For the Law family, plumbing and gas engineering is not just a profession. It has been a way of life for more than 100 years.
The story begins in the early 1900s with Harold Law, who left school and immediately set up his own plumbing business in Blackpool. At the same time, his closest friend, Frank Taylor, was taking his own first steps into the construction industry.
In 1921, at just 16 years old, Frank borrowed £100 to build two houses in Blackpool. As Frank was too young to legally establish a company, his uncle, Jack Woodrow, lent his name to the business and Taylor Woodrow was born. Harold Law proudly carried out all of the plumbing work on those very first homes.
While Frank moved to London and built Taylor Woodrow into one of the world’s largest construction companies, eventually receiving a knighthood for his achievements, Harold chose to stay where his heart belonged: Blackpool. His commitment was always to his local community.
Following service in the Second World War, Harold returned home and became lead foreman for some of Lancashire’s largest plumbing contractors, overseeing major projects including schools, hospitals and large housing developments. His reputation for quality workmanship and reliability quickly became well known throughout the Fylde Coast.
In 1954, Harold’s son Barry followed in his father’s footsteps, beginning an apprenticeship with British Gas. Barry dedicated himself to mastering the trade, earning City and Guilds qualifications with credits and further National Certificates with distinction through Bolton Technical College and The Harris Institute in Preston. After qualifying, Barry joined forces with Harold and together they became trusted subcontractors for British Gas, delivering high-quality domestic installations across the region.
Following Harold’s passing, Barry established Fylde Gas Installations before creating Gas World, a successful chain of retail gas showrooms across the North of England, employing more than 30 full-time gas engineers. As the industry evolved, Barry returned his focus to what mattered most, providing expert gas engineering backed by genuine experience.
Today, that family tradition continues with Barry’s son, Gary Law, Director of Fylde Heat Pumps. Alongside a carefully selected team of highly trained engineers, Gary has continued the family commitment to exceptional workmanship, honest advice and first-class customer service.
Every engineer has been trained to the highest industry standards, and every job is completed with the same care, professionalism and attention to detail that has defined the Law family for over a century.
From boiler installations and servicing to central heating, plumbing repairs and landlord gas safety certificates, Fylde Heat Pumps has earned a reputation across Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and surrounding areas for being dependable, knowledgeable and trusted.
Technology changes. Regulations evolve. But one thing has never changed: the importance of doing the job properly. For more than 100 years, generations of the Law family have built their reputation through hard work, honesty and craftsmanship. That experience is something no shortcut can replace.
When you choose Fylde Heat Pumps, you are choosing a local family business with over a century of knowledge behind every installation, repair and service. We are proud of where we have come from and even more excited about where we are going.
Fylde Heat Pumps. Trusted Gas and Heating Engineers in Blackpool for Over 100 Years.
