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Review summary

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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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Company details

  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

Great service

Great service - on time, completed quickly, and with good humour

11 April 2025
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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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The plumber was helpful and informative…

The plumber was helpful and informative and very clear in explaining prices and options. Overall very helpful and did a good job.

9 May 2025
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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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polite on telephone and very quick…

Polite on telephone and very quick response. Had a courteous call to say how far away. Prompt and reasonably priced. Very efficient service and problem sorted quickly.

16 May 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Mitchell,
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

Quick response and satisfactory service.

Quick response and satisfactory service.

12 May 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Orbay,
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

Emergency Plumber

We needed an emergency plumber for leak under the kitchen sink. Called up No1PHD - they were very efficient and pleasant on the phone. We had a call within 30mins from the plumber on Friday 16th and Lawrence arrived on time on Saturday morning and fixed the issue within 30mins. We were happy the way the job was completed and highly recommend him. We would definitely use this company again and Lawrence.

17 May 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mrs Shaw,
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

Good stuff!!

I found this company and all it's staff very helpful and professional, dealing with a blocked drain and several connections into/out from the property.
Advice on the spot and rapid treatment were first class by Chris and his colleague, cheerful and polite.
EExcellent service.

16 May 2025
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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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication.

Excellent communication.

15 May 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Forster,
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

Professional

Professional, & did a good job, helpful+ the staff answering the phone

5 April 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mrs Hibberd,
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 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service- turned up on time, talked me through the problem and suitable solution. Cost higher than anticipated, but having witnessed the rectifation works I appreciate the skill involved. I would recommend this company.

7 May 2025
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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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Blocked sewer issue resolved asap

Staff on phone line were pleasant and informative.
Clear description of costs that might be incurred.
Team arrived onsite very quickly.
Problem identified and drains jetted out to remove the obstruction.
Team members friendly and informative about the issue and how it would be resolved.
Any complaints - not really but it would have been nice to be given a bit of a discount as the blockage was removed in minutes. Maybe offer a lower price for 10 minutes of jetting and then increase it.

8 May 2025
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Reply from No1phd

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 5 out of 5 stars

Follow up to a previous problem

Recently had an issue with No1PHD and left a review to reflect that. I received a call from Lucy Blake at No1PHD, who was extremely helpful, furthermore she arranged for John the engineer to get to me early the next day to try and resolve the matter. The follow up post that visit was also first class. Give No1PHD a go!!

7 May 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Ian,
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

Plumber was timely and professional

Plumber was timely, professional, pleasant and polite and completed the jobs in quick time

7 May 2025
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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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Massively Overcharged and Pressured

I called this company out for a blocked outside drain. They did not turn up 2 times. When they did they told me that it could not be cleared and would cost 3.5k to take the pipe out underground and replace using a sleeve. I was told on the doorstep that they would not charge for the camera and initial attempt to clear the drain if i paid 1.75k deposit on the doorstep and and another 1.75k once work was done. Was told it would be a big job and felt pressure to sign immediately or they would charge for the initial assessment too. They arrived the following week and the work took about 2 hours. There is still soil all over the garden, and and tiles that were lifted were not concreted down properly. I wouldnt mind about these last two but was then told by insurance company and a similar company that it should only cost about 1.3k in total. I feel absolutely broken. I also work for the NHS and was not offered the discount they promote as they said it was already a good deal in the price. Currently now in debt.
***update*** Have been given an itemised list of costs. Being charged for initial callout despite being told I would not be. Being charged 400 for the guarantee despite being told this is part of the work. Being charged 2 days worth of equip hire despite the job being misquoted and only taking two hours. So far this is looking like an unscrupulous company looking to charge as much as possible and would highly recommend avoiding them at all costs* Attempted to contact to resolve and receiving no callbacks despite urgency. Will be going to small claims court to highlight many areas where I feel I have been taken advantage of*** Insurance confirmed that itemised bill was not only overstated massively but it comes to 700 less than the total anyway when all is added up. This will be escalated this week.

25 April 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Darragh,
We are saddened to read your review. Could you please call into the office on 08000468142 so that we can discuss the matter with you.
Kind Regards
No1 PHD

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent and swift response

Excellent response, left site in pristine condition, very pleasant and competent operatives.

6 May 2025
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Reply from No1phd

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 5 out of 5 stars

Blocked pipe

They came and did the job very well but the concrete was not good , got hold of them again and they have put it right with in a few days of me ringing , very clean workers

28 November 2024
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mrs Reed,
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

This is a really professional outfit.

This is a really professional outfit.First contact via phone was highly efficient giving me a quote and indicating when an engineer would be available to undertake the work.
Engineer arrived on time complete with an impressive work station.He showed me the problem and together we agreed on a course of action and what the cost would be.
Upon completion of a fairly complex operation,Adam asked me to inspect the work to ensure that I was happy with the result.
Although fairly expensive I feel that I got a first class service and would not hesitate in recommending No.1 PHD.

29 April 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Peter,
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

Professional and polite team came to…

Professional and polite team came to resolve my blocked drain. Unfortunately the issue was not resolved because the blockage was off boundary. They have done their best. Thank you guys.

3 April 2025
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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
No1 PHD

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Drain review.

Everything was explained in great detail as what was needed to be done. Quickly obtained a quote and gave us a date as to when the work could be done. On the day he phoned in advance to let us know that he was going to be late and gave us an approximate time to expect him to arrive and also phoned to let us know that he was on his way, which we appreciated. Once they started they worked quietly apart from when they needed use the machinery. They were polite and friendly and it was a pleasure to meet them.

28 April 2025
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Reply from No1phd


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
No1 PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TOP WORKER

The man that helped with my drains,explained every thing that he was doing.All the pros and cons were made clear with every step,Lorenzo is a top guy as far as i am concerned.If i ever need work done again,he would the one one i can trust.

29 April 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Ball,
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

Camron was very helpful

Camron was very helpful, nothing was too much trouble. He kept us informed with the process , as he went along. Cleaned and tidied at the end of the job. And was professional and curteous though out.

28 April 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Steve,
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

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