“Great communication about the job” · Checkatrade, 25 Jan 2026
“He went through the work needed clearly so I could understand” · Checkatrade, 19 Jan 2026
Public evidence profile
Sam the Plumber
Emergency callout
Plumber
Trust Score
43out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 27 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume27
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say30.9 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Trust at a glance
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Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for:
- Plumber
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade27 reviews
Highlights
“Sam was really pleasant and came within 48 hours to fix a leak. He went through the work needed clearly so I could understand and even helped explain what I would need to do when claiming through my insurance. Would definitely use again if I needed to.”
“Sam did a great job, kindly fitting us in to a busy schedule. Will definitely be making use of his services again in future.”
“Very prompt and efficient service. Great communication about the job so very happy indeed and a reasonable cost on top of that. Thank you Sam! Will be using you again.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Sam the Plumber, including the highlights above. The 27 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Very prompt and efficient service. Great communication about the job so very happy indeed and a reasonable cost on top of that. Thank you Sam! Will be using you again.
Sam was really pleasant and came within 48 hours to fix a leak. He went through the work needed clearly so I could understand and even helped explain what I would need to do when claiming through my insurance. Would definitely use again if I needed to.
Sam did a great job, kindly fitting us in to a busy schedule. Will definitely be making use of his services again in future.
Sources
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Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksGeneral PlumbingPipe FitterPlumbing RepairsPower FlushingRadiator InstallationRadiator RepairRadiator Thermostat Valve InstallationRadiator Thermostat Valve RepairShower Installation
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Areas served
Shepton Mallet
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Approved plumbers on the free WaterSafe register are vetted, qualified to the water regulations and insured. Check they're listed, or find a WaterSafe-approved plumber near you.
Check the WaterSafe registerAgree 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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About this business
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
Good to know
Common questions about Sam the Plumber
Is Sam the Plumber a legitimate business?
Sam the Plumber has 27 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 Sam the Plumber?
Sam the Plumber has 27 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 Sam the Plumber's reviews are genuine?
Sam the Plumber's 27 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 Sam the Plumber had recent public reviews?
Sam the Plumber 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 Sam the Plumber specialise in?
Sam the Plumber lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, General Plumbing, Pipe Fitter, Plumbing Repairs. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
