Gavin Evans Plumbing Services

Local plumbing in Cinderford and the Forest of Dean

Gavin Evans Plumbing Services (GEPS) is an independent, local plumbing business based in Cinderford, in the English district of the Forest of Dean. Its owner, Gavin Evans, presents himself as a local plumber and mainly handles small repair and maintenance jobs in homes in the area. The company deliberately defines itself as a local business: the same professional who handles the first contact is the one who comes to your home and is responsible for carrying out the work.

The service focuses on everyday repairs and tasks that, according to the company's own presentation, are difficult to entrust to other professionals because of their small size. Work is carried out during normal working hours, with the possibility of attending to emergencies and reactive jobs, and with attempts to attend the same day if the professional is nearby and has a slot. A 24-hour service is not offered, although the company notes that it can occasionally help outside normal hours depending on availability.

Specialisation in small jobs and everyday repairs

The company concentrates its offering on specific domestic jobs, including:

• Taps and sanitaryware: repair of dripping taps, tap replacement, running toilets, flush valves, fill valves and buttons.
• Blockages and drains: blocked sinks and toilets, traps, wastes and small drainage problems.
• Water and valves: isolation valves, water appliance connections, outside taps, pipework and water-related repairs.
• General plumbing: everyday repairs, leaks, pipework and smaller jobs around the home.
• Mixer showers: repair and replacement of mixer showers, shower valves and related parts.
• Water softeners and filters: installation, servicing and repair of domestic water softeners and drinking-water filters.
• Underground services: limited repairs and replacement of underground water supply pipes and external water services.

The company also accepts jobs that do not fit into a specific category: if you are not sure what you need, you can ask. To make diagnosis easier beforehand, it suggests sending photos via WhatsApp along with your name, address and a brief description of the job.

Background and professional qualifications

Gavin Evans started in plumbing when he left school in 1995 and set up his first plumbing business in 1999. Since then he has developed his career in the plumbing sector and the water industry. The company states it has over thirty years of experience.

Its owner holds a Level 3 NVQ qualification in plumbing and has worked professionally for years in the water industry. His credentials include Engineering Technician (EngTech), Member of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (MCIPHE) and Registered Plumber (RP). This combination of domestic plumbing and water industry experience provides, according to the company, a solid knowledge of supplies, leaks, water regulations and domestic systems, which is useful when the problem is not as straightforward as it first appears.

Coverage area and way of working

The business operates from Cinderford and covers the Forest of Dean and nearby towns. The areas it lists include Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney, Newent, Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. The company presents itself as local and independent, with no intention of becoming a large company: its stated aim is to be the go-to plumber that neighbours turn to when they need a repair.

In terms of how it works, the company says it turns up when it says it will, explains what needs doing, applies clear prices on many common repairs and leaves the space clean and tidy. Basic jobs can be booked via WhatsApp; the company notes that online booking will be available soon.

Location and contact

54 St. Whites Rd, Cinderford. GL14 3DQ · Phone: 07538 990993 · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 16:30. Saturday and Sunday: closed.