***Short Notice - Emergency Call***
Our radiator came off the wall damaging a pipe & causing it to leak into the ceiling below. I tried our usual contacts who were already on jobs or too far away. Solitaire were quick, responsive and no nonsense - great call service & sent a follow up email with ETA. Our tradesman, Paul was with us within 30 mins of the call. He fixed the radiator back to the wall, tested the heating, gave advice on the ceiling fix and offered to get sorted on another date if we required. Was grateful for the immediate response and Paul was mindful not to drag the job into the next hour, which would have been pricey, as it was an emergency call-out. I would highly recommend and use again!
Customer in Essex
Posted on 15/05/2025
, work completed 24/04/2025
Recommended
oil boiler service
Fabulous work from this team! Have used them for 2 separate properties, always excellent service from the Office and service staff, particular thanks to Caroline, George, and Austin. The communication and project management is faultless. Would highly recommend this company, and I plan to use them again for many years to come.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 21/11/2024
, work completed 04/11/2024
Recommended
Landlord Gas safety certificate
I have been impressed and very happy with the prompt service received from Paul and his team at Solitaire. I urgently needed my Gas Safety Certificate for a rental property and they quickly scheduled a visit, fitting it around my tenant's needs. Carried out the checks and also recommended future maintenance when required. I would not hesitate to recommend them if you are a landlord looking to get any plumbing work done.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 16/11/2024
, work completed 08/11/2024
Recommended
Professional, careful and high quality work
The plumber arrived promptly and fixed the tap quickly. He was kind to my Son who has learning disabilities. It is wonderful to have a tradesperson who understands my Son's disabilities and treats him with such respect. Thank you so much!
Customer in Essex
Posted on 11/10/2024
, work completed 10/10/2024
Recommended
Gas boiler service OK but there was an excessive mark-up
Worcester-Bosch gas combi-boiler annual service. The friendly technician arrived on time and appeared to work efficiently and tidily. Labour is charged by the hour even though the job took less than one hour. There was an excessive mark-up on the Fernox inhibitor which was invoiced at 3.29 times the retail price at £36 for 265ml; I paid £20, which was accepted reluctantly.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 18/09/2024
, work completed 16/09/2024
Annual boiler service
Excellent service, came on time and work was carried out in a tidy and polite manner . Will continue to use for all heating and plumbing work.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 09/09/2024
, work completed 05/09/2024
Recommended
Amazing service!!!!
Can’t thank these guys enough!!! Jack, Sam and Lewis!! After 3 visits from another Company, recommended by my insurance, I posted on Facebook plumber needed!! Solitaire came up! Within 15 minutes of my phone call for help, they were at my home! Can’t thank these guys enough!! Friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel that my issue was their priority!! Have told my insurance company that their recommended plumbers were so lacking in every aspect!!! Thanks to those on Facebook who recommended Solitaire and thanks again to the solitaire team who not only identified the cause of my leak, but fixed and gave me the confidence going forward that all would be good!! So grateful! Thank you x
Customer in Essex
Posted on 31/05/2024
, work completed 30/05/2024
Recommended
Would NOT recommend
Very disappointed with their work, had a service on our oil boiler and was in my opinion not a thorough job. Also had a leak from the boiler which they ‘assured us was fixed’ but not fixed at all and is still very much leaking. Charge £350 for spare parts and the service, boiler wasn’t even turned back on after replacement parts fitted so not sure how we can be assured the leak was fixed. Also told it wasn’t their faulty if the leak they ‘fixed’ has now pushed through to a different place and would be classed as a new leak - which is rubbish, it’s still leaking from the same place & if we wanted them to come and look at this ‘new leak’ that would be an additional charge. Not using this company again.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 13/04/2024
, work completed 20/03/2024
Central Heating
The piping from the boiler to the central heating had become partially blocked. This was replaced and at the same time they discovered that the vent system was improperly installed by a previous owner. They rectified the problem.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 04/11/2023
, work completed 02/11/2023
Recommended
Annual boiler service
This the second time I have used Solitaire to do the annual boiler service and all company employees were helpful and professional, from taking my booking to doing the work. The boiler is working better than ever. It was also very helpful to have an email stating roughly when the technician would arrive.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 21/10/2023
, work completed 19/10/2023
Recommended
Heating
We called and within a few days the team were with us. The job was investigated and they went out of there way to find what the problem was. They will have to return as the. Issue require more work this has been arranged and they will be back this week to complete the job. Excellent service
Customer in Essex
Posted on 03/10/2023
(Reviewer did not use service)
Recommended
New boiler
Very reasonable quotation. Convenient timescale for work to be carried out. The work took three days for a single engineer. Each day an e-mail confirmed time of arrival. The engineer was excellent - efficient, tidy, patient with 'senior' questions. The work was carried out in a timely and professional manner. I was very impressed by the new copper pipework for the boiler.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 03/08/2023
, work completed 02/08/2023
Recommended
Great prompt service
Solitaire attended on Monday 23 Jan to service our boiler. Unfortunately this could not be completed as there was a small leak inside the boiler itself and it required a new gasket. As promised, this part was ordered & successfully fitted by Wednesday morning. Fabulous prompt service, knowledgeable engineers who are happy to answer any other concerns. Would definitely use again & in fact, quoting for other work here already 👌
Customer in Essex
Posted on 27/01/2023
, work completed 26/01/2023
Recommended
Excellent service replacing boiler
So helpful regarding boiler broken, ordered new boiler on a Friday and fitted following Tuesday Helpful curtious and cleared up after work done Highly recommend
Customer in Essex
Posted on 24/01/2023
, work completed 17/01/2023
Recommended
Gas Boiler Replaced
Good job. Some delays happened because materials from 3rd party did not arrive. Solitaire kept us fully informed and arranged alternative parts
Customer in Essex
Posted on 11/11/2022
, work completed 10/11/2022
Recommended
Annual boiler service
Excellent work. Thorough, quick and tidy, didn't make the job more complicated than necessary. Office telephoned to say that, owing to an emergency callout, the engineer might be delayed. In the event, only around 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time. Price as quoted. Scott (who was extremely courteous and helpful) gave me useful information about the boiler setting which no other engineer has mentioned in my many, many years of having boilers serviced!
