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Kirchin & Sons

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4.91 out of 5
182 reviews

  • Initial impression Initial impression: 4.87 out of 5.0
  • Punctuality Punctuality: 4.87 out of 5.0
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 4.95 out of 5.0
  • Quality Quality: 4.92 out of 5.0
  • Value Value: 4.89 out of 5.0
  • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 4.92 out of 5.0

Consumer feedback

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Kirchin & Sons (led by Martin) comes across as the reliable, go-to plumber/engineer customers wish they could always find. Reviews repeatedly highlight Martin’s professional, friendly approach—prompt attendance for leaks and boiler/gas fire call-outs, careful workmanship, and jobs left fully tidy after completion. Customers also praise the team’s attention to detail when carrying out installs and upgrades, from sinks and taps to cylinder replacements and full shower room refurbishments.

What Customers Say

  • Punctual, responsive emergency help: Customers describe how Martin arrived quickly after reports of leaks and drainage issues, with one saying he “arrived on time” and another noting the leak was “fixed by 1pm the same day”.
  • Excellent workmanship and attention to detail: Many mention standout craft, including sink/tap fitting and “excellent workmanship”, as well as careful handling of complex problems where “a wrong move could have been bad”.
  • Clean, tidy finishes and clear communication: Reviews repeatedly commend that the team “left no mess” and proactively cleared rubbish away, with “great communication” and updates provided where needed. Colleagues Mark and Jude are also singled out for hard work on-site.
  • 0 missed appointments in the past 6 months

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About Kirchin & Sons, Hemel Hempstead

Kirchin & Sons is a trusted, professional firm of heating engineers based in Hemel Hempstead experienced in central heating installation, servicing and repair.

When you are looking for a heating specialist it is essential that you find Gas Safe engineers who prioritise safety and high standards. We specialise in all types of central heating systems and plumbing work. All our engineers hold recognised trade qualifications and are Gas Safe registered.

We are proud of our team of engineers and promote best practice in everything we do. To this end we are members of the following professional bodies:

Gas Safe
City & Guilds
BPEC

We believe that every customer is entitled to a high-quality, safe service from their heating engineer and we are happy to help with jobs of all sizes. From a minor boiler repair issue to full central heating installation, we are on hand to help you to resolve your heating problems.

We are able to provide solutions to most gas heating problems including:

  • General Plumbing
  • Boiler Service
  • Boiler Repair
  • Boiler Installation
  • Boiler Breakdown
  • Power Flushing
  • Central Heating Maintenance
  • Central Heating Upgrade
  • Radiator Installation
  • Unvented Systems
  • Hot Water Cylinders
  • Safety Certificates
  • Landlord Certificates

If you are interested in any of our comprehensive services, please do not hesitate to contact us with a query or for friendly, professional advice on all your heating and plumbing requirements. We offer free, non-obligatory quotes and estimates.

If you would like to know more about the extensive services that we offer just visit our website

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Kirchin & Sons

Owned by Martin Kirchin
Sole trader
Verified on 4th January 2011
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Insurance details

Provider Simply Business Insurance
Verified 22nd January 2026
Hemel Hempstead
Herts

Qualifications

  • Gas Safe - 667018

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Reviews (182)

  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "Martin carried out some plumbing work for us on 2nd October 2026, and we were extremely pleased with the service he provided. Martin was professional, friendly and knowledgeable throughout. He approached the work with care and attention to detail, and we were very happy with the overall experience. It's always reassuring to find a reliable and trustworthy tradesperson, and Martin certainly made a positive impression. We would happily use Martin again for any future plumbing work and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking for a professional plumber. Thank you, Martin, for a job well done!"

    • 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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    "Martin was professional and courteous from the very first contact. Gave a reasonable quotation for a relatively small job and fit it in promptly. Workmanship was excellent from Martin and Jude, they left no mess and cleared all rubbish away proactively. Would happily recommend to others and use his services again."

    • 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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    Katherine - Image 1 "I have worked with Martin on a few projects now and have found him to be very good, great workmanship, punctual and clean and tidy. Wouldn’t hesitate to use him on future projects and would recommend him highly."

    • 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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    "I contacted Martin to fix a leak in my downstairs shower room. Martin came out to assess the job promptly and fixed the leak later the same day. Martin was reasonably priced and kept to the quote he had given for the work. He is very professional and knowledgeable. Martin and his colleague Mark worked hard to get the job done. They were polite, friendly and left the place clean and tidy. I have no hesitation in recommending Kirchin & Sons. I will absolutely be using them again. Thanks again Martin"

    • 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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