Workshop Sourcing and Honest Fitting Standards
Friars Plumbcraft was formed out of regular trade frustration with thin, substandard fittings flooding the domestic market. Installers and homeowners were repeatedly dealing with stripped brass threads, brittle valve stems, and loose compression rings that leaked on initial pressurisation. We set out to establish a reliable source for solid, accurately machined fittings right here in Chester.
We work directly with established European and British manufacturers who adhere strictly to CW617N brass and C106 copper alloy formulations. Every delivery that arrives at our White Friars stockroom is inspected by hand, verifying thread depth, internal seals, and valve handle operations before items are allocated to stock bins.
Our business operates on transparent trade terms with no inflated markups or unverified claims. We pack parts in rigid boxes so they reach your doorway ready for the spanner, supporting every order with direct bank transfer or cash on delivery options and clear 30-day return policies.
If a brass fitting has burrs or a loose stem, it does not leave our bench. We verify every joint profile so the installer never has to fight the thread.
Colin HallowsLead Workshop InspectorSolid metal
We stock only heavy CW617N brass and dense deoxidised copper, refusing lightweight zinc alloys. This ensures joints withstand spanner torque without hairline fractures.
Accurate machining
Threads and sealing seats must align straight without burrs or rough steps. This guarantees quick assembly and dependable compression seals on domestic pipework.
Practical integrity
We describe parts accurately, provide exact physical measurements, and dispatch items securely packed. Customers receive exactly what they need to finish the job.
Friars Plumbcraft