“After being ripped off by rogue plumbers, I contacted Houghton Heating and explained the problems we were left with, Neil came out and assed what needed to be done, new radiators, line filter, blocked pipes cleared and system flushed out, all of this took 2 days and the men who carried out this work (Dave and Phil ) could not have been more professional, they are a credit to the firm and I would highly recommend them to anyone requiring plumbing work done”
Public evidence profile
Houghton’s Heating
Trust Score
19out of 100
19 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from August 2023. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 3.3 from 7 reviews
Newest review August 2023
How this score is worked out
Rating3.3 / 5
Review volumeLow · 7
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say15.5 of 60
Independent checks0 of 30
Track record3.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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3.3out of 5
Based on the 2 reviews with a star rating
5 stars2
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade7 reviews · 3.3 avg
Highlights
“After finding a fault on our old boiler we arranged for a fitter to come out and check the boiler this happened the following day. After speak to the fitter and been informed that it would be better and more cost effective to replace the boiler rather then replace broken parts on a 20+ year boiler we arranged for a quote. This again happened very quickly and after a professional and plesent chat with Neil we made the dissusion to go ahead and replace. The two fitter that came to our home were very friendly and very professional in all aspect of the change over explaining different concerns and coming up”
Detailed reviews
The pump was incorrectly fitted so broke down after a couple of months of use.Here we are almost 6 months since it ceased to work and weve had every excuse as to why he cant do it yet,including yes the covid one. So 6 months without the shower cant afford to pay someone else and now the stress of a court case. Not fair at all.
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Plumber
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Areas served
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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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Common questions about Houghton’s Heating
Is Houghton’s Heating a legitimate business?
Houghton’s Heating has 7 independent public reviews, rated 3.3 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 Houghton’s Heating?
Houghton’s Heating has 7 public reviews, averaging 3.3 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Houghton’s Heating's reviews are genuine?
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What does Houghton’s Heating specialise in?
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How long has Houghton’s Heating been trading?
Houghton’s Heating has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.