“Kevin was very knowledgeable, polite and professional. He installed the burner in good time and offered plenty of helpful information. I would 100% recommend KAL fireplaces”
Public evidence profile
KAL Fireplace Installations
Trust Score
45out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 59 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
Worth checking: NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CompetentRoofer)
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume59
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say36.8 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade59 reviews
Highlights
“Kevin arrived to fit our new Gazco emotiv 64 electric fire. He was very efficient and did not stop for breaks. He took away old gas fire and capped gas supply. Left everything clean and tidy. Did a very good job.”
“Our experience using KAL for our wood burner installation was excellent from start to finish. We had an outdated gas fire and Kevin ran through all the options to suit our budget. Kevin arrived on time and after taking out the old fireplace we found out that the existing structure was not good enough. Kevin was very cautious and we installed additional brickwork with more structure. After this was done the install was done in a day and now transformed our living room. Highly recommend with a great deal of care given to the install.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for KAL Fireplace Installations, including the highlights above. The 59 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Kevin was very knowledgeable, polite and professional. He installed the burner in good time and offered plenty of helpful information. I would 100% recommend KAL fireplaces
Kevin arrived to fit our new Gazco emotiv 64 electric fire. He was very efficient and did not stop for breaks. He took away old gas fire and capped gas supply. Left everything clean and tidy. Did a very good job.
Our experience using KAL for our wood burner installation was excellent from start to finish. We had an outdated gas fire and Kevin ran through all the options to suit our budget. Kevin arrived on time and after taking out the old fireplace we found out that the existing structure was not good enough. Kevin was very cautious and we installed additional brickwork with more structure. After this was done the install was done in a day and now transformed our living room. Highly recommend with a great deal of care given to the install.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for roofers in Colchester
Across 85 roofers in Colchester, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Fireplaces / stoves in Colchester, Essex.
Services they list
Chimney ReliningFireplace SurroundFireplacesGas Fire InstallationGas Fire Servicing / RepairStoves InstallerWood / Log Burning Stoves
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Areas served
ColchesterEssex
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Roofing isn't licensed, so anyone can set up - and it's a trade with more than its share of cowboys. A big re-roof must meet building regulations; CompetentRoofer (the Government-authorised NFRC scheme) registers roofers who can self-certify that, and vets and inspects them at least twice a year. Check they're on it before you hire.
Check the CompetentRoofer registerNever agree to roof work from a cold-caller at your door or an unsolicited 'we noticed your roof' note. That is the classic roofing scam.
Get a written quote that itemises access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee, not a vague day rate.
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About this business
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about KAL Fireplace Installations
Is KAL Fireplace Installations a legitimate business?
KAL Fireplace Installations has 59 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 KAL Fireplace Installations?
KAL Fireplace Installations has 59 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know KAL Fireplace Installations' reviews are genuine?
KAL Fireplace Installations' 59 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.
Has KAL Fireplace Installations had recent public reviews?
KAL Fireplace Installations 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 KAL Fireplace Installations specialise in?
KAL Fireplace Installations lists specialist services including Chimney Relining, Fireplace Surround, Fireplaces, Gas Fire Installation, Gas Fire Servicing / Repair, Stoves Installer. 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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