Obrian Zlo

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Beware - unprofessional and rude

Terrible company - we scheduled and rescheduled a boiler maintenance appointment four times with this company and they never showed without any warning or communication. They are time wasters and impossible to communicate with. They kept promising someone would show up, never apologised for the inconvenience and when confronted became flat out rude. Horrible experience.
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Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: AVOID

Akshita Bkm

Appalling customer service

Plumbforce Direct - Appalling customer service

DO NOT USE

I called them out for a tenant with boiler issues.

They missed the first appointment by about 3/ 4 hours without any communication

When they eventually came late they said the fix would take over an hour and £x charge. Then when I called the tenants, the engineer had only been 15 there for minutes and they're trying to overcharge me.

The work they did did not fix the issue.

They missed multiple further appointments over multiple days.

They ignored calls they ignored messages.

They said an engineer was coming out and he never did.

They said they could only contact the guy called Scott, who is the only person that could speak to the engineers and no one else could help.

How can a plumbing company work if no one can contact their engineers to see where they are?

They took my money and stopped answering any contact at all.

They then blocked my number so I couldn't call-in to find out where my money was and to get a refund.

The employee said that Stuart the manager would get in touch with me, and he didn't

I then had to call off my wife's phone and then the guy said that they were processing the refund. I still haven't received the refund.

I said I still wanted to speak to the manager to talk to them about the terrible service I was provided and this Scottish man hung up on me and then blocked my wife's number too.

DO NOT USE

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Loss:
$500
Cons:
  • Too many to mention

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: DO NOT USE

Rui D Xpl

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| map-marker Chadwell Heath, Barking And Dagenham

Total frauds - AVOID!

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Total frauds - AVOID! Plumber showed up and after looking at the boiler for less than 5 minutes, told me nothing he can do, I had to replace the whole boiler!! If I made a decision to go ahead with it, he could come back later in the day to supply and fit a new boiler! Had another plumber have a look, after 5 minutes, he immediately detected that the valve motor on the diverter valve was dead. installed a replaced (part cost £30), and heating back up and running.
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User's recommendation: Stay clear from this company!

Camron Rca

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Not a real company - Scammers

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This is not a real company, just a front to a scam. If you add your details into the online form you'll be called by 'Scott' (just because he's Scottish). His real name is Stuart. The company address registered as Mayfair on their website but it is really a company based in Dumfries Scotland (you can buy an address online). Search the Government companies house website with their company number at the bottom of their website and you'll see the real company details. All a total sham - they will try and scare you into purchasing a new boiler. Simply avoid.
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Loss:
$100

Preferred solution: To go to the Police and tell them to lock them up and throw away the key

User's recommendation: Avoid or be scammed

Anonymous
map-marker London, England

Scam company

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Do Not use this company! I called them as they advertise that any problem will be fixed on spot, but they never do! Their engineer after spending 5 minutes checking the boiler, said that it would have to be replaced. I called another engineer who fixed the boiler in 20min and said that was only a blocked pump. Do not trust this company!
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User's recommendation: Do not use this company!

NICHOLAS p Gqs

£420.00 TO FIX A PIN HOLE IN AN ACCESABLE PIPE ,says it all.

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overcharging, quoting 120.00 an hour or £140.00 if out of hours. appointment not attended till two days later on Monday but still charged £140.00. oh we will pass it on to customer services she says . Well, No, issue an immediate refund and apologise for gods sake. PISSED OFF
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Pros:
  • Cons only
Cons:
  • Overcharging

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: find a local engineer yourselves, or get ripped off.

Yogendra P Fbm

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Scammed out of 400 quid

They overcharge for the most simple jobs. They put you under pressure to accept the quote and demand half up front Avoid like the plague
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Loss:
$300

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Dont use

Kena Thv

Very angry man with scottish accent hung up on me when i reasonably suggested i'd like to talk through the issue with a view to them fixing it on the first visit

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As per heading above. I guess i hit a nerve. Mr Scotsman did not want to discuss the problem on phone with me. This is normal procedure - ethical tradespeople like to get an idea of the problem so they can turn up with a view to fixing it. This guy said it would take 1 visit to look and another visit to fix. He hung up on me.
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Cons:
  • Angry little man

Preferred solution: just want to warn others to avoid

User's recommendation: avoid

Martyna P Lyq

Scam - wrong advice, all horrible things possible, dangerous

Dear All, This company clearly is a scam. We need to do something about that. I am going to file a lawsuit and I was advised by a lawyer, that we stand a better chance of winning if we file a combined case. I have been reaching out to some of you, but if there is anyone else who would like to participate, please email me on: martyna.pyrek@***.com. Thinking of all the vulnerable people out there, we can't let these people operate and behave as they do. Thank you Martyna
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Preferred solution: Full refund

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Hi Martyna gearing up for a lawsuit myself. Can’t see your full email please reach out Callumbalogun@***.com

Stephen W Jfc

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| map-marker Crawley, West Sussex

Boiler repair

Charged £634 (inc VAT) for a job which literally took 10 minutes. Changing a valve on my Bosch 25 Compact boiler
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Amy E Hir

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Scam! Don’t make the same mistake I did

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There are so many similar reviews below Im annoyed at myself for not checking these before contacting Plumbforce, but hoping my review will ensure no one else makes the same mistake as they are scammers.

