Best plumbers in Kent

Kent sits in one of England's hardest water areas, so limescale build-up is a constant concern for homeowners booking a plumber. If your job involves gas appliances — boiler swaps, cooker installations, gas fires — the plumber must be Gas Safe registered. For general plumbing, look for CIPHE membership and check that coastal properties in Thanet or Dover are assessed for salt-air corrosion on pipework.

What to look for in a Kent plumber

1. Gas Safe registration if any gas work is involved (check the card number online)
2. CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering) membership
3. Public liability insurance — minimum £2 million
4. Experience with hard-water systems and scale prevention
5. Red flag: any plumber who refuses to provide a written quote before starting

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