The Leak Doctor NE
South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Checkatrade member since March 2025
Services
- Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
- Blocked Baths
- Blocked Sinks
- Blocked Toilets
- Emergency Plumber Service
- General Plumbing
- Pipe Fitter
- Plumbing Repairs
- Power Flushing
- Radiator Installation
- Radiator Repair
- Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
- Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
- Shower Installation
- Shower Repair
- Tap Repair
- Thermal Dynamics
- Underfloor Heating Installation
- Underfloor Heating Repair
- Water Leak Detection
- Water Mains Specialist (Pipe Replacement, Moling and Lead Pipes)
- Water Pumps Installation
- Water Pumps Repair
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.68 /10
Based on 60 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.81
Reliability
9.67
Communication
9.84
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Customers consistently praise this tradesperson for being quick to respond, punctual, polite and professional, completing work to a high and tidy standard. A small number of reviewers have mentioned issues with communication and final pricing.
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Reviews (60)
- CCarole K
10 Refitted my drainage system
Posted 30 December 2025
This gentleman was a very professional pleasant and sympathetic gentleman I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a plumber I have booked him for another 2 jobs in my home Very inexpensive Well done sirVerified reviewerJob location: NE38 - OOlly H
9.33 New toilet components fitted and a leak repaired
Posted 28 December 2025
Lovely lad, friendly, punctual and very good communication. Clean work and looks good from what I can see - all working fine!Verified reviewerJob location: DH3 - MMichael C
9.67 I needed a kitchen tap replacing.
Posted 23 December 2025
Job location: DH4Lewis was quick to respind to my ad seeking services. He even sent pics of tap options to choose from. Prompt service, professional job. 10/10 👍 - AAnthony M
10 Replacement shower fittings following a faulty shower
Posted 12 December 2025
Lad was quick and swapped the parts out easily for a good price. Good communication beforehand via the app and kept me up to date with arrival time on the day. All round good job.Verified reviewerJob location: SR4 10 Leak Repair
Posted 06 December 2025
Found a leak under the bathroom sink, called Leak Doctor NE, came very quickly and fixed the leak , no bother! Would highly recommended him!Verified reviewerJob location: NE9- SSamantha G
10 Fixed toilet
Posted 03 December 2025
Made contact quickly, reliable, polite and no mess Fixed issue and cost was lower end of quote Will use again without hesitationVerified reviewerJob location: TS28
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Lewis Kerrigan
Sole Trader
1 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Welcome to the Leak Doctor NE
I am a fully qualified Domestic Plumbing engineer with 6 years of experience. I cover the Northeast of England. I am polite, friendly and always leave a good standard of work. I have full public liability insurance and am available for 24/7 call outs. I am confident in undertaking full bathroom installations to a high standard. Also, Fault finding, leak repair and unclogging pipework. We also take on Property and general maintenance jobs. Get in touch today.
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