DRP Heating

DRP Heating: independent plumbing and heating in Bristol

DRP Heating is an independent plumbing and heating service operating in Bristol and the surrounding area. It is run by Dan, the engineer himself, who handles the first contact, carries out the work and performs the final check and handover, so the customer always deals with the same person. The company presents itself as local and independent and states it has 21 years of experience in the trade.

Heating services

The company's range covers the maintenance and installation of domestic heating equipment:

• Boiler servicing: inspection with combustion analysis, safety checks, system pressure checks and a clear service report. A full strip service is also offered when required.
• Boiler installation: selection of the right equipment for the home's heating and hot water needs, with system protection, modern controls, full handover and manufacturer-backed guarantees.
• Heating repairs: methodical diagnosis of boiler faults, cold radiators, pumps, motorised valves and heating controls, with repair options explained before any work is carried out.
• Smart controls: installation and configuration of wireless and smart controls tailored to the customer's system.
• Cylinders and hot water: servicing and fault finding on unvented cylinders and hot water systems, including pressure issues, safety components and carefully considered upgrades.

Plumbing, solar thermal and heat pumps

Alongside heating, the company handles minor plumbing repairs such as taps, toilets, showers and leaks, with the same care as larger jobs. It also carries out maintenance and fault diagnosis on domestic solar thermal systems, including pump stations, controls, flow rates, system pressure and glycol condition. In the field of heat pumps, it has specific experience with NIBE exhaust air units, particularly the Fighter 200, 205 and 360P series.

Credentials and working practices

DRP Heating is registered with Gas Safe under number 648454, a detail the company invites customers to check directly on the official register. It states it holds public liability insurance for work carried out in homes. Before starting any work, the problem, available options and likely costs are explained, and for larger installations the manufacturer's guarantees and their servicing requirements are detailed. The company describes its working method as centred on careful preparation, tidiness during the job and a clean finish.

Coverage and service

The service covers most of Bristol, including the north, northeast, centre, west, east and south of the city, plus some selected nearby areas. To confirm coverage, the postcode is requested when making an enquiry. Appointments are generally arranged between 8:00 and 15:00, with an arrival window confirmed when the booking is agreed. For enquiries, the company asks for the postcode, the make and model of the equipment and a brief description of the problem, and points out WhatsApp as the most convenient way to send photographs. Pricing and payment terms are confirmed before work begins, and larger installations may require a deposit to secure materials and dates.

Informative content and network of collaborators

The site includes its own articles on practical heating topics, such as the wisdom of testing the heating before the cold arrives, the procedure for repressurising the boiler via the filling loop and the checks a proper boiler service should include. The company also maintains a list of trusted local professionals; among them it mentions an electrician from Bristol and the surrounding area, Jason Norman, of Fairway Electrical Bristol, whom it endorses for his experience, reliability, clear communication and respect for customers' homes.

Location and contact

Phone: 07747 838958 · Email: drpheating@icloud.com · Hours: Appointments generally between 8:00 and 15:00, with an arrival window confirmed when booking.