Over the last 5 years we have now used Alfie for 3 bathrooms and 2 boiler replacements. He also managed to sort a complicated heating issue and did not give up until it was resolved when others had. We have always been 100% happy with his work and his communication. He turns up when promised and always goes above and beyond to make sure we are happy. Would definitely recommend .
Public evidence profile
Tide Plumbing and Heating
Credentials & registries
City & Guilds Qualified - Level 3
Trust Score
48out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 42 reviews
- Reviewed 11 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume42
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say34.6 of 60
Independent checks8 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade42 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Tide Plumbing and Heating, including the highlights above. The 42 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Alfie goes above and beyond. Expert in his field. He is reliable and a thoroughly decent person. Would strongly recommend as service and professionalism is excellent.
Arrived on time. Was professional and prompt with service. Highly recommend Alfie.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Watford
Across 79 plumbers in Watford, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“He turns up when promised” · Checkatrade, 10 Sept 2025
“Arrived on time.” · Checkatrade, 2 May 2024
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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- Source checked
- 18 Mar 2026
Sources
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About
In watford, herts.
Areas served
HertsWatford
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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 Tide Plumbing and Heating
Is Tide Plumbing and Heating a legitimate business?
Tide Plumbing and Heating has 42 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Tide Plumbing and Heating?
Tide Plumbing and Heating has 42 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Tide Plumbing and Heating rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Tide Plumbing and Heating by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Tide Plumbing and Heating is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Tide Plumbing and Heating's reviews are genuine?
Tide Plumbing and Heating's 42 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.
Is Tide Plumbing and Heating qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Tide Plumbing and Heating, including City & Guilds Qualified - Level 3. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, City & Guilds Qualified - Level 3 is City & Guilds: a long-established UK awarding body whose qualifications certify a tradesperson trained to a recognised vocational standard.