Toogood Plumbing Limited

The immersion element in my 40-year-old hot water cylinder blew. My initial quote was from a different tradesman who criticised the installation done way back in 1981, was difficult to pin down to get the quote and arrived quite late for the appointment without apologising. He told me I needed an entirely new system. I was not against a new system, however, I did not want to deal with the first tradesman and therefore got in touch with Martin for a second opinion. Martin was polite, arrived on time, was very approachable and discussed options and pointed out that new cylinders have pipes in every different place, making it a very big and fiddly job. He proposed as first option, the cheaper alternative of draining / wet-vaccing the current cylinder, tilting it forward in the poky cupboard with little clearance, in order to remove the current element. If that didn't work, then we could go to option 2 of a new cylinder. He gave me a quote that seemed very reasonable. On the day, it seemed as if the element would be hard to get out but somehow he managed it without even having to unplumb the cylinder and tilt it forward. He could have easily charged me his original quote but he was very fair and charged simply for the 3 hours labour plus parts & VAT. A pleasure to deal with him and to know that people like this still exist out there in the world.

Martín has been very responsive to the various building emergencies I had at my apartment, sometimes coming out within the hour. Not only is Martín reliable but his work is high quality and done to an extremely professional standard. Martín is a credit to his profession and a tradesman I will be keeping on speed dial from now on!

Martin fitted 2 radiators and a new mixer tap and sorted out the flush on 2 toilets. He was pleasant, gave great advice, communication was good, and he was very fair on pricing. Quick, tidy work, with no fuss.

I had a small but fairly urgent job that needed doing. Martin arranged to come over the next day before going on to his first job for the day. He did the work speedily and efficiently, and he was a very nice person to talk to. Can't recommend too highly.

I live in a first floor flat and wanted an external tap fitted for watering the garden. Martin answered my initial query very promptly and visited to give me an estimate. He carried out the work to a very high standard for a fair price and left my kitchen tidier than he found it! I would definitely recommend.

Martin replaced some external waste pipes, serviced my boiler, fixed a basin overflow which didn't function (caused by faulty work by a previous plumber), advised on replacement strut for a bespoke shower, and investigated the source of some mysterious smells. He carried out all these tasks to my satisfaction, quickly, and for a very fair price – part fixed and agreed in advance, and part on a time and materials basis. He was very professional throughout as well as being friendly and helpful. He seems the sort of quality tradesman who you can rely on to do a great job for a decent price.

After previously carrying out a number of smaller jobs with which we've always been very happy, when we moved house Martin was one of the first people we called. Martin installed a new Boiler, new radiators, and a few other bits and pieces. Everything was (as always) done quickly and professionally, always going the extra mile to make sure everything looks perfect. Even the cleaning up afterwards! Highly recommended.

Martin Toogood installed my new boiler quickly and efficiently. He was pleasant to deal with and provided a good value service. I am very pleased with the work. I would be happy to recommend his services.

Martin turned up on time, and investigated our leaking Loo, discovering not one, but two different leak issues. Although very busy, he took the extra time to sort these out in one visit. Would recommend him.

Martin is a great problem-solver, and does not attempt to sell you unnecessary work. When I thought I had two problems, banging water pipes and a leaking kitchen tap, his diagnosis that the banging pipes were caused by the leaky tap proved absolutely right! Another plumber had told my downstairs neighbour that a poorly flushing toilet would need to be replaced, but Martin breezed in with replacement inlet and outlet valves, and the issue was resolved in no time. He is also polite, friendly, hard working, and clears up brilliantly afterwards. I have no hesitation in recommending his services.