“Prompt response. Good communication. Acceptable price. Work carried out perfectly. I was impressed he removed the boots when entering my home without asking.”
Public evidence profile
Burnside and Son
Emergency callout
Central Heating Repair, Plumber
Trust Score
60out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 258 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume258
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say47.8 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 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 details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Trust at a glance
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Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for these jobs:
- Central Heating Repair
- Plumber
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade258 reviews
Highlights
“This company responded quickly when we posted the job - which was to replace an old gas hob with a brand new one. They were polite and amenable to our requirements and then completed the work on the date and time they stated they would. All work was completed to the standard we wanted and we have no qualms about recommending them and using them again ourselves.”
“Tom was polite helpful, efficient and knowledgeable”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Burnside and Son, including the highlights above. The 258 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Tom was polite helpful, efficient and knowledgeable
Prompt response. Good communication. Acceptable price. Work carried out perfectly. I was impressed he removed the boots when entering my home without asking.
This company responded quickly when we posted the job - which was to replace an old gas hob with a brand new one. They were polite and amenable to our requirements and then completed the work on the date and time they stated they would. All work was completed to the standard we wanted and we have no qualms about recommending them and using them again ourselves.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Swanley
Across 21 plumbers in Swanley, 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
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About
Central heating in Swanley.
Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingGas Boiler InstallationGas Boiler Servicing / RepairGas Central Heating InstallationGas Central Heating Servicing / RepairGas Cooker InstallationGas Safety Checks - CP12General PlumbingPipe FitterPlumbing RepairsPower FlushingRadiator Installation
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Areas served
Swanley
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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.
Good to know
Common questions about Burnside and Son
Is Burnside and Son a legitimate business?
Burnside and Son has 258 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. 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 Burnside and Son?
Burnside and Son has 258 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 Burnside and Son's reviews are genuine?
Burnside and Son's 258 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 Burnside and Son had recent public reviews?
Burnside and Son 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.
What does Burnside and Son specialise in?
Burnside and Son lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Gas Boiler Installation, Gas Boiler Servicing / Repair, Gas Central Heating Installation, Gas Central Heating Servicing / Repair, Gas Cooker Installation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.