# Sam the Plumber

Sam the Plumber is a plumber in Shepton Mallet. Rated 5.0/5 from 27 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: 43 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 27 reviews.

3 reviews in the last 12 months.

## Emergency callout
_Listed for emergency callout on Checkatrade. This is how they list themselves. Call ahead to confirm they can attend your job right now before you rely on it:_
- Plumber

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | No rating shown | 27 |

Most recent review: 6 months ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Clear communication** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "Great communication about the job" · Checkatrade, 25 Jan 2026

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Fast & efficient (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Punctual (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Sam did a great job, kindly fitting us in to a busy schedule. Will definitely be making use of his services again in future."
> Source: Matt L (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Andrew F (4.7, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Plumber, Gas Engineer

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
- Blocked Baths
- Blocked Sinks
- General Plumbing
- Pipe Fitter
- Plumbing Repairs
- Power Flushing
- Radiator Installation
- Radiator Repair
- Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
- Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
- Shower Installation

## 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:_
- Shepton Mallet

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 27 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: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- 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.
- Confirm they cover your area and can actually come out in your timeframe before anything else.

## Contact
- Phone: 07453 537745

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