Frear Heating

Business Details

31 Years

experience

Expert Plumbing & Heating Services in Ely

Established in 1995, Frear Heating has built a reputation for delivering high-quality plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. Our Gas Safe, F Gas, and Oftec-certified engineers prioritise compliance with current building regulations, health and safety standards, and customer satisfaction. With over 20 years of industry experience, we specialise in new boiler installations, air source heat pumps, and air conditioning systems, backed by a one-year guarantee on all work.

Our team is committed to punctuality, transparency, and treating every property with care, ensuring competitive pricing without hidden fees. As a trusted local business, we focus on understanding individual client needs and delivering reliable, professional solutions tailored to both residential and commercial projects.

Services

Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Vaillant Boilers Air Source Heat Pumps

Details

Year established: 1995

Highlights and features

We have over 20 years of experience in plumbing and heating installations.
Our engineers are Gas Safe, Oftec, and F Gas certified.
All work comes with a one-year guarantee.
We comply with current building regulations and health and safety standards.
We offer competitive pricing with no hidden fees.

Associations and certifications

Gas Safe
Oftec
F Gas

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Services

Plumbing

We offer comprehensive domestic plumbing services, including bathroom refits, tap and toilet installations, shower repairs, and leak detection. Our Gas Safe-certified engineers ensure all work meets current building regulations. With over 20 years of experience, we prioritise reliability, cleanliness, and competitive pricing for both emergency and scheduled projects.

Heating

Specialising in central heating installations and boiler upgrades, we install over 100 new gas and oil boilers annually. Our team recommends energy-efficient condensing boilers to reduce heating bills. Services include radiator installations, underfloor heating, and system upgrades. All work is carried out by qualified engineers with a focus on compliance and long-term performance.

Air Conditioning

We design and install residential and commercial air conditioning systems with F Gas-certified operatives. Our solutions include energy-efficient units with full manufacturer guarantees. Installations follow strict quality standards, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. We provide maintenance services to prolong system lifespan and maintain efficiency.

Vaillant Boilers

As authorised Vaillant installers with 20+ years of experience, we supply and fit high-efficiency boilers tailored to your property's needs. Our engineers ensure proper installation and compliance with regulations. We offer advice on selecting the most cost-effective models and provide ongoing support for maintenance and repairs.

Air Source Heat Pumps

We install Daikin, Vaillant, and Mitsubishi air source heat pumps for sustainable heating and hot water. Our systems comply with building regulations and include controls and cylinders for optimal performance. We assess property heat loads to recommend suitable models, ensuring compatibility with underfloor heating or low-temperature radiators.

People

David Frear

Founder & Director

David Frear established the company in 1995 and incorporated it in 2008. With over 20 years as a qualified plumbing and heating engineer, he leads a team of Gas Safe and Oftec-certified professionals. His expertise focuses on energy-efficient solutions and compliance with industry standards.

Questions

What areas do you serve?

We operate throughout Cambridgeshire, including Ely, St Ives, and Cambridge, covering both residential and commercial properties.

Are your engineers certified?

Yes, our team holds Gas Safe, Oftec, and F Gas certifications for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning work.

Do you offer emergency services?

We no longer provide emergency or breakdown services, focusing instead on planned installations and new builds.

What guarantees do you provide?

All our work includes a one-year guarantee, covering both parts and labour for your peace of mind.

Can you install renewable energy systems?

Yes, we specialise in air source heat pumps and energy-efficient heating solutions compliant with 2025 building regulations.

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Suzie Dixon

Oct 14, 2021 Report

Craig came out to us today. So far, a fab job. Customer service excellent. Unfortunately more work required due to being an older system.

Toby Woolley

Oct 02, 2021 Report

Got in touch with David about the possibility of installing air conditioning in my very warm home office. He was round the following day to inspect the property and provided a quote that evening. The following week his air con team came in the morning and had the system installed and running by midday, leaving the place spotless. Very happy customer. I would thoroughly recommend David and his team.

Carina Allsop

Sep 06, 2021 Report

Iv emailed this company a few times and had nothing back
About my visit to Ely on the 7th of August
Maybe the photos are why I have had no reply
I'm disabled and couldn't find anywhere to park
This is terrible and not acceptable realy
There was No blue badge displayed either so it was checked before anyone says the driver might be disabled

Dimitri Chirgadze

Aug 04, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Used David for installing air-conditioning units. Very knowledgeable and provided a competitive quote that included great equipment. Absolutely wonderful and faultless installation by his team. Highly recommend and will use again for any other of my pluming/heating/service needs.
Services:Install AC,Installation