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Glasgow’s Top 5 Plumbers, Reviewed

Glasgow’s Top 5 Plumbers, Reviewed

How we picked

Range of Services

We took a look at the types of plumbing services these companies are able to offer.

Expertise / Quality

We selected companies that have proven their knowledge in the trade with their years of experience.

Cost

We assessed whether or not these companies deliver great value for money.

Customer Service

We explored how these companies performed in terms of their communication and efficiency, as well as how they offer value-added services.

1. MCD Gas Plumbing & Heating

MCD Gas Plumbing & Heating's Homepage

Website: http://mcdgas.com 

Address: 478 Dumbarton Rd, Partick, Glasgow G11 6SQ

Contact: +44 793 2699767

Operating Hours: Open 24 hours daily

Google reviews score5/5
Facebook reviews score N/A
Bark reviews score5/5
NiceLocal reviews score5/5
Total reviews4.5/5
Score consistency 5/5
Range of Services5/5
Expertise / Quality 4/5
Cost5/5
Customer Service4.7/5
Communication5/5
Value-Added Services4/5
Timeliness / Efficiency5/5

Pros

  • Quick and efficient service
  • Reasonably priced
  • Accurate diagnostics
  • Emergency services available

Cons

  • A few reports on needing to improve service quality

When asked about their experience with MCD Gas Plumbing & Heating, most clients are quick to talk about their quick and efficient service. Regardless of the plumber assigned to them, they loved that the repairs and installations did not take as long as expected.

This tells us that MCD Gas has a formidable team of well-trained and experienced plumbers that are consistent in the quality of service they offer. Unlike a company where there is one sole plumber manning the operations, this is more difficult for a team-based company to achieve.

We were also impressed to discover that MCD Gas is known for accurate diagnostics, which helps get things done faster without as much time and energy wastage. We think that this is an ode to their industry expertise, which all members of the time possess in spades.

Clients also love them for their reasonable rates, which is the ultimate clincher. It can be quite difficult to find a plumber that offers such high-calibre work at friendly prices, as most industry experts come with a premium price tag.

A big bonus is that MCD Gas offers emergency plumbing services, making help easier to access during urgent situations. Customers appreciate that they are quick to send out a plumber when a request is made, giving them faster relief and peace of mind.

All in all, there’s a lot to love about MCD Gas. They may not have been around as long as other companies, but they certainly have mastered the trade in a shorter amount of time, which shows in the consistency of their performance.

2. Plumbtec24 Plumbers Glasgow

Plumbtec24 Plumbers Glasgow's Homepage

Website: https://www.plumbtec24.co.uk 

Contact:  +44 141 297 1961

Operating Hours: Open 24 hours daily

Google reviews score4.5/5
Facebook reviews score N/A
Nice Local reviews score4.6/5
Yell reviews score5/5
Total reviews4.5/5
Score consistency 4.5/5
Range of Services5/5
Expertise / Quality 5/5
Cost5/5
Customer Service4.3/5
Communication3/5
Value-Added Services5/5
Timeliness / Efficiency5/5

Pros

  • Offers emergency plumbing services
  • Easy to book appointments
  • Affordable rates
  • Offers useful insights and advice
  • Responsive to urgent requests

Cons

  • A few criticisms on lack of follow-through in booking

Plumbtec24 is well-loved by clients for excellent emergency plumbing services. Countless customers attest to immediately being serviced after making the call, which we think is commendable.

It is this high level of responsiveness that we find truly impressive. It also helps that customers find booking appointments with them easy and efficient, whether or not the situation is urgent.

One thing we found noteworthy about Plumbtec24 is that their plumbers go beyond the actual service and offer plenty of advice on future-proofing pipes, boilers, and other parts. We think that this is really where they offer their unique value to clients.

Whether it’s plumbing repairs, maintenance, or installation, their rates are also quite reasonable, which clients appreciate. Many customers who ended up going with Plumbtec24 did so after comparing rates and finding them to offer the best value for money.

There have been a few reports where the company was not able to follow through with a booking request. We have not yet seen a response so far from Plumbtec24, but we are hoping that these matters have been settled privately with the clients.

For the most part, their plumbers do a brilliant job at troubleshooting any issue presented to them. It is their cost-effective and timely approach to finding solutions that we think will be the reason customers will try or switch to them permanently for any plumbing needs.

3. 1st Choice Plumbing & Heating

1st Choice Plumbing & Heating's Homepage

Website: https://www.1stchoiceplumbingandheating.co.uk 

Address: 600 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2PJ

Contact: +44 141 5603297

Operating Hours: 8:00 AM-6:30 PM Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Saturdays, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Sundays

Google reviews score4.6/5
Facebook reviews score 5/5
Yell reviews score4.8/5
Nice Local reviews score4.6/5
Bark reviews score5/5
Total reviews5/5
Score consistency 4.5/5
Range of Services5/5
Expertise / Quality 5/5
Cost5/5
Customer Service4,7/5
Communication4/5
Value-Added Services5/5
Timeliness / Efficiency5/5

Pros

  • Emergency repairs offered
  • Excellent diagnostics
  • Affordable prices
  • Great response time
  • Clear communication at every step of the process
  • Always recommends cost-effective solutions – no overselling

Cons

  • Some issues on delayed communication
  • Only open at a certain time of the day

True to its name, 1st Choice seems to be a top choice for many homeowners because of a mixture of characteristics that make them the ideal go-to plumber.

