# Drakes Plumbing And Heating South West

Drakes Plumbing And Heating South West is a plumber in Honiton. Rated 5.0/5 from 15 public reviews across 1 review source. 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: 44 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 15 reviews.

We 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.

## About
In Honiton, Devon.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 15 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Honiton. Across 5 plumbers in Honiton, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 10 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 2 reviews): "Professional (but friendly too), punctual, tidy, knowledgeable and communicative" · Checkatrade, 3 Apr 2025

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I feel very fortunate to have found Andy Drak. He’s completed three major projects for me: a full bathroom renovation, relocating the boiler to the loft, and installing a brand-new kitchen. Andy is easy to work with, he listens carefully, offers smart suggestions, and keeps costs reasonable. He also has a skilled team that delivers excellent results. I highly recommend him for any plumbing or renovation work." John M"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Excellent experience with Andy from Drakes Plumbing. Responded very quickly to a plea for help with our boiler. Replaced faulty boiler incredibly quickly, very grateful for such a speedy response and service. Professional (but friendly too), punctual, tidy, knowledgeable and communicative - nothing was too much trouble. Liaised with other trades as needed to complete the job. Patiently answered all my questions and a general all round star. ⭐ Thanks very much."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Andy did some work for us recently which involved replacing outside taps and replacing/installing two electronic shower control units (Aqualisa). He was fantastic and had to work in cramped conditions in the loft for one of the shower units. Andy is punctual, keeps customers informed and has a great personality - it was a pleasure talking to him. He is now our 'go to' plumber."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## 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:_
- Devon
- Honiton

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 15 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 for company number 16352566 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Active
- Run by 1 director; the longest-serving current director was appointed in 2025 (Companies House officers)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## 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: 07882 968403

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