The Person Behind Above
Gas Safe registered, hands-on, and built the same way Darren’s own reputation was — on trust, not advertising.
Our Story
Darren Olney has been a plumber for over 20 years, starting out at a well-known heating company before becoming a sole trader in 2014 and incorporating Above Plumbing and Heating Limited in 2016. The business has changed on paper since then, but not in how it gets its work: every job still comes from someone who already trusted Above enough to recommend it to someone else. That’s not a marketing line — it’s the only way the business has ever grown.
Our Timeline
After years working for a well-known heating company, Darren becomes a sole trader.
What Darren Does
Heating is Darren’s specialism, and where most of the work goes — boiler installations, servicing, and repairs — alongside general plumbing for smaller jobs like leaks and fittings. Above works with homeowners and landlords across Wivenhoe and the surrounding area alike, including the annual gas safety check landlords are legally required to have on every rented property.
Our Work
A look at the kind of work we do — real photos to follow as more jobs get captured.
Meet Darren
Darren is a Gas Safe registered engineer, and the reason Above exists in the first place. Above is a small team of experienced engineers, growing on purpose — so no job ever depends on just one person being available. As the team grows, every job still gets the same care.
What People Say
A few things people have said, in their own words.
Great service. Efficient, explains the issue, books in quickly. I would recommend.