For many of these loyal clients, the initial experience is similar – they tried other plumbers who were not able to identify the cause of their plumbing problems. When they turned to 1st Choice, the diagnosis was not only quick but accurate.

Their excellent diagnostics are borne out of over a decade of experience in the trade. This is a crucial element in their line of work as a lack of an expert eye can cause frustration for a client who needs a plumbing issue to be resolved urgently.

Not only are they great at getting to the root of a plumbing problem, but 1st Choice also does this at affordable rates, which clients love. They also boast an impressive response time, which is ultimately what wins customers over.

What we like about 1st Choice is that they are constantly in communication with their clients. They educate clients and familiarise them with their line of work by explaining what they are doing, step by step.

In doing this, they invite clients to gain a better understanding of why certain fixes need to be made. When this is communicated clearly, they are able to gain the trust of the client and get their buy-in on the process.

The biggest plus for us is that they always offer the most cost-effective solutions. In an industry filled with professionals who are constantly overselling, this makes them part of a rare breed of plumbers who do honest work.

4. SM Heating & Plumbing Services

SM Heating & Plumbing Services' Homepage

Website: https://www.smheatingandplumbing.co.uk 

Address: 10 Highgrove Rd, Glasgow, Renfrew PA4 8PY

Contact: +44 141 266 0100

Operating Hours: Open 24 hours daily

Google reviews score5/5
Facebook reviews score 5/5
NiceLocal reviews score5/5
Yell reviews score5/5
Total reviews5/5
Score consistency 5/5
Range of Services5/5
Expertise / Quality 5/5
Cost5/5
Customer Service4.7/5
Communication5/5
Value-Added Services5/5
Timeliness / Efficiency4.5

Pros

  • Fair prices
  • Quick response time
  • Honest service – will not buy unnecessary parts
  • Fast and efficient diagnosis
  • Willing to resolve other related plumbing issues on the day
  • Services both residential and commercial clients

Cons

  • Some reports of customers preferring daytime hours for servicing

Whether bathroom, shower, toilet, or tap repair, SM Heating & Plumbing consistently delivers consistently brilliant service in a short period of time. 

They are known for their ability to immediately spot the cause of a problem and provide an honest assessment of the situation. We love that they don’t oversell by trying to convince clients to buy unnecessary parts, which is a sad reality in this line of work.

We like that they have the expertise and capacity to handle both residential and commercial clients and that despite a combined load, they manage to still boast a quick response time. In fact, their plumbers are known for arriving within an hour of receiving a request, if able.

One thing that customers are quick to point out about SM Heating & Plumbing is that their plumbers generously check other potential plumbing issues and try to resolve them. For us, this is their way of going the extra mile for clients.

It would be easy for them to turn a blind eye to additional problems and turn it into an opportunity to earn from it as a separate service. But because the focus is on future-proofing homes from any other potential issues, the team chooses not to leave any stone unturned.

That being said, it’s safe to say that SM Heating & Plumbing has a brilliant team of plumbers who genuinely care for their clients.

5.  Colin the Plumber

Colin the Plumber's Homepage

Website: https://www.colintheplumber-glasgow.co.uk 

Address: 68 Craighill Dr, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7TD

Contact: +44 781 6966383

Operating Hours: Open 24 hours daily

Google reviews score4.9/5
Facebook reviews score N/A
NiceLocal reviews score4.8/5
Yell reviews score5/5
Total reviews4.5/5
Score consistency 5/5
Range of Services5/5
Expertise / Quality 5/5
Cost5/5
Customer Service4.7/5
Communication5/5
Value-Added Services5/5
Timeliness / Efficiency4.5

Pros

  • Great project management – prioritises emergency or urgent repairs
  • Thorough assessments and sound recommendations
  • Thoughtful servicing – aims to minimise disruptions
  • Competitive rates
  • Loops client in on every step of the process
  • Explains the steps and costs before commencing a service
  • Good response time
  • No call-out fee

Cons

  • High demand for work during certain seasons may make it difficult to book a service
  • Some reports of unresponsiveness to queries

Customers with emergency requests will certainly appreciate Colin the Plumber. Despite handling both general and emergency plumbing concerns, he is excellent at prioritising urgent requests.

His impressive project management skills also mean that even non-urgent clients are not compromised. The last thing clients want to be on is a waitlist, so the assurance that they will get serviced within a good window of time is a big plus.

Colin is known for his detailed assessments and sound solutions. Customers love that he takes his time to inspect an issue before coming to a conclusion, which lessens the risk of going back to the drawing board.

We also like that he is a thoughtful worker, in that he tries his best to minimise disruptions for the client. He will do his best to make sure that clients remain comfortable even if the required needs a large window of time to complete.

He is also adept at explaining every step of the process to clients, and he makes sure to do this before actually starting. We think this is a great gesture as this helps manage clients’ expectations and keeps them in the loop.

Rate-wise, Colin’s fees are considered competitive and relatively affordable compared to other companies. He also doesn’t charge a call-out fee, which we think is fantastic.

Understandably, Colin’s reputation as a brilliant plumber means that he regularly has a demanding workload, so there are times when it may be more challenging to book him. But to us, this is only a testament to his excellent work ethic and skills.

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