“My wife and I are delighted with the kitchen refit carried out by Tom. This is the second job Tom has done for us and in both cases his workmanship, attention to detail and thoughtful approach have been invaluable. He works tirelessly, is always on time, makes suggestions that he thinks may improve the project and delivers on his commitment. Estimates are also in line with the final bill. All in all, a great person to employ if you need a bathroom or kitchen refit.”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Tom Nichols Plumbing
Trust Score
54out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 117 reviews
- Reviewed 11 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume117
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say42.2 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade117 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“A thoroughly professional service cannot recommend Tom highly enough, fantastic workmanship at a competitive price.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Tom Nichols Plumbing, including the highlights above. The 117 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
My wife and I are delighted with the kitchen refit carried out by Tom. This is the second job Tom has done for us and in both cases his workmanship, attention to detail and thoughtful approach have been invaluable. He works tirelessly, is always on time, makes suggestions that he thinks may improve the project and delivers on his commitment. Estimates are also in line with the final bill. All in all, a great person to employ if you need a bathroom or kitchen refit.
A thoroughly professional service cannot recommend Tom highly enough, fantastic workmanship at a competitive price.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for plumbers in Maidstone
Across 39 plumbers in Maidstone, 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.
“is always on time” · Checkatrade, 15 Sept 2025
“he was punctual” · Checkatrade
Sources
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
In Maidstone, Kent.
Areas served
KentMaidstone
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Is Tom Nichols Plumbing a legitimate business?
Tom Nichols Plumbing has 117 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 Tom Nichols Plumbing?
Tom Nichols Plumbing has 117 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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