Public evidence profile · Checked June 2026

Plumbbob Ltd

PlumberOxford5.068 reviews · 1 independent public source
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Which? Trusted Trader
Trust Score
56out of 100
Good record, gaps to check
  • Rated 5.0 from 68 reviews
  • 5 reviews in the last 12 months

Worth checking: WaterSafe

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume68
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say38.1 of 60
Independent checks10.8 of 30
Track record7 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials0.7 of 10.1
  • Ways to reach them10.1 of 10.1
  • Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
  • Registered company details0 of 3.4
  • Photos of their work0 of 0.8
  • Industry recognition0 of 0.4

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
68 reviews in public evidence5 reviews in the last 12 monthsReviewed on public review sources since 2022Most recent review
Customers often mention
  • Friendly & politeMentioned in 48% of reviews we've read
  • Fast & efficientMentioned in 40% of reviews we've read
  • PunctualMentioned in 32% of reviews we've read
  • ProfessionalMentioned in 28% of reviews we've read
Where these reviews are published
  • Which? Trusted Traders68 reviews · 5.0 avg

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for Plumbbob Ltd, including the highlights above. The 68 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Efficient and friendly

Always great service - and a trusted source of advice, often going beyond the call of duty, in this case removing the actual gas hob (they were only asked to disconnect it).

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Quick response and great service

Contacted Plumbbob about a leaky toilet.We had used them before so knew that they provide an excellent service. The leak was investigated and we discussed options and the problem was sorted quickly and within the budget Would definitely use them again

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Fast efficent and 100% fixed

A lovely young man came and changed my tap. It has been dripping for weeks. I am really happy with how efficent,clean and tidy he was. Would highly recommend Plumbbob.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Tidy, helpful and communicative

John and his apprentice serviced an ancient boiler and checked other gas appliances for safety. Everything's working the day after, so that's fine, but I particularly appreciated the way he was happy to talk me (as well as the cool but hardworking apprentice) through what he was doing and how to look after things, and the options for repair and replacement when the boiler inevitably conks out. There was no hard sell, just a discussion of which spares may still be available and the pros and cons of various possible replacement systems. He spent time on this that he didn't have to, and the two of them also made sure everything was clean afterwards.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

First class

Came on Thursday new boiler fitted and working Sunday great professionalism got them to route for a new radiator

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
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Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Another first class job - mixer tap replacement

I've been using Plumbbob for over 10 years because they offer brilliant service. They responded quickly to my email about the broken mixer tap, sent a photo of the suggested replacement with a price for the job. We then agreed on an appointment within a 3 hour window. The engineers arrived within the time window, they were efficient, friendly and did the job perfectly. There was no mess to clear up. They said the tap is guaranteed for a year and to get in touch should I have any problems. The job cost £200, which I consider a fair and reasonable price for such good service.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Prompt Response, Good Work Carried Out

We needed a gas fire to be moved to release a trapped rook that had fallen down our chimney. Although it was late Friday afternoon, Plumbbob responded immediately, arriving within 30 minutes, and the bird was safely released. That work done, they further impressed me by checking our gas system, not just at the refitted gas fire but at the gas meter as well. I felt the service provided was both prompt and thorough.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
1 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

USUAL EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE SERVICE

This was the second time we have used Plumbbob for plumbing work. Both times there was easy and clear communication before the work. The jobs were completed on time, neatly and with no bother. Will definitely use them again.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

So reliable and efficient

I suddenly had no hot water, nor heating. Plumbbob came quickly and checked boiler, thermostat. One item in the boiler needed replacing. Jon is so knowledgeable, always ready to explain things, and very friendly. And Lesley is equally efficient in setting things up, explaining things. I am so impressed with the expertise at Plumbbob and the human side of their business in caring for the customer and trying to resolve the problem as quickly and efficiently as possible. I cannot recommend Plumbbob highly enough.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Quick response and work carried out in a friendly and professional manner

My toilet problems were identified and rectified in a timely manner. I would recommend Plumbbob to anyone looking for a reliable plumber. Marco did an excellent job and was friendly and efficient at the same time

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Excellent job installing new shower

Marco from Plumbob arrived on time - and made sure I was happy with the shower before he installed it. He completed the job well within the estimated time & left everything clean & tidy. He was very polite & able to answer any questions I had.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Another excellent job

Another prompt and efficient response to an emergency call about a gas boiler malfunction. I have used Plumbbob on several occasions while living in Oxford and they have always delivered the same excellent service. The admin backup has improved recently too. Hope they keep up the same high standards.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
4 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Boiler Replacement

I cannot recommend Plumbbob highly enough. We had an unpleasant odour in our bathroom and simply could not find the source. So I called Plumbbob for the first time on the strength of these reviews. Marco came the same day and found and fixed the problem in a very short time. Coincidentally our boiler broke down (again!) while Marco was on site. Jon came out the same day to look at it, and he and Preston installed a new boiler the following morning, just in time for our Oxford Art Weeks open house for ten days! Amazing service. Courteous, efficient, very helpful and extremely knowledgeable, and good value. Plumbbob are now our permanent plumbing service provider. Look no further - you have found the best there is in this area!

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Great service

Not used Plumbbob before. We had a malfunctioning burner on a gas hob. They turned up the day after we reported it and fixed it very quickly. Not a big job for them but they had the tools/experience that I lacked. Given it was a quick fix they only charged half the standard hourly rate. I'll use again certainly.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Excellent all round service

I'm new to Plumbbob but couldn't be more impressed by their prompt and efficient service. Their polite and courteous reception staff were most helpful throughout. Marco arrived on schedule and was most thorough and professional in way in which he rectified the problem. Thank you Plumbbob for your excellent all round service.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Annual Boiler Service. Prompt, efficient, polite.

