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- 18 Mar 2026
Public evidence profile
HOCU Services
Credentials & registries
PASMA
Trust Score
37out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 9 reviews
- Reviewed 8 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 9
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say24.3 of 60
Independent checks8 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1 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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1 checkWhat we can verify about HOCU Services
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1Credentials and memberships
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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.
5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade9 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Sound guy, reliable, did a great job, can definitely recommend”
“Ryan was really helpful throughout. Responding quickly and being really flexible when our sink was delayed. He did a great job, the sink and tap look great and was really friendly.”
“Absolutely fantastic speedy and professional”
Detailed reviews
Sound guy, reliable, did a great job, can definitely recommend
Ryan was really helpful throughout. Responding quickly and being really flexible when our sink was delayed. He did a great job, the sink and tap look great and was really friendly.
Absolutely fantastic speedy and professional
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for plumbers in Stalybridge
Across 7 plumbers in Stalybridge, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
Plumber in Stalybridge.
Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingGeneral PlumbingPipe FitterPlumbing RepairsRadiator InstallationRadiator RepairRadiator Thermostat Valve InstallationRadiator Thermostat Valve RepairShower InstallationShower RepairTap RepairThermal Dynamics
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
Stalybridge
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
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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Common questions about HOCU Services
Is HOCU Services a legitimate business?
HOCU Services has 9 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 HOCU Services?
HOCU Services has 9 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is HOCU Services rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate HOCU Services by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where HOCU Services is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know HOCU Services' reviews are genuine?
HOCU Services' 9 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.
Is HOCU Services qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for HOCU Services, including PASMA. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
What does HOCU Services specialise in?
HOCU Services lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, General Plumbing, Pipe Fitter, Plumbing Repairs, Radiator Installation, Radiator Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.