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Unfortunately, my experience with Hartleys Plumbing & Heating York was extremely disappointing. I contacted them for a quotation to install a new bathroom — Lewis came out to assess the job but was at the property for less than five minutes compared to others who were there for upwards of 20 minutes. He didn’t take a single measurement, wrote nothing down, and simply listened briefly to what I described before leaving.
Before he left, I asked when I could expect the quotation. As he walked away, I had one of two thoughts: either he was so experienced he didn’t need to take notes or measurements — or I was never going to hear from him again. Unfortunately, it was the latter.
I followed up multiple times and spoke with Kate in the office, who was courteous and clearly doing her best. She repeatedly apologised and assured me it was being chased, but the quote never came. Eventually, she admitted she didn’t know why he wasn’t getting back to me and didn’t know what else to say. I pointed out that a basic level of professional courtesy — a simple message to say he wasn’t pursuing the job — would have saved considerable time and frustration.
What he may see as acceptable is, frankly, both unprofessional and discourteous. While he was avoiding the job, I was stuck waiting to receive his quote so I could compare it with others and move forward. Because I didn’t have all the quotes I needed, I wasn’t able to schedule the work — and by the time I gave up chasing snd waiting on false promises, other plumbers’ availability had changed. A simple quotation process turned into months of unnecessary delay.
If there were aspects of the job that made it unsuitable or off-putting for him, that’s entirely understandable — but a professional should be able to explain that openly. That kind of conversation gives the customer clarity and shows respect. Avoiding it altogether only highlights a lack of emotional maturity, and suggests that despite the branded vans and outward appearance of scale, the business isn’t yet equipped to handle the demands of larger, more complex projects.
I later discovered the company was formed in Sept 2022 and that Lewis would have been 23 at the time. There’s nothing wrong with being young or ambitious — but with growth comes responsibility. If you want to be taken seriously as a professional business, you need to demonstrate reliability, communication, and self-awareness. None of those were present in this experience.
Based on this, I wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending them.
21. Mai 2025
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