CET Reviews 4,360

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Looking at 687 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the prompt and efficient service, with many praising the quick response times for emergencies. People appreciate the helpful, professional, and friendly demeanor of the staff and engineers, who often go above and beyond expectations to resolve issues. The service is consistently described as excellent, with many noting the thoroughness and care taken to ensure problems are fixed and areas are left clean. However, some customers also noted significant dissatisfaction with customer service, citing poor communication, slow responses, and a lack of follow-up on complaints. There were instances where people experienced prolonged periods without essential services, such as heating or hot water, due to delayed or inadequate repairs and missed appointments.

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Service

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Staff

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Response time

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Customer service

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Customer communications

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a leak from the cistern in our bathroom which we first noticed over a bank holiday however by the following day it had become considerably worse. I spoke with Direct Line as an emergency on our... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are very good. Fast response, take care of problems with my property, dealing directly with tenants. Not like other home emergency company who are quick to take money but when it comes to providi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt response to my kitchen drain blockage. 1st plumber sent couldnt fully deal with the problem,so arranged for someone else to come out,the following morning.This was an urgent need under stressf... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was prompt and professional. I had a home emergency (leaking water tank) and I was given a time window of when the plumber/heating engineer would attend. On arrival I was told that the tan... See more

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Company details

  1. Insurance Company
  2. Insurance Agency

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CET is a leading provider of Home Emergency solutions to UK insurance companies, supporting over 3 million customers across the UK. We deliver a full range of specialist property repair services including emergency repairs in the home, drainage survey, excavation and reinstatement and subsidence investigation. Since 1988, we have built a reputation for excellence due to the commitment of our 250 strong team of experts, focused on delivering an exceptional claims journey through technology and innovation. Speed and simplicity are assured through the stringent management of our Contractor Network of over 3,000 independent, accredited engineers across the UK and Northern Ireland. Continuous investment in new technology has also ensured CET has remained at the forefront of providing excellent customer experience and transparent claims handling.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

The NatWest person was so helpful and kind. She arranged the locksmith visit as quickly as possible especially when she realised we couldn’t lock our door.
When the locksmith came he repaired the lock brilliantly.
We couldn’t ask for a better service. Thank you so much.

14 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CET have been the worst company I’ve…

CET have been the worst company I’ve ever dealt with. I’ve now been without hot water and heating for 14 days, with no clear resolution in sight.
I have already submitted a formal complaint, which takes 28 days for resolution, but this does not excuse being left without essential services for this length of time.

I’ve had one unqualified engineer attend and another who was here for just 15 minutes. I’m repeatedly told parts have been ordered, yet nothing has progressed and no timeline is being provided.

Every time I contact them, I just get an apology with no action. This level of service is completely unacceptable, especially for something as essential as heating and hot water.
I will be escalating this further and will be changing my home insurance provider once this issue is finally resolved.

13 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from CET

Hi Carl. Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to read of your experience. Please can you update your review with your reference and we'll be happy to investigate this matter further for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, efficient service

I have nothing but praise for the service provided by CET.
Within a few minutes of calling to report a problem with a blocked foul drain I received a text confirming the claim had been logged. A few minutes later I received a second text message confirming that an appointment had been made with an engineer to attend to the problem with a two hour time slot. This was then followed up by a text confirming when the engineer was on his way. I was able to track his progress so knew when he would arrive. The issue was successfully dealt with on the engineer’s arrival. Faultless from start to finish!

8 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class from start to finish

First class from start to finish. NatWest brilliant at logging the fault. Immediate confirmation from CET with appointment following day (Sunday). Call from technician when 20 minutes away. Technician really friendly and explained what he had done. Job all completed less than 24 hours after first call.

12 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CET left my family with no heating over Christmas

I had a failed engineer visit on the 23rd Dec which left me with no heating or hot water untill the New Year .
I spoke to several staff members who all told me a pack of lies to get me off the phone.
Eventually spoke to a "Senior Manager" who promosed me he would review my case and give me some answers .Again this never happened .This company & its staff are a disgrace.

23 December 2025
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Reply from CET

Hi Darryl. We're sorry for the experience you've received in December 2025. We'd like to look into this for you and would ask for you to update your review with your HE reference number as the current provided is incorrect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Brilliant service, arrived within an hour and a half of reporting a problem and they resolved the issue quickly.
The operative Jack was fantastic

8 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disorganised and incompetent

Reference: HE‑1170485

This has been one of the most incompetent service experiences I’ve ever dealt with. Ten days without hot water, three different tradespeople, three wasted visits, 150+ miles of petrol burned, and four days of my time lost waiting around for people who either didn’t show up or weren’t told the full story.

One contractor even phoned in sick — but nobody bothered to tell me, so that was another full day wasted.

The only way I know what is happening is because I have to call in for updates - if I waited for them to keep me in the loop then I’d never get any work done.

And after all that, the company refuses to replace a faulty £50 part. Ten days later, the final outcome is… nothing. No repair, no solution, no ownership. Truly laughable.

8 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from CET

Hi Dazza. Thank you for your review, and for providing your honest feedback. I understand your concerns were raised and in-line with our contract with your Insurer, we referred this over to them and are working with them to ensure a thorough investigation.

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