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N R Bates Plumbing and Heating

9.91/10

Southampton, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since February 2018
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Services

  • Gas Boiler Installation
  • Gas Central Heating Installation
  • Gas Safety Checks - CP12
  • Gas Cooker Installation
  • Gas Boiler Servicing / Repair
  • Smart Thermostats
  • Emergency Central Heating Repair
  • Gas Central Heating Servicing / Repair

Customer Reviews

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9.91 /10

Based on 15 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.87

Reliability

9.93

Communication

9.93

Reviews (265)

  • Jack P
    10

    New Boiler and Radiators

    Posted 23 February

    Fantastic service from NR Bates on a thorough job replacing a Boiler, Radiators, TRV's and running brand new pipework for a radiator location. Very knowledgeable and experienced and felt very confident in going with NR Bates. Work was completed quickly and on schedule and the pricing was very fair. Extremely pleased and satisfied.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO45
  • Charlotte B
    10

    Great, thanks

    Posted 13 February

    Annual boiler service was done promptly and professionally by Nigel. He was easy to contact, replied quickly and was very friendly and do the job as expected. Thank you!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SP1
  • Steven K
    10

    Footed my gas hob, wired it in and also connected my sink drainage to the outlook.

    Posted 20 January

    Great work and very friendly. Very respectful worked clean and tidy. :)
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO31
  • Filipe M
    10

    boiler service and trv valve replacement

    Posted 14 January

    Good communication over the phone to book the job and provide a estimate budget. Arrived on time, took the time to explain all the work being done. Unfortunately there was a little leak and returned and got later to solve. Very good service and very happy, price was the expected and discussed. Would advise and book again next year. Thanks again!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO16
  • Mohamed K
    10

    Cap off gas supply to be able to build plaster wall

    Posted 12 December 2025

    Amazing service, quick, and reliable. Very pleased with the work
    Job location: SO22
  • Jonathan D
    10

    Boiler Service

    Posted 12 December 2025

    Nigel was excellent, contacted me right away upon request and we found a time that fit my shifts. arrived bang on time and was so friendly, boiler service completed all tests results back as requested. 10/10 would use again
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO45

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Nigel Robert Bates

Sole Trader

8 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 382580675

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Hello, my name is Nigel and I’ve been working in the plumbing industry for 30 years. I’ve gained a wide range of experience, from building site work to private boilers and bathrooms. Over the last year I’ve taken a new direction and started my own company; N R Bates Plumbing and Heating!


Small jobs or large ones are equally welcome. I take pride in my work and enjoy providing a quality service to my customers, appreciating the importance of reliability and tidiness.


I am fully insured and Gas Safe registered. Please ask me for a free estimate* if you need any of the following (or if you have an interesting job not listed!) and I would be happy to meet you.

  • Central heating
  • Boiler Changes
  • Bathroom Installations/refit
  • Landlord Certificates
  • Gas Hob Installation
  • Underfloor Heating
  • Kitchen Sinks and Taps

* Please note that although I will visit you to give a free estimate for future works you may require, this is NOT the same as when you call me out to fix/diagnose an immediate problem. In such cases there will be a charge for my time on site.

Also, sometimes customers in the process of purchasing property will ask me to visit the property, inspect the central heating system and write a report. I am happy to do this, but this is a chargeable service which is not covered by the free quote offer.

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Member since February 2018

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