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Essex Elite Services

BuilderBrentwood4.9100 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
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Trust Score
58out of 100
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  • Rated 4.9 from 100 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

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How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume100
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say39.2 of 60
Independent checks8.4 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials0.7 of 10.3
  • Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
  • Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
  • Registered company details0 of 5.1
  • Photos of their work4.3 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0 of 1.7

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Completed work

Photos listed as completed work

50 photos

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Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 94 customer reviews on TrustATrader.

Quality of the workQuoted from 3 reviews

very good standard of workmanship · TrustATrader, 9 Jul 2025

The work James and Matt completed was to a very high standard · TrustATrader, 7 Dec 2020

you can tell from the quality of the work he is a perfectionist. · TrustATrader, 3 Jul 2020

Reliable and punctualQuoted from 3 reviews

James and Matt arrived on time · TrustATrader, 4 Aug 2025

arrived on time · TrustATrader, 19 Oct 2020

Punctual, clean, friendly and knowledgeable. · TrustATrader, 13 Sept 2019

Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.

4.9out of 5
100 reviews in public evidenceReviewed on public review sources since 2012Most recent review
Customers often mention
  • Friendly & politeMentioned in 27% of reviews we've read
Where these reviews are published
  • TrustATrader100 reviews · 4.9 avg

Highlights

The finish is truly remarkable, real attention to detail and focus on getting things right for the long term. Focussed on customer experience, great connections across the trade and really good eye for ideas and design.

Andrew RosamTrustATrader5.0 rating

James and Matt arrived on time to replace the gas boiler as quoted. They were courteous and polite throughout. They went above and beyond when for some unknown reason the Toilet Cistern cracked. Immediately both went to source a replacement. Unfortunately they had to buy both Cistern and Bowl. Installed with no fuss. Boiler commissioned also. Thank You James and Matt for excellent Workmanship & Service. Best Regards, Paul.

Paul BarryTrustATrader5.0 rating

Very professional. Punctual, honest and a very good standard of workmanship

Peter ReynoldsTrustATrader5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for Essex Elite Services, including the highlights above. The 100 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Russell Boardman4.7 / 5 ·

Excellent response for help, phoned one day and they attended the next. Very knowledgeable on Valiant Boilers.

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Robert Burnham4.8 / 5 ·

The work James and Matt completed was to a very high standard, promised what they said they would. We had a complete new central heating which was relocated from downstairs to upstairs, in tight airing cupboard and new radiators replaced in some of the rooms completed in 4 days. The pipe work is very good and all so far is working well. I would say they do charge a premium but what you are getting is a Rolls Royce of a business. I would use them again.

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Sue G4.8 / 5 ·

Extremely quick response to a radiator problem. Turned up within 30 minutes and quickly diagnosed the problem and remedy. Job was done on the spot to a very high standard and even checked the entire system for any other problems. Excellent service good value and Matt's singing wouldn't put me off from using them again.

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Nathan Powell5.0 / 5 ·

Great installation experience, very tidy job, arrived on time and worked tirelessly all day and cleaned up everything at the end. They went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect, very impressed, thanks James

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Jeneille Clark5.0 / 5 ·

Essex Elite did a full refurb of our lounge, dining room, hallway, kitchen, bathroom and WC. This included demolition and construction of walls and areas, the installation of windows, bifold doors and wooded flooring throughout. A full bathroom fitted complete with waterfall shower. We had a new kitchen with appliances installed with under-counter lights which adds a great glow to the area. Skirting, doors and cornice were installed and painted to a high standard. All radiators were upgraded with a new boiler system to suit. We are very pleased with the end result! Would highly recommend them.

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Robert Humphries5.0 / 5 ·

Very pleased with the service Essex Elite provided. I would highly recommend.

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Joshua Hamilton5.0 / 5 ·

Had our old boiler replaced with a new combi & nest system. James was able to assess the work and turn the job around in less than 3 days! Excellent communication throughout. The work Matt has done is fantastic. Despite the speed at which he completed the work, he's not cut any corners, you can tell from the quality of the work he is a perfectionist. Would gladly use again.

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lee wingate5.0 / 5 ·

James and Matt have just completed a full hot water and heating system install on my house. Very professional, neat, tidy and punctual. They took time at the start to plan everything and talk me through (which i really liked), some great ideas and suggestions as well. Good fun to chat to and the quality / neatness of their work is first class. We would highly recommend.

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Stephen Bickel5.0 / 5 ·

Excellent company sorted my mums heating and hot water out having to uninstall old system and completely change to new all completed in a few days Would definitely use again and recommend!

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Mark Woodrow5.0 / 5 ·

James is a perfectionist. Not only are James and Matt who works with him really nice but you can trust them to be in your home when you are not. James sets extremely high standards and approaches the work as if it was his own home. He has some great ideas too. We had a substantial amount of work done including bathroom and cloakroom refurbishment and are so pleased with the result. Anyone who has seen it has been suitably impressed. Highly recommend.

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Mark O'Callaghan5.0 / 5 ·

Punctual, clean, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended and now on speed dial in my phone for anything pumbing/gas related. Have used Essex Elite a second time now, and will shortly be a third.

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Clare Murray5.0 / 5 ·

James was really helpful when my boiler needed replacing. He was very punctual, explained everything in understandable terms and extremely efficient. The job was carried out quickly and professionally and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.

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Chris Howse5.0 / 5 ·

Outstanding service. Fast, friendly and very efficient. Would highly recommend Essex Elite Services. Would definitely use again for any future plumbing jobs.

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Andrew Pickess4.8 / 5 ·

Excellent service, arrived early, no mess, very satisfied, would definitely use again.

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w glester5.0 / 5 ·

Excellent service. Highly recommended.

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Local context

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Brentwood

Across 31 builders in Brentwood, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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About

Essex Elite Services has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Brentwood and all surrounding areas.

What this business says about itself
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About this business

How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2012 (14 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
First public review2012Website online since2013
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Common questions about Essex Elite Services

Is Essex Elite Services a legitimate business?

Essex Elite Services has 100 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Essex Elite Services?

Essex Elite Services has 100 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How do I know Essex Elite Services' reviews are genuine?

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Is Essex Elite Services qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Essex Elite Services, including TrustATrader Approved. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, TrustATrader Approved is TrustATrader's approved badge: awarded after it vets the trader's identity and background.

When was Essex Elite Services' website registered?

Essex Elite Services' website has been online since 2013, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.