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Advanced Plumbing & Heating

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4.96 out of 5
81 reviews

  • Initial impression Initial impression: 4.94 out of 5.0
  • Punctuality Punctuality: 4.95 out of 5.0
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 4.9 out of 5.0
  • Quality Quality: 5.0 out of 5.0
  • Value Value: 4.95 out of 5.0
  • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5.0 out of 5.0

Consumer feedback

Generated from the text of this trader's consumer reviews

Advanced Plumbing & Heating—run by Darren—has been trusted by local homeowners for everything from emergency leak fixes to full boiler and radiator installations. Customers repeatedly highlight how Darren arrives quickly (often within the hour or even “within 30 mins”), works efficiently without cutting corners, and keeps the home tidy even when access is awkward, including jobs where he had to “cut into the kitchen ceiling to find the leak.”

What Customers Say

  • Reliable emergency response: Darren is praised for quick attendance and problem-solving, with one customer saying he “came round within 30 mins and had the issue sorted within an hour.”
  • Honest, value-for-money pricing: Many reviews mention “very reasonably priced” work and Darren’s integrity—one customer felt he “could easily have taken advantage of the situation and charged me for unnecessary work, but he didn’t.”
  • Punctual, careful and tidy workmanship: Customers describe him as “punctual, knowledgeable,” “quick but detailed oriented,” and highlight his clean-up and thorough checks, including boiler explanations before leaving.
  • 0 missed appointments in the past 6 months

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About Advanced Plumbing & Heating, Basildon

WE ARE A SMALL FAMILY RUN BUSINESS WITH VERY GOOD COMPETITIVE RATES!ALL WORK IS AT THE HIGHEST QUALITY TO ENSURE GOOD FEEDBACK.

  • FREE CALL OUTS
  • FREE QUOTES

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN PLUMBING/HEATING
REGISTERED WITH THE INSTITUTE OF PLUMBING (IOP)

  • FULLY INSURED
  • ALL WORK GUARANTEED
  • WILL COVER ALL AREAS

SHOWERS/BATHROOM SUITES/TAPS/RADIATORS/TANKS/VALVES/
WASHING MACHINES/DISHWASHERS/BLOCKAGES/WASTE PIPES/
POWER FLUSHING/OUTSIDE TAPS

ALL YOUR NEEDS IN ONE CALL!

I WILL BE GLAD TO GIVE ANY ADVISE OR HELP IF NEEDED!

Advanced Plumbing & Heating

Owned by Darren Comben
Sole trader
Verified on 28th May 2009
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  • Agreed to complaints procedure

Insurance details

Type Plumbing
Provider Direct Line
Verified 20th January 2025
Basildon
Essex

Qualifications

  • Member of CIPHE 00031559

Associations

Reviews (81)

  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would highly recommend Darren and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again. He was punctual, knowledgeable and very reasonably priced. He took the time to listen to what I was experiencing and asked the right questions to try to understand the issue, which was intermittent and therefore not straightforward to diagnose. He was patient, thorough and clearly knew what he was talking about. What I particularly appreciated was his honesty and integrity. He could easily have taken advantage of the situation and charged me for unnecessary work, but he didn’t. It’s refreshing to find someone you can trust who is genuinely interested in helping rather than making a quick buck. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, honest and fairly priced plumber. I’ll definitely be using him again in the future!"

    • 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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    "Darren was an absolute gentleman. Professional all the way, he got the job done and made it all look simple. Highly recommended and 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
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "We have used Darren previously, and this time we needed our power shower and kitchen mixer tap replaced. Darren was able to complete the work at short notice, was punctual, very friendly, reasonably priced and completed the work to a very high standard. Would highly recommend"

    • 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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    "Urgently needed a plumber due to water coming through kitchen ceiling. Called Darren who came round within 30 mins and had the issue sorted within an hour. Previously spoke to our insurance company to get the work done but due to their process it would have taken 3 days! Really pleased with the result and would be happy to recommend"

    • 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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