# The Fat Plumber

The Fat Plumber is an independent plumbing and heating engineering business based in Hove, run by Simon Hubert with four decades of industry experience. They provide comprehensive plumbing and gas engineering services to domestic customers across the region.

The business specialises in boiler installation, servicing and repair, alongside pipework, water heating systems, bathrooms, sanitary ware, and gas appliances including cookers, hobs and fires. Simon is fully qualified across all these disciplines and takes particular pride in his drainage expertise—a skill he recognises many bathroom fitters lack.

What sets The Fat Plumber apart is Simon's principled approach to customer relationships. He explicitly refuses high-pressure sales tactics, instead offering honest advice tailored to your actual needs rather than his profit margin. He'll invest time in thorough pre-project consultation to ensure clear communication and avoid costly mistakes. This consultative style extends to sourcing unconventional materials if you want something distinctive for walls, floors or worktops.

Simon favours Atag boilers, which he considers the most reliable and efficient on the market, though he's experienced with most manufacturers. His willingness to tackle non-standard requests and guide clients through complex drainage or unusual specifications demonstrates genuine problem-solving rather than cookie-cutter solutions.

The memorable business name—derived from his apprenticeship days when he was "the fat plumber" among colleagues—has stuck precisely because it's distinctive and memorable, much like Simon's straightforward, no-nonsense service philosophy.