We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the plumbers and heating engineers across Thurrock, including Grays, Tilbury, South Ockendon and Stanford-le-Hope (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews. 9 of these have fewer than 50 reviews, so they are listed after the better-evidenced ones.

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Horndon Services Limited Essex
Known for quick response
With 5 stars from 329 Google reviews, Horndon Services Limited Essex is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Stanford-le-Hope as a gas engineer. Reviewers most often mention quick response (25 mentions), air conditioning installation and tidy work. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 0800 062 2560, has a website with more detail.

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Adrian Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Known for boiler repair
Google reviewers rate Adrian Plumbing & Heating Ltd 5 out of 5 across 102 reviews. It is listed in South Ockendon as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention boiler repair (19 mentions), small jobs and central heating system. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 7:30 am–6 pm, Saturday 8 am–6 pm, Sunday 9 am–3 pm.
Good to know: phone 07899 728506, has a website with more detail.

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FHP Heating
Known for engineer
FHP Heating is rated 5 from 63 Google reviews. It is listed in Corringham as a central heating service. Reviewers most often mention engineer (4 mentions), job and water. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 07534 068551, has a website with more detail.

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Daniel David Plumbing (GAS installations)
Known for boiler installation
With 5 stars from 52 Google reviews, Daniel David Plumbing (GAS installations) is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention boiler installation (16 mentions), reliability and plumbing pipe repair. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm, Saturday 9 am–1 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07841 202333, has a website with more detail.

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James Plumbing And Heating Services Ltd
Known for boiler repair
Google reviewers rate James Plumbing And Heating Services Ltd 4.9 out of 5 across 455 reviews. It is listed in Aveley as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention boiler repair (77 mentions), leak repair and heating repair. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 07725 616036, has a website with more detail.

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FK Electrical Plumbing & Gas Services
Known for high standard of work
FK Electrical Plumbing & Gas Services is rated 4.9 from 248 Google reviews. It is listed in South Ockendon as an electrician. Reviewers most often mention high standard of work (27 mentions), fair pricing and boiler repair. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 07961 602436, has a website with more detail.

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RLS Plumbing and Bathroom Supplies
Known for bathroom refurbishment
With 4.9 stars from 102 Google reviews, RLS Plumbing and Bathroom Supplies is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Corringham as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention bathroom refurbishment (25 mentions), polite staff and new bathroom. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 7 am–5 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 675557, has a website with more detail.

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Royalflush Plumbing And Heating
Known for high standard of work
Google reviewers rate Royalflush Plumbing And Heating 4.9 out of 5 across 71 reviews. It is listed in Chafford Hundred as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention high standard of work (7 mentions), boiler issues and bathroom works. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.

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AquaKare Limited
Known for helpful staff
AquaKare Limited is rated 4.8 from 56 Google reviews. It is listed in South Ockendon as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention helpful staff (23 mentions), leak detection and helpful advice. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 01708 855043, has a website with more detail.

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Reka Plumbing
Known for boiler repair
With 4.6 stars from 80 Google reviews, Reka Plumbing is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a central heating service. Reviewers most often mention boiler repair (12 mentions), new bathroom and central heating replacement. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday 9 am–1 pm.
Good to know: phone 07877 611149, has a website with more detail.

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Boilers 4 Essex
Known for boiler installation
Google reviewers rate Boilers 4 Essex 4.6 out of 5 across 58 reviews. It is listed in South Ockendon as a central heating service. Reviewers most often mention boiler installation (12 mentions), radiators and quote. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 07720 928585, has a website with more detail.

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BBS LTD
Known for working boiler
BBS LTD is rated 5 from 45 Google reviews. It is listed in Grays as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention working boiler (12 mentions), quick response and thorough work. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 07868 361125, has a website with more detail.

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Elders Heating Services
Known for boiler repairs
With 5 stars from 40 Google reviews, Elders Heating Services is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Corringham as a central heating service. Reviewers most often mention boiler repairs (5 mentions), pricing and helpfulness. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm, Saturday 9 am–3 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07983 638558, has a website with more detail.

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Get directions View full profileGoogle reviewers rate Prime Plumbing and Heating (Essex) Ltd 5 out of 5 across 38 reviews. It is listed in Grays as a gas engineer. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 9 am–5 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01375 801234, has a website with more detail.

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Pipes 'N' Lights Ltd
Known for work quality
Pipes 'N' Lights Ltd is rated 5 from 25 Google reviews. It is listed in Aveley as a gas engineer. Reviewers most often mention work quality (7 mentions), clear explanations and electrical work. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01268 928180, has a website with more detail.

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DD Heating And Plumbing Ltd
Known for boiler servicing
With 5 stars from 21 Google reviews, DD Heating And Plumbing Ltd is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Stanford-le-Hope as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention boiler servicing (6 mentions), punctuality and friendly engineer. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 01375 258379, has a website with more detail.

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GasFix - Boiler Installations Grays
Known for boiler repair
Google reviewers rate GasFix - Boiler Installations Grays 5 out of 5 across 20 reviews. It is listed in Grays as a central heating service. Reviewers most often mention boiler repair (8 mentions), boiler installation and tidiness. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 01375 400215, has a website with more detail.

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SOS Boiler Engineers
Known for boiler repair
SOS Boiler Engineers is rated 5 from 18 Google reviews. It is based locally as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention boiler repair (6 mentions), efficiency and response time. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday Open 24 hours.
Good to know: phone 07777 706138, has a website with more detail.

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Gasure Plumbing & Heating Services
Known for boiler installation
With 5 stars from 15 Google reviews, Gasure Plumbing & Heating Services is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Grays as a plumber. Reviewers most often mention boiler installation (3 mentions), quality of job and thoroughness. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am–6 pm.
Good to know: phone 07776 153815, has a website with more detail.

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DM Plumbing and Heating
Known for boiler
Google reviewers rate DM Plumbing and Heating 5 out of 5 across 13 reviews. It is listed in Corringham as a central heating service. Reviewers most often mention boiler (8 mentions), boiler replacement and friendly staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–3 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07758 442755, has a website with more detail.
Best Plumbers and Heating Engineers by area
The best-ranked venue in each area, on the same rating-then-reviews order as the main list.
- Stanford-le-Hope: Horndon Services Limited Essex (5 stars from 329 Google reviews, ranked #1 overall). 2 of the 20 ranked plumbers and heating engineers are in Stanford-le-Hope.
- South Ockendon: Adrian Plumbing & Heating Ltd (5 stars from 102 Google reviews, ranked #2 overall). 4 of the 20 ranked plumbers and heating engineers are in South Ockendon.
- Corringham: FHP Heating (5 stars from 63 Google reviews, ranked #3 overall). 4 of the 20 ranked plumbers and heating engineers are in Corringham.
- Grays: Daniel David Plumbing (GAS installations) (5 stars from 52 Google reviews, ranked #4 overall). 6 of the 20 ranked plumbers and heating engineers are in Grays.
- Aveley: James Plumbing And Heating Services Ltd (4.9 stars from 455 Google reviews, ranked #5 overall). 2 of the 20 ranked plumbers and heating engineers are in Aveley.
- Chafford Hundred: Royalflush Plumbing And Heating (4.9 stars from 71 Google reviews, ranked #8 overall). 1 of the 20 ranked plumbers and heating engineers is in Chafford Hundred.
The verdict
On Google rating, Horndon Services Limited Essex ranks first of the 20 plumbers and heating engineers we checked, with 5 stars from 329 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for plumbers and heating engineers on Google Maps across Thurrock, including Grays, Tilbury, South Ockendon and Stanford-le-Hope with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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