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Thorpe Heating & Plumbing Ltd

Member of Checkatrade for over 2 years
Thorpe Heating & Plumbing Ltd Feedback Scores
62 customer feedback reports
with an average score of 9.9 out of 10.
Works in
Eastbourne, Pevensey, Hailsham, Bexhill-On-Sea, Polegate, East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex
Contact
name: Mr Damian Thorpe
address:
Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2AS
telephone: 01323 301430   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01323 301430
mobile: 07890 157968
email:
Company Profile

Thorpe Heating & Plumbing is located in Eastbourne and works all over Sussex and into Kent providing a friendly and trustworthy approach to servicing, installing, maintaining and repairing domestic gas appliances and all other plumbing installations all at competitive rates inc 5 years PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY on boilers.

I am City & Guilds qualified and have completed full apprentice training (not a fast track training program).  I hold Gas Safe qualifications that allow me to work on Gas Pipework,Boilers and Gas Cookers/Hobs.  I am also fully qualified and experienced in servicing, installing and repairing Unvented Cylinders.

My skills and knowledge are extremely vast in the plumbing industry.  Throughout my years of experience I have carried out work from dripping taps to complete bathroom installations and tiling (see photo gallery).  I also specialise in boiler servicing to full central heating system installations, this includes Combi boiler installations and Conventional and System boilers with Unvented Cylinders.  My work also involves installation of gas cookers and hobs and I am always equipped to diagnose and rectify gas leaks as well as water leaks.     

I aim to provide my customers with excellent value, professionalism and honesty on any repair, service or installation that I complete.  

Skills
Main work undertaken
Boiler Installation, Boiler servicing/repairs, Central Heating - Gas - Installation/Servicing, Central Heating Engineer, Gas Cooker Installation, General Plumbing, Landlord Gas Certificates/Safety Checks, Plumber, Plumbing Repairs, Power Flushing, Radiators/Valves/Thermostats Installed/Replaced, Shower Installation/Repair, Under Floor Heating, Unvented Hot Water Cylinders, Water Leak Detection, Water Supply Pipe Repairs
Also skilled in
Bathroom Designer, Bathroom Fitter, Bathroom Supplier, Bathrooms, Carpenter, Floor Tiling, General Carpentry, Kitchen Doors, Kitchen Fitters, Kitchen Supplier & Installer, Kitchens, Tiler - All Tiling, Wall Tiling, Worktops
Accreditations
Checkatrade


City and Guilds

  • BPEC Certificate of Achievement for WREG Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.

  • BPEC Certificate of Competence for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives in Core domestic gas safety, Install, exchange, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic gas fired central heating/hot water boilers and circulators up to 70kw, Install, exchange, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic gas cooking appliances. 

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Plumbing Studies 100/3357/9 6129.

  • Certificate of Training for completing the TracPipe Training Programme with OmegaFlex Ltd.
Company Information
Interviewed on: 15 December 2010 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 2 January 2013
Limited Company: Registration no. 7786779 Insured by: QBE Insurance
VAT Registered: No Coverage amount (£): 2,000,000
References 6 received by Checkatrade

As part of our vetting procedure, these references consist of the first 5 processed feedback submissions which have been spot-checked/verified by Checkatrade.com when Thorpe Heating & Plumbing Ltd joined in December 2010.

Plumbing and heating engineer. We know of them as being a reputable company.
Trader in Eastbourne, 21 December 2010
Hard working. His work is of a very high standard and he is very thorough. An all round nice chap who comes highly recommended.
Trader in Eastbourne, 21 December 2010
Damian's work is of a very high quality, completed on time and within budget. Damian offers options when estimating the work but allows the customer to make their own decision. His communication and interpersonal skills are excellent. He is honest and reliable.
Customer in Eastbourne, 21 December 2010
Excellent level of workmanship. Very polite, cleaned up afterwards and ensured everything in full working order.
Customer in Eastbourne, 21 December 2010
Plumbed in kitchen, also entire central heating.
I would be happy to recommend this company.
Customer in Eastbourne, 21 December 2010
Installed Worcester boiler and radiator circuit.
They provided an excellent service, were very informative, friendly and helpful. They also provided a boiler install to a friend of mine to the same high standard. Would highly recommend.
Customer in Hove, 21 December 2010
Customer Monitoring Reports Showing 10 out of 62 (reviews based on work commenced)
Total recommendations: 62, average score 9.9 Last six months: 10 reports, average rating 10
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
Two bathrooms, complete refurbishments.
Damian and his team of workers were all very courteous and hardworking. Communication was excellent, we knew who was turning up on which days. Work was carried out to a high standard and we are really pleased with the work and would thoroughly recommend him and would use him again for any future work.
Customer in Hailsham, 28 March 2013  
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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
Rerouting of main pipework to wall hung boiler.
Damien was requested and carried out work to very high standard. Estimate was received before commencement of work. He also advised on the latest regulations and fitted new tank jacket. Would definitely recommend Damien for future work and would use again without hesitation. Excellent job! Thanks Damien.
Customer in Eastbourne, 18 March 2013  
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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
Fitted new tap.
Excellent work as before.
Customer in Eastbourne, 6 March 2013  
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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
Replacing old radiator, installing new radiator and new pipework.
Excellent tidy work including draining system. Took old radiator away tested system. Polite and friendly. Would give him any future plumbing work. Highly recommended.
Customer in Eastbourne, 27 February 2013  
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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
Installation of central heating system.
Damien is wonderful! He was prompt each day and just kept going. My husband and I were on holiday from work and while we were at home Damien did his best to keep disruption to a minimum. We would not hesitate to recommend him and will definitely be using him again when we need more work done.
Customer in Eastbourne, 15 February 2013  
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Scores:
-Tidiness: Not Applicable 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Gas safety certificate and fix leak.
Excellent communication work carried out as agreed. Would definately use again.
Customer in Eastbourne, 1 February 2013  
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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 stopped working.
Damian came the day before the arranged date, that alone deserves a lot of praise! He quickly pinpointed the fault and carried out the necessary repairs. He is efficient and honest, polite and friendly and I would recommend him to anyone with complete confidence.
Customer in Eastbourne, 22 January 2013  
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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
Diagnosis and repair of faulty condensing boiler.
I phoned Darren in an emergency. Having found his details on Checkatrade. He put himself out to solve our heating problem and did a very good job at a reasonable price.
Customer in Eastbourne, 14 January 2013  
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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
Combi boiler losing pressure.
Identified leak on drain valve and repaired, found room stat had not been connected to new boiler so couldn't control room temperature, fitted digital wireless room stat and programmer. Carried out in a prompt and efficient manner! Delighted with the service!
Customer in Bexhill-on-Sea, 21 December 2012  
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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 boiler.
I cant recommend Damian enough! The work was carried out in a very professional manner. He arrived on time and was very courteous and kept to the quoted price. Well done!
Customer in Eastbourne, 19 December 2012  
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