Kelso is our home town and the base of every van we run. The mix of Georgian townhouses around The Square, modern estates off Inch Road and farms out toward Sprouston means we see almost every kind of heating system in one postcode — gas combis, oil boilers, LPG installs and a growing number of heat pump retrofits.
Full kitchen plumbing, gas and heating works across Kelso — from new-build first-fix through to refurbishment hob isolation, sink waste re-routing, dishwasher and washing-machine connections, water softener installation and integrated boiler relocations. We work alongside your kitchen fitter or project-manage the entire trade package ourselves, so the gas, water and electrics line up with the cabinets on day one rather than chasing snags after handover.
Kitchens in Kelso touch every trade — gas hob isolation, waste re-routing, water softener flow rates, electrics, tiling and joinery. We project-manage the plumbing, gas and heating side end-to-end across TD5 so your kitchen fitter isn't waiting on a Gas Safe slot. Hob, oven and washer connections are pressure-tested and certified before sign-off.
Travel from our Kelso base: 0 minutes — we're based here.
Local considerations in Kelso
Outlying farms and steadings (Sprouston, Stichill, Smailholm) are off the gas grid and rely on oil or LPG, which we install and maintain regularly.
Newer estates such as Pinnaclehill and Inch Road typically have system or combi gas boilers — straightforward swaps with same-day completion.
Hard water in parts of TD5 means scale management and filter housings are worth specifying on new installs.
Many properties around The Square and Bowmont Street are stone-built with limited loft space — flueing and condensate routing need careful planning.
What we'll do for you
Hob isolation valve fitted in an accessible location — Building Regs compliant.
Pressure-tested gas connections to hob and oven, certified before sign-off.
Waste pipework re-routed cleanly — no fall-rate compromises that cause smells later.
Water softener and filtered tap installations sized to actual incoming flow rate.
Boiler relocations costed honestly — sometimes a re-route is cheaper than a new flue.
Coordinated with kitchen fitter, electrician and tiler so trades don't clash.
Recent Kelso kitchen installations work
Gas combi swap on Inch Road completed in a single working day with full Vaillant 12-year warranty registration.
LPG boiler upgrade on a steading near Sprouston including new flue routing and tank work.
First-floor en-suite added to a Georgian townhouse near The Square — full design, tile and fit.
Hundreds of Kelso households on our books, from Pinnaclehill new-builds to farmhouses out by Smailholm.
Every kitchen plumbing and gas package we sign off in Kelso comes with pressure-test records and Gas Safe / Building Notice paperwork lodged on your behalf.
How kitchen installations works in Kelso
Step 1
Site visit
We measure existing services, check gas supply and confirm cabinet layout with you.
Step 2
Written quote
Itemised price for first-fix, second-fix and any boiler/softener works.
Step 3
First & second fix
Pipework before plaster, appliances after units — coordinated with your kitchen fitter.
Step 4
Test & certify
Pressure-tested gas, leak-checked water, paperwork lodged with Building Standards.
Why homeowners in Kelso pick us
Gas Safe registered for hob, oven and boiler connections
WIAPS approved for water-softener and incoming-main works
Long-standing relationships with local kitchen fitters and electricians
Pressure-test records and Building Notice paperwork lodged on your behalf
Yes — Sprouston, Stichill, Ednam, Smailholm, Yetholm, Morebattle and Greenlaw are all part of our normal local round, including off-grid oil and LPG work.
Are you actually based in Kelso?+
Yes — Graham Oliver Plumbing & Heating is registered at 11 Thomson View, Kelso TD5 7UD. Every van starts and finishes in town, so call-outs in Kelso usually mean same-day attendance.
Do you install kitchens or just the plumbing?+
We handle the plumbing, gas, heating and boiler-relocation side end-to-end. We'll also coordinate with your kitchen fitter, or recommend trusted local fitters we've worked with for years.
Can you move my boiler to fit a new kitchen layout?+
Yes — boiler relocations are routine. We'll talk you through flue-route options, condensate drainage and the cost trade-off vs replacing with a new combi in a different location.
Do I need a Building Notice for kitchen plumbing?+
Only for gas appliance moves and certain drainage changes. We lodge the notice with your local authority on your behalf where required and include the cost in the written quote.
We're round the corner — call our Kelso office and we'll usually be with you the same day.
From Georgian townhouses around The Square to off-grid steadings out toward Sprouston, we know Kelso properties inside out — and being based in TD5 means same-day attendance for most jobs.
