Public evidence profile · Checked June 2026

South Essex Plumbing And Heating Limited

Heating engineerChelmsford5.049 reviews · 2 independent public sources
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Trust Score
54out of 100
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54 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from February 2024. Weigh that age against the score.

  • 49 reviews across 2 review sources, rated 5.0 where a rating is published
  • 1 credential shown

Newest review February 2024

Worth checking: Gas Safe Register

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume49
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say32.8 of 60
Independent checks16.7 of 30
Track record4.1 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials0.7 of 10.1
  • Ways to reach them10.1 of 10.1
  • Reviewed on more than one site2.5 of 5.1
  • Registered company details3.4 of 3.4
  • Photos of their work0 of 0.8
  • Industry recognition0 of 0.4

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Monday–Saturday
7am–5pm
From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 17 customer reviews across 2 review sources.

Customers who keep coming back: We’ve had South Essex Plumbing and Heating do a number of jobs for us now and we cannot speak highly enough of them. · Which? Trusted Traders, 20 Feb 2024

Stands behind their work: Best of all..they called back the following day to ensure everything is in good order. · Which? Trusted Traders, 7 Feb 2026

Respectful and tidy in your home: Covers were laid to protect the floors and the installation was completed on the day with a minimum of fuss and disruption. · Which? Trusted Traders, 10 Jul 2025

Clear communicationQuoted from 3 reviews

Steve and James kept me updated by text as to when they would be arriving to carry out the quotation for a replacement boiler. · Which? Trusted Traders, 10 Jul 2025

Very clear communication and was able to fix the issue quickly. · Which? Trusted Traders, 4 Feb 2025

Communication was efficient and they were able to fit us in within a few days which was appreciated as we had a leak also. · Which? Trusted Traders, 6 Jun 2024

Reliable and punctualQuoted from 3 reviews

They were friendly, punctual, cleared up any mess and did a thoroughly professional job for us too. · Which? Trusted Traders, 1 Mar 2025

They were reliable, professional and competitively priced. · Which? Trusted Traders, 14 Dec 2024

He arrived on time, his work was completed in a clean and professional way. · Checkatrade, 5 Sept 2023

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What customers say

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5.0out of 5
49 reviews in public evidenceReviewed on public review sources since 2023Most recent review Cross-checked across 2 review sources
Where these reviews are published
  • Checkatrade15 reviews · 5.0 avg
  • Which? Trusted Traders34 reviews

Highlights

We’ve had South Essex Plumbing and Heating do a number of jobs for us now and we cannot speak highly enough of them. Whatever’s thrown at them James and Steve are quick to complete the job and nothing is too much trouble. Most notably we had a leak on a Sunday and they were straight round to sort the problem preventing further damage to our home. These guys are hard working, skilled professionals who charge reasonably for their time. I wouldn’t go to anyone else or hesitate to recommend them. Thank you so much guys!

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Steve and James both excellent professionals. James was very thorough with the boiler and cylinder service, checked the radiators in every room. Will definitely use again! Thanks so much!

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

We have just had a new boiler fitted by James at South Essex Plumbing and Heating. He arrived on time, his work was completed in a clean and professional way. We would have no hesitation in recommending for any work you may need.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for South Essex Plumbing And Heating Limited, including the highlights above. The 49 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Boiler changed and bath shower taps replaced.

The work was carried out by James and Steve from South Essex Plumbing And Heating Limited. They changed our boiler from traditional system boiler to modern Combi boiler. They were both very professional, organised and tidy. After the installation they decommissioned all the redundant parts and pipes and took them away for disposal. They ran through the instructions patiently and easy to understand. The water pressure is fantastic and the new boiler is performing efficiently. They also replaced the bath shower mixer taps having to manoeuvre in very tight space to remove the old fixing and fittings. The end result is excellent and total satisfaction. All these work were completed within two days. They cleaned up and left no mess. Best of all..they called back the following day to ensure everything is in good order. Such good customer service. Top class! We would them to our friends anytime and use them again in the future should we need them.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

FABULOUS COMPANY - WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I was given choices and explanations to find the best boiler for me. James was very helpful, the install did not take long, and he kept to budget. Also had towel rail and radiators fitted, all done as requested, very tidy install.

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Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Professional and efficient

My initial email was responded to quickly and an appointment was booked in quickly. James arrived at our agreed time, he was friendly, personable and professional. The boiler service was carried out. James was considerate of my home and wore shoe covers. He gave us some advice around carbon monoxide detectors and came across knowledgeable within his field of work. I was very comfortable with him being in my home and would highly recommend. I would not hesitate to call the company again for more work. Our invoice was send quickly and payment was very easy.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Excellent work carried out by two very pleasant individuals.

