your home. PJ Bryer’s team of highly skilled plumbers are more than capable of fixing pipe bursts at all scales. If a pipe in your home or property has burst, call us on 01454 314 980, we will be with you to fix the problem as soon as we can.
What should I do if I have a frozen pipe?
Frozen pipes need quick attention from a professional plumber that can quickly get to the bottom and resolve the problem. Before a plumber can get to you, there are things that you can do at home to prevent the issue from getting any worse. Turning off the water supply at the main stopcock is the first step you should take. Then, turn on the top where the frozen pipe is nearest to so the water can flow out once it is defrosted. You can then thaw out the pipe using hot water or gently with a hairdryer. Following this, you should contact a registered plumber to ensure that everything is running normally. PJ Bryer has dealt with many frozen pipes through recent years and are highly knowledgeable on how they can be fixed. If you have a frozen pipe, call us on 01454 314 980.
I have a smell of gas in my home what should I do?
If you smell gas in your home or carbon monoxide is leaking, you should immediately call the National Grid on 0800 111 999 and stand outside your home. This is a free national emergency line, so you won’t be charged. Immediately after, they will dispatch an engineer who will make sure that the property is safe. They will usually disable the gas temporarily until the required repairs are carried out by a company like us. After the National Grid has visited your home, you should arrange for gas engineers to have the repairs carried out and to complete multiple safety tests. If you have recently had a gas leak, call us today so we can safely check your home and resolve the original problem.
What are the signs that there is a problem with my radiator?
The most obvious sign that there is a problem with your radiator is leaking. Old radiators are vulnerable to leaking as they can crack after multiple years of use. Cracks in radiators do not just cause leaking, but can also make them rapidly inefficient. You will know if you have a leak or crack by the puddles of water that it will leave on the floor. Another sign is the temperature of the radiator. When radiators are dysfunctional, they can overheat or not switch on at all, each can cause huge issues with the temperature in your home, especially during very hot or cold weather. If there is a problem with your central heating, then contact our central heating repairs team on 01454 314 980 or for more information, visit our central heating repairs page.
Do you offer boiler installation?
Installing boilers is one of our main day-to-day tasks at PJ Bryer. Our heating engineers at PJ Bryer have been working repairing, serving, and installing boilers for multiple years, at a variety of properties. Our team has the knowledge to install boilers of all types quickly and efficiently. We can install all types of boilers including combi and conventional, from all different brands. If you require more information on boiler installation and upgrades, visit our boiler upgrades and central installation pages.
What is power flushing?
Power flushing is a process where a chemical solution cleanses your central heating system and removes any elements inside pipes, such as rust or debris that may be causing it to work inefficiently. If left in your system, it can cause you serious problems for your home heating. Over time the water in your pipes, boiler, and radiators produces dirt and can cause your radiators to not give out as much heat or cause your boiler to break down completely. A power flush removes sludge in your system and prevents central heating inefficiency. Visit our power flushing page for more information on our power flushing services.
What is on show at your showroom?
At our showroom, we have a vast display of bathroom designs for you to choose or take inspiration from. The style of bathrooms is varied so there will be options to go with the shape and design of your home. Alongside the designs, our showroom has multiple different kitchen appliances, as well as fires for your home. For more information on our showroom, refer to our showroom page.
Where is your showroom based?
Our showroom is located in Unit 2 of Great Western Business Park in Yate and is not far off the A432. The business park can be accessed via Iron Acton Lane. As the showroom is situated in a trading estate, the availability for parking can fluctuate, however, there are many places that have parking available around the area. If you are traveling via public transport we are just a short 15-minute walk away from Yate Station. Here is the address for our showroom:
P.J. Bryer Heating and Plumbing Services
Unit 2, Great Western Business Park
Armstrong Way
Yate, Bristol
BS37 5NG
This is also our main offices.
If you have any more questions about us or our services, call us on 01454 314 980.