Plumber "proud" as company expands with glossy new office after featuring on DIY SOS and refurbishing Dame Julie Walters' home
Celebrity clientele and organic growth is being celebrated at a plumbing business this week after relocating to a glossy new office to support its increasing demand.
A four-year apprenticeship at Highbury College paved the foundations for Andy Beck who took a ‘leap of faith’ by launching his business, A. Beck Plumbing and Heating, nine years ago.
With 25 years of experience, Andy has spent the past decade tirelessly grafting to take his business to the next level.
And this week, the ever-growing team has raised a glass to a major milestone at the company, which has now relocated to Gatcombe House, in Hilsea, to support its growth.
Andy said: “We’re really proud of how far the company has come. Gatcombe House is a fantastic location with real character, and it gives us the perfect base to continue supporting our customers across Portsmouth and beyond.
“We’d love locals to pop in, say hello, and help us celebrate the next chapter.”
But the 46-year-old is no stranger to the spotlight, with his team featuring on BBC’s DIY SOS build in October after a Southampton family’s life savings were spent on an unsafe extension built by a rogue trader.
He said: “It was honestly a bucket-list moment for me.
“To be able to give back, use my skills to help this family, and be part of such an emotional and meaningful project—it really reminded me why I love what I do.”
On top of his television debut, Andy has most recently refurbished two bathrooms for cinematic icon Dame Julie Walter, who is best known for her roles in Calendar Girls, Mamma Mia and Harry Potter.
Describing it as a job he will “always remember”, Andy said: “It was such an honour to be trusted to work on her home. Julie was absolutely lovely – down to earth, kind, and just a joy to work with.”