“Silviu replaced my old hot water tank system with a new combi boiler which has made all the difference! The whole process was smooth and stress-free. Silviu was professional and reliable- great service! Really pleased with the upgrade- a great job all round!”
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Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd
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- Rated 4.7 from 177 reviews across 2 review sources
- 75 reviews in the last 12 months
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What customers say
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4.7out of 5
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- Checkatrade169 reviews · 4.7 avg
- TrustATrader8 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Scaf plumbing is great , silviu helped with my emergency boiler situation where others can't, quick and professional service.”
“Sliviu was amazingly helpful and knowledgeable about the services he was providing. He worked quickly and charged me the price he quoted, I can’t recommend him enough.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd, including the highlights above. The 177 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Verified by Checkatrade
My central heating boiler had developed a serious fault . The man from SCAF explained the options very clearly and told me what each one would cost. I decided to go for a combi heater and he said that they could come in a couple of days to do the work. Everything went very smoothly. The old boiler and the water tank were taken away and the installation went well. We checked that all the radiators and the two towel rails were working properly and the new pipe on the outside wall was satisfactory. I was very grateful for their help and felt that the job had been done very well.
reliable guy
Verified by Checkatrade
This company saved the day a few years back ,the man was really polite and I needed a new boiler just before Xmas, it was installed within the week , I have used him ever since .very quick service and reliable.
Verified by CheckatradeBoiler fixed
Excellent work to fix the boiler, he was polite friendly and very helpful
Verified by Checkatrade
Exceptional service, prompt response and great aftercare. Would fully recommend.
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Professional, punctuality, great job.
Verified by CheckatradePlumbing and heating services
Work was carried out in a timely manner with no issues. The quality, service and advice was to a hight standard, at a reasonable price.
Verified by CheckatradeNew combi boiler installation
New combi boiler installation.
Verified by CheckatradeBoiler not working...still isn't & no diagnostic..avoid!
Got a call from Silviu to advise he was round the corner and could have a look £95 + vat for callout and diagnostics. spent 20 minutes total between arriving and leaving to be told he would have to test different parts and would charge £95 + vat per half hour to do it. Told me he would send a report and hasn't and ignored all messages and emails since. Will be reporting him to trading standards.
Verified by CheckatradeBoiler installation
boiler installation. Quick service. Polite and respectful.
diagnose and replace 3 port zone valve. balance radiators and clean head tank
very responsive initial morning callout and diagnose issue. then arranged for replacement of faulty part that afternoon. Adrian was extremely courteous and professional with the replacement work. would definitely recommend and use again
Verified by CheckatradeWe needed a new immersion heater, new valves and a new timer/programmer for our heating/hot water.
Sylviu came and assessed the work and then sent Adrian to complete it. He worked efficiently and communicated well throughout.
Kitchen tap was leaking and SCAF plumbing replaced in first visit. Very clean after job completed. Highly recommend
very good service very quick, reasonable priced - would recommend
Very professional. Completed the job on same day.
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Assessed 5 Jul 2026
13 reviews arrived within 7 days with limited reviewer detail
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About
Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Ipswich and surrounding areas
Services they list
Air Source Heat Pump Installation - ASHPAir Source Heat Pump Servicing / Repair - ASHPBathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksBlocked ToiletsGas Boiler InstallationGas Boiler Servicing / RepairGas Central Heating InstallationGas Central Heating Servicing / RepairGas Cooker InstallationGas Safety Checks - CP12
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Areas served
ColchesterEssex
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What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
- Emergency availability: 24/7
- Guarantee: Guaranteed Workmanship
- Areas served: Colchester, Suffolk
- Good to know: Fixed pricing · Design service
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
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- OFTEC (oil heating) · verify (opens in new tab)
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About this business
Review pace is higher than usual75 reviews in the last 12 months, above their long-term review pace of about 34 a year. A sign their public feedback is current.
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2022 (4 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
First public review2022Website online since2024
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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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Common questions about Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Is Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd a legitimate business?
Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd has 177 independent public reviews, rated 4.7 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd?
Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd has 177 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd's 177 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished 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 Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd had recent public reviews?
Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd has 75 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 Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd, including TrustATrader Approved. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, TrustATrader Approved is TrustATrader's approved badge: awarded after it vets the trader's identity and background.
Does Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd guarantee their work?
They state on their own website that guaranteed Workmanship. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Get the terms in writing before you agree to the job.
What does Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd specialise in?
Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd lists specialist services including Air Source Heat Pump Installation - ASHP, Air Source Heat Pump Servicing / Repair - ASHP, Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, Blocked Toilets. 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 Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Colchester, Suffolk. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
When was Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd's website registered?
Scaf Plumbing & Heating Ltd's website has been online since 2024, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.