Steve and James kept me updated by text as to when they would be arriving to carry out the quotation for a replacement boiler. They advised me exactly what they would be doing (including new external pipework required for a condensing boiler) and suggestions for replacing some of the old valves. Also a couple of other items to replace older equipment such as timer and hall thermostat. The quotation arrived by email the same day. Other people quoted but I had more faith in Steve and James. The boiler was fitted the following week with them arriving at the stated time. Covers were laid to protect the floors and the installation was completed on the day with a minimum of fuss and disruption. Steve ran through the operation of the system and set up the heating and water timings for me. They then took the old boiler/flue away and cleared up any other items. They also fitted a new siphon to a downstairs toilet and just charged for the cost of the new siphon. Steve texted me the following day to enquire whether all was well with the boiler (which it was) and emphasised that I should contact the company immediately in the event of any problems. Two hard working and thoroughly pleasant fellows. I would certainly recommend them for anyone seeking a professional plumbing/heating company.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Excellent service.

Steve and James recently did some work for one of our sons and did a very professional job at a very competitive price, which is why we contacted them when we needed a radiator replaced. They were absolutely brilliant - gave us lots of options and talked through pros and cons with us. They were friendly, punctual, cleared up any mess and did a thoroughly professional job for us too. I would have no hesitation in using them again.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
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Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Brilliant service

Amazing service from Steve and his team. Very clear communication and was able to fix the issue quickly. Would highly recommend against other companies

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Very good

We used South Essex plumbing & heating to replace our old broken boiler. Great price and fast response. Steve and James were great and really helpful. Would definitely recommend them.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Brilliant work

We used South Essex plumbing and heating to install a new boiler and are so happy with their work. They were reliable, professional and competitively priced. James was friendly, honest and knowledgeable. He and his partner ensured everything was perfect and that my mum understood what was being done, taking time to explain how to use the boiler, etc. Would definitely recommend this company 😊

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Excellent work and men.

James and Steve put in a brand new central heating system for us. We were a little apprehensive about this going from warm air heating to radiators but we now wishewe'd done this years ago! James and Steve talked us through everything and gave us 3 very competitive quotes. They turned up when they said they would and worked hard each day, also tidying up after themselves each day. We really could not fault them and would highly recommend them.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Excellent work for boiler replacement

Jay and Steve did a great job replacing our boiler. Communication was efficient and they were able to fit us in within a few days which was appreciated as we had a leak also. The job was completed quickly with no mess. My husband even commented the pipes look like a work of art!

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Excellent work and very friendly

Very friendly, professional and efficient! Would highly recommend, serviced the boiler and was the best price/ best reviews I found when looking online Thank you again!

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Greater London
Customer recommends this business

Highly Recommend - Boiler & Pipework

A friend of mine recommended Steve & James from South Essex after some work they did for his house. I initially spoke to Steve, who was honesty, polite and responsive, he came to assess the potential work and provided a full detailed quote within a reasonable time frame. Steve was on hand regularly to answer questions before I accepted and felt more than comfortable they were the right partner for the job. They replaced and upgraded our boiler, moved the location to another & better room, removed the old tanks and pipework and installed a new set of pipes. Throughout the process the advice was great, things we had not thought about doing. Overall we are incredibly pleased and the hot water situation in the house has improved dramatically. We would highly recommend them!

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

Brilliant Company

We’ve had South Essex Plumbing and Heating do a number of jobs for us now and we cannot speak highly enough of them. Whatever’s thrown at them James and Steve are quick to complete the job and nothing is too much trouble. Most notably we had a leak on a Sunday and they were straight round to sort the problem preventing further damage to our home. These guys are hard working, skilled professionals who charge reasonably for their time. I wouldn’t go to anyone else or hesitate to recommend them. Thank you so much guys!

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Essex
Customer recommends this business

would'nt use anyone else!

These gents put a new boiler in for me last year after me not having proper heating for several years. Today a year later, they came to service it after sending me a reminder ,which is brilliant as i would have forgotten! very fast,reliable service and cost effective.its lovely to have proper heating again and to know i can call on them if i have any problems.100% recommend south essex plumbing and heating!

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Local context

Rated 5.0, above the local average for heating engineers in Chelmsford

Across 25 heating engineers in Chelmsford, 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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Public evidence last checked June 2026

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Central heating in CHELMSFORD, Essex.

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Central HeatingPower flushingBoiler installationBoiler servicingBoiler repairUnderfloor heatingGas cooker installationGas cooker repairImmersion HeatersRadiators and central heatingGas safety testing and inspectionEmergency plumbing services

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ChelmsfordEssex

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Is South Essex Plumbing And Heating Limited a legitimate business?

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What do customers say about South Essex Plumbing And Heating Limited?

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Is South Essex Plumbing And Heating Limited qualified and accredited?

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What does South Essex Plumbing And Heating Limited specialise in?

South Essex Plumbing And Heating Limited lists specialist services including Central Heating, Power flushing, Boiler installation, Boiler servicing, Boiler repair, Underfloor heating. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.