Competitive price, punctual, brilliant communication, neat and tidy, polite, good workmanship, would definitely use again and recommend to others
Public evidence profile
Alternative Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Trust Score
39out of 100
39 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from March 2023. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 21 reviews
Newest review March 2023
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 21
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say29.6 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record2.8 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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade21 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
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We have used Alternative plumbing in our last property and again extremely happy with the results this time. Hard working, reliable with great attention to detail with good advice on layout solutions. I have no hesitation in recommending this company for a high end finish!
This is the second property where I have asked Jack to completely replace the bathrooms. This included the strip out of the existing, extending one bathroom, new tiling as well new fittings, bath, sink, shower etc. As ever the quality of the work carried out by Alternative Plumbing is second to none. In fact with the second refurbishment I did not bother to get alternative quotations. To say I am absolutely delighted with the quality of the work would be an understatement. I cannot recommend Alternative Plumbing highly enough. Their costs in my opinion are very competetive.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Hemel Hempstead
Across 110 plumbers in Hemel Hempstead, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Customers who keep coming back: “We have used Alternative plumbing in our last property and again extremely happy with the results this time.” · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2023
“Competitive price, punctual, brilliant communication, neat and tidy, polite, good workmanship, would” · Checkatrade, 18 Mar 2023
“We have used Alternative plumbing in our last property and again extremely happy with the results this time.” · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2023
“As ever the quality of the work carried out by Alternative Plumbing is second to none.” · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2023
“Competitive price, punctual, brilliant communication, neat and tidy, polite, good workmanship, would” · Checkatrade, 18 Mar 2023
“Hard working, reliable with great attention to detail with good advice on layout solutions.” · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2023
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About
In Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
Areas served
Hemel HempsteadHertfordshire
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Is Alternative Plumbing & Heating Ltd a legitimate business?
Alternative Plumbing & Heating Ltd has 21 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 Alternative Plumbing & Heating Ltd?
Alternative Plumbing & Heating Ltd has 21 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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How long has Alternative Plumbing & Heating Ltd been trading?
Alternative Plumbing & Heating Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.
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