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5.0out of 5
36 reviews in public evidence7 reviews in the last 12 monthsReviewed on public review sources since 2022Most recent review Cross-checked across 2 review sources
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Drainage2 reviews
Customers often mention
ProfessionalMentioned in 67% of reviews we've read
Friendly & politeMentioned in 52% of reviews we've read
Tidy & cleanMentioned in 32% of reviews we've read
Where these reviews are published
Checkatrade24 reviews · 5.0 avg
TrustATrader12 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“David came promptly & quickly located the problem, advising how to minimise the problem whilst waiting for parts. The work was completed in an efficient & timely manner.
He was polite, friendly and very professional throughout, keeping us informed at every stage. We will happily use him for any future plumbing needs.”
“David was amazing. He replied promptly and then was patient with my dithering. He arrived within minutes and completed the job in a few minutes more. All this was happening on a day of great stress as my father was being admitted to the hospice that day. David's professionalism, expertise and kindness were exceptional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. He made a difficult day much easier by efficiently solving a faulty drainage pump restoring my father's wet-room to use, not that he will use it now sadly. Thank you David. I hope your expert work and compassion will take you far.”
“Amazing experience with HawkFost LTD. David responded with a message within 5 minutes of me posting on checkatrade and arrived at our house within 20 minutes. We had a leak coming through our utility room (through a light also!) from the upstairs bathroom. He was very professional wearing over shoes and found the cause of the leak very quickly. We can’t thank him enough for sorting and also coming out on a weekend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for HawkFost Ltd, including the highlights above. The 36 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Sarah A4.9 / 5 ·
Super prompt response and efficient professional service.
Anthony Michael Cioci5.0 / 5 ·
David is a true master of his craft and a consummate professional. His communication is clear and responsive, and the quality of his work is outstanding. He explains everything in simple terms, making the process easy to understand. His quotes and invoices are straightforward and easy to manage, and his rates offer excellent value for money in my opinion. David replaced a toilet in a very tight space, completing the job with precision and leaving a clean, tidy result that looked great. He then tackled the far less pleasant task of unblocking our backed-up external drains, which he handled swiftly and expertly. Once the drains were flowing again and cleaned down, David used a camera to inspect the system. We were even given a guided tour of the pipes, identifying blockages and joints in real time. This made it easy to establish a clear priority list for addressing the overall drainage problem. We hope David can fit us into his busy schedule. Highly recommend.
Susan5.0 / 5 ·
It's always a worry to find a tradesperson to work in and on your home but from their first response to my email, I 'liked' HawkFost and I have not been disappointed.
David, who actually completed most of the work we had done, and Ryan are both pleasant, polite, totally professional and passionate about their work. Everything was clearly explained at the outset and their commitment to the job in hand was obvious throughout. At the end of each day everything was tidied away and nothing was ever too much trouble.
We had a bathroom tap and kitchen tap replaced and the original central heating system has been completely upgraded and updated, including 2 new radiators, a new pump, a new larger, more efficient hot water cylinder, a Hive control system and a full powerflush (which was a revelation in itself!)
We would have no hesitation in recommending HawkFost and they will certainly always be our "go to" plumbing company.
Sue5.0 / 5 ·
Very professional service. Dave inspired confidence through his careful analysis of the issues, his technical knowledge and his readiness to find solutions. His building work (French drains, cementing in and connection of a stray drainpipe) was beautifully neat and carried out with the minimum of fuss. Friendly, polite manner and great communication. First rate.
Danesh5.0 / 5 ·
Responsed very quickly, came out to install a new hot tap for me. Very professional, cleaned up at the end and left the place as it was found with a great new hot tap neatly installed to utilise maximum cupboard space underneath. Would highly recommend the services of HawkFost to others.
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Mike5.0 / 5 ·
Fantastic work fixing cracked outdoor pipes. Highly recommend and will use again for sure.
Clive5.0 / 5 ·
Last year I was fortunate enough to have Heat-Tec install a brand new bathroom in my home and was delighted with the care and professionalism they showed, going above and beyond to make sure everything was fitted and working as it should.
During the last few days I have just had them install new radiators through out my home to replace the old ones and the work ethic showed was exactly as it had been last year.
A friendly and professional service I would not hesitate to recommend.
David5.0 / 5 ·
David was extremely professional and kept us updated with the work progress and any snags came across, would definitely have him back to do more work in the future
Ryan5.0 / 5 ·
David was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We had an ongoing issue with blocked drains that other drainage engineers couldn't solve. David came out and explained each step to us as he went along. Super polite and very tidy, makes me regret not finding him sooner! A pure professional and extremely happy with his work. 10/10
RIKIN5.0 / 5 ·
Professional all the way. Great communication. Diagnosed and fixed the problem quickly and supplied excellent practical tips. Very reasonably priced. Never had such fantastic service. Thank you 😊
Martin Dighton4.8 / 5 ·
David is very polite, straight to the point and done a great job on my system. Have and would highly recommend.
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by CheckatradeDrain Survey and jetting
First time Dave did a drain CCTV survey which showed a blockage in the soakaway and drain. He returned to jet them and completed the survey (only charging for the jetting) which showed problems with roots blocking the soakaway and a hole in the drain caused by a post piercing it. He went above and beyond to help solve them including doing a temporary fix to the soakaway until I have the funds to get repaired properly. He was really easy to talk to, clear explanations of what he had found, advice on what to do and wasn't distracted or rushed. I would 100% recommend and will be using again.
Max Masters5.0 / 5 ·
I had a drainage issue which Dave sorted for me. He was very polite and punctual. Very clean and tidy job. I definitely recommend 5 stars from me.
Customer4.8 / 5 ·
Verified by CheckatradeCctv survey of drains of Residential Property, quote for works
Dave was really prompt in responding and able to fit in the job late afternoon the following day, which I appreciated. His report was specific with photos etc and the recommendations for remedial works to be done were competitively priced
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade
Dave is very knowledgeable and diagnosed the problem with my heating system. He is very professional, respectful of my property and cured the problem efficiently. 10/10
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Hailsham
Across 8 plumbers in Hailsham, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Steadily reviewed7 reviews in the last 12 months, in line with their long-term review pace of about 10 a year.
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How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2022 (4 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
First public review2022Website online since2024
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Common questions about HawkFost Ltd
Is HawkFost Ltd available for emergencies?
They advertise 24/7 availability on their own website. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. For an urgent job, call to confirm they can attend before you rely on it.
Is HawkFost Ltd a legitimate business?
HawkFost Ltd has 36 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 HawkFost Ltd?
HawkFost Ltd has 36 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has HawkFost Ltd had recent public reviews?
HawkFost Ltd has 7 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 HawkFost Ltd qualified and accredited?
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What does HawkFost Ltd specialise in?
HawkFost Ltd lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, Blocked Toilets, General Plumbing, Pipe Fitter. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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