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Swift Plumbing

9.43/10

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Checkatrade member since February 2024

Services

  • Gas Boiler Servicing / Repair
  • Emergency Central Heating Repair

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9.43 /10

Based on 46 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.52

Reliability

9.48

Communication

9.41

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

This trade is highly regarded for its rapid and efficient service, with customers frequently commenting on the friendly and professional nature of the engineers. While most reviews are positive, a small number of customers noted that the cost was higher than they had anticipated.

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Reviews (108)

  • 10

    Leak from shower

    Posted 4 days ago

    Quick and efficient. Great communication throughout. Very friendly staff.
    Job location: NE25
  • 7

    Expensive

    Posted 6 days ago

    I called earlier to get a quote and was told £65 call out fee plus VAT. Came same day to review a suspected blocked drain. Lifted manhole cover (with owner's help), plunged a drain. Spent around an hour at the property. Charged £228 in total. Very, very expensive.
    Job location: NE3

    Response from Swift Plumbing

    Thanks for your feedback, Samuel — I’m sorry you felt it was expensive. Just to add some context, Checkatrade’s own website shows typical drainage costs at around £60 for a call-out, with blockage clearing ranging from £75 up to £400+ depending on the work involved. We attended the same day, accessed the manhole and worked to clear the blockage during the visit. We always aim to sort things in one visit to save further cost and hassle. Happy to chat this through

  • 5.67

    Very expensive

    Posted 20 February

    Managed to get a call out for same day, which they then cancelled and rearranged for next day. Fixed leaking bath effectively. Incredibly expensive. Over £300 to change the plug. Grateful for solution but wouldn’t use again as so expensive.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: NE3

    Response from Swift Plumbing

    Hi Andrew, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad we were able to fix the leaking bath for you. We understand your concern about the price. It was a complicated job and took longer than normal, and the cost covered the visit, diagnosing the problem, supplying the part, and completing the repair. Thank you for your patience when the appointment had to be moved to the next day, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

  • 0

    What a joke.

    Posted 18 February

    What can I say, SHOCKING, if I could give 0 stars I would,they were asked to do a power flush and sent out an engineer to check everything over, engineer said the boiler needed a new head on the pump, charged £300, in which wasn't needed, eventually did the power flush and did it from radiator instead of boiler sending sludge back to the boiler and stopped it from working, heat exchanger blocked and left without heating for 11 days, I've had to get another heating engineer to try and resolve the problem, it's partly sorted though will need another power flush from boiler,more cost.
    Job location: NE6

    Response from Swift Plumbing

    Hi Elva, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you feel unhappy about the situation. When our engineer attended, the system was checked and it was clear the pump needed replacing at the time. The advice given was based on what was found during the visit. The power flush was later carried out as requested. In older heating systems with a lot of sludge, issues can sometimes appear as the system is cleaned and debris moves through the pipework. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us and we will be happy to review everything with you.

  • Laura S
    9.33

    Unblock en-suite sink and outdoor pipes from bathroom.

    Posted 09 February

    Communicated well, rang me to say he was nearby and carried out the work quickly and efficiently
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DL1
  • 10

    Good efficient service

    Posted 05 February

    Arrived on time and listened to what I had already checked. Stripped down piping and used long flexible rod this agitator front end and cleared what was thought to be the blockage - all looked well but when tested a problem still existed and had to be accessed externally. Successful access achieved and efficient blockage cleared. Would recommend company. Boys worked rather quietly and were courteous. Job completed.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EH14

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Company Info

Owner

Ltd Company

2 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

24 Hour Call-outDomestic WorkCards AcceptedFree EstimatesInsurance Work UndertakenCommercial Work

At SWIFT Plumbing, we are a team of experienced plumbers with over 30 years of experience serving the local community. With our expertise, we can handle any plumbing issue, from broken boilers to emergency plumbing situations. Our reliable, efficient service ensures your plumbing problems are resolved quickly and effectively. Whether you have a broken toilet or need an emergency plumber, we are here to help. Trust us for all your plumbing needs.

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Member since February 2024

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