Public evidence profile

Dobson & Clarke Limited

BuilderSheffield5.014 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
Which? Trusted Traders
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
51out of 100
Good record, gaps to check
  • Rated 5.0 from 14 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

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How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 14
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say26.9 of 60
Independent checks14.2 of 30
Track record10 of 10
See the independent checks
  • Licences and credentials0.7 of 10.1
  • Ways to reach them10.1 of 10.1
  • Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
  • Registered company details3.4 of 3.4
  • Photos of their work0 of 0.8
  • Industry recognition0 of 0.4

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Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Companies House registration

Active incorporated business

Active

Dobson & Clarke Limited is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

Legal nameDobson & Clarke Limited
Company number08026472
Incorporated
Registered activityPlumbing & heating installation
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.

From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 14 customer reviews on Which? Trusted Traders.

Customers who keep coming back: I have used Dobson & Clarke Ltd for several small jobs in the past, which is why I chose them for my bathroom renovation. · Which? Trusted Traders, 24 Jul 2023

Respectful and tidy in your home: The work area was kept clean & tidy throughout & all waste was removed from the site at the end of the day. · Which? Trusted Traders, 24 Mar 2025

Reviewers confirm: Finished on schedule. We were also fortunate to have the work done so promptly and perfectly to schedule. · Which? Trusted Traders, 28 Feb 2025

Clear communicationQuoted from 3 reviews

We were kept informed along the way and any queries we had were always answered very swiftly. · Which? Trusted Traders, 10 Apr 2025

from the first contact the project was handled expertly and efficiently, with excellent communication throughout · Which? Trusted Traders, 28 Feb 2025

He communicates extremely well and ensures we are fully informed. · Which? Trusted Traders

Quality of the workQuoted from 3 reviews

The work was carried out to a high standard and within time. · Which? Trusted Traders, 10 Apr 2025

Their work is of very high quality, and they pay attention to detail. · Which? Trusted Traders, 24 Jul 2023

Gary is professional and knowledgeable and the work is consistently of a very high standard. · Which? Trusted Traders

Reliable and punctualQuoted from 2 reviews

His team are all courteous and positive and arrive when they say they will. · Which? Trusted Traders, 14 Jan 2026

He’s always on time, is a great guy to deal with and always incredibly helpful. · Which? Trusted Traders, 16 Sept 2023

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Photos listed on Which? Trusted Traders

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Monday–Saturday
9am–5pm
Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
14 reviews in public evidence3 reviews in the last 12 monthsReviewed on public review sources since 2022Most recent review
Customers often mention
  • Friendly & politeMentioned in 50% of reviews we've read
  • ProfessionalMentioned in 36% of reviews we've read

Based on the 5 reviews with a star rating

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Where these reviews are published
  • Which? Trusted Traders14 reviews · 5.0 avg

Highlights

I have used Dobson and Clarke for a number of years. Their work, particularly on our rather complicated central heating system has always been excellent. They have even given advice over the phone late at night which has been invaluable during the last cold snap. I find they are very professional and fair in their pricing. All round, a 5 star service.

Which? Trusted Traders ConsumerWhich? Trusted Traders5.0 rating

We have had many plumbing works done to our house in the last 11 years by Dobson & Clarke. Their work is always to a high standard and response rate to work requests is excellent. Our yearly boiler service, taps replaced in the house, leaking pipes fixed, unvented pressurised hot water system installed, all examples of work we have had completed by Dobson & Clarke. They also insulated one of our bedroom floors to sound proof it as well. They are clean and tidy too!

Which? Trusted Traders ConsumerWhich? Trusted Traders5.0 rating

The construction of a basement bathroom from part of a storeroom with no existing services. Construction of the separate room, stud wall, doors, plastering, electrics etc. Installation of a shower, sink, toilet & maserator, heated towel rail and extractor fan. All tiling and finishing. Plus all the groundwork and pipe work required to connect to the above ground drainage outlets.

Which? Trusted Traders ConsumerWhich? Trusted Traders5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

Customer in South Yorkshire
Customer recommends this business

Fantastic service and support

We contacted Gary based on a local recommendation. Harvey, who works in Gary's team, has visited our house on several occasions to help us with ongoing plumbing issues. Each time, he has been courteous, professional and thorough, providing easy to understand advice on our options. Reasonably priced and highly recommended.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
4 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in South Yorkshire
Customer recommends this business

Work on a leaking shower tray

We experienced some problems when a previous builder installed our new shower tray and enclosure, and it started leaking from the sides. The current builder was unable to solve the problem and so, after looking for recommendations, contacted Dobson and Clarke. Gary responded to our query within 24 hours, came round and put our minds at ease stating that they would solve the problem. Less than a week later a team came out and removed the shower enclosure, resealed the tray and reinstalled the enclosure and the leak stopped. The team were happy to answer our queries while they were doing the work, were polite and very clean and hygienic. The whole process was incredibly smooth from start to finish. Everyone we spoke to at Dobson and Clarke was very professional and I would highly recommend them for any plumbing related issues.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in South Yorkshire
Customer recommends this business

Thank you to all at Dobson and Clarke

Gary project managed some welcome improvements to my 2nd floor (new shower room, replacement of wall with bannister, new insulation, new velux windows, and loft boarding and hatch) as well as some repairs to the roof and basement and replacement of a lead water feed. Gary has the drive to get a variety of things done efficiently and on time. His team are all courteous and positive and arrive when they say they will. You are never left wondering where someone is. They clear up as much as they can at the end of the day and at the end of the job. A particular mention for Dale and Noah who were always kind and patient with my questions and concerns. Gary is very friendly and approachable too and always took my ideas, concerns, and questions seriously. You will be in good hands with Gary and team. I actually miss them now they have finished!

