“I needed an emergency electrician call out for my elderly and vulnerable relatives. Tried half a dozen other services. And either no one answered the telephone or details were taken and I was left waiting for hours with no indication of when or if someone would come out. Called Area Maintenance, the phone was answered immediately by an actual person, not some soulless A.I. bot that either didn’t understand or leaves me on hold. The Area Maintenance call taker was friendly, explained prices etc in the first instance, took details and had someone with me in less than an hour. Jacob, the engineer”
Public evidence profile
Area Maintenance Ltd
Emergency callout
Electrician, Handyman +2 more
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
73out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 468 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume468
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say52 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Area Maintenance Ltd
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Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for these jobs:
- Electrician
- Handyman
- Lighting
- 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.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Area Maintenance Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameArea Maintenance Ltd
Company number09193848
Incorporated
Registered activityElectrical installation
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2014)
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 12 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade468 reviews
Highlights
“Friendly and helpful, excellent service.”
“My boiler packed in and I needed a combi boiler replacement. Craig and Ethan were marvellous,explained everything,quiet and efficient,no fuss,excellent work,friendly and polite. Maria advised me each morning they were on their way. I have used the firm before and trust them completely. Efficient and get the job done to a very high professional finish even getting reclamation bricks to match the brickwork. Im extremely pleased with all the work. David also came to clean the gutters,no hassle,polite and friendly. Brilliant reliable firm which I will use again.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Area Maintenance Ltd, including the highlights above. The 468 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I needed an emergency electrician call out for my elderly and vulnerable relatives. Tried half a dozen other services. And either no one answered the telephone or details were taken and I was left waiting for hours with no indication of when or if someone would come out. Called Area Maintenance, the phone was answered immediately by an actual person, not some soulless A.I. bot that either didn’t understand or leaves me on hold. The Area Maintenance call taker was friendly, explained prices etc in the first instance, took details and had someone with me in less than an hour. Jacob, the engineer
Friendly and helpful, excellent service.
My boiler packed in and I needed a combi boiler replacement. Craig and Ethan were marvellous,explained everything,quiet and efficient,no fuss,excellent work,friendly and polite. Maria advised me each morning they were on their way. I have used the firm before and trust them completely. Efficient and get the job done to a very high professional finish even getting reclamation bricks to match the brickwork. Im extremely pleased with all the work. David also came to clean the gutters,no hassle,polite and friendly. Brilliant reliable firm which I will use again.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Chester le Street
Across 6 plumbers in Chester le Street, 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
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
Electrician in Chester Le Street, Durham.
Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksBlocked ToiletsElectric Boiler InstallationElectric Boiler Servicing / RepairElectric CookersElectric Gate WiringElectric HeatingElectric RadiatorsElectric Range CookersElectric Showers
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
Chester le StreetDurham
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
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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.
Good to know
Common questions about Area Maintenance Ltd
Is Area Maintenance Ltd a legitimate business?
Area Maintenance Ltd has 468 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Area Maintenance Ltd?
Area Maintenance Ltd has 468 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Area Maintenance Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Area Maintenance Ltd's 468 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 Area Maintenance Ltd had recent public reviews?
Area Maintenance 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 Area Maintenance Ltd a registered business?
Area Maintenance Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 09193848), incorporated 29 Aug 2014, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Area Maintenance Ltd specialise in?
Area Maintenance Ltd lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, Blocked Toilets, Electric Boiler Installation, Electric Boiler Servicing / Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.