Plumbing · Oldham & Greater Manchester
Trusted PlumberServing Oldham &Greater Manchester.
Leaks, dripping taps, blocked toilets, faulty cylinders, full bathroom plumbing, fixed first time by a Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating engineer who turns up when he says he will.
Free Plumbing Quote
We aim to respond as soon as possible. No obligation.
- 7+Years experience
- 2,000+Plumbing jobs completed
- StandardFast call-outs
- 12 monthsWorkmanship guarantee
- £5m PLFully insured
Service Overview
Plumbing, explained simply.
Honest, plain-English answers, what the service is, who it's for, when you need it, and why a Gas Safe specialist matters.
What it is
Domestic plumbing repairs and installs, leaks, taps, toilets, ball-valves, stopcocks, cylinders, immersion heaters, full bathroom plumbing first-fix and second-fix.
Who it's for
Homeowners, landlords and tenants across Oldham and the surrounding Greater Manchester boroughs.
When you need it
Whenever something drips, leaks, doesn't drain, doesn't flush, or has flooded the airing cupboard, the sooner the better.
Why a pro matters
Most plumbing emergencies start as a small washer or seal that was ignored for a month. Fixed early, almost every domestic plumbing fault is a one-visit, fixed-price job.
The Cost of Ignoring It
What it costs to wait, and the mistakes that make it worse.
Water damage is the single most common home-insurance claim in the UK, and almost always preventable.
If you leave it
- A dripping waste fitting rotting kitchen units and floorboards
- Hidden leaks staining ceilings or shorting electrics
- Blocked toilets flooding a bathroom in minutes
- Failed stopcocks meaning you can't isolate a burst pipe
- Insurance claims rejected because of 'lack of maintenance'
Common mistakes
- Tightening a leaking compression joint until the olive cracks completely
- Plunging a blocked WC with the cistern still flushing
- Using a 'handyman' for a bathroom rebuild and ending up with hidden leaks
- Ignoring a slow drip from an immersion heater or hot-water cylinder
Our Process
A clear, predictable system, from first call to sign-off.
Quick triage call
We ask the right diagnostic questions on the phone so we arrive with the right parts.
Prompt attendance
Most call-outs across Oldham, Chadderton and Greater Manchester are attended the same working day.
Diagnose & price
Clear written price for the fix before we start, no open-ended timesheets, no surprises.
Fix & test
Repaired, pressure-tested, and surrounding pipework checked for any related faults.
Guarantee & tidy up
12-month workmanship guarantee and we leave the work area cleaner than we found it.
The Benefits
Why customers choose C Nixon for plumbing.
Quick fixes
Most domestic leaks, taps and toilet faults attended and fixed promptly.
Fixed pricing
You see the price before any spanner moves, no metered timesheets.
12-month guarantee
Every workmanship job is guaranteed for a year, in writing.
Insured & registered
Gas Safe registered company with full public liability cover.
Clean working
Dust sheets, vacuumed work area, no muddy footprints, we work in your home like it's ours.
Honest advice
If it's cheaper to replace the tap than repair it, we'll tell you so, and bring you a quote, not a sales pitch.
Recent work
Real plumbing jobs across Greater Manchester.
In Detail
Everything you need to know about plumbing.
We cover the full scope of domestic plumbing across Oldham and Greater Manchester, from emergency leaks to planned bathroom refurbishments.
Leaks & emergency repairs
Compression joint failures, soldered joint leaks, frost-burst pipes, weeping radiator valves, leaking cylinders and immersion heaters. Pressure-tested fixes, not patches.
Taps & mixers
Replacement of mono-block, pillar, mixer and bath/shower mixer taps. We supply or fit customer-supplied taps and warn you in advance if the tap is poor quality.
Toilets & cisterns
Blockages, weak flushes, leaking pan connectors, faulty fill and flush valves, full WC swaps including wall-hung and concealed cistern installs.
Bathrooms
First-fix and second-fix plumbing for bathroom refurbishments, soil pipe routing, shower valve installs, basin and bath waste fits, vanity unit plumbing.
Hot-water cylinders & immersion heaters
Vented and unvented cylinder repairs, anode replacement, immersion-heater swaps, thermostat resets and full cylinder replacements.
Stopcocks, isolation & mains pressure
Failed stopcock replacements, isolation-valve fitting on appliances and fixtures, mains-pressure surveys, pressure-reducing valve installs in flats.
Landlord plumbing
Tenanted property repairs, end-of-tenancy plumbing inspections, and combined CP12 + plumbing visits to minimise disruption.
FAQs
Straight answers on plumbing.
Can't see your question? Call Chris on 07957 661156 , honest answer, no sales script.
Do you do emergency plumbing call-outs?+
Yes, fast call-outs are standard during opening hours. For a confirmed mains-water leak we will reprioritise our day where possible.
How much does a plumber cost in Oldham?+
Domestic call-outs are quoted on the call. Larger jobs (cylinder replacement, full bathroom plumbing) are quoted in writing on survey.
Can you fit taps and toilets I supplied?+
Yes, we install customer-supplied fixtures. We'll flag any quality concerns honestly before fitting.
Do you guarantee your work?+
Yes, 12 months workmanship guarantee on every plumbing job, on top of any manufacturer parts warranty.
What do I do if I can't find my stopcock?+
Call us. Most Oldham properties have a stopcock under the kitchen sink or in the airing cupboard, we can find, free off or replace it promptly.
Do you do bathroom installations?+
We handle the full plumbing first-fix and second-fix for bathroom refurbishments and work alongside tilers and electricians.
Are you insured?+
Yes, £5m public liability insurance, company registered (Companies House #11292200), Gas Safe registered #558388.
Do you charge call-out fees?+
A call-out fee applies for plumbing breakdowns and repair work. Quotes for bathroom installations and bigger jobs are free and given in writing.
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Also commonly booked with plumbing.
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New radiators, designer radiators and full-house swap-outs.
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Read moreAreas We Cover
Plumbing across Greater Manchester.
Ready When You Are
Get your plumbing sorted, properly, the first time.
Gas Safe registered, fixed-price, same-day where possible. Speak to Chris directly, no call-centre, no sales script, no pressure.
- Gas Safe #558388
- Fully insured
- Fast response
- Fixed written quotes
Mon – Sat · 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Sun · Closed
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