“Arrived on time” · Checkatrade, 16 Oct 2025
“Arrived on time” · Checkatrade, 16 Oct 2025
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Watkins Plumbing & Heating
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- Rated 5.0 from 122 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
Based on rating, review volume, independent sources and credential evidence. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication4.9
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade122 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Work was carried out efficiently & to a high standard. Good attention to detail.”
“Arrived on time completed the job clearing up as they went very professional would use them again”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Watkins Plumbing & Heating, including the highlights above. The 122 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Work was carried out efficiently & to a high standard. Good attention to detail.
Arrived on time completed the job clearing up as they went very professional would use them again
Arrived on time completed the job clearing up as they went very professional would use them again
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Braintree
Across 18 plumbers in Braintree, 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
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Plumber in Braintree, Essex.
Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksBlocked ToiletsGeneral PlumbingPipe FitterPlumbing RepairsPower FlushingRadiator InstallationRadiator RepairRadiator Thermostat Valve InstallationRadiator Thermostat Valve Repair
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Areas served
BraintreeEssex
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
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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About this business
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
Good to know
Common questions about Watkins Plumbing & Heating
Is Watkins Plumbing & Heating a legitimate business?
Watkins Plumbing & Heating has 122 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 Watkins Plumbing & Heating?
Watkins Plumbing & Heating has 122 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 Watkins Plumbing & Heating rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Watkins Plumbing & Heating by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 4.9 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Watkins Plumbing & Heating is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Watkins Plumbing & Heating's reviews are genuine?
Watkins Plumbing & Heating's 122 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.
Has Watkins Plumbing & Heating had recent public reviews?
Watkins Plumbing & Heating has 3 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 Watkins Plumbing & Heating specialise in?
Watkins Plumbing & Heating lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, Blocked Toilets, General Plumbing, Pipe Fitter. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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