What can Plumbing & Heating Engineers Do for Your Business?

Key Points:

• Commercial plumbing and heating engineers work on large scale, complex projects for a variety of different businesses including schools, leisure centres, healthcare clinics and restaurants

• Commercial plumbing and heating systems are much more complex than domestic systems, which is why it tends to be a specialist area and requires experienced and qualified engineers

• Plumbing and heating engineers work on a variety of different systems, from installing office kitchens to servicing and maintaining commercial boilers

What does a commercial plumbing and heating engineer do?

In general, a commercial plumbing and heating engineer maintains, services and repairs essential commercial plumbing and heating systems, including:

• • Commercial boilers
  • Radiators 
  • Hot water cylinders
  • Drainage systems 
  • Toilet installations 
  • Leaking systems 

Commercial heating systems vs domestic

The main difference between commercial and domestic heating systems is that commercial usually tends to be much bigger and more powerful than domestic ones. 

Generally speaking, it usually comes down to the size of the boiler unit that determines the main difference between the two. Domestic boilers tend to have a much lower output than commercial ones, with an output of 24 to 42kW compared to those as high as 70kW. 

Commercial heating systems also tend to be much more complex than domestic ones. They are used to help heat and supply hot water to large buildings, meaning they require a huge amount of pipework compared to domestic heating systems which usually fit almost anywhere in a house. 

To find out more about commercial and domestic heating systems, you can read our dedicated blog on commercial boilers vs domestic boilers. 

Commercial plumbing systems vs domestic

The difference between commercial and domestic plumbing systems is the scale in which plumbers have to work on. Commercial plumbing is usually on a much larger scale, meaning it often requires a lot more intricate work on large scale pipework. 

Plumbing systems in commercial properties have a much higher demand and usage of water compared to domestic systems, which is why they tend to be much larger. 

As of this, commercial plumbers need to have the experience and knowledge to maintain, repair and install large and complex plumbing systems throughout a variety of different commercial properties. 

Types of heating and plumbing systems that commercial engineers work on

There are a variety of different heating and plumbing systems commercial engineers work on and these can vary depending on the type of commercial property they are in. 

Commercial heating systems include, but are not limited to:

What plumbing and heating engineers can do for a business

There are a wide variety of different jobs that plumbing and heating engineers can do for businesses and other commercial establishments. 

Some of the most common types of jobs include:

• Commercial boiler servicing – A qualified heating engineer will attend your property and inspect the inside and outside of your commercial boiler to make sure it is in good working order until the next service is conducted.

• Commercial boiler installation- Commercial heating engineers are typically involved in the installation of heating systems for commercial properties. The central heating system in commercial buildings is larger and more complicated than residential properties, which is why our team has the expert knowledge and specific skill set to perform these tasks.

• Repair and maintenance of plumbing systems – This includes the repair and regular maintenance of plumbing systems that need replacing due to being damaged over time. These systems include toilets, sinks, taps and kitchen equipment. We have experience fixing failed sump pumps and stop taps too, just to name a few examples.

• Installation and maintenance of grease traps – A more specialised job includes the correct installation of grease traps, which are commonly used in commercial kitchens to prevent fats and oils from clogging drains.

• Underfloor heating – This is an increasingly popular option for not only homeowners, but landlords and commercial property owners too. If you are currently renovating or thinking about renovating a commercial property, our team is able to quickly and efficiently install underfloor heating systems throughout the property.

• Heat pump installation – For commercial property owners who are looking to use greener energy in their buildings, heat pumps are a great option. Switching from a boiler to a heat pump could save you a significant amount of money in the long run and our team is here to help guide you on the best options to reduce your costs and improve efficiency.

• Toilet refurbishments – Our plumbing and heating engineers attend toilet repairs and instalments, helping you to transfer empty spaces into functional and modern facilities such as public or staff toilets.

• Kitchenette installation – We can also help businesses achieve their office goals by installing kitchenettes, changing taps and even installing smaller plumbing fixtures such as dishwashers and coffee machines. 

At Lacey Plumbing & Heating, we have been carrying out refurbishment plumbing and heating services in a variety of different commercial properties around Greater Manchester and the North West for over 18 years. 

If you need a quotation for commercial plumbing and heating, please contact us today and one of our team will be in touch.