“Good quality work and reasonable price would highly recommend.” · Checkatrade, 7 Mar 2025
“Gary explained every aspect of the installation and carried out the work on time and to an excellent standard.” · Checkatrade, 29 Jun 2024
Public evidence profile
Richards Plumbing & Heating
Emergency callout
Plumber
Trust Score
29out of 100
29 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
Newest review March 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record2.5 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
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
From Checkatrade
Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for:
- 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.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
Got the job done within 48 hours of the advert being up. Good quality work and reasonable price would highly recommend.
Next working day response Work carried out quickly and efficiently. First class service!
Gary from Richards Plumbing and heating was recommended to me by a friend. From start to finish they where professional and attentive. Gary explained every aspect of the installation and carried out the work on time and to an excellent standard. He left our home clean and tidy every night. Once the job was finished he took time to explain how all the new controls work. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional service at a reasonable cost.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for plumbers in Birkenhead
Across 10 plumbers in Birkenhead, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
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Services they list
Bathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksBlocked ToiletsGeneral PlumbingPipe FitterPlumbing RepairsPower FlushingRadiator InstallationRadiator RepairRadiator Thermostat Valve InstallationRadiator Thermostat Valve Repair
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Areas served
BirkenheadMerseyside
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
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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 Richards Plumbing & Heating
Is Richards Plumbing & Heating a legitimate business?
Richards Plumbing & Heating has 3 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 Richards Plumbing & Heating?
Richards Plumbing & Heating has 3 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 Richards Plumbing & Heating's reviews are genuine?
Richards Plumbing & Heating's 3 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 Richards Plumbing & Heating specialise in?
Richards Plumbing & Heating lists specialist services including Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, Blocked Toilets, General Plumbing, Pipe Fitter. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.