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349 reviews
Public evidence profile
BrightServe Plumbing
Trust Score
59out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 156 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume156
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say46.2 of 65.6
Independent checks12.5 of 18.8
Track record0 of 15.6
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 6.3
- Ways to reach them12.5 of 12.5
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- TradePagesPublic evidence linked
Local context
Rated 4.9, above the local average for plumbers in Johannesburg
Across 48 plumbers in Johannesburg, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Review sources
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About
BrightServe Plumbing - Creating SMILES through great service. Trained, friendly technicians offering residential, commercial, and technical plumbing solutions.
Services they list
Backup Water Supply SystemsBlocked Drain ClearingBlocked DrainsCommercial Plumbing Repairs &Drain CleaningDripping Tap RepairElectrical GeysersGas Geyser InstallationsGeberit Product Repair & ServiceHeat Pump InstallationsHigh Pressure Jetting - Drain CleaningHigh Speed Drain Cleaning
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What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- PIRB registered (plumbing) · verify (opens in new tab)
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Plumbing in South Africa should be done by a PIRB-registered plumber. Only they can issue the plumbing Certificate of Compliance the SANS standards require. Check they're on the PIRB register before you hire; it's free.
Verify on the PIRB registerAgree the call-out fee, the hourly or fixed rate, and whether parts are charged on top, in writing, before an emergency plumber starts. Out-of-hours overcharging and 'while I'm here' add-ons are common complaints.
Be wary of a plumber who, on a first visit, says your whole system or boiler must be replaced. Get a second opinion and an itemised quote (parts and labour separately) before agreeing to major work.
Gas and boiler work is a separate, regulated trade, not general plumbing. Make sure anyone working on a gas appliance is specifically registered to do gas work, and ask to see that registration before they start.
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Common questions about BrightServe Plumbing
Is BrightServe Plumbing a legitimate business?
BrightServe Plumbing has 156 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about BrightServe Plumbing?
BrightServe Plumbing has 156 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know BrightServe Plumbing's reviews are genuine?
BrightServe Plumbing's 156 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
What does BrightServe Plumbing specialise in?
BrightServe Plumbing lists specialist services including Backup Water Supply Systems, Blocked Drain Clearing, Blocked Drains, Commercial Plumbing Repairs &, Drain Cleaning, Dripping Tap Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
