March 10, 2026
Spring Plumbing Checklist: Get Your Pipes Ready After Winter 2026
As winter fades and spring 2026 begins to blossom, it’s the perfect time to give your home’s...
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Based in Sidmouth, Devon, we share professional insight into plumbing, heating, and renewable technologies. From industry trends to practical guidance, we aim to keep both trade professionals and homeowners informed with trusted advice.
March 4, 2026
Warm Homes Plan and Solar PV: what it means for households
Energy bills rarely stay still, so it makes sense that more households are now looking beyond...
January 15, 2026
Can You Connect a Wood Burner to a Central Heating System?
Wood burners have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a reliable and often...
January 8, 2026
Ways to Lower Your Water Bill This Winter
As the colder months roll in, many of us start to notice higher household bills, especially when...
November 18, 2025
Ultimate Home Winter Prep Checklist
As winter approaches and temperatures begin to drop, we must take the time to get our homes ready...
October 27, 2025
Professional Air Conditioning Installations
When it comes to plumbing installations, our team takes a practical, no-nonsense approach that’s...
October 24, 2025
Expert Plumbing Services for Homes and Businesses
Plumbing problems can be disruptive at best and seriously damaging at worst, which is why we take...
October 22, 2025
Why Regular Boiler Servicing is Essential for Homeowners
When we think about home maintenance, it’s easy to overlook our boiler - especially when...
October 21, 2025
What Our Customers Are Saying: Real Feedback, Real Satisfaction
Over the years, we’ve always believed that providing excellent service means more than just...
September 9, 2025
The Future of Home Heating: Hydrogen-Ready Boilers Explained
In recent years, there’s been growing interest across the UK in how we heat our homes more...
September 8, 2025
What Is a Heat Pump and How Does It Work?
If you’re just starting to explore energy-efficient ways to heat your home, you may have come...
September 7, 2025
Oil vs Gas Boilers: What’s the Best Choice for Rural Properties?
When it comes to heating homes in rural areas, we often face a different set of challenges...
What our customers say
Julie Denoire
I'm really impressed with Grant, who was friendly, professional, and diagnosed a couple of leaks in my washing machine. I would 100% recommend him and will definitely use Fords Southwest again. Thank you!
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Sally Godfrey
We'd only been in the house 2 weeks and the fitted washing machine wasn't working properly. Grant one of the plumbers came out, he was courteous, friendly and highly efficient. Once we realised it had to be a new machine, Grant organised everything really quickly for us and it was fitted and...
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Peter Shelley
We have used Fords twice and been very happy with the price and workmanship. This time Fords fitted a new shower unit and bathroom floor at times which worked for us. Manager Ryan provided a personal point of contact throughout and the service was professional and friendly. Highly recommended.
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