Services
Our Services
From large-scale new build developments to specialist renewable installations and high-quality home improvements, Hodges & Marten deliver reliable plumbing & heating across Sussex and the South East.
Residential Services
Core services for homeowners and residential developments.
Hodges & Marten deliver complete plumbing & heating packages for new build developments — first & second fix, on time and on budget.
We work with main contractors, developers and architects across Sussex and the South East, planning installs around programme dates and site logistics.
Read more about our delivery First & second fix
We coordinate early with site teams to phase works efficiently and maintain safe, tidy work areas.
- Pre-start: drawings review, value engineering, product selection, programme & RAMS.
- First fix: mains/internal pipework, UFH manifolds & loops, soil/vent, plant-room prep.
- Second fix: sanitaryware, brassware, radiators/UFH controls, boilers/heat pumps, cylinders.
- Testing & commissioning: pressure tests, balancing, controls setup and homeowner handover.
- Documentation: O&M manuals, warranties and compliance certificates for building control.
Hodges & Marten design, install and commission heating & cooling systems — from boilers and heat pumps to UFH and smart controls.
We optimise systems for efficiency, comfort and compliance, coordinating with other trades to keep projects on programme.
Read more about system options Boilers · Heat pumps · Controls
Serving Sussex and the South East, we deliver neat, efficient systems designed around heat-loss and usage patterns.
- Boilers & cylinders: high-efficiency gas boilers, unvented cylinders, zoned heating.
- Heat pumps: ASHP/GSHP integration with UFH/radiators and weather compensation.
- Underfloor heating: manifolds, loops, mixing sets and smart room controls.
- Cooling options: heat-pump cooling modes and fan-coil integration where applicable.
- Controls: programmable stats, zoning, smart home integration and set-point commissioning.
Hodges & Marten design and install wet underfloor heating (UFH) systems that deliver even, comfortable heat with low flow temperatures—ideal for modern boilers and heat pumps.
We integrate UFH neatly with plant rooms and controls, sizing manifolds and loops to suit each zone and floor construction.
Read more about UFH design & install Manifolds · Loops · Controls
Serving Sussex and the South East, we deliver UFH that’s efficient, responsive and easy to live with.
- Design: heat loss, pipe spacing, loop lengths, manifold sizing and zoning.
- First fix: layout, protection, pressure testing before screed/overlay installation.
- Second fix: manifolds, actuators, pumps/mixing sets, wiring centres and thermostats.
- Controls: smart stats, zoning and weather compensation with heat pumps.
- Commissioning: purge, pressure test, balancing and set flow temperatures per zone.
Hodges & Marten provide complete bathroom installations, from modern en-suites to full family bathrooms.
We handle design, plumbing, heating, and finishing touches, delivering bathrooms that are stylish, practical and built to last.
Read more about bathroom services Design · Install · Upgrade
- Design: layout planning, fixture selection and style advice.
- Plumbing & heating: pipework, hot water integration, UFH where required.
- Installation: baths, showers, basins, WCs, smart controls.
- Finishing: tiling, lighting and detail work for a polished result.
Specialist Installations
High-efficiency and contractor-focused systems.
Hodges & Marten deliver reliable commercial plumbing installations for contractors and developers across Sussex and the South East.
From plant rooms and boosted cold water to sanitary systems and testing, we plan around programme dates and keep sites moving.
Read more about scope Plant rooms · Boosted water
- Plant rooms: heat sources, cylinders/buffers, manifolds, controls.
- Boosted cold water: break tanks, booster sets, CAT5 protection.
- Soil & waste: stacks, branch connections, fire/acoustic details.
- Sanitaryware: commercial WCs, basins, DOC M packs, TMVs.
- Testing & commissioning: pressure testing, chlorination, flushing, balancing & docs.
Additional Services
Supporting works that keep projects compliant and running smoothly.
Domestic plumbing for homeowners and landlords — neat, compliant and long-lasting installations.
We can assist with pipework, cylinders, sanitaryware, hot water issues and alterations during refurbishments.
Read more about plumbing services Repairs · Upgrades
- Leaks, pipe reruns and isolation.
- Hot water cylinders (unvented/vented) and controls.
- Sanitaryware replacements and kitchen/bathroom pipework.
- Advice on upgrades for efficiency and comfort.
Refurbishments, extensions and conversions with the same quality and deadlines as new builds.
We adapt pipework layouts, upgrade heating controls and integrate modern systems into existing properties.
Read more about refurb work Extensions · Conversions
- Strip-out and re-run of hot/cold services for new layouts.
- Heating alterations: radiators, UFH zones, upgraded controls.
- Boiler/cylinder replacement and integration with renewables.
- Bathroom and kitchen plumbing packages.
- Testing, flushing and commissioning to current regs.
“Used this company a few times. Really good service, competent, reliable and helpful staff.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about boilers, general plumbing and maintenance.
Do you install or replace boilers? Gas Safe
Yes — we supply and install high-efficiency gas boilers and unvented cylinders, and can upgrade controls at the same time. All work is carried out by Gas Safe–registered engineers.
Do you handle general plumbing repairs?
We help with leaks, pipework alterations, sanitaryware replacements and hot-water issues. For larger projects, see our Bathroom Installations, Underfloor Heating and Heating & Cooling sections.
Do you offer servicing and maintenance?
Yes — we provide Planned Servicing for both private homes and large developments. Our servicing keeps systems efficient, reliable and compliant with current regulations, with visit schedules tailored to your property and usage.
Which areas do you cover?
We cover Sussex and the South East, including parts of Surrey, Kent and Hampshire. Larger contractor projects can be arranged further afield.
Are you accredited?
Yes — we’re Gas Safe registered and members of the CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering). We work to current Building Regulations and manufacturer requirements.