Plumber in Penylan for Period Family Homes

Last updated: 7 October 2026

If you need a plumber in Penylan, Rimko Plumbing Ltd can help with everything from a dripping tap to a full bathroom renovation. Penylan's big Edwardian and Victorian houses around Penylan Hill, Penylan Road and Waterloo Gardens are lovely to work in, but they often have plumbing that has been added to piece by piece over a hundred years.

We are a small, local team based in north-east Cardiff, a few minutes from Penylan. You deal with the same people from the first visit to the finished job.

Bathroom Renovations by Your Plumber in Penylan

Many Penylan homes have generous bathrooms with high ceilings and big sash windows. They suit a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower or a double vanity unit, but they need careful planning. Floors in older houses are rarely level, and pipe runs under suspended timber floors need to be fixed properly so they don't creak, drip or freeze.

We plan the new layout around where the soil stack and supply pipes can sensibly go, then strip out, re-pipe and fit the new suite. If you want brass or black taps and fittings to suit a period home, we fit those too. Have a look at our gallery of recent bathroom work for ideas.

Heating Upgrades in Larger Period Houses

Large rooms with tall ceilings can feel cold if the radiators are too small. When we replace radiators in Penylan we size each one for the room, fit modern thermostatic valves and make sure the system is balanced so every room warms up evenly. Column radiators are a popular choice because they suit the style of the house.

If you have an extension, loft conversion or new en suite, we can extend the pipework to add a radiator or towel rail neatly and safely.

Plumbing Services in Penylan

• Bathroom Renovations in Penylan: complete bathroom refits, from strip-out and new pipework to the finished suite.
• Radiator Replacement in Penylan: old, leaking or under-sized radiators swapped for efficient modern ones.
• Shower Tray Replacement in Penylan: cracked, flexing or leaking shower trays replaced and properly sealed.
• Leak Repair in Penylan: leaking pipes, taps, toilets, radiators and showers traced and fixed.
• General plumbing in Penylan: taps, toilets, pipework and outdoor taps.

Recent Work Near Penylan

Neighbouring Areas We Cover

As well as Penylan, we regularly work in nearby Roath, Cyncoed and Cathays. See the full list of areas we cover across Cardiff.

Plumber in Penylan: FAQs

Can you fit a freestanding bath in an older Penylan house?

Usually, yes. We check the floor, the joists and where the waste can run before we recommend a layout, so the bath sits level and drains properly.

Do you supply period-style taps and radiators?

We can fit traditional or modern fittings that you choose, including column radiators and brass or black taps. We are happy to advise on what will work with your pipework.

Do you cover the streets near Roath Park and Waterloo Gardens?

Yes. We cover all of Penylan, including the roads around Roath Park, Waterloo Gardens and Penylan Hill, as well as neighbouring Roath and Cyncoed.

How long does a bathroom renovation in Penylan take?

It depends on the size of the room and the work involved. We give you a timescale with your quote and keep you updated as the job progresses.