Fast, reliable plumbing you can actually count on
JR Plumbing is James Reilly — a local, fully qualified plumber covering Athlone and the surrounding area. Emergency call-outs, honest pricing, and work that's done right the first time.
Everything from a dripping tap to a full re-pipe
Every job starts with a straight answer on what it needs and roughly what it'll cost — before any work begins.
Emergency Repairs
Burst pipes, major leaks, no water — same-day response across Athlone and North Westmeath.
Leak Detection & Repair
Tracing hidden leaks behind walls and under floors without tearing the place apart.
Blocked Drains
Rodding, jetting and CCTV drain inspection for blockages that keep coming back.
Boiler Installation & Repair
Servicing, repairs and full boiler replacements, all Gas Safe certified work.
Bathroom Plumbing
New bathroom fit-outs, shower and toilet installs, tap and valve replacement.
Kitchen Plumbing
Sink and dishwasher installs, waste connections, mixer taps and filtered water.
Water Heater Installation
Immersion, cylinder and tankless heater installs and replacements.
General Maintenance
Annual checks, small repairs and preventive work so bigger problems don't start.
Water doesn't stop for office hours — neither do I
If it's a genuine emergency, call directly. I answer my own phone, and I'll tell you honestly whether it can wait until morning or needs sorting now.
What you get with JR Plumbing
No van full of subcontractors, no upselling. Just one qualified plumber who shows up and does the job properly.
Gas Safe registered
Certified for all gas and boiler work, registration number shown on every invoice.
Fully insured & vetted
Public liability insurance on every job, so you're covered as well as the work.
Upfront pricing
A clear price before work starts, not a surprise number when the job's done.
15 years' experience
Trained and on the tools since 2011, from small repairs to full renovations.
Same-day response
Most call-outs seen the same day, emergencies usually within the hour.
Local & independent
Based in Athlone, working Athlone and North Westmeath — not a call centre.
Same pipe, done properly
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After
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Recent jobs around Athlone
Hi, I'm James
I've been plumbing around Athlone and North Westmeath since 2011 — everything from a five-minute tap washer to full bathroom renovations and boiler installs. JR Plumbing is just me and, on bigger jobs, a second pair of hands I trust.
No call centre, no van full of apprentices billed at my rate. You call, you talk to me, and I'm the one who shows up.
What customers say
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Tell me what's going on
Fill in a few details and I'll call or text back, usually within the hour during the day. For a genuine emergency, call directly instead.
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Thanks — James will call you back shortly.
JR Plumbing
| Mon – Sat | 8:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | Emergency only |
| Emergencies | 24/7 |