As the boundaries between plumbing, heating, and electrical work “continue to blur,” the launch of ElecStore is said to mark a significant step forward in City Plumbing’s support of multi-skilled trades.
ElecStore offers over 12,000 electrical products plus in-branch expert advice to help multi-skilled trades work more efficiently. Helping installers cut the time they spend sourcing products dramatically, every City Plumbing branch will stock a key range of ElecStore’s products whilst 35 sites have a specialist electrical counter.
Recent research* by the merchant found that nearly half (48%) of plumbers and heating engineers have already trained in electrical work, with a further 37% planning to upskill within the next 12 months.
Hemal Morjaria, Managing Director for Renewables, Electrical and Site Temp at City Plumbing, commented: “Increasingly, tradespeople are offering a wider range of services, especially as low-carbon technologies like heat pumps and electrical heating, such as electrical radiators or storage heating, become more commonplace.
“ElecStore ensures multi-skilled trades have access to the products and advice they need, all under one roof.”
Hemal continued: “For a renewable heating installation such as an air source heat pump or solar PV system, which typically includes a significant electrical element, our research found that installers spend an average of 3.44 hours per week sourcing products. That’s nearly 10% of a standard 37.5-hour working week, or over £150 of potentially chargeable time (average plumber hourly rate, per Checkatrade), just trying to find the right parts.”
ElecStore trade counters are supported by an experienced electrical manager who can give in-depth, expert product guidance. Sites will also stock a vast product range, including switches and sockets, cable and cable management, consumer units, EV charging solutions and temporary site power equipment, with products from trusted brands such as Dimplex, Scolmore, Aico, Kosnic, BG and Hispec.
Main image shows: (Left to right) Connor Geraghty, Electrical Sales Manager; Jodie Scott – Branch Manager; Hemal Morjaria, Managing Director for Renewables, Electrical and Site Temp; and Liz Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer at the City Plumbing Reading Hyperion Way branch, which now features a specialist ElecStore counter.
* Survey of 500 UK Plumbers and Heating Installers, aged 18+ conducted by Censuswide in March 2025.
