“The engineer arrived as planned. The problem was identified and dealt with. The work was done and explanation provided. Very happy with quality of work. Highly recommended.”
Public evidence profile
W J Searle & Son LTD
Trust Score
48out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 43 reviews
- 12 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume43
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say34.8 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record6.5 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
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- Checkatrade43 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“The work, replacement of the heating element in a built-in Bosch dishwasher, was carried out promptly and efficiently by an experienced repairman. I had provided both the failure symptoms and the model reference so that he was able to come with the appropriate spare part, avoiding the need for a preliminary visit.”
“Friendly and efficient service”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for W J Searle & Son LTD, including the highlights above. The 43 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Nice thorough job
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The guy was friendly and complimented the job very quickly. He tested the dryer to make sure all was working properly. Job well done. I would recommend them.
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Excellent service, I called to report my broken washing machine, the engineer called back and arranged to come straight round. Really nice guy and very helpful. My washing machine was fixed and working all within 3 1/2 hours of my initial call. Amazing, highly recommended.
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Well informed , friendly ,timely and practical help . Minor queries are no trouble . And new washer dryer replaced and fitted old one removed with speeds efficientcy. I
Skilled , reliable , patient when explaining , a friendly and helpful team . So valuable to local people . Strongly recommended . Jean Brodrick .
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Helpful, approachable and reliable.
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Did a good job fitting my freezer seeming the difficulties encountered with a poorly fitted kitchen previously.
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Responded to my enquiry quickly, came out to do a quote the same week and explained to me exactly as was wrong with my freezer and the costs. The part was ordered and fitted within days of the quote. Thank you, highly recommend!
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Overall good experience. Excellent communication. Work carried out as requested by a competent and informative professional.
Verified by CheckatradeFaulty washing machine repair
The issue I had turned out to be small, but in need of somebody to dismantle the washing machine. They were super quick to reply, turned up exactly when promised and fixed the issue within half an hour. Lovely and helpful, too.
He was incredible informative about the product and let me know some inner workings about it
Verified by CheckatradeFridge repair
Superb services from Darren. Extremely helpful and courteous. Would use again.
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First Class Service all the way. Would highly recommend to any one needing this service.
Verified by CheckatradeFridge freezer repair
Quick, efficient, reliable service, exactly what we needed when our appliance stopped working. The engineer came within a couple of hours, identified the issue, sourced the part and fitted it all within about 24 hours! And for a reasonable price. What a service! Thank you so much.
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The business were very responsive to my initial enquiry, giving me a clear and concise call out charge, understandably they couldn't commit to any charges thereafter until the appointment had been attended. There were no requirements for new parts to resolve the issue and the repair was carried out. Honesty and integrity were certainly conveyed in my whole experience from start to completion. I would certainly recommend this business again for that very reason.
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 42 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“within an hour they had replied” · Checkatrade, 28 Oct 2025
“My washing machine was fixed and working all within 3 1/2 hours of my initial call.” · Checkatrade, 23 Sept 2025
“fully informative/transparent about what he was doing” · Checkatrade, 28 Oct 2025
“Excellent communication.” · Checkatrade, 13 Jun 2025
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About
Appliance services / repair in Buckfastleigh, Devon.
Services they list
Appliance RetailerDishwasher RepairElectric Oven / Cooker RepairFridge / Freezer RepairTumble Dryer RepairVacuum Service / RepairWashing Machine Repair
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Areas served
BuckfastleighDevon
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About this business
Steadily reviewed12 reviews in the last 12 months, in line with their long-term review pace of about 16 a year.
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Common questions about W J Searle & Son LTD
Is W J Searle & Son LTD a legitimate business?
W J Searle & Son LTD has 43 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 W J Searle & Son LTD?
W J Searle & Son LTD has 43 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 W J Searle & Son LTD's reviews are genuine?
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Has W J Searle & Son LTD had recent public reviews?
W J Searle & Son LTD has 12 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.
What does W J Searle & Son LTD specialise in?
W J Searle & Son LTD lists specialist services including Appliance Retailer, Dishwasher Repair, Electric Oven / Cooker Repair, Fridge / Freezer Repair, Tumble Dryer Repair, Vacuum Service / Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has W J Searle & Son LTD been trading?
W J Searle & Son LTD has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.