about us
We are a well established local business run by 2 families and based in Layer de la Haye, Colchester, Essex.
We specialise in all aspects of plumbing, heating and air conditioning, with over 20 years experience.
We provide quality workmanship at competitive prices and guarantee all our clients receive a high standard of service, whether it’s replacing a set of taps to the complete installation of a new heating system.
meet the team
Clive Allen
Owner and Director of Allen & Clarke Plumbing & Heating ltd
Clive has over 25 years experience being a qualified gas, oil engineer and plumber.
Previously worked alongside his father and then managed his own business with his wife Amy, Clive has now expanded his own company to create Allen & Clarke Plumbing & Heating LTD.
His passion for plumbing and providing outstanding customer service shines through from the moment you shake his hand.
He is a proud father of two children, enjoys time with family, fishing and the odd off-road motorcycle trips with friends.
Dan Clarke
Owner and Director of Allen & Clarke Plumbing & Heating ltd
Dan served a full British Gas Apprenticeship and has worked as a technical heating engineer for 8+ years. He then progressed to run his own successful plumbing and heating company with his partner Laura.
He ensures that the highest level of workmanship and customer satisfaction is achieved with his own standards, in doing so he ensures that he’s leading by example and that our engineers have a true role model to look up to.
Dan is a father to a young son keeping him active! He enjoys time with the family, as well as off road biking and the occasional ski trip with friends.
Amy Allen
Director and Office Administrator
Amy works alongside Laura, with over 10 years working with Clive she handles the everyday running of our busy office, she is the wife of Clive and mother to their two young children.
When not working you will find Amy spending time with family and friends, swimming, running and walking their newest addition to their family- their cockapoo puppy.
Laura Evans
Director and Office Administrator
Alongside Amy, Laura works in the office and will be taking phone calls, answering emails, booking in jobs and helping with the busy day to day running of our business.
She has worked with Dan for the past 3 years and has over 10 years previous office experience.
Laura is a busy mum, partner to Dan who enjoys family time together and socialising with friends.
Daniel Goodman
Fully Qualified Gas, Oil & LPG Engineer
Daniel started his career in May 2014 as an apprentice working alongside Dan experiencing all aspects of plumbing and heating. Dan is now a fully qualified gas engineer working with us.
As well as working alongside Clive and Dan, a healthy portion of Daniel’s work is to provide our customers with their annual boiler services and landlord gas safety inspections.
When Daniel isn’t working he enjoys playing football, socialising with friends and family.
Becky Restall
Part time Office Administrator
Tommy Brown
Fully Qualified Plumbing and Gas Engineer