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Sam the Plumber

9.94/10

Shepton Mallet

Checkatrade member since November 2024

Services

  • Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
  • Emergency Plumber Service
  • General Plumbing
  • Pipe Fitter
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Power Flushing
  • Radiator Installation
  • Radiator Repair
  • Radiator Thermostat Valve Installation
  • Radiator Thermostat Valve Repair
  • Shower Installation
  • Shower Repair
  • Tap Repair
  • Water Leak Detection
  • Water Pumps Installation
  • Blocked Baths
  • Blocked Sinks

Customer Reviews

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9.94 /10

Based on 21 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.9

Reliability

9.9

Communication

10

Reviews (27)

  • Alan W
    10

    Bathroom sink tap and pipe leak

    Posted 30 January

    Sam is very professional and courteous. He was able to fit me in on the morning I contacted him. The price was made clear in advance so, no unexpected higher charges at the end of the job. Upon inspection he explained what needed to be done. The tap needed replacing so I said that I would like to replace it for another style. Sam checked online and came up with what I was after, he popped out to get the tap and a few supplies needed. He was back within 30 minutes and got on with the job which was done to a high standard. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sam
    Job location: BA4
  • 9.67

    Rapid, reliable plumber

    Posted 28 January

    Sam was efficient, pleasant and reliable. He did a good job of changing our kitchen tap from old system to new within the timeframe estimated! Great job and hope to use him again.
    Job location: BA5
  • Andrew F
    9.33

    Kitchen Sink Taps replaced - very happy

    Posted 25 January

    Very prompt and efficient service. Great communication about the job so very happy indeed and a reasonable cost on top of that. Thank you Sam! Will be using you again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BA7
  • 10

    Emergency leak repair

    Posted 19 January

    Sam was really pleasant and came within 48 hours to fix a leak. He went through the work needed clearly so I could understand and even helped explain what I would need to do when claiming through my insurance. Would definitely use again if I needed to.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BA7

    Response from Sam the Plumber

    Thanks for using my services Emily & thanks for the glowing review it’s much appreciated Sam

  • Matt L
    10

    Great service from Sam the Plumber

    Posted 26 November 2025

    Sam did a great job, kindly fitting us in to a busy schedule. Will definitely be making use of his services again in future.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BA11
  • Alex G
    10

    Fixing heating issues with the radiators

    Posted 18 November 2025

    Really clear communication and came really quickly. Knew the problem really fast and then got to work and sorted it. Really stress free process to be honest, and now everything’s back working how it should in less than an hour. He also gave some great advice on what to do if issues arise again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BA3

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Sam Earl-Hollis

Sole Trader

2 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Cards AcceptedFree EstimatesInsurance Work UndertakenDomestic Work

Hello, I am Sam the Plumber.

I am a Somerset based plumber who specialises in bathroom installations & repairs.

I have 16 years of experience and have worked for some of the largest companies in the UK.

I started my journey in social housing before moving into the private sector where I managed large projects and trained multiple apprentices.

I cover a vast range of plumbing and heating works but mainly specialise in bathroom renovations, repairs, restorations and general plumbing.

No job is too big or small and is always carried out to the best of my ability.

I pay a meticulous attention to detail ensuring the quality of my finish is unmatched both on show and concealed with a long guarantee provided.

What you see is what you get, I want to keep my business small to ensure my clients receive the best service possible.

You will communicate directly with me throughout your whole experience from answering the first call, providing you with a quotation through to carrying out the entire works and billing.

On a bathroom project I will carry out virtually every aspect of the installation myself I.e. Plumbing, Tiling & building works and only use specialist trades such as carpenters/joiners, plasterers and electricians to ensure a high standard is kept throughout every element of the project.

I am transparent with pricing, there will never be any hidden costs, all potential outcomes & risks will be explained before work commences with solutions and guidelines provided if such scenarios occur.

If something is out of my remit, I have NO! interest in taking your money I will just refer you to an appropriate recommended contractor, I have built up a network of recommended tradespeople throughout my years on the tools and will refer you directly.

Repeat business and happy clients mean more to me than quick money and a dishonest living, I am aware of the reputation tradespeople have and the anxiety around having works done in your home, so I try to remove some of the stigma towards us.

I am fully insured & pride myself on a friendly, honest, transparent and easy service to ensure you feel safe within your own property during my time there and with my work afterwards.

Here is a list of work I specialise in:

  • General plumbing & Maintenance
  • Hot water cylinder replacements
  • Bathroom installations
  • Wet room installations
  • Insurance repairs
  • Tiling
  • Leak detection
  • Central heating
  • Emergency call out
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Shower pumps
  • Garden tap installations
  • Water softener installations
  • Boiling water tap installations
  • Mains accumulator pumps installations
  • Domestic hot & cold water
  • Waste pipe repairs
  • Soil stack repairs/ installations
  • Power flushing

Work I do not carry out:

  • Gas works
  • Boiler repairs/installations
  • Below ground drainage repairs
  • Water main works (from meter/external stopcock to point of entry)
  • Electrical fault finding
  • Renewable energy



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