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Looking at 43 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the excellent customer service and the helpful, polite, and professional staff who ensure work is done correctly and efficiently. People appreciate the prompt service, with engineers arriving on time and resolving issues quickly, often on the same day. Many also commend the tidy work and clear explanations provided by the engineers, making the overall experience pleasant and reliable. However, some customers were dissatisfied with the service, citing issues like plumbers not arriving for appointments or taking too long to complete jobs. There were also concerns about pricing, with some feeling overcharged or being quoted for unnecessary work, and others experiencing poor communication and a lack of follow-up from the company.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was pleased with the service I received. When the first treatment did not solve my particular problem I had a second visit to look at what had been done and suggestions made as to what further work... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

EDIT / I got contacted by the company following my initial review. They recognised their initial job was not up to their standards. They apologised and offered a full refund to help with redecorating... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Engineers were prompt and on time to my call about a blocked drain. Said the drainage pipes needed to be replaced as old and made of fibre. After explaining what needed to be done, the job was done... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Engineers were punctual and efficient in sorting out two blocked/partially blocked toilets. Camera images of gully and toilet plumbing reassured me that the work carried out was necessary/complete.

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  1. Drainage Service
  2. Water Utility Company

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We are No1 PHD. Here for all of your plumbing, heating and drainage needs!


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4.3

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

845 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Immediate response and carried out the…

Immediate response and carried out the work within a couple of hours of booking. Would recommend.

10 December 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Riley,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A promptproffessional response

A prompt response, seen within a day, in fact hours. A very pleasant and knowledgeable technician, cleared the problem very quickly, and left no mess. Prices as quoted, would use and recommend this service again.

3 December 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Morley,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blocked sewage pipe

Blocked sewage pipe. Operater arrived on a freezing cold rainy Sunday. Fixed the job quite quickly. Operator was polite, friendly & got on with the job. The price was quite reasonable. Would recommend.

8 December 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Vaughan,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Drain relining

Very nice couple of chaps did the work.
Quick,clean and efficient

3 December 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Julie,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a blocked drain under our patio

We had a blocked drain under our patio! We couldn't have asked for a nicer more efficient couple of lads. They had a nightmare of a job but did it with a smile and made good to perfection.
Maggie Champion

21 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Champion,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick response and knowledgeable

Very quick response and knowledgeable. Resolved the issue . Quite pricey but you get what you pay for- problem dealt with promptly and efficiently!

30 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Thatcher,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Toilet cistern leak The work was undertaken with great care…

The work was undertaken with great care and he was very polite and tidy

26 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Millward,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great service installing a new soak away

The service was excellent from first contact to completion of the work. The team worked hard to create a new soak away to deal with a long term risk of flood water entering part of my house. The design was thoughtful and effective with minimum disruption to a lawn area at the front of the house. The installation work was completed efficiently and the site so well tidied up that it is barely evident that there had been any excavation work at all. It rained heavily during the night after the work was completed and for the first time in years the area remained dry without any concerns of water coming into my house.

23 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Wilson
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were on time

The staff were on time, well equipped and friendly.
They took care to make me understand what was being carried.

21 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Johnson,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly professional and very efficient

Highly professional and very efficient. Came out to attend a blockage within 24 hours. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company.

11 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Rick,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service was prompt and effective

Service was prompt and effective. Engineer explained everything he was doing upfront.

21 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Talabi
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service received was very…efficient

The service received was very professional and prompt.
We were also given advice on how to reduce the risk of the problem reoccurring which was much appreciated.
I would recommend this company.

22 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mrs Yeomans,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish we dealt with a…

From start to finish we dealt with a person on the end of the phone. The engineer Adam worked so hard in wind and rain. The company were helpful following up with information for us to claim for the faults.

24 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mrs Cox,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi.very helpfull on time hard…

Hi.very helpfull on time hard working.and very kind in stressfull situation.work all done and cleared up very tidy.office staff very kind snd helpfull two.many thanks.

8 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mrs Rodgers,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Were quick to respond and arrived…

We’re quick to respond and arrived early. Damian was really good and clean worker. Fixed the issue also very polite

18 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Jan,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A big job accomplished promptly and with full explanations.…

A very prompt response to my enquiry and I was given a quote by an experienced engineer who came to my house and fitted what I required with a minimum of fuss. The hot water system is excellent for quality parts were installed. Thank you Lawrence for a job very well done and so politely with full explanations.

13 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Rogers,
Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really friendly and informed team who…

Really friendly and informed team who worked quickly and efficiently. All plumbing is expensive but this job did feel especially pricey but hopefully one that won’t need done for a while - I was kept informed throughout as to the price

15 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Tabitha,
Thank you for your 4* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Called out for an estimate to replace a…

Called out for an estimate to replace a boiler. Told £99.00 per half hour, or for an estimate free call out. So far great. Two, shall we say unlikely guys turned up, one stinking of tobacco smoke, marched straight up to our loft, (actually loft rooms) and asked me to sign for £99.0 payment for every half hour he was there (£190 per hour!) then without actually looking at the boiler said £3800 to replace. (Actual boiler cost is £880 from City Plumbing) but, like most plumbers the balance is labour ... I personally consider this a rip off, I may be a pensioner but I am not stupid, so, in my opinion 'go rip someone else off'. £2920 labour to fit what is a straight swap, one out one in, little actual plumbing involved. (I generally do all my own plumbing, but I am not gas safe registered hence having to use a registered plumber) I can't help feeling that we, the public, are being taken for a ride with draconian gas safe rules protecting the trade, although it is also true that gas stuff must be regulated tightly, just a shame it forces consumers to be suckered into paying ridiculous sums by SOME firms.

18 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Webb,

We are saddened to read your review, please can you contact customer services on 0800 690 6777 to discuss this matter so we can look into this as a matter of urgency.

Kind regards,
NO1 PHD

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick, efficient and professional

Answered quickly, turned out when the said - within justa couple of hours, did a good assessment and applied a temporary clearance before committing to a full repair within 48hrs for the price quoted. Excellent service all round. Only tiny irritant was being slow/most reluctant to share a full invoice.

30 October 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Thank you for your review Peter. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied with the work done.

I was restricted in time I could be at home but the engineer was punctual and completed the work within the time restraints. He explained all aspects of the work he was doing and was very pleasant.

5 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Thank you for your 5* review. It is always such a pleasure to receive such positive feedback, which we will pass on to the engineer. If we can be of any further help in the future we would like to offer you a 25% returning customer discount.
Kind Regards

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