“Kirk has dealt with all my plumbing requirements for several years now......troublesome taps, urgent replacement of leaking radiators, installation of a new boiler and radiators and boiler servicing. He is always extremely efficient, friendly and helpful, if it's a matter of urgency he always attends at impressive speed, and even if it's something really minor I know I can rely on him to sort it out quickly and efficiently.”
Public evidence profile
K D R Plumbing
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
42out of 100
42 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from October 2015. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 8 reviews
Newest review October 2015
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 8
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say23.6 of 60
Independent checks12.4 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about K D R Plumbing
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
K D R Plumbing is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameK D R Plumbing
Company number04901975
Incorporated
Registered activityPlumbing & heating installation
Official checkOn the public register
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
5 stars8
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Thomson Local8 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We were very pleased with the professional service and explanation we were given when we required a new gas boiler. The work was completed to a very high standard in a very short time and with minimal mess. The house has never been so warm and we cannot believe how quiet the new boiler is.”
“Fixed emergency boiler problem and conducted full service on a Saturday at great value: fast, efficient, friendly service with clear understandable advice. Excellent, very happy to recommend”
Detailed reviews
KDR recently installed a new boiler and unvented heating system in our 1930's house. We were very happy with the job. KDR kept to deadlines, were professional and very good value.
Always fast, friendly service!
Always fast, friendly service, have used before will continue to do so!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Colchester
Across 81 plumbers in Colchester, the typical rating is 5.0 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
K D R Plumbing: Your Local, Reliable Plumber For Over 25 Years - K D R Plumbing - Colchester
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
- Emergency availability: 24 HOUR
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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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About this business
A real, registered businessWe 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.
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2003. That's 23 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2003Website online since2009First public review2012
Good to know
Common questions about K D R Plumbing
Is K D R Plumbing available for emergencies?
They advertise 24 HOUR 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 K D R Plumbing a legitimate business?
K D R Plumbing has 8 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 K D R Plumbing?
K D R Plumbing has 8 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know K D R Plumbing's reviews are genuine?
K D R Plumbing's 8 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 K D R Plumbing a registered business?
K D R Plumbing is a registered business on Companies House (company number 04901975), incorporated 17 Sept 2003, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
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