How can I check the quality of a plumber’s work?

To check the quality of a plumber's work, read customer reviews and ratings on platforms like MyBuilder for insights on reliability and professionalism. You can also ask the plumber for references or examples of previous projects.

How do I choose a reputable plumber?

Look for a plumber with solid experience and good communication skills. They should provide clear, upfront pricing, including any potential additional costs, before starting the job.

How do I know if my plumber is insured?

It's important to hire a plumber with insurance to protect yourself from accidents or damage to your property during the job. Ask the plumber for proof of insurance or check their website or profile. Many plumbers are covered by public liability insurance, which covers accidental damage or injury while working in your home.

Do plumbers near me charge call-out fees?

Many plumbers charge a call-out fee for coming to your property, which is usually applied to the total cost of the job if they carry out work. The fee can range from £50 to £100, depending on the plumber and the time of day. Be sure to ask about call-out charges when booking to avoid any surprises.

Do I need a plumber for all types of plumbing issues?

While plumbers handle a majority of tasks like drain cleaning, pipework, and boiler maintenance, more specialised tasks, such as electrical work or gas fitting, may require additional professionals. Always check if the plumber has the right expertise for your job.

Are warranties or guarantees common for plumbing work?

Yes, plumbers often provide guarantees for their work, ensuring repairs or installations meet quality standards. Always ask about warranties before hiring.

