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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 4 out of 5 stars

Good service and great information…

Good service and great information received

31 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Christina
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

A difficult job, well done.

The job was not straight forward. The engineer worked hard for 6 hours to get the job done. He had a very dry sense of humor. He would not be beaten and when the job was done it was a great sense of achievement for both of us. I now have drains that work for the first time in months. Communications with the company were good.

6 February 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 5 out of 5 stars

Have no complaints

Have no complaints. The lads were polite ,helpful and did a great job thank you.

3 February 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
No1PHD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast response by very professional team…

Fast response by very professional team who carried out the necessary work on our toilet blockage so it now works as it should.

7 February 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

The response was very good

The response was very good and a good job was done on removing the blockage and on inserting the sleeve and removing the scale. The cctv footage sent to us was not very clear though. Also, the drainage report says that high pressure jetting was used, which wasn't the case. We have not had any recurring problem since the work was done. The 10 year warranty should cover if something re-occurs.

16 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Irene,
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

A thoroughly good job from start to finish.

This company has made life easy when it comes to doing an excellent job fitting a new boiler. Damian carried out the fitting and testing also explaining the new controls etc. Very little inconvenience during the days fitting and all rubbish taken away on the same day. Well done all concerned with admin etc.

13 February 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Howell,
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

Leak wast pipe in bathroom

Rang No 1 PHD 28 Jan and the plumber came the next day, it was hard to get access to the waste pipe underneath bathroom floor, but the plumber managed to fix the leak great.
No 1 PHD are not very clear about any guarantee on the carried out. ?

29 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Ken,
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

Prompt response

Engineers attended promptly the day after I requested a visit. Blocked kitchen drain was flushed through and problem found fairly quickly. Left my property clean and all manhole covers and rodding points back to normal. Had no further issues and drain now flowing normally

30 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear K,
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

Repairing Damaged Soakaways (Job number 44839)

The workmen explained what they going to do and were hardworking. Did a first class job. They had to dig up my block paved drive but left it just as they had found. They did an excellent job and both soak aways work perfectly.

13 January 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 and prompt service

Excellent and prompt service. Highly recommend this firm.

10 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Rousseau,
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

Staff on the phone were cheerful and…

Staff on the phone were cheerful and efficient..
workmen came all the way from Bournemouth and we live in Suffolk.. they arrived as arranged and worked extremely hard.. happy to recommend the company.

30 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mrs Gibb,
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

Satisfactory service

Prompt and efficient service and helpful staff. The work could have been completed earlier had the staff not been hampered by intermittant faults with their jetter pump

20 January 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

Great service

Great service! The engineer was helpful, polite and came and sorted the issue straight away. Would definitely recommend to friends and family! Thanks again.

25 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Sebe,
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

Phoned us beforehand and arrived on…

Phoned us beforehand and arrived on time . Knowledgeable , friendly and helpful and imported the problem out.

30 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Louis,
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 experience

Explained the issue well, gave it a good try to resolve it as quickly as possible.

27 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Max,
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

did an excelent job clearing my drain…

did an excelent job clearing my drain and relining it very frendly workmen could not of asked for more .fully recomend them

22 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mrs Fisher,
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

Called another company and they left me…

Called another company and they left me waiting for two days and no show, called no1 PhD wish I called them first, friendly staff in the office and the engineer was with me within a couple of hours, got a fully working toilet again, will definitely use again. Thankyou

27 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Carling,
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

I found the guy to be really helpful…

I found the guy to be really helpful friendly and he solved my drain problem very quickly

24 January 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Mr Davies,
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 to respond and resolve the issue

Quick to respond and resolve the issue, visited same day of call.

8 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Kate,
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

Will cancel your job at last minute!

Booked a boiler service last week and had a voicemail left today to say they were cancelling and not coming tomorrow. Very unreliable.

29 January 2025
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Reply from No1phd

Dear Tracey,
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

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