# Christopher Plumbing Services Ltd Christopher Plumbing Services Ltd is a plumber in Basingstoke. Rated 5.0/5 from 2,102 public reviews across 2 review sources. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 86 out of 100 (outstanding track record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 2,102 reviews across 2 review sources. 26 reviews in the last 12 months. They state they've been established since 2009, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2019. Worth asking them about the gap. ## About In Basingstoke, Hampshire. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 1,768 | | TrustATrader | 4.9/5 | 334 | _Per-source review counts may overlap. They need not sum to the 2,102 cross-checked total above._ Independently rated 4.9–5.0 out of 5 across 2 separate review sources. Ratings that agree across independent sources are far harder to fake than a single glowing profile. Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Basingstoke. Across 50 plumbers in Basingstoke, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. Most recent review: 5 months ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "turn up when they say they will." · TrustATrader, 15 Dec 2025 - **Quick to respond** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "Christopher Plumbing came the same day as I contacted them." · TrustATrader, 23 Apr 2026 _Customers who keep coming back (3 reviewers describe returning):_ "I have used them on several occasions and I have always found their service to be of the highest level." · TrustATrader, 15 Dec 2025 ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_ - Punctual (mentioned in 28% of reviews we've read) - Friendly & polite (mentioned in 25% of reviews we've read) ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "Christopher Plumbing came the same day as I contacted them. The work was completed very efficiently" > Source: TrustATrader reviewer (5.0, via TrustATrader) > "I have been using Christopher Plumbing for a number of years. I have always found them to be excellent." > Source: TrustATrader reviewer (5.0, via TrustATrader) > "I've used Christopher Plumbing Services many times over the years and they never disappoint. Martyn came out on 9th April to drain and flush my central heating system, swap out a radiator, and fix a leak, all done to a really high standard. He was friendly, helpful, and left everything tidy. Excellent value for money too. If you're looking for a reliable, quality plumber you can trust, look no further. Highly recommended!" > Source: TrustATrader reviewer (5.0, via TrustATrader) ## Trades Plumber ## Areas covered _Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_ - Basingstoke - Hampshire ## Verified & regulated status - TrustATrader lists these checks: Identification checked, Company address verified, Customer references checked, Agreed to TrustATrader's high standards, Agreed to complaints procedure - TrustATrader lists insurance with Howden, verified 30 Jan 2026 ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 2,102 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. 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(via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/christopher-plumbing-services-ltd/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 4 (none currently verifiable) - Companies House status: Unknown - Website online since 2009 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: TrustATrader, Checkatrade, Gas Safe Register, Public liability insurance (verified by TrustATrader), Trading Standards Approved (Buy With Confidence) - Public evidence last checked May 2026 ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_ - Established: 2009 (17 years in business) - VAT number they state: GB 983341504 (check on the HMRC VAT checker: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number) ## Before you hire a plumber _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Agree 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. - For the water-regulations side of plumbing, a WaterSafe-approved plumber is vetted, qualified to the water regulations and insured. You can check yours or find one free at watersafe.org.uk. - Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile. ## Contact - Phone: 0800 011 2628 - Website: https://www.christopherplumbingservices.com --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/christopher-plumbing-services-ltd Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source, and reviews are cross-checked across 2 review sources. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.