Customer in Essex
Posted on 07/11/2022
, work completed 31/10/2022
Recommended
Boiler repair
Very helpful and friendly staff. We are going to use there boiler homecare cover as they did a great job for us. Nigel
Customer in Essex
Posted on 27/10/2022
, work completed 20/10/2022
Recommended
A highly professional company
I wanted my boiler serviced and my radiators rebalanced promptly, efficiently and without any fuss so I checked with Which? Trusted Traders. I decided to give Solitaire a try and I’m glad I did. The work was done quickly, no fuss, no mess and the approach from initial enquiry to completion was highly professional. Highly recommended.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 06/10/2022
, work completed 05/10/2022
Recommended
Boiler service and replacement fan, Aqualisia shower programmer and pump replacement
Our first time using Solitaire and we were not let down. Great service friendly staff at the office dealing with your queries and issues with our home plumbing. Friendly installation staff, on time, clean and efficient. Work carried out leaving you confident that it has completed.
Terry in Essex
Posted on 16/06/2022
, work completed 11/05/2022
Recommended
The Best of the Best ✈️
If I left stars and every time these guys did me a job I would run out of them. From landlord gas safety certificates to putting in mum's tumble dryer, I’ve had many of the different staff turn off including Paul who runs the company & their work has been nothing short of on point. It’s actually a relief to have a company that can do such good work in the plumbing and gas industry without having to stress are they going to be available in six months time to do something else and then you end up with the bloke down the road doing 50% job just to get the thing done. And whatever they charge you, I’m sure they’re not the cheapest but they are no way the most expensive, and considering the service they bring to the table it is excellent value for money.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 08/06/2022
, work completed 31/05/2022
Recommended
Excelent workmanship in my new Bathroom
I wanted a reasonable price that would be project managed at all stages. People who had used Solitaire before had said they where very good. Dan and Harry worked with due care of my house, leaving it tidy each day. The gutting, plastering, tiling, flooring and plumbing etc was performed by this team to a very high standard. They were helpful and hard working through out. I am a very pleased customer.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 20/05/2022
, work completed 10/05/2022
Recommended
Fantastic work and very responsive.
We discovered a leak in our bathroom in the morning and after calling Solitaire they went out of their way to ensure that we had an engineer the same day to do remedial works. The engineer was polite and very effective and efficient and I can only praise him as well as the very accommodating office staff.
Klavs in Essex
Posted on 09/02/2022
, work completed 24/01/2022
Recommended
Courteous and Friendly
As always, from telephone call to work done, the staff at Solitaire looked after us with politeness and understanding, we have no difficulty in recommending them to anyone.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 29/11/2021
, work completed 26/11/2021
Recommended
Oil boiler repair & service
We recently had the above works carried out. The problem with our boiler proved not to be a straightforward one, however through the shared knowledge of Solitaire's engineers, everything was resolved and we were left with a fully functional boiler. We found both the on-site engineers and the office staff to be polite & courteous, with nothing being too much trouble. I will be happy to use this company again for any future works required.
Louise in Essex
Posted on 17/11/2021
, work completed 09/11/2021
Recommended
A new boiler relocated from kitchen to loft and replacement shower bar.
I would absolutely recommend Solitaire. They worked in my home for 4 days. During that time, they were punctual, conscientious and polite. I also had a new shower bar fitted and the old one removed. I felt that they went above and beyond to work with me to do this and the result in my bathroom is beautiful. I never feel great about having men working in my house but these guys were lovely. I felt totally comfortable with them there, I didn't have any mansplaining or patronising remarks at all, they were just very affable and friendly. The price was very competitive and I have already figured out the next job I would like them to do. They left the house in a clean and tidy state, leaving me with nothing to do except enjoy my lovely warm home. Thank you so much Solitaire.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 15/11/2021
, work completed 11/11/2021
Recommended