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Cols Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Leigh5.0· 43 reviews · 1 source
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75out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume43
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Verified plumber in Leigh, Lancashire.

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5.0out of 5
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Highlights

"The guys came in to replace and old boiler for me, arrived on time, worked efficiently and cleaned up after themselves. Would recommend!"

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"They responded early and Colby's communication was very good. Jenson who completed the jobs at my house was very polite, professional and finished their work to a very high standard and he made sure to clean up and double check everything before he left, which I am made up about after being messed about by another plumber. I will 100% be choosing them again for any future plumbing I need, and I will pass their details on to my friends and family. Thanks again, you have made me trust having someone in to do work again at my house. Highly recommend! Thanks again."

Holly WCheckatrade5.0 rating

"Great communication and job completed efficiently"

Molly BCheckatrade5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

The guys came in to replace and old boiler for me, arrived on time, worked efficiently and cleaned up after themselves. Would recommend!

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Holly W5.0 / 5 ·

They responded early and Colby's communication was very good. Jenson who completed the jobs at my house was very polite, professional and finished their work to a very high standard and he made sure to clean up and double check everything before he left, which I am made up about after being messed about by another plumber. I will 100% be choosing them again for any future plumbing I need, and I will pass their details on to my friends and family. Thanks again, you have made me trust having someone in to do work again at my house. Highly recommend! Thanks again.

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Molly B5.0 / 5 ·

Great communication and job completed efficiently

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Great communication from first message right through to job being completed. Really responsive to questions. Work was done exactly as requested at a reasonable price and Col was happy to give advice on other issues. Will definitely use again when needed.

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Colby recently upgraded our en-suite, we weren't sure what we wanted and put our trust in Colby. He picked out our shower cubicle shower and doors and we were not dissapointed, he did a great job fitting and organising plasterer and tiler to coinside with his work. Finished result is stunning and we love it. Colby is on the ball, pleasent, he listens to what you want and puts 100% into everything he does. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks Colby.

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Checkatrade4.7 / 5 ·

Colby has been great. He was responsive from the start and carried out the work quickly and professionally. Reasonable quote too. We would definitely recommend him & his team.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Col was very friendly and has hopefully stopped a leak I had at my stopcock as it may have just needed tightening but he’s assured me that if it leaks again I can call him back and he will replace the actual tap. Fingers crossed a recall wont be necessary. He cleaned up after himself too, very efficient!!

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Quick reply to messages. On time as arranged . Enthusiastic efficient clean neat and tidy and focused on the job. Job completed and i am happy with the work done and this Service .

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Colby was outstanding! He arrived on a Sunday morning to repair our flushing mechanism on the toilet. He took the time and due care to replace the part and also made an extra trip to Toolstation to replace all the old rusty plates and bolts for new ones. Very impressed.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely outstanding service from start to finish! I called Cols Plumbing and Heating after experiencing a major boiler issue, and they were quick to respond, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. Colby arrived on time, diagnosed the problem straight away, and had everything fixed quickly and efficiently. He was friendly, respectful of my home, and explained everything clearly. It’s rare to find tradespeople who are this reliable and honest. The pricing was very fair, and the work came with a guarantee, which gave me extra peace of mind. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Excellent service , very friendly, polite and professional

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

From start to finish the work was top standards. Very clean and friendly staff and the work was completed in the time that had been agreed. Would definitely recommend

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Outstanding Service from Col's Plumbing and Heating! I recently hired Colby, a gas engineer from Col's Plumbing and Heating, to handle some gas-related issues in my home, and I couldn't be more impressed with the service! From start to finish, Colby was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient.He arrived on time, took the time to explain everything clearly, and made sure all the work was done to the highest safety standards. Colby’s expertise was evident, and he made sure to double-check everything before wrapping up. Would definitely recommend!! thank you Colby!

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

I had a burst pipe behind a wall. I called Cols plumbing & heating and they were at my door faster than I expected. They shut off the water, assessed the damage, and had the pipe repaired in no time. Absolutely recommend them for any plumbing emergency — they truly saved the day!!

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Great team of lads. Very clean and efficient

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Well what can I say I had my heating done by this company and from the minute he came in my home I felt comfortable his work was amazing and even made sure he cleaned up even asked for the hoover not many do that so he get a 10 out of 10 from me

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Colby and his team were prompt and efficient when carrying out this work and finished to a high standard.

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Checkatrade4.8 / 5 ·

Cols plumbing did a very clean and good job will use this company again the company was nice and polite from booking till finished

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

excellent service, punctual, professional, and good knowledge

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Boiler had issue, no hot water throughout house. Fixed the issue there and then and serviced the boiler. Highly recommend and reasonable price! Honest service! Highly recommend

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Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for plumbers in Leigh

Across 92 rated plumbers in Leigh, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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