J Shipley & Co Heating Ltd

General information

The name of J. Shipley has been synonymous with plumbing in South Tyneside now for over sixty years. At the beginning of World War II all tradesmen were drafted into the Nationalized industries, such as shipyards, coal mines and various factories to manufacture much needed goods. Mr Shipley as a time served pipe-fitter was no exception.

When the hostilities were over Mr Shipley invested in a property on Dean Road, which even today is known as J. Shipley & Co. Many plumbers on South Tyneside owe their craft to Mr Shipley, he also went on to become a Lecturer at the local college. Mr Shipley commanded respect and admiration from his customers for his honesty, integrity and the quality of service provided. Unfortunately in 1968 due to ill health Mr Shipley was forced to retire.

A meeting was arranged with the present owner’s father Albert Surtees with a view to the present owner’s father purchasing the business in Dean Road, the sale was agreed with the proviso that the name of Shipley be retained and the promise that Albert would keep the good will and the respected name of J. Shipley.

Nigel, Albert’s son worked his way through the business and took over completely a number of years ago. The third generation of the Surtees family in the form of Nigel’s son Anthony, after serving his apprenticeship with the company is now a fully qualified engineer with the company, in order to carry on the proud tradition of the J. Shipley extended family.

Through Training and Technology our staff are dedicated to exceeding customer’s expectation and work to a very high standard.

J Shipley & Co are delighted to have been awarded Which? Trusted Trader status.

We have recently passed the rigorous assessment process required in order to become a Which? Trusted Trader.

The “Which? Trusted Trader” is set up to endorse only reputable trustworthy traders in the UK.

We are proud that our high standards of workmanship and customer service exceed the high expectations of Which?