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1st Call Services (Essex) Ltd

Unvented Hot Water Systems. 1st Call Services (Essex) Ltd has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Essex, Herts, Kent and London. We offer a 10 year, no quibble, parts and labour guarantee. Finance also available.

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4.85 out of 5
514 reviews

  • Initial impression Initial impression: 4.87 out of 5.0
  • Punctuality Punctuality: 4.79 out of 5.0
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 4.8 out of 5.0
  • Quality Quality: 4.93 out of 5.0
  • Value Value: 4.81 out of 5.0
  • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 4.92 out of 5.0

Consumer feedback

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1st Call Services (Essex) Ltd comes highly recommended for fast, tidy boiler and gas work, with customers praising the professionalism and friendliness of the team—particularly David, often described as prompt, polite and “explained everything as they did it.” Reviews repeatedly highlight efficient installations and repairs across Essex and beyond, from a quick call-out that “Xmas saved” in Southend to a new boiler replacement delivered in a single morning, leaving homes clean and heating back on quickly.

What Customers Say

  • Punctual, responsive service: Customers note teams like David and Buell arriving “at the time they advised,” and even during urgent breakdowns they were “at my home within 2 hours,” with follow-up the next morning.
  • Clean, efficient workmanship: Work is described as “quick, neat and tidy,” with installers removing old boilers and fitting replacements efficiently—sometimes “finished by about half 1.”
  • Great communication & value: Multiple reviewers praised clear explanations and upfront pricing—one said “there are no hidden charges” and another called it “honest boiler repair,” describing advice given over the phone at no charge.
  • 0 missed appointments in the past 6 months

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About 1st Call Services (Essex) Ltd, Benfleet

A warm welcome to 1st Call Services.

We are a family owned business that has proudly been serving our customers in the Essex area for over 20 years.

Although we offer a wide range of plumbing services, our core business is in the installation and replacement of Gas Boilers. All our customers get a 10 year no quibble parts and labour guarantee. We can also offer finance in the form of either: buy now pay later, interest free credit or a loan.

We install, service and repair a wide range of boiler makes. We do however prefer to install Worcester Bosch boilers. We believe that only Worcester Bosch have the quality and service that we want for our customers. We have been the largest local, independent installer of gas Worcester Bosch boilers for some years and we are the only DIAMOND Accredited installer in the SS area.

Our commitment is to provide all of our customers with a high level of service, whilst providing the best and most efficient solution for their needs, home, budget and the environment.

We pride ourselves on the high level of recommendations and feedback that we receive from our customers.

  • 1st Call Services (Essex) Ltd
  • FREEPHONE 0800 112 00 00

1st Call Services (Essex) Ltd

Owned by David Ryther
Limited company
Incorporated as from 17th March 2026
Verified on 2nd January 2009
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  • Agreed to TrustATrader's high standards
  • Agreed to complaints procedure

Insurance details

Type Plumbing & Heating
Provider Brooker Express
Verified 7th August 2026
Benfleet
Essex

Qualifications

  • Trading Standards Approved (Buy With Confidence)
  • Corgi Registered 221091
  • bpec Certificate of Competence
  • Gas Safe Register
  • Worcester Bosch Accredited Installer
  • Trustatrader.com Member

Reviews (514)

  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "David and Buell did such an efficient, neat and quick job of installing our new boiler today. They were very friendly and polite, and arrived at the time they advised. We expected the job to take much longer than it did! Our old boiler stopped working Saturday night, we called on Sunday and left a message, they got back to us Monday morning and came out that same day to have a look at our boiler. We ultimately made the decision to go with a new boiler, they arrived the following day at 8am and got on with installing the new one, they were finished by about half 1! The whole process was seamless. Very pleased to have heating and hot water again, thanks guys!"

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    Graham Spraggins - Image 1 "This was our first time using this company and we were pleasantly surprised, not the norm, what’s going on. In a nutshell we have no problem in recommending this company , we would use again. David and Buellie were a well organised work machine, hand in glove almost. It would take too long to list their positives but much quicker to list the negatives as there were not any. Keep up the good work lads !""

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "David did a really great job disconnecting my gas hob for me! He responded very promptly, offered to do the job for a reasonable price and provided a quality service. I would highly recommend!! Thanks again David!"

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "Fantastic, very honest and good work I highly recommend to anyone looking for an honest boiler repair. We had originally called a local repair who wanted to charge us nearly £500 for work and a part, however being the suspicious type I didn't feel happy with what was being said. I went looking and came across 1st Call Services, they came out looked at it informed me it didn't need a part but it was clogged so they cleaned it all up and made sure boiler was working well, at a fraction of the cost. They were polite and helpful and I cannot recommend them any more highly 5 stars all the way. Thank you"

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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