# Alford Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Alford Plumbing & Heating Ltd is a plumber in Southampton. Rated 4.9/5 from 429 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 66 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 429 reviews.

We cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the plumber services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.

## About
In Southampton, Hampshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 4.9/5 | 429 |

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for plumbers in Southampton. Across 202 plumbers in Southampton, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Clear communication** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "The company were very good at reminding me when the Gas check was due." · Checkatrade
- **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "The engineer did a great job servicing the boiler." · Checkatrade

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Clear communication (mentioned in every review we've read)
- Quality of the work (mentioned in every review we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Honesty, integrity, and professionalism is absolutely 5 star. Phil explained to me the reasons for the fault, what is likely to happen in the future and more importantly, fixed my boiler, for what actually needed doing, instead of trying to make us much cash off me as possible, like some other engineers (not Alfords). Phil is an asset to this company. As a consumer, I want to be able to trust the company that visit my home. I want to be able to trust the people that represent that company to fix what is actually needed, at a reasonable price. THANK YOU PHIL."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "We've used Alford Guaranteed Plumbing and Heating since they fitted our entire central heating system, they remind you when your yearly service/test needs doing and their engineers are always friendly and get the job done quickly. All this and very reasonable prices too"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Was very pleased with the service from Alford Plumbing & Heating Ltd. The company were very good at reminding me when the Gas check was due. The engineer did a great job servicing the boiler. Thank you"
> Source: Anonymous (4.7, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Plumber

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Hampshire
- Southampton

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 429 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 06133972 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Active
- Run by 2 directors; the longest-serving current director was appointed in 2007 (Companies House officers)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a plumber
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- 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.

## Contact
- Phone: 07446 454472

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