The company
Ballydowd Homes Ltd: Longford Plumber
Ballydowd Homes Ltd is a plumbing and heating business based at Edgeworthstown,, Longford, covering residential and commercial customers across Co. Longford. 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.
Ballydowd Homes Ltd holds Registered Gas Installer (RGI) certification (R0747), 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.
Longford is a small midlands county with a largely rural population centred on Longford town. Natural gas network coverage in Longford is limited to the county town and a small number of other locations, with the majority of the county relying on oil and LPG for heating. The pool of RGI registered gas installers in Longford is relatively small, and homeowners in more remote parts of the county may need to source an installer from a neighbouring area.
Services
Domestic & Commercial Plumbing
Ballydowd Homes Ltd covers a broad range of domestic and light commercial plumbing across Co. Longford. 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
Where they work
Around Longford & Co. Longford
Longford town has access to the natural gas network. The wider county, including Granard, Edgeworthstown, Lanesborough and rural areas, relies predominantly on oil or LPG.
Plumbers based in Co. Longford typically serve customers across Longford, covering Longford town, Granard, Edgeworthstown, Lanesborough, Ballymahon and Kenagh. 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.
Due diligence
Choosing a Plumber in Longford
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. Longford 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.