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Pipeline Solution
Rating: 3 out of 5
I am a self employed plumber who takes great pride in the work I carry out, all installations are to a high quality, and all customers will be satisfied with price aswell as workmanship.
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Plumbing- 2 Jan 2019
The sink fell off the wall about two months after it was fitted. I have photos to evidence this. I am now relisting this job on mybuilder to get it fixed.
Ferdie smith
Rating: 2.4 out of 5
Hi my name is Ferdie I’m based in Leicestershire and I’m a plumber. If I can help you then I will try my best at the best of my ability. I’m a very friendly person and I have around 5 years experience to offer with a lot of knowledge.
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Plumbing- 1 Dec 2025
Job not completed – valve still leaking. I hired Ferdie Smith to replace my internal main water valve under the kitchen sink. He charged £80, but instead of replacing the valve, he spent about 10 minutes wrapping it with tape. The leak remained the same, and a second person he sent also did not fix it. After I contacted him again, he said I should contact Severn Trent Water to replace it, which is incorrect. This is internal water valve and STW is not responsible for replacing this. The job was not completed, and the service I paid for was not delivered.
Andrei Butnarasu
Rating: 2.4 out of 5
"I'm a multi-skilled worker with many years' experience in maintenance. I've achieved my skills in a dynamic maintenance company."
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Guttering- 7 Feb 2025
Very nice guy and a willing worker. I would like to have his contact number for future jobs.
TO-KAR BEST PLUMBING LTD
Rating: 3 out of 5
We are a plumbing company that is already 10 years on the market in the UK. We do our work reliably and carefully. We deal with everything related to hudraulics, starting from projects and all calculations ending with the ending of work in accordance with the British Regulations.
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Plumbing- 8 Jan 2019
Done a great job and at an all inclusive competitive price. I am very pleased with the water filter fitting. Well mounted with a bypass I can use when changing my filters. Exactly what I wanted.
Kieron Ellis plumbing and heating
Rating: 3 out of 5
15 years time served working for various companies, now self employed. Gas Safe qualified All aspects of plumbing and heating work undertaken, no job too big or small Bathrooms Central heating systems Blocked drains Pipe alterations Breakdowns Servicing
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Plumbing- 27 Feb 2020
he came round and fixed a toilet that was not flushing and solved it. I asked him to plumb a washing machine in upstairs, which was a priority, plus do some plumbing on two en suite showers I wanted. also to check why the upstairs radiators from the back boiler of my wood burning stove were not getting hot enough. He told me he would come round on Saturday, but I had to use my wood burner fire to hear the water so he could check the radiators. Which I did but he didn't turn up, He struck me as a good honest lad.. so I will give him the benefit of doubt and assume that for some reason he could not meet the appointment.. if so, he needs to learn that if he cannot fulfil an appointment with a customer then he should communicate with them
Kitchen fitting and pro tiling Telford
Rating: 3 out of 5
Hi I'm Michael, we are a well established, trustworthy, reliable and professional company with over 5 years experience. Based in telford, we cover all surrounding areas of Shropshire and the West Midlands. Our service is friendly, clean and tidy, and reliable. We are experienced and skilled at the following: Kitchens Bathrooms Flooring (laminate & solid) Tiling Regrouting removal and installation We give free, non obligatory quotes and estimates.
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Tiling- 13 Jul 2019
Still chasing Michael. I foolishly paid him in advance in trust, his workmanship was extremely poor, extra costs incurred never provided receipt or handed back receipts I had given him. I will happily post photos of the work but will give Michael until the end of the month to get in touch if not I will be taking further action. Thank you.
Rothwells plumbing and heating
Rating: 3 out of 5
Rothwells heating! Our main priority is customer satisfaction and taking pride in our work however big or small the job may be? We currently have 12 years of experience throughout the trade and offer amazing advise on any questions you may have. We can guarantee a pleasant experience when you choose us from the moment the job is undertaken. Why choose us? We offer prices no other tradesmen can match and our work speaks for it's self. Don't hesitate to give us a try you won't be disappointed!
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Plumbing- 12 Nov 2019
My grandmother was very pleased with the work done.
WaterWorks Plumbing & Heating Services
Rating: 3 out of 5
WATER WORKS PLUMBING AND HEATING services are highly trained engineers, working together to provide a service to London and Kent matching the highest in the industry at realistic rates and guarantees. We are professionals in plumbing, heating, bathrooms and drainage. Whatever your problem, we have an engineer that can help.
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Central Heating- 11 Jun 2019
Gary was very helpful in the initial planning of the project. He carried out the work efficiently and competently. When a problem arose he offered sensible and cost efficient solutions. I am very happy with his work and would not hesitate to use him again or recommend him to others
Briggs Bathrooms & Plumbing Ltd
Rating: 3 out of 5
Briggs Bathrooms & Plumbing is a family owned and operated company based in the South West of England. We are able to deal with all aspects of plumbing, from fixing a dripping tap, to fully refurbishing and installing bathrooms, cloakrooms and en-suites.
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Plumbing- 18 Nov 2019
Had three small jobs was able to to fix one the others still looking into.
Triumph Heating Ltd
Rating: 3 out of 5
