“arrived promptly.” · Checkatrade, 22 Jul 2025
“arrived promptly” · Checkatrade, 19 Jul 2025
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
K J Smith Plumbing
Emergency callout
Plumber
Trust Score
43out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 27 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume27
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say31.4 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 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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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “left the job in a clean position” · Checkatrade, 19 Jul 2025
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade27 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Installation of shower and screen in main bathroom and fixing slow flow of water from shower in en-suite. Plus replacing kitchen tap.”
“Karl made an appointment to view the job and gave us positive and sensible advice. He changed his original date for the work to suit us and arrived promptly. He is polite, friendly and extremely skilled. He removed the old installation, replaced it with a new one supplied by us and left the room clean and tidy. His pipework is excellent and a huge improvement on the previous work. He completed the task ahead of schedule and his price was very reasonable for the amount of work done. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
“Karl’s approach was professional. He visited to assess exactly what needed to be done and advised on what new radiators to buy. He arrived promptly on the appointed day and worked to achieve what was needed. He left the job in a clean position and his attitude could not have been more pleasant. He had manners, good communication skills and was considerate of our views. I have no hesitation in recommending him.”
Detailed reviews
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Installation of shower and screen in main bathroom and fixing slow flow of water from shower in en-suite. Plus replacing kitchen tap.
Karl made an appointment to view the job and gave us positive and sensible advice. He changed his original date for the work to suit us and arrived promptly. He is polite, friendly and extremely skilled. He removed the old installation, replaced it with a new one supplied by us and left the room clean and tidy. His pipework is excellent and a huge improvement on the previous work. He completed the task ahead of schedule and his price was very reasonable for the amount of work done. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Karl’s approach was professional. He visited to assess exactly what needed to be done and advised on what new radiators to buy. He arrived promptly on the appointed day and worked to achieve what was needed. He left the job in a clean position and his attitude could not have been more pleasant. He had manners, good communication skills and was considerate of our views. I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Billericay
Across 20 plumbers in Billericay, 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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Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Plumber in Billericay, Essex.
Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksBlocked ToiletsGeneral PlumbingPipe FitterPlumbing RepairsPower FlushingRadiator InstallationRadiator RepairRadiator Thermostat Valve InstallationRadiator Thermostat Valve Repair
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BillericayEssex
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about K J Smith Plumbing
Is K J Smith Plumbing a legitimate business?
K J Smith Plumbing has 27 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 K J Smith Plumbing?
K J Smith Plumbing has 27 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 J Smith Plumbing's reviews are genuine?
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Has K J Smith Plumbing had recent public reviews?
K J Smith Plumbing has 3 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.
What does K J Smith Plumbing specialise in?
K J Smith Plumbing 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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