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in South Yorkshire
Customer recommends this business

New shower cubicle

Dobson and Clarke did a fantastic job for us; from the first visit to suggest ideas for a new shower cubicle and the initial quote through to completion of the work. We were kept informed along the way and any queries we had were always answered very swiftly. The staff who carried out the work were polite and took pride in what they did. The work was carried out to a high standard and within time. Would definitely recommend.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in South Yorkshire
Customer recommends this business

Used on several occasions for a variety of Plumbing & Heating Jobs

First used 1 year ago to replace boiler & re-siting of a pressure relief valve incorrectly positioned by a previous company. This has run without issue since its installation. The most recent job was to replace a toilet & cistern. We were given a fair & detailed quote for the work & as we were supplying the hardware, a date was put aside for the work, but they ensured that we had everything available on site before finalising the installation. As a result we were not kept waiting once we had everything available & the works were scheduled for the beginning of the week following our confirmation of everything being available. They were able to work around our not being available on the second day & completed the job on the morning of day 3 to ensure we were not inconvenienced in any way. We were kept fully informed of their arrival times & everything was completed to schedule. Harvey ensured that we were happy with finished work & was happy to make any small changes we needed. The work area was kept clean & tidy throughout & all waste was removed from the site at the end of the day. I would not hesitate to use the company again & can thoroughly recommend them.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Read the other 4 detailed reviews on this page
Customer in South Yorkshire
Customer recommends this business

Excellent project-handling skills

Many thanks to Gary and Harvey for their great work on our leaky bathroom - from the first contact the project was handled expertly and efficiently, with excellent communication throughout - much appreciated! We were also fortunate to have the work done so promptly and perfectly to schedule.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Derbyshire
Customer recommends this business

Friendly, efficient service

I’ve used Gary on several occasions to complete the annual service of my boiler. He’s always on time, is a great guy to deal with and always incredibly helpful. I’d have no hesitation in recommending him. Great service all round

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in South Yorkshire
Customer recommends this business

High quality work from a trustworthy team

I have used Dobson & Clarke Ltd for several small jobs in the past, which is why I chose them for my bathroom renovation. Their work is of very high quality, and they pay attention to detail. The team were respectful and personable professionals to have in my home. We hit an unexpected snag towards the end of the project which they rectified promptly. The whole project was closely co-ordinated by Gary, who was also very helpful in making recommendations, and responsive when I had a query. I know of several of my neighbours who use Dobson and Clarke so you can rest assured that my great experience is indicative of a consistently high standard of work. They are in demand, and worth the wait.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in South Yorkshire
Customer recommends this business

CP12 Gas certificate

We are having a refugee come to stay with us and needed a CP12 gas certificate at very short notice for the council. Gary was able to get us booked in quickly so we could meet the deadline. On the day he was extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He was even able to offer advice on some other plumbing issues we were having. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gary's services and would certainly use him again in the future.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Local context

Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Sheffield

Across 207 builders in Sheffield, 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

Where this information comes from

1 named public source

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About

Dobson & Clarke established in 1975 Kenneth and Keith have now fully retired Gary has worked at Dobson and Clarke since 1991 and became sole owner in 2007, he now trades as a limited company and is the company director. Joanne Clarke has been part of Dobson and Clarke since 2015 carrying out all our secretarial and customer care needs, including staff management ordering invoicing and internal company paperwork's and payroll. We take pride in the knowledge that all our team have stayed with the company since their initial apprenticeships started and welcome new comer Harvey to the company and hope that along side Dale and Mark they will too grow with the company. Our Team are widely respected by the company ,and our customers regularly comment on their professional, trustworthy and friendly manor.

Services they list

Central heating systems (installation and servicing)Boiler installationBoiler repairBoiler servicingImmersion HeatersGas safety testing and inspectionPower flushingRadiators and central heatingBathroom InstallationElectric ShowersKitchen installationKitchen refurbishment

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What this business says about itself
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About this business

How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1975, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2012. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1975Website online since2010Company registered2012First public review2022
Steadily reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months, in line with their long-term review pace of about 4 a year.
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Common questions about Dobson & Clarke Limited

Is Dobson & Clarke Limited a legitimate business?

Dobson & Clarke Limited has 14 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 Dobson & Clarke Limited?

Dobson & Clarke Limited has 14 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 Dobson & Clarke Limited's reviews are genuine?

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Has Dobson & Clarke Limited had recent public reviews?

Dobson & Clarke Limited 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 Dobson & Clarke Limited qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Dobson & Clarke Limited, including Which? Trusted Traders. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Which? Trusted Traders is Which? Trusted Trader: an endorsement from the consumer champion Which?, given to traders who pass its assessment process.

Is Dobson & Clarke Limited a registered business?

Dobson & Clarke Limited is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08026472), incorporated 11 Apr 2012, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does Dobson & Clarke Limited specialise in?

Dobson & Clarke Limited lists specialist services including Central heating systems (installation and servicing), Boiler installation, Boiler repair, Boiler servicing, Immersion Heaters, Gas safety testing and inspection. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

When was Dobson & Clarke Limited's website registered?

Dobson & Clarke Limited's website has been online since 2010, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.