“Earl was wonderful, he arrived promptly thoroughly assessed problems unlike the last engineer. Nothing was too much trouble, even when unexpected issues arouse he remained calm and sought solutions. I would definitely recommend Earl for his integrity, honesty and professionalism.”
Public evidence profile
South City Heating
Emergency callout
Central Heating Repair
Companies House
Active incorporated business
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- Rated 5.0 from 167 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
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Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for:
- Central Heating Repair
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
South City Heating is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameSouth City Heating
Company number07991166
Incorporated
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2012)
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade167 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Earl, thank you for your prompt and efficient service. Really appreciate you being so dependable”
“It’s 7.30pm on a Friday night and the boiler wont work after suddenly shutting down. It’s mid February, cold and we've got a 7 week old baby & a six year old in a cold flat with no heating or hot water. Tried several ‘out of hours ‘ companies but all on answerphone or just no reply. Thankfully we found Earl at South City Heating , Croydon . What a great guy and craftsman ! Was with us within half an hour , diagnosed & sorted the fault. Considering he was with us for over an hour the call out charge was very reasonable. Highly recommended and would use him again without hesitation.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for South City Heating, including the highlights above. The 167 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Earl was wonderful, he arrived promptly thoroughly assessed problems unlike the last engineer. Nothing was too much trouble, even when unexpected issues arouse he remained calm and sought solutions. I would definitely recommend Earl for his integrity, honesty and professionalism.
Earl, thank you for your prompt and efficient service. Really appreciate you being so dependable
It’s 7.30pm on a Friday night and the boiler wont work after suddenly shutting down. It’s mid February, cold and we've got a 7 week old baby & a six year old in a cold flat with no heating or hot water. Tried several ‘out of hours ‘ companies but all on answerphone or just no reply. Thankfully we found Earl at South City Heating , Croydon . What a great guy and craftsman ! Was with us within half an hour , diagnosed & sorted the fault. Considering he was with us for over an hour the call out charge was very reasonable. Highly recommended and would use him again without hesitation.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for gas engineers in Croydon
Across 51 gas engineers in Croydon, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Central heating in Croydon, Surrey.
Services they list
Gas Boiler InstallationGas Boiler Servicing / RepairGas Central Heating InstallationGas Cooker InstallationGas Safety Checks - CP12Smart Thermostats
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Areas served
CroydonSurrey
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Worth checking yourself
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Gas work is restricted by law to Gas Safe registered engineers. If they'll touch a boiler or any gas appliance, confirm they're currently on the register before you hire - it's free and takes a minute.
Check the Gas Safe RegisterBy law, anyone working on your gas appliances must be on the Gas Safe Register. Ask to see their Gas Safe ID card and check the licence number at gassaferegister.co.uk before they start.
Never let an unregistered person touch your gas: unsafe gas work risks carbon monoxide poisoning, fire and explosion, and is a criminal offence.
For a boiler or appliance install, get the work and price in writing and keep the Gas Safe / Building Regulations certificate they are required to give you.
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about South City Heating
Is South City Heating a legitimate business?
South City Heating has 167 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 South City Heating?
South City Heating has 167 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 South City Heating's reviews are genuine?
South City Heating's 167 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 South City Heating had recent public reviews?
South City Heating 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.
Is South City Heating a registered business?
South City Heating is a registered business on Companies House (company number 07991166), incorporated 15 Mar 2012, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does South City Heating specialise in?
South City Heating lists specialist services including Gas Boiler Installation, Gas Boiler Servicing / Repair, Gas Central Heating Installation, Gas Cooker Installation, Gas Safety Checks - CP12, Smart Thermostats. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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