# GCL Hopkins Ltd

GCL Hopkins Ltd is a plumber in Loughborough. Rated 3.3/5 from 14 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.

No Trust Score yet: not enough public evidence held to score this business.

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.

The earliest independent record of them trading is 2009, so at least 17 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.

## About
In Loughborough, Leicestershire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 3.3/5 | 14 |

Most recent review: 10 months ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "High standard of workmanship and a very professional and friendly service throughout. Would highly recommend."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "GCL Hopkins Ltd fitted a new shower for our Mother who lives a long way from us and from the first reassuring phone call to arrange a quote they were extremely helpful and friendly. They always arrived when they said they would and were very thoughtful and helpful explaining what they were going to do every step of the way. They kept everywhere clean and protected and always cleaned up after themselves. We can not recommend them highly enough. Wonderful people to deal with and a 5* service"
> 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:_
- Leicestershire
- Loughborough

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 14 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 06793400 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Active
- Run by 3 directors; the longest-serving current director was appointed in 2009 (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.

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