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With no call out fees and a 24-hour service, at Area Maintenance, we offer professional plumbing services across Durham. From shower fitting to solving drainage issues, there’s no job too big or too small for our plumbing team.
Working throughout Durham, our highly-trained team can carry out a range of plumbing services, from shower repair to pipework.
Got a problem with your heating? We also provide a full heating service.
Working across Durham, we pride ourselves on our excellent plumbing services and we understand that when plumbing problems arise, you need a plumber quick! Which is why our emergency plumbing services are available 24/7, ready to help you with any plumbing emergencies.
We also understand how precious time is and that’s why we turn up at the time slot we say, with a phone call from our friendly office staff to say when we are on the way.
Blocked toilet
Engineer arrived within 2 hours and fixed fault
Chester-le-street, Durham
Leaking stop cock
Engineer arrived within 1 hour and fixed fault
Stanley, Durham
Install new radiator
Completed on customers chosen day
Newton Hall, Durham
At Area Maintenance, customer satisfaction is important to us, we have a strong focus on maintaining a high level of service from the first phone call all the way to our plumber completing the job.
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Replacing an immersion and boiler switch, which involved some wire repair, as the wiring was old.
“First class job performed by Jacob, excellent attitude and highly professional.”
Customer in Darlington
April 2026
Very happy and highly recommended.
“Booked a plumber due to leaking cistern in upper bathroom. co-incidently, man who arrived had done a previous job for…”
Customer in Gateshead
April 2026
Rapid response on a small job.
“Jacob was friendly and efficient; we’d certainly use Area Maintenance again.”
Customer in Newacstle
March 2026
When all others failed Area Maintenance was there
“I needed an emergency electrician call out for my elderly and vulnerable relatives. Tried half a dozen other services. And…”
Customer in Stockton on Tees
March 2026
Electrician - Excellent service
“Friendly and helpful, excellent service.”
Customer in Durham
March 2026
Wouldn't use anyone else.
“Pleasant company to deal with from the receptionist to the handyman. The jobs I wanted doing were done quickly and…”
Customer in Newcastle
Feb 2026