Easy to tell within 5mins that Niall is excellent. He relishes the art of what he does and therefore nothing is a stress or concern. He's also a family man and so treats the house with respect. We needed: -A bathroom leak stopped ASAP -A broken shower valve and control panel replaced with new -Bathroom wall tiles to be removed and replaced with new -A new upstairs shower fitted -A toilet system fixed -Damp seal applied -A new main house water valve inserted Niall explained everything and why it was needed. Costs were clear and work was excellent. Will definitely call again.
Public evidence profile
Pain Free Plumbing Ltd
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
57out of 100
57 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from November 2023. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
Newest review November 2023
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say37.6 of 60
Independent checks12.4 of 30
Track record7.2 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
Having had Niall out for previous work, we had no hesitation in calling him again for the next project; the fitting of a water softener under our kitchen sink, which also required significant changes to the pipework. Niall arrived promptly and armed with protective material to protect our new flooring. The work was carried out neatly and with the minimum of disruption. When completed, we were advised as to how to use the equipment. The word that comes to mind is 'diligent'.
From the first telephone call to enquire right to the completion of the job I was 100% happy with my choice. I would highly recommend this lovely guy every time. Very pleasant, knowledgeable and simply excellent professional worker. Minor to absolute minimal disruption and amazingly quick and very tidy. So happy knowing my mum now has a perfectly working shower with great water pressure. Thank you so much. 5* plus
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Henley-on-Thames
Across 6 plumbers in Henley-on-Thames, 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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What customers consistently say
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “Niall arrived promptly and armed with protective material to protect our new flooring.” · Checkatrade, 8 Nov 2023
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Pain Free Plumbing Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal namePain Free Plumbing Ltd
Company number09639256
Incorporated
Registered activityPlumbing & heating installation
Official checkOn the public register
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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 tradingThe earliest independent record of them trading is 2015, so at least 11 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.
Company registered2015Website online since2018First public review2023
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Common questions about Pain Free Plumbing Ltd
Is Pain Free Plumbing Ltd a legitimate business?
Pain Free Plumbing Ltd has 3 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 Pain Free Plumbing Ltd?
Pain Free Plumbing Ltd has 3 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 Pain Free Plumbing Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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Is Pain Free Plumbing Ltd a registered business?
Pain Free Plumbing Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 09639256), incorporated 15 Jun 2015, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
When was Pain Free Plumbing Ltd's website registered?
Pain Free Plumbing Ltd's website has been online since 2018, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.