James was punctual, professional, efficient and friendly. I will definitely contact him again for any future work.
Public evidence profile
James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services
Emergency callout
Central Heating Repair, Plumber
Trust Score
56out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 149 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume149
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say43.9 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 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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From Checkatrade
Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for these jobs:
- Central Heating Repair
- Plumber
This is how they list themselves on Checkatrade. Call ahead to confirm they can come out for your job right now before you rely on it.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade149 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services, including the highlights above. The 149 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
James did a very professional job of replacing very old standard boiler with a combi from kitchen to the airing cupboard upstairs and old skirting radiators with standard radiators which I thought was probably a bit tricky regarding the routing of the pipework but it wasn't a problem for James all at a very reasonable price and very easy to deal with.I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him.
Excellent service. Polite and friendly. Confident in what he had to do and got on with it. Very happy with the work done and would use the company again in a heart beat.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Christchurch
Across 27 plumbers in Christchurch, 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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About
Central heating in Christchurch, Dorset.
Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksBlocked ToiletsGas Boiler InstallationGas Boiler Servicing / RepairGas Central Heating InstallationGas Central Heating Servicing / RepairGas Cooker InstallationGas Safety Checks - CP12General PlumbingPipe Fitter
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Areas served
ChristchurchDorset
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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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Common questions about James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services
Is James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services a legitimate business?
James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services has 149 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 James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services?
James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services has 149 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services' reviews are genuine?
James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services' 149 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.
What does James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services specialise in?
James Kimber Plumbing, Heating and Gas Services lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, Blocked Toilets, Gas Boiler Installation, Gas Boiler Servicing / Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.