About RJ Mitchell & Son

About Us

The company was started in 1980 by Roger Mitchell and was known simply as RJ Mitchell, when Rogers’s youngest son John joined the company in 2000 it later became RJ Mitchell and Son Limited. The company is still very much a family business headed by John and his wife Kimberley.

For over 35 years we have been installing central heating and plumbing the ‘Mitchell’ way and now the 2nd generation of Mitchells are taking the company forward whilst still taking pride in providing the same high standard of workmanship and customer service.

We take the time to use our extensive experience to provide you with the best and most efficient system/bathroom etc. your budget will allow whether a manor house or tiny flat and we will do our best to tailor to your needs.

We are the type of firm that likes to build a relationship with its customers, some of whom have been with us for many years. This relationship being based on trust, that we will do our best to undertake the work at a reasonable and competitive price. We are not only a member of the Trading Standards Buy with Confidence Scheme but we are also a Which? Trusted Trader and abide by their code of conduct.

We would like you to know that we intend to be on the other end of the phone/computer for at least the next 30 years!

Our Staff

John Mitchell – Managing Director

John has been involved with the company since he began his plumbing apprenticeship when he left school in 2000. John took over as Managing Director before his dad’s retirement. John is Gas Safe registered and a water industry approved plumber. He carries out all the quotations as well as working on the kit 5 days a week. When he does get any spare time John likes to walk his dog with his three girls.

Kimberley Mitchell – Company Secretary

Kim is responsible for the day to day running of the office and accounts. She has been running the admin side of the business since 2009. She organises jobs and books all quotation appointments for John. When not in the office Kim is busy running round after their three little girls and a bouncy spaniel and fits in the odd Pilates class when possible!

Adam Evans – Plumbing works

Adam has been with us for a number of years. He is usually the one who runs our bathroom refurbs under John’s guidance and is currently working towards his Gas Safe certification. In his spare time Adam is a keen DIYer and is in the process of renovating his own house, he also plays football locally.

Korey Ford – Plumbing Apprentice

Korey joined the company in June 2021 and is already proving to be a valuable member of staff. He will be undertaking his level 3 plumbing apprenticeship over the next 4 years. When not at work Korey enjoys riding his mountain bike and playing football.

Matt Spanswick – Boiler Service and Breakdown Engineer

Matt has been in the plumbing and heating industry for 35 years, he gained his City & Guilds advanced craft certification after leaving school and went on to work with other experienced heating and plumbing engineers to gain valuable experience and skill set before running his own business for many years. Matt then took a role as a gas compliance inspector and mechanical contracts manager for several years, gaining further commercial qualification and knowledge. We are pleased to have Matt working with us on boiler servicing and breakdown. A Keen scuba diver and music lover also means Matt is kept busy in his spare time.

JJ Drew – Multi-skilled tradesman

There isn’t much JJ can’t turn his hand to. JJ carries out our carpentry works, making good, smaller building works and decorating. He works closely with John and Adam on bathroom renovations when other works are required.

We also work with a number of skilled and professional subcontractors, these include plastering, tiling, building, carpentry and electrical.