We’ve used Archers for years to do the gas safety certificate on our rental as they’re trustworthy, reliable, and always keep us informed about what’s been done and any issues. This time we needed a new boiler and there was no question that we’d be using them for this too. The work was carried out to a high standard and as always Matt communicated with us throughout the process. It’s hard to find quality trades people but I’ve recommended Archers to lots of people and will continue to do so as they’re top notch.
Public evidence profile
Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd
Emergency callout
Central Heating Repair, Plumber
Identity & vetting
3 Checkatrade checks verified
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
74out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 360 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume360
Independent sources3 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say49.9 of 60
Independent checks14.5 of 30
Track record10 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 10.1
- Ways to reach them8.6 of 10.1
- Reviewed on more than one site2.5 of 5.1
- Registered company details3.4 of 3.4
- Photos of their work0 of 0.8
- Industry recognition0 of 0.4
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
From Checkatrade
Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for these jobs:
- Central Heating Repair
- Plumber
This is how they list themselves on Checkatrade. Call ahead to confirm they can come out for your job right now before you rely on it.
From Checkatrade
Checkatrade checks
Approved Checkatrade member since 2013.
Checkatrade has carried out these checks:
- Trading address verified
- Identity checked
- Meets Checkatrade Standards
Business details Checkatrade lists:
- VAT registered: 200358750
- Company type: Ltd Company
Public liability insurance: Self-certified by the business on 09/01/2024.
These checks come from Checkatrade. Anything shown as “self-certified” was declared by the business and not independently verified. Ask to see current documents before you hire.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameArchers Heating & Plumbing Ltd
Company number08300659
Incorporated
Registered activityPlumbing & heating installation
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2012)
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 14 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade360 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd, including the highlights above. The 360 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
First class. Arrived on time and installation was perfect. Could not fault them and would definitely use them again.
Matt was excellent. His knowledge and practical advice were superb. From the start, his main aim was to understand our problem and solve it. He didn’t rush in and assume things. Above all else, he was easy to talk to. He kept us informed throughout. And after saying all this, he solved a tricky problem with our ensuite radiator that had eluded others before him. I would thoroughly recommend Matt.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Swindon
Across 78 plumbers in Swindon, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.
About
Central heating in Swindon, Wiltshire.
Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksGas Boiler InstallationGas Boiler Servicing / RepairGas Central Heating InstallationGas Central Heating Servicing / RepairGas Cooker InstallationGas Safety Checks - CP12General PlumbingPipe FitterPlumbing Repairs
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
SwindonWiltshire
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Approved plumbers on the free WaterSafe register are vetted, qualified to the water regulations and insured. Check they're listed, or find a WaterSafe-approved plumber near you.
Check the WaterSafe registerAgree the call-out fee, the hourly or fixed rate, and whether parts are charged on top, in writing, before an emergency plumber starts. Out-of-hours overcharging and 'while I'm here' add-ons are common complaints.
Be wary of a plumber who, on a first visit, says your whole system or boiler must be replaced. Get a second opinion and an itemised quote (parts and labour separately) before agreeing to major work.
Gas and boiler work is a separate, regulated trade, not general plumbing. Make sure anyone working on a gas appliance is specifically registered to do gas work, and ask to see that registration before they start.
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About this business
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the plumber services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
How long they've really been tradingThe earliest independent record of them trading is 2012, so at least 14 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.
Company registered2012Checkatrade member since2013
Good to know
Common questions about Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd
Is Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd a legitimate business?
Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd has 360 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd?
Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd has 360 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd's 360 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd had recent public reviews?
Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd a registered business?
Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08300659), incorporated 20 Nov 2012, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd specialise in?
Archers Heating & Plumbing Ltd lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, Gas Boiler Installation, Gas Boiler Servicing / Repair, Gas Central Heating Installation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.