Who We Are

At Allen’s Plumbing & Heating, family is at the heart of everything we do. With over 30 years of experience in plumbing and heating, our roots in Layer de la Haye have grown from a small local service into a trusted name across Essex. Our close-knit team of qualified engineers share the same commitment: to provide honest advice, expert workmanship, and a friendly, reliable service you can feel confident in. Whether we’re fixing a leak, installing a new heating system, or advising on renewable energy, we treat every job as if it were in our own home.

Allen's Team

Our Story & Values

Allen’s Plumbing & Heating began over 30 years ago as a small, family-run service with a simple goal: to provide honest, reliable plumbing and heating solutions to our local community. Over the years, we’ve grown, but our core values have stayed the same: Fast & Reliable service, Innovative Solutions, Pride in Craftsmanship, and Customer-Centred Care. We believe in doing the job right the first time, treating every customer with respect, and leaving every space as clean as we found it. Whether it’s a routine repair or a major installation, you can count on us for quality workmanship, clear communication, and a friendly, down-to-earth approach.

Ready to work with a team you can trust? Let’s get started.

Meet the Team

Owner of Allen’s Plumbing & Heating

  • Owner of Allen’s Plumbing & Heating

    Clive has over 30 years experience in the trade, being fully qualified in gas, oil, lpg and F gas 

    From a young age Clive previously worked alongside his father and then managed his own business with his wife Amy m, together creating Allen’s plumbing & Heating providing all aspects of plumbing, heating and
    air conditioning

    Clive’s passion to provide outstanding customer service shines through from the moment you shake his hand.

    He is a proud father of two children, enjoys spending time with friends and family and keeping fit 

Owner and Office Administrator 


  • Owner and Office Administrator 

    Amy has worked together with Clive for over 15 years, starting with the company’s general accounts to handling the everyday running of our busy office in Layer De La Haye 

    Amy is married to Clive and mother to their two children 

    When not working you will find Amy spending time with friends and family, running and plenty of walking  with the family dog. 

Fully Qualified Gas and Oil Engineer


  • Fully Qualified Gas and Oil Engineer 

    Adam has over 15 years experience in the plumbing and heating trade, previously he has proudly served 20 years within the British Army as a Paratrooper to then become a fully qualified gas engineer.

    Adam is a valued part of our team and specialises in full heating installations and boiler repairs. 

    Outside of work Adam enjoys spending time with family & friends, he is a keen boxer and enjoys his fitness 

Fully Qualified Gas,LPG and Oil Engineer 


  • Fully Qualified Gas,LPG and Oil Engineer 

    Emlyn has over 30 years experience in the plumbing and heating industry, he started his career training with British Gas and has provided all aspects of plumbing and heating work since 

    Emlyn is a valued part of our team who specialises and carries out the majority of our boiler services and repairs 

    When Emlyn is not at work he enjoys spending time with his large family, with plenty of football spectating and time with friends.

Plumbing and Heating Apprentice


  • Plumbing and Heating Apprentice 

    Andrew will be starting his level 3 plumbing and heating apprenticeship course at Colchester Institute this September. 

    He will work alongside our team 4 days a week and attend college 1 day a week.

    Andrew is very keen to learn and develop his skills within the industry and we look forward to him starting his apprenticeship with us 

    When not working Andrew enjoys playing basketball and football, travelling and spending time with friends and family. 

administration and accounts


  • Michelle has over 15 years experience with administration and accounts, working alongside a family business which she continues to offer support with. Previous roles have included call handling, primary school administration role and even working in the police service which also included administration and statistical advice for senior police officers. 

    Michelle is our newest member of the team and has settled in well. Michelle is a busy mum of two, who enjoys spending time with family, fitness with friends and the occasional glass of wine. 

Need a hand?

Our friendly team is here to help with all your plumbing, heating, and renewable energy needs. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote.

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Happy Customers

  • Clive Allen gave us a 1st-class 5-star service from start to finish. His visit to assess our requirements and discuss options was useful and clear, the quote arrived promptly and covered everything we had agreed. Amy in the office was happy to answer all our questions and adjust the order to our amendments.
    The installation of our new boiler and associated parts was carried out in a fully professional manner, with carpet protectors and dustsheets laid before any work began and all areas kept clean and tidy during and after the work. The fitters told us what was happening at each stage, checking we understood and were happy with progress.

    After completion on day 2, Clive took the time to demonstrate and explain the features of the boiler and controls, and his manner has been friendly, cheerful and helpful throughout.

    Robert May

  • We’ve been using Clive for over 7 years and he’s always been reliable, professional, and reasonably priced. Most recently, he came out to replace our shower – turned up exactly when he said he would, got the job done quickly and to a great standard, and left everything tidy. Clive’s one of those rare tradespeople who genuinely goes the extra mile. His wife Amy, who handles the bookings, is always pleasant and efficient, making the whole experience smooth from start to finish. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

    Toni Hagon

  • I recieved a great service, from making the appointment with Amy, to Clive completing the work at my house.

    Clive completed the work in a very professional manner, was on time and left my house spotless. It was also done at a fair and reasonable price.

    I highly recommend Allens for all your plumbing and heating needs and will certainly be using them again myself, thank you.

    David Conroy

  • I just wanted to shout out @allens_plumbing_heating for a great installation of a fantastic product! I had actually been looking for a cost effective heating system for years and have finally found one. My heating bills are now 1/3 of what they used to be!! So pleased. And it’s also an Aircon unit so these hot days are no issue at my workshop 😎

    seb warner

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