I'm a Gas Safe heating engineer & plumber, I work with major public sector heating company, also maintenance contractors for Virgin Atlantic & with tradesman in the area to assist &/or overlook larger projects. I'm an individual who takes pride in my work, take my time to get the job done right and always puts the customer & there needs first.
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Central Heating- 7 Oct 2019
- A quick fix was done. However, the leak stopped for 2 days then came back even worse. I contacted the contractor and was told the valves need changing. - I hired a different contractor who managed to fix this issue without changing the valves. - For that reason, unfortunately, I believe the contractor failed to identify the root cause and hence wasted my time. - A call out charge of £40 should have been clearly communicated to the customer. - Communication style was a bit aggressive. - Not recommended, unfortunately.
Wagner’s maintenance and repairs
Rating: 3 out of 5
I’ve been working in the building industry for over 15 years and pride myself in a high quality standard of workmanship. I have a diploma in plumbing studies level 2 and offer a friendly helpful service in domestic plumbing, brick work and general DIY. From Bathroom installations, to hanging doors or even just fixing a leaking tap .
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Bathroom Fitting- 2 Jul 2019
Hired Nathan to fit a shower and tile around it replace bath, toilet and sink. As soon as the shower was fitted and was told it was ok to use there was a leak underneath the bathtub which he was made aware of and supposedly fixed. After the job was finished we noticed water had started dripping through our living room ceiling downstairs, the toilet was also leaking and there is smell coming from it, it also wobbles as you sit down or gently touch it. He has been on more than 3 occasions to fix these issues but nothing has changed. We still cant use the shower/bath as it leaks onto the floorboard, the toilet leaks and wobbles. We initially agreed on the phone that we would get a quote from someone else to fix the issues which he would pay for but he is now going back on his word offering £100 for resealing with silicone ( Which he has done on all the occasions he has come to fix the leak and it hasn't helped) The bath is covered in silicone including around the shower screen which is very messy and still leaks. we have managed to get other quotes (which are more than £100) and have been informed nothing has been installed properly we were shown how the toilet/shower and bath are not properly attached to the wall. The surprising thing is Nathan didn't seem to know what was causing the leaks in the first place which make me doubt he is a plumber. We have been left with a toilet we cant use and a wet ceiling that we now need to have fixed. Surely this is not right?
Newtownabbey Property Services
Rating: 3 out of 5
Newtownabbey Property Services have over 30 years experience in various trades. We only accept the highest quality workmanship and offer free quotes no matter how small or big the job. We can also offer advice on any potential project you wish to undertake. We can beat 99% of written quotes by at least 10% !! Contact us for more information.
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 9 Apr 2020
Avoid this guy at all costs. Claims to have 30yrs experience behind him in the construction industry. This is not the case. He has no experience whatsoever. A DIY handyman would know more. Claims to have a a team of professional tradesmen, this again is untrue. He gets them through Gumtree and Mybuilder when required. Non of the tradesmen who he got for our project had ever worked for him before. They had no loyalties to him or ourselves. He was caught out telling lies to us and the tradesmen he employed. He actually told one of the tradesmen to tell us lies but that particular guy told us the truth and was honest. Unless you want a professional liar stay clear. Choose your tradesmen wisely.We were unfortunate!!
L&R Plumbing
Rating: 3 out of 5
I have been in the trade for nearly 40 years. I carry out all aspects of Plumbing and Heating to an excellent standard. I have a team of 2 other plumbers working with me which ensures I have an engineer available for any emergency call outs. All jobs are quoted in full, with itemised lines so customers know what costs to expect. No hidden charges. Gas Safe Registered.
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Plumbing- 1 Apr 2019
Les and his son did a great job! They understood exactly what I needed to have done and completed the job quickly. Fully tested and tidied before they left. Very satisfied! Highly recommended.
S.K. Plumbing & Gas Services
Rating: 3 out of 5
Providing: Full Bathroom Refurbishment, Plumbing Maintenance, Central heating repair & Installation, Boiler & Gas appliance installation & Servicing, Landlord services Qualifications/Accreditation/Experience: NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering - Apprentice Trained (Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fitting) Gas Safe Registered Over 17 Years industry experience
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Heat Smart Plumbing
Rating: 2 out of 5
At HeatSmart Plumbing, we provide reliable plumbing and heating services across London, Hertfordshire and Essex. From leaking taps and toilet repairs to showers, radiators and boiler work, we tackle everyday repairs and larger installations with care. We pride ourselves on clear, upfront pricing, friendly communication and leaving your home clean and tidy. Whatever the job, our aim is to make getting it sorted straightforward and stress-free.
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Plumbing- 6 Nov 2026
Really good service, responsive and progressional. Only downside is the person you’re speaking to on WhatsApp and the person that comes out was different. But customer service was very good. And the job was good.
NSP
Rating: 3 out of 5
NSP has been running since Jan 2018, though I have 10 years experience in plumbing and heating. We strive on providing excellent customer service and will go above and beyond to provide this
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Plumbing- 15 May 2019
Did not cure the water hammer - installed a new tap which did not solve the water hammer at all.