Essential Heating Reviews 39

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend both Essential Heating and Sam who runs the company and is the plumbing engineer. We have relied on Sam as our number 1 plumber for many years now. He is highly professional with gr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased and somewhat relieved with the central heating repairs at my property when I used the services of Sam . My boiler had broken down . He was reliable and trustworthy . I would use his serv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam is the best professional we've ever used. He installed our new boiler 7 years ago after completely overhauling our heating system and now he feels like one of the family. Annual servicing and an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam is extremely reliable , highly professional and resourceful . He comes when he says he will come , finds solutions to problems , is highly competent and always does an excellent job . He is meticu... See more

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Company details

  1. Gas Engineer
  2. Gasfitter
  3. Heating Contractor
  4. Plumber

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We repair, install and service gas boilers, central heating, hot water and plumbing systems. We arrive on time and regularly exceed expectations. Whether you need your boiler repaired or serviced, landlords gas safety inspection or simply have a dripping tap or leaking pipe or a toilet that doesn't flush properly, we can help no matter how small the job.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

39 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service. Quick and very helpful. Got the job done very quickly and would highly recommend.

15 April 2026
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thank you. It was a pleasure working for you :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended -Essential…

I highly recommend both Essential Heating and Sam who runs the company and is the plumbing engineer. We have relied on Sam as our number 1 plumber for many years now. He is highly professional with great knowledge, expertise and workmanship. He is also reliable and flexible - coming at short notice when he can and recommending a back up when needed. He is also friendly, honest and trustworthy which goes a long way.

11 March 2026
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thank you for taking the time to review. I was very happy to get your heating and hot water working again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Value for Money

Excellent experience from start to finish.
Quote was super quick and installation was totally painless. Whole transaction completed in less than a week. Work was meticulous. Would highly recommend.

19 March 2026
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate it :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased and somewhat relieved with…

Very pleased and somewhat relieved with the central heating repairs at my property when I used the services of Sam . My boiler had broken down . He was reliable and trustworthy . I would use his services for any future issues regarding my central heating in the future.

12 March 2026
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thanks for the review. Happy to get your gas boiler repaired and the heating working again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Essential heating is indeed essential

Sam is a marvel. He responds fast, is very skilled and a pleasure to have working in your home.

12 March 2026
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thanks Ruth, Happy to get your boiler back up and running again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service once again

Excellent service by a very knowledgeable engineer running his own business, so the level of care and attention is very good.

24 February 2026
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. Happy to help with fixing your radiator and servicing your gas boiler.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and professional

Sam is extremely reliable , highly professional and resourceful . He comes when he says he will come , finds solutions to problems , is highly competent and always does an excellent job . He is meticulous and will never cut corners . I've used him a number of times

12 January 2026
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thanks mark, really appreciate the feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam is fantastic

Sam is fantastic, kind hearted, open, helpful, highly trusted and most of all great at solving all problems plumbing and heating related with a smile.

3 May 2025
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Reply from Essential Heating

What a lovely review. Thank you :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is how companies should function

I am extremely satisfied with this company. They responded to my query within 24 hours and a lovely gentleman named Samson visited our house the next day. Our boiler was damaged and we had to act quickly before it stopped working. We immediately liked Samson from the moment he entered the house and he answered our questions very effectively. I must also praise the engineer named Josh who installed the boiler his hard work and pleasant personality have not gone unnoticed my family were very pleased to have him work on the boiler. He went above and beyond to ensure everything is working.

I highly recommend Essential Plumbing Heating to anyone looking for exactly what you pay for.

13 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

Excellent service.

Boiler had a slight leak and was in need of a service. Sam identified the issue and solution quickly, explaining the process clearly and and sourced and fitted the replacement parts swiftly. Even managed to help us get hold of our guarantee that the previous owner hadn't shared when we bought the house.

Polite and respectful of our home too. Nice bloke.

Would highly recommend.

9 January 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam is a fantastic plumber

Sam is a fantastic plumber. He did a great job.
He’s also very congenial, and happy to explain what needs to be done, patiently and thoroughly.
Very highly recommended

11 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skilled and communicative

Sam did a great repair job on a complicated heating system, listened and communicated well, and kept his good humour through difficulties

1 May 2023
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thanks very much! love a challenge. :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service…

You will always receive an honest opinion and a professional service from Sam, he is my first call with any plumbing or boiler problems. 10 out of 10!

21 April 2023
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Reply from Essential Heating

thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam installed a new boiler and…

Sam installed a new boiler and repositioned it out of the basement to the first floor, which was a complicated job in an old building. He is polite, punctual and communicates well.

24 March 2023
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thanks!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What to say about the wonderful Sam?

Sam is the best professional we've ever used. He installed our new boiler 7 years ago after completely overhauling our heating system and now he feels like one of the family. Annual servicing and any other plumbing/heating problem we call on Sam. Excellent, expert service every time. I keep quiet about how brilliant he is coz I don't want everyone else stealing him.

1 March 2023
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Reply from Essential Heating

That's really sweet! Thank you :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brighton's secret genius plumber

Sam has tackled two persistent and seemingly intractable problems with my outdated drainage system and found a solution, saving me from having to take up all the floors and replumb. His painstaking analysis and persistence inspire the highest confidence and his prices are very reasonable.

14 April 2023
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thank you for your kind review and taking the time to write it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A happy customer for over 10 years

I have used this company for over 10 years now. There’s rarely been a year I haven’t needed them for something…from a new boiler and heating system to a replacing a small toilet flush handle Sam has always been completely professional. I’ve always been kept informed of what happening with informative communication and advice for different priced options and the pros and cons that they would entail.

2 April 2023
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Reply from Essential Heating

Thanks so much for your review.

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