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Alba Plumbing

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Alba Plumbing Feedback Scores
149 customer feedback reports
with an average score of 9.9 out of 10.
Works in
Crawley, Horsham, Southwater, Pulborough, Rowhook,Gatwick, Brighton, Dorking, West Sussex, Surrey
Contact
name: Mr Ray Sutherland
address:
Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9TE
telephone: 01403 731152   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01403 731152

07810 077274
mobile: 07810 077274
email:
web:
Company Profile

A local plumber based in Southwater just outside of Horsham, West Sussex.

If you are looking for a dripping tap to be repaired or a boiler or central heating system to be installed we can help. We also do full bathroom installations, en-suites and cloakrooms, power showers, guttering, rain water storage, install or move dishwashers and washing machines, replace kitchen sinks and taps, water tanks, emersion heaters, plus the usual leaks and burst pipes.

We provide free no obligation quotes and our prices are reasonable and sensible with the assurance that you have after care support. 

Skills
Main work undertaken
General Plumbing, Plumber, Radiators/Valves/Thermostats Installed/Replaced, Shower Installation/Repair
Also skilled in
Bath Resurfacing, Bathroom Supplier, Boiler Installation/Repair, Central Heating - Gas - Installation/Servicing, Central Heating Engineer, Landlords Certificates/Safety Checks, Power Flushing, Wet Rooms
Accreditations
Checkatrade


City and Guilds


  • City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing (Domestic)
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies
  • NICEIC Certification – Installation and Servicing of Domestic Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems
  • NICEIC Certification – Water Regulations
  • NICEIC Certification –  Energy efficiency for domestic heating
  • Building Trade Skills Centre - Certificate in Basic Plumbing
  • Building Trade Skills Centre - Certificate in Advanced Plumbing

NICEIC certification - Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives certificate held:-



  • CNN1 - Core domestic gas safety criteria - NG
  • CEN1 - Install, exchange, disconnect, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic gas fired central heating/hot water boilers and circulator up to 70kw
  • CKR1 - Install, exchange, disconnect, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic gas cooking appliances
  • CPA1 - Combustion performance analysis
  • HTR1 - Install, exchange, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic open, balanced and fan assisted flued gas fires and wall heaters
  • WAT1 - Install, exchange, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic gas instantaneous water heating appliances

 

Company Information
Interviewed on: 14 September 2010 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 13 December 2011
Limited Company: Registered as Raymond Sutherland Limited.
No. 7230354
Insured by: Direct Line Insurance PLC
VAT Registered: No Coverage amount (£): 1,000,000
References 5 received by Checkatrade

These references were checked by Checkatrade when Alba Plumbing joined in September 2010.

Ray Sutherland has carried out work for me to a high standard and was prompt and efficient. I do recommend him.
Trader in Horsham, 28 September 2010
Very professional and reliable.
Trader in Horsham, 28 September 2010
Plumbing
Reliable, customer focused, kept well informed of work. Persistent in identifying route cause of the problem.
Customer in Horsham, 28 September 2010
A fair price, good workmanship, swift response and thorough workmanship.
Customer in Horsham, 28 September 2010
Plumbing
Very good, very clean & a great price
Customer in Pulborough, 28 September 2010
Customer Monitoring Reports Showing 10 out of 149
Total recommendations: 149, average score 9.9 9.9 Last six months: 57 reports, average rating 9.9
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Installing new shower

Very pleased with the standard of work and Rays's whole approach - very conscientious, helpful and flexible. Gave us lots of good advice about what to buy etc. Was very adaptable to what we wanted done and very reliable about timescales. Would very happily use again and have no hesitations about recommending.
Customer in Horsham, 21 February 2012
Scores:
9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
9.510
Replacing and updating a shower unit within ensuite facilities

Very pleased. Ray sourced associated electrical and tiling requirements, and completed what seemed like an awkward job with diligence, determination and professionalism.
Customer in Horsham, 12 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Replaced leaking valve to Washing Machine

Ray is an excellent plumber very helpful, polite and friendly and his prices are very reasonable too. Would certainly use Alba Plumbing again.
Customer in Horsham, 11 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
9.810
Repairs to toilet cistern and replace parts.

Excellent - assessed problem. Got parts - work carried out professionally and efficiently.
Customer in Horsham, 10 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Boiler service

Excellent and careful work to make sure the boiler was 100%
Customer in Horsham, 3 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Cistern re-fill problem

The service was efficient and friendly and I would use again for any other plumbing services.
Customer in Horsham, 3 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Boiler Service

Great job by a great company
Customer in Horsham, 3 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Replaced leaking valve to Washing Machine

First class plumber, very reliable friendly and polite, would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Customer in Horsham, 2 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Outside tap fitted

This is the third time Alba plumbing have carried out work for us and I would have no hestitation recommending them.
Customer in Horsham, 2 February 2012
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Replacement radiator in bathroom

All work completed within the time stated, system checked and running again before leaving the premises. Ray is very courteous, reliable and obliging, all work carried out to the highest standard, I would recommend him to anyone needing a plumber or gas fitter.
Customer in Horsham, 31 January 2012
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