“Ryan arrived on time.” · Checkatrade, 14 Jan 2026
“He turned up at the agreed time on he agreed date” · Checkatrade, 9 Jan 2026
Public evidence profile
Friar Plumbing
Emergency callout
Plumber
Trust Score
47out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 49 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume49
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say34.9 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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Emergency callout
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “He cleaned up after he'd finished leaving everything spotless.” · Checkatrade, 14 Jan 2026
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What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade49 reviews
Highlights
“Great professional service, prompt, helpful communication, friendly and efficient.”
“Ryan arrived on time. He had the new part for the toilet cistern so got straight on with the job. He cleaned up after he'd finished leaving everything spotless. He then took the time to explain what he'd done.”
“I needed a new electric shower & I have a new kitchen sink that needed to be plumbed in correctly. I discussed what needed doing with Ryan. He went away & worked out a price for doing the various items. Once this was agreed he was able to book me in fairly quickly. He turned up at the agreed time on he agreed date, did the work exactly as agreed & then gave me the invoice, which was also as agreed. He then tidied up & left. Everything went very well, I now have a nice new shower that doesn't cut out. I also have a kitchen sink that doesn't leak and drains properly. Would recommended.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Friar Plumbing, including the highlights above. The 49 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Great professional service, prompt, helpful communication, friendly and efficient.
Ryan arrived on time. He had the new part for the toilet cistern so got straight on with the job. He cleaned up after he'd finished leaving everything spotless. He then took the time to explain what he'd done.
I needed a new electric shower & I have a new kitchen sink that needed to be plumbed in correctly. I discussed what needed doing with Ryan. He went away & worked out a price for doing the various items. Once this was agreed he was able to book me in fairly quickly. He turned up at the agreed time on he agreed date, did the work exactly as agreed & then gave me the invoice, which was also as agreed. He then tidied up & left. Everything went very well, I now have a nice new shower that doesn't cut out. I also have a kitchen sink that doesn't leak and drains properly. Would recommended.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for plumbers in Stowmarket
Across 10 plumbers in Stowmarket, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
Plumber in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksBlocked ToiletsGeneral PlumbingPlumbing RepairsRadiator InstallationRadiator RepairRadiator Thermostat Valve InstallationRadiator Thermostat Valve RepairShower InstallationShower Repair
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Areas served
StowmarketSuffolk
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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.
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Common questions about Friar Plumbing
Is Friar Plumbing a legitimate business?
Friar Plumbing has 49 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 Friar Plumbing?
Friar Plumbing has 49 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 Friar Plumbing's reviews are genuine?
Friar Plumbing's 49 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 Friar Plumbing had recent public reviews?
Friar Plumbing 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 Friar Plumbing specialise in?
Friar Plumbing lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, Blocked Toilets, General Plumbing, Plumbing Repairs. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.