We employ over thirty highly skilled, highly motivated people
As a company we have always invested in staff training, we are constantly training our own apprentices, including Jason Hartley who has gone from Apprentice Plumber to a Director of the Company.
The Company was formed in 1989 by Alwyn Glover, working as a sole trader from the back of an Austin Maxi car, with his wife Tracy taking on the book-keeping role working during the evening and weekends.
Initially working from home, as the workforce increased space in the kitchen became tight and so the first Company premises were obtained at Fourth Avenue, York. These were quickly outgrown and the business went through subsequent moves to Fulford industrial estate and then Layerthorpe where we are still located today.
In 2016 control of the Company was passed over from Alwyn to Lynn, Andy and Jason, all family members, and so retaining our profile as a traditional, family run company.
The strength of the Company is in our workforce
We are determined that the Company will maintain the unbeatable service it has always offered and we are also committed to carry on investing in our most precious asset, the people who work for us, and also to always remember the most important element of our business which is, without doubt, our customers.
What our customers are saying about us
Andy Ashman
Very good service. Phoned a few other plumbers 1st, no one could even come and have a look. Glovers were easy to deal with and efficient. The plumber who came out did a great job, was very friendly and got the job done quickly.
Brian Graham
Used this company for over 20 years, first class, never have to check their work
Kayle
Our boiler was due a service but we were also having problems with water pressure.
Booked in a service and the plumber arrived on time – he wore a mask, overshoes and was very professional.
He completed the service and identified the reason for the loss of pressure (super quick!) and explained everything in great detail to us. We had a few questions to ask afterwards and he answered them with a great deal of knowledge.
Would definitely use Glovers again and highly recommend them.
Charlotte Vallis
We had an issue with our heating that turned out to be related to a pipe in the loft. We rang on Monday morning (accidentally before they opened) and were responded to so quickly. Someone was at our house by 9.15 and they were really helpful and professional. Would recommend.
Neill Horie
I had a great experience with Alwyn Glover. They installed my boiler with a minimum of fuss despite having to replace some brickwork and make other annoying alterations due to how old my previous boiler was. They also left no mess to clean whatsoever, which is a rarity on its own, but is particularly welcome during COVID. Highly recommended.
Maxuim Flint
Excellent service from the whole team at Glovers. They are a large enough company to have enough staff to respond quickly but small enough to really care about their work. I thoroughly recommend using them for all plumbing and boiler work.