My shower wasnt heating up, due to the thermostat valve in the shower. Plumbforce came over agreed that was the issue, found the cost of the part, and asked me to pay half then and then half after the job.

They left my shower temperature dial hanging off and broken.

Similar to reviews below, the engineer never turned up at the agreed time, and after countless calls to Scott where he lied saying they were on their way, no one ever turned up. Scott even asked the engineer to call me to explain but the engineer just told me I was being lied to by the company, he hadnt been working when Scott said he was on his way, and the part hadnt even arrived.

After weeks of more useless conversations with Scott, I asked for a refund which they obliged, however this never appeared in my account.

After more calls I received a credit note via email as if to prove I would get one, but of course nothing has come through.

This company is a scam, pathetic and embarrassing, I really dont know how they can live with themselves.

Even if you decide to go with them after reading all the reviews, do not pay any money up front, I have now had my shower successfully fixed by someone else and they only charge after completion which now makes total sense. They were also half the price Plumbforce quoted, indicating they overcharge.

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Loss:
$269
Pros:
  • Nada
Cons:
  • Only one person picking up phone - scott
  • No refund
  • Lying incompetent staff

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t do it

Ana-Maria F
map-marker Camden, England

Awful experience

This company (Plumbforce Direct Limited plumbforcedirect.co.uk) is really a SCAMD. I was overcharged £200 (the invoice says one figure and they took £200 more from my credit card over the phone) and after numerous phone calls, the manager Scott promises to call back and to process the refund. I have tried since early October 2021 and this is now January 2022. I read similar reviews in Yelp and Trustpilot. Their website is based on a number of fake reviews (all glorious) but the reviews in Yelp and Trustpilot are by contrast pretty awful. I would not get anywhere near this plumbing company. The ombudsman should investigate them.D
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Loss:
$200

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not call this company even if your house is flooded with water!

Anonymous
map-marker Hampstead, England

SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!

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They have come out and gave us a quote of £429 Plus Vat. They have reported an F22 code error and that the pressure sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. When we spoke to the plumbers we work with, they have informed us that the part only costs £18 Plus VAT. There was no need to replace the said part in the first place. The plumbers that we work with have let us know that the engineer was overcharging massively and they also tampered with the settings on the inside on the boiler (they turned the dials down), so it looks like there is a big issue. All that was wrong with the boiler was that it needed to be repressurised and it did not need a part to be replaced at all
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User's recommendation: AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Karen G Toc

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Ripped off £156, no work carried out.

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Enquired by email about having a gas cooker fitted, Got a call back saying £130.00 plus vat. I agreed was desperate to get the cooker in, they took card details saying they didn't take cash or carry card machines but said no money would leave the account until their man had been. Following day, Andy turned up brought no tools with him, asked if I had a manual for my cooker so I said yes it's stored away, I just moved home so everything all over at present, get it from the Internet. He then told me he can't touch it because we don't have a big enough tiled area above the hob, he would be in serious trouble if he did. Still charged my card the full £156.00 though for doing absolutely nothing. I certainly won't ever call them again and would advise everyone else to do the same.
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Loss:
$156
Pros:
  • Came around next day

Preferred solution: Price reduction

Duncan B Ldc

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Paid in advance but no supply of goods!

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Paid in advance, missed two appointments I waited in for, and did not supply plumber or parts I had paid for. Scott in their head office promised several times to refund me. Promised he needed training to better service customers. Then said he needed Director approval 2 weeks later, still said he would refund me but DID NOT. COMPLETE COWBOYS DO NOT EVER, EVER USE THEM PS. they have since blocked my number, very telling!
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Loss:
$299
Cons:
  • Unfinished overcharged job
  • Avoid this company

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: AVIOD LIKE THE PLAGUE

Abdul G Uti

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Charged £400 but boiler still not working - they blocked my number

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This company is doggy. I wish I had read the reviews.

I contacted Plumbforce Direct back in June regarding boiler issue.

They said engineer will need to look at it and give a quote. I been in contact with Scott. After payment made, took 1 week before engineer went back. They did some work but did not fix problem, saying they will come again.

1 month of chasing no one has come even thou I am given different dates and time. I been on the phone talking to Scott daily and promises were been made but not fulfill. Today I made it my mission to try and sort it out.

I was told an engineer will come between 8-9am. No one came, so I called at 10.30am.

They said someone will come within the hour. Waited till 1.30pm. No one came. I called them back, Scott cut me off and will not pick up my call any more.

I tried few more times, they have blocked my number. I sent them e-mail asking for a refund but I have not got any response.

Its seem like I have lost a full month of time and £400.

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Loss:
$400
Cons:
  • Only one person picking up phone - scott
  • Rude customer service
  • Cost

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Please look at proper review before going for them

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Summary

Plumbforce Direct provides plumbing and drainage services, boilers and central heating system repairs. The company is located in London. Service coverage area includes South, North, West, East London areas and Greater London.
Plumbforce Direct neutralizes both home leakage and industrial plumbing repairs. It also offers home appliances installation: dishwasher, washing machine as well as toilet and bathroom placing. Technicians can eliminate problems with clogged drain, central heating system and gas boiler defects. The company gives 12 month guarantee on any repair, replacement or installation work.Plumbforce Direct provides emergency plumbing services and operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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