- Source reference
- CBDL380846
- Licence class
- lower-tier
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Tops Fireplaces
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Trust Score
56out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 245 reviews
- 1 credential shown
Newest review February 2025
Worth checking: NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CompetentRoofer)
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume245
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say47.5 of 60
Independent checks4.1 of 30
Track record4.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1.2 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Tops Fireplaces
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Review qualityNo reviews in 12 monthsSee detail →Credentials & registriesWaste carrier (Environment Agency)See detail →
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1Credentials and memberships
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What customers consistently say
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “Meticulously clean when carrying out the work” · Checkatrade, 4 Oct 2024
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade245 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“From start to finish was a great experience. Brilliant help in the showroom from Barry with honest advice. Dave and Jake were a pleasure to have in our home very clean and tidy with there work. Very pleased. Thank You TOPS!”
“Best decision we made was to choose Tops Fireplaces to purchase and install .”
“100% recommend this company. Gold star service prior, during and after installation first class and cannot fault a thing. Dave, Jake and Barry assisted in best choice of fire and went above and beyond in finding my fires. Meticulously clean when carrying out the work and respectful of property. Their prices are by far better than any competitors in the area and a pleasure having them in my property.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Tops Fireplaces, including the highlights above. The 245 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
From start to finish was a great experience. Brilliant help in the showroom from Barry with honest advice. Dave and Jake were a pleasure to have in our home very clean and tidy with there work. Very pleased. Thank You TOPS!
Best decision we made was to choose Tops Fireplaces to purchase and install .
100% recommend this company. Gold star service prior, during and after installation first class and cannot fault a thing. Dave, Jake and Barry assisted in best choice of fire and went above and beyond in finding my fires. Meticulously clean when carrying out the work and respectful of property. Their prices are by far better than any competitors in the area and a pleasure having them in my property.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for roofers in Westcliff-on-Sea
Across 9 roofers in Westcliff-on-Sea, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Registers and membership directories
Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Fireplaces / stoves in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
Services they list
Chimney ReliningFireplace SurroundFireplacesStoves / Fireplace ShowroomStoves InstallerWood / Log Burning Stoves
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Areas served
EssexWestcliff-on-Sea
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Roofing isn't licensed, so anyone can set up - and it's a trade with more than its share of cowboys. A big re-roof must meet building regulations; CompetentRoofer (the Government-authorised NFRC scheme) registers roofers who can self-certify that, and vets and inspects them at least twice a year. Check they're on it before you hire.
Check the CompetentRoofer registerNever agree to roof work from a cold-caller at your door or an unsolicited 'we noticed your roof' note. That is the classic roofing scam.
Get a written quote that itemises access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee, not a vague day rate.
Be wary of demands for a large cash deposit; agree staged payments against work you can actually see completed.
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Common questions about Tops Fireplaces
Is Tops Fireplaces a legitimate business?
Tops Fireplaces has 245 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 Tops Fireplaces?
Tops Fireplaces has 245 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 Tops Fireplaces' reviews are genuine?
Tops Fireplaces' 245 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 Tops Fireplaces qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Tops Fireplaces, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
What does Tops Fireplaces specialise in?
Tops Fireplaces lists specialist services including Chimney Relining, Fireplace Surround, Fireplaces, Stoves / Fireplace Showroom, Stoves Installer, Wood / Log Burning Stoves. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.