Business Details
Expert Plumbing & Heating Services in Belfast
Established in Belfast in 1887, Willis Heating & Plumbing has maintained an unbroken legacy of excellence in mechanical services for over 135 years. Our reputation for quality, innovation, service, and performance has been built through generations of engineering ingenuity, from William Willis's hydraulic ram invention to modern renewable energy systems. As industry pioneers, we specialise in heating, plumbing, underfloor heating, and renewable systems, serving commercial, government, and domestic sectors across Northern Ireland. Our team combines deep technical expertise with project management excellence, exemplified by directors like Ian Steele (25 years' experience in underfloor heating design) and Scott Collins (46 years' tenure with expertise in project costing and management).We adhere to European regulations and collaborate with leading safety and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance and reliability. Our historical innovations, including the Willis Grate Back Boiler and Immersion Heater, remain operational in homes today, underscoring our commitment to durable, future-proof solutions. With a workforce possessing collective centuries of experience, we deliver tailored technical support and maintain an unrivalled record of repeat business since our founding.
Services
Heating Services
Plumbing Services
Underfloor Heating
Renewable Systems
Technical Support
Highlights and features
- We have 135+ years of continuous mechanical services expertise since 1887
- Our team includes directors with 25-46 years' specialist experience
- We pioneered hydraulic ram technology still operational today
- We specialise in underfloor heating and renewable energy systems
- We adhere to European regulations and industry safety standards
Services
Heating Services
We design and install comprehensive heating systems for commercial, government, and domestic properties. Our expertise spans traditional boiler systems to modern renewable energy solutions. With over 135 years' experience since inventing the Grate Back Boiler in 1887, we combine historical knowledge with contemporary technology to deliver efficient, reliable heating solutions tailored to each client's specific requirements.
Plumbing Services
Our plumbing services cover complete system design, installation, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Dating back to our 1887 founding through hydraulic ram technology, we offer both traditional expertise and modern plumbing innovations. We specialise in durable, code-compliant installations that meet current building regulations while maintaining the reliability demonstrated by our century-old systems still in operation today.
Underfloor Heating
We provide specialist underfloor heating design and installation services for new builds and renovations. Our directors have decades of dedicated experience in this field, utilising CAD technology for precise system planning. This service combines energy efficiency with comfort, offering both wet (water-based) and electric systems tailored to residential and commercial spaces across Northern Ireland.
Renewable Systems
We implement modern renewable energy solutions including solar thermal systems and heat pumps. Building on our historical innovation legacy, we help clients reduce energy costs and carbon footprints through sustainable technology. Our team provides complete system specification, installation, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with current environmental standards while maintaining the performance reliability our company has delivered since 1887.
Technical Support
Our structural engineers offer expert technical guidance for mechanical system specification and project planning. With directors possessing 25-46 years' experience in project costing and design, we provide solutions that balance efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This service supports both our own installations and third-party projects requiring specialist mechanical services expertise across Northern Ireland.
People
Ian Steele
Director
With 25 years' experience at Willis, Ian specialises in underfloor heating design, CAD systems, and project management. His expertise ensures technical excellence in modern heating solutions while maintaining our company's heritage of innovation.
Scott Collins
Director
Having served 46 years at Willis, Scott brings unparalleled institutional knowledge. From tool operator to senior management roles, his career spans all aspects of mechanical services, providing invaluable expertise during periods of industry transformation.
Elizabeth Cussick
Accounts
With 40 years' experience managing company finances, Elizabeth oversees payroll, invoicing, and financial operations. Her expertise ensures the financial stability that supports our long-term commitment to quality mechanical services.
Questions
What services does Willis Plumbing & Heating offer?
We provide heating systems, plumbing solutions, underfloor heating installations, and renewable energy systems for commercial, government, and domestic properties across Northern Ireland.
How long has Willis Plumbing & Heating been operating?
We've been continuously operating since our Belfast founding in 1887, making us one of Northern Ireland's longest-established mechanical services providers.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Belfast, we serve the entire Northern Ireland region with our mechanical services expertise.
Can you provide technical support for projects?
Yes, our structural engineers offer technical support and advice to help specify the right solutions for your specific project requirements.
What makes Willis different from other plumbing companies?
Our unique combination of Victorian-era engineering heritage, family-owned continuity, and modern technical expertise sets us apart in the mechanical services industry.