Marco, who initially installed my combi-boiler, has carried out its annual service. He was prompt, efficient, polite, and gave helpful explanations to a couple of my questions. And left no mess. This was done to agreed budget. Communication with this company has always been quick and helpful.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Excellent Service

Marco called to replace broken brackets and also carried out the annual service he was excellent, knowledgeable and very friendly. Would Highly recommend Jon and his team at Plumb Blob, we have been extremely impressed with everything since we have had our new combi boiler fitted. Very efficient easy to contact and great communication with brilliant response times. Throughout our whole experience with Plumb Bob we felt in safe hand from the start and after our installation because we feel you care about your customers. Thank You.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Central Heating Overhaul

Everything you would expect from a 5 star company, consistent with other reviews here. I asked 2 other companies to quote for the work. Plumbbob's approach stood out on 3 counts. First, they noticed the boiler was too small to support the number of radiators in the house, so they installed a larger one. Neither of the other companies picked up on that. Second, I wanted to keep my airing cupboard; Plumbbob were prepared to accept that + work with it. The others simply said it wasn't possible/that this type of heating system was outdated. Third, my original plan was extremely costly; Plumbbob looked at it & suggested modifications, which I accepted. The result has been a much warmer house at a fraction of the cost I envisaged. Obviously, the work is guaranteed, but beyond that I shall have recourse to a first-rate company on which I can depend for both routine maintenance + emergencies. This frees me from reliance on homeware companies who claim to provide a similar wraparound service but, in my experience, are expensive & all too often fail to deliver.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

very satisfied

Plumbbob took out our old, traditional system and installed a new combi boiler. From start to finish, the whole organisation was very professional: e-mails were answered immediately; Jon was patient, thoughtful, and expert in assessing our needs; we got an installation date quickly; the team showed up as scheduled, worked quickly and efficiently, and completed the job on time; the new system works perfectly. Very satisfied.

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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
4 / 5
Customer in Oxfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Impressive work

I would like to make an addition to the many positive reviews of Plumbob. Two weeks ago Jon and Preston installed a new boiler for us. They were efficient and professional in every aspect of their work and gave us lots of friendly and informative advice. When a manufacturing fault was discovered in the hot water supply system, they returned immediately when contacted and advised us on how to get it fixed. We are very happy now with the the new boiler. What is even more impressive is that Jon actually repaired our previous elderly boiler when it failed just before last Christmas. He sorted it out in a couple of hours (after another company had spent 2 days trying...and failing...to make it function). The old boiler continued to work for 10 months thereafter. Jon is an engineer of great experience and skill. I would recommend Plumbob to anyone.

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Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Local context

Rated 5.0, above the local average for plumbers in Oxford

Across 125 plumbers in Oxford, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 25 customer reviews on Which? Trusted Traders.

Respectful and tidy in your home: cleared up afterwards and left the place tidier than it was when they arrived. · Which? Trusted Traders, 28 Sept 2022

Reliable and punctualQuoted from 2 reviews

Marco from Plumbob arrived on time · Which? Trusted Traders, 25 Jun 2024

Marco arrived on schedule · Which? Trusted Traders, 29 Apr 2024

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Opening hours

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Monday–Friday
8am–6pm
Saturday
9am–1pm
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Public evidence last checked June 2026

About

Plumbing and Heating engineers need a great deal of experience and knowledge to do a good job and many simply don’t have it, so you will be pleased to know that Plumbbob have been plumbing since 2005 and have a large base of regular clients, along with a constant stream of new customers. It is very important to us that we have happy and satisfied customers who continue to use our plumbing and Heating services when they need them. Plumbbob is based in Oxford and we have a team of friendly plumbing and Heating Engineers who are on hand to help you with your needs.

Services they list

Boiler installationBoiler repairBoiler servicingGas safety testing and inspectionRadiators and central heatingGas cooker installationGas cooker repairGas fire repair and servicingImmersion HeatersUnvented cylinder installation and maintenanceWater softener installation and maintenancetoilet repair

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What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself

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  • Emergency availability: within half an hour
  • Established: 2005 (21 years in business)
  • Experience they state: over 20 years
  • Areas served: Oxford, Abingdon, Cumnor, Kidlington, Cowley, Headington, Didcot
  • Brands they work with: Worcester Bosch
  • Good to know: Background-checked staff

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About this business

How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 2005, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2022. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established2005First public review2022
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Agree 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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Common questions about Plumbbob Ltd

Is Plumbbob Ltd a legitimate business?

Plumbbob Ltd has 68 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 Plumbbob Ltd?

Plumbbob Ltd has 68 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 Plumbbob Ltd's reviews are genuine?

Plumbbob Ltd's 68 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 Plumbbob Ltd had recent public reviews?

Plumbbob Ltd has 5 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.

Is Plumbbob Ltd qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Plumbbob Ltd, including Which? Trusted Trader. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Which? Trusted Trader is Which? Trusted Trader: an endorsement from the consumer champion Which?, given to traders who pass its assessment process.

What does Plumbbob Ltd specialise in?

Plumbbob Ltd lists specialist services including Boiler installation, Boiler repair, Boiler servicing, Gas safety testing and inspection, Radiators and central heating, Gas cooker installation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

What areas does Plumbbob Ltd cover?

They state on their own website that they cover Oxford, Abingdon, Cumnor, Kidlington, Cowley, Headington, Didcot. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.

How long has Plumbbob Ltd been trading?

Plumbbob Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2022.