Who they are
Meet Stephen Lavery Plumbing and Heating
Stephen Lavery Plumbing and Heating is a plumbing and heating business based at Tralee, Kerry, covering residential and commercial customers across Co. Kerry. Their work ranges from emergency call-outs and leaks through to full central heating installations and bathroom fits. Send an enquiry using the form on this page, or call directly, both are free to use.
Stephen Lavery Plumbing and Heating holds Registered Gas Installer (RGI) certification (R3586), the legal requirement in Ireland for any notifiable gas or boiler work, so they can self-certify and issue a completion certificate on gas jobs. Listings on plumbersinireland.ie are drawn from the RGI and CIRI registers and industry databases covering all 26 counties.
Kerry is a predominantly rural county where mains gas coverage is limited largely to Tralee. Much of Kerry, including Killarney, Kenmare, Dingle, Listowel and the rural peninsula communities, relies on LPG or oil for space and water heating. This makes LPG certification particularly important for installers operating across Kerry, as a significant proportion of domestic gas work in the county involves LPG rather than natural gas.
What they cover
Boiler, Bathroom & Heating Work
Stephen Lavery Plumbing and Heating covers a broad range of domestic and light commercial plumbing across Co. Kerry. Send an enquiry to confirm availability and get a price for your specific job.
- Boiler installation and like-for-like boiler replacement
- Boiler servicing, annual maintenance and fault diagnosis
- Emergency plumbing, burst pipes, leaks and loss of hot water
- Full bathroom and en-suite installation
- Central heating installation and radiator upgrades
- Underfloor heating installation and commissioning
- Drain clearing, rodding and CCTV drain survey
- Leak detection and pipe repair
- Cylinder and immersion heater replacement
- Outside tap installation and water softener fitting
On the ground
Plumbing Across Co. Kerry
Tralee is the main centre with natural gas network access in Kerry. Killarney, Listowel, Kenmare, Dingle and most of the county rely on LPG or oil for domestic heating.
Plumbers based in Co. Kerry typically serve customers across Kerry, covering Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Kenmare, Dingle, Cahersiveen, Killorglin and Castleisland. For larger jobs such as a full heating installation or bathroom renovation, it is worth getting two or three written quotes before committing. For gas boiler work specifically, always confirm the installer is RGI registered, as this is a legal requirement in Ireland.
Worth checking
What to Check First
Before booking any plumber, there are a few things worth confirming regardless of who you use:
- Ask about qualifications for the specific job. Gas work requires RGI registration. General plumbing benefits from CIRI registration, though this is voluntary rather than a legal requirement.
- Get a written quote that breaks down labour, parts and VAT separately. Call-out rates in Co. Kerry typically range from €60 to €120 per hour, boiler replacement from €1,500 to €3,500 depending on type and access, and a full bathroom installation from €4,000 to €12,000 depending on spec.
- Confirm public liability insurance of at least €2.6 million, and ask for the certificate before work begins.
- Request a Certificate of Completion for any gas work. RGI installers are legally required to provide this, and it matters for insurance and property sales.
Gas work carried out by an unregistered person is illegal in Ireland and voids most home insurance policies. Always confirm RGI registration before any boiler or gas work goes ahead.