# R Lovelock Heating & Plumbing

R Lovelock Heating & Plumbing is a plumber in Basingstoke. Rated 5.0/5 from 83 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 52 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 83 reviews.

## About
In Basingstoke, Hampshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 83 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Basingstoke. Across 51 plumbers in Basingstoke, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 1 year ago.

## Customer rating breakdown
_Per-category customer ratings from Checkatrade:_
- Reliability: 5.0 out of 5
- Communication: 5.0 out of 5
- Quality of work: 5.0 out of 5

_Respectful and tidy in your home (2 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "On completion everything was left neat and tidy." · Checkatrade, 5 Jul 2024

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Russ kept me informed and turned up bang on time, as he always does. Kept me updated throughout and as ever, left the kitchen spotless. A pleasure to deal with."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Russell was great even though what should have been a simple task turned into something more complex. Very quick to respond to my request and kept me informed at all times. Russell is very experienced and knowledgeable and is always the first person I contact whenever I have a plumbing related issue or question."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Russell provided excellent service at all stages from initial review of the job, selection and purchase of the new tap and its installation. The job was completed very quickly but still with great care and attention to detail. On completion everything was left neat and tidy. All in all, Russell made the whole process trouble free and enjoyable."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Plumber

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Basingstoke
- Hampshire

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 83 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, EAL Qualified
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a plumber
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- 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.
- For the water-regulations side of plumbing, a WaterSafe-approved plumber is vetted, qualified to the water regulations and insured. You can check yours or find one free at watersafe.org.uk.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.

## Contact
- Phone: 07307 298523

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