Plumbers in the United Kingdom

12,544 plumbers across the United Kingdom, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring plumbers in the United Kingdom

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Agree 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.
  • For the water-regulations side of plumbing, a WaterSafe-approved plumber is vetted, qualified to the water regulations and insured. You can check yours or find one free at watersafe.org.uk.
  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.

Which credentials should a plumber have? See the guide →

How to judge a plumber

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Check the Gas Safe Register (gassaferegister.co.uk) before any boiler, heating, or gas work: it's a legal requirement, not optional.
  • For water-fitting work (new bathroom, outdoor tap, stop tap), look for a WaterSafe-approved contractor at watersafe.org.uk: only vetted plumbers appear.
  • Confirm they have public liability insurance: APHC or CIPHE membership implies it; no trade body membership is a warning sign.
  • Unlike electricians or gas engineers, any person can legally call themselves a plumber: that's why checking WaterSafe, APHC, or CIPHE matters more here than in most trades.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • Refuses to give a written quote or callout fee upfront: legitimate plumbers will tell you the rate before they start.
  • Cannot produce a Gas Safe ID card for boiler or heating work: this is a criminal offence, not a minor omission.
  • Demands a large cash deposit before doing any work, especially on an emergency call.
  • A recently created company with no verifiable reviews pressuring you to decide quickly.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you Gas Safe registered? What is your licence number? (Required by law for any gas or heating work.)
  • Are you on the WaterSafe register? Can I check your approval status before you start?
  • What is your callout fee and hourly rate, and do you charge differently out of hours?
  • Will the work need a building regulations certificate, and are you a Competent Person Scheme member who can self-certify it?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy plumber?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A plumber backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend plumbers for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Plumbers are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a plumber?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the plumber, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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