# JF Cottington & Sons

JF Cottington & Sons is a plumber in Grays Essex. Rated 5.0/5 from 69 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: newest review we found is from July 2024.

## About
About us JF Cottington & Sons is a family-run gas heating and plumbing company based in Grays, Essex, serving London, Essex and surrounding areas....

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrustATrader | 5.0/5 | 69 |

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "They were on time" · TrustATrader, 9 Jul 2024

_Respectful and tidy in your home (2 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "they tidy up end of the day." · TrustATrader, 9 Jul 2024

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "We were lucky to have used Danny and Jack for our boiler replacement and other jobs needing to be done. They were on time, and communication was good via text or email for questions etc Work is neat and they tidy up end of the day. All work carried out and explained fully how to use new products installed. Always pleasant and polite. Will definitely use again and totally recommend this company."
> Source: Ali Buchanan (5.0, via TrustATrader)

> "This plumber always turns up on the day and can always fix the problem, We would always recommend him,"
> Source: Christine Dallow (5.0, via TrustATrader)

> "We had a new shower replaced, and this plumber found the time to do the job at short notice and was very tidy would recommend"
> Source: Christine Dallow (5.0, via TrustATrader)

## Trades
Plumber

## Verified & regulated status
- TrustATrader lists insurance with AXA Insurance, verified 7 Apr 2026

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 69 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 2 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: TrustATrader, Gas Safe Register, Public liability insurance (verified by TrustATrader)
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## 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.

## Contact
- Phone: 07307 213158

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/jf-cottington-sons-heating-engineers-and-gas-fitte
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