Plumber
Paul Smith Plumbing & Heating
Trust score
47out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Excellent service at a reasonable price."
"Paul did an excellent job on Replacing the pump. Polite timely clean work no mess and very Competent highly recommend Paul for works in central heating systems"
"Called Paul out to fix a leaking overflow pipe. He was very polite and professional, fixed the problem quickly and was very reasonably priced. I would definitely use Paul again for any future plumbing jobs."
Detailed reviews
Excellent service at a reasonable price.
Paul did an excellent job on Replacing the pump. Polite timely clean work no mess and very Competent highly recommend Paul for works in central heating systems
Called Paul out to fix a leaking overflow pipe. He was very polite and professional, fixed the problem quickly and was very reasonably priced. I would definitely use Paul again for any future plumbing jobs.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for plumbers in Colchester
Across 95 rated plumbers in Colchester, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Review volume: Low · 3
Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source
Profile status: Listed
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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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Common questions about Paul Smith Plumbing & Heating
What do customers say about Paul Smith Plumbing & Heating?
Paul Smith Plumbing & Heating 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 Paul Smith Plumbing & Heating's reviews are genuine?
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What does Paul Smith Plumbing & Heating specialise in?
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How long has Paul Smith Plumbing & Heating been trading?
Paul Smith Plumbing & Heating has been reviewed on public sources since 2020.
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