The Able Group

3.1 · 734 reviews
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Laura Grantham
Reviews 1
2020-12-28 17:55

Had a very poor experience with this company throu...

Had a very poor experience with this company through no choice of my own. Our landlady chose to go with them to replace the boiler in our property having turned down quotes from local businesses. Before the boiler was replaced we'd had problems with our hot water for 3 years and none at all for over...

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Tracy Anger
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2020-12-27 14:39

Called yesterday arranged a plumber for today was ...

Called yesterday arranged a plumber for today was told someone would be with me between 8am and 11am. Sat in all day today. Took day off work called numerous times was told he was stuck at another job would be with me pm. No one came at 5.30pm got a call to say that they could not make it today and ...

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Mike Dignum
Reviews 1
2020-12-26 22:34

Brought them in to fix a water tank problem after ...

Brought them in to fix a water tank problem after another company let me down. Engineer kept me involved on each step of the repair and replacement parts required and why. Will now be using them again for me yearly service and fixing rad valve replacements.

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Hussain A
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2020-12-26 13:06

Quick and efficient service very pleased I called ...

Quick and efficient service very pleased I called these guys out they did an excellent job I had blocked drains the bathroom sink and bath within a couple of hours they sorted it all out I had another company come and sort it out a few months before but they didn't do half of what able group workers...

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Frank Miksicek
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2020-12-24 17:35

Called them to get an urgent locksmithing job done...

Called them to get an urgent locksmithing job done after tenant got locked in the bathroom (You can sense the urgency just from the description right?). Received a confirmation e-mail of the job having been booked. An hour later they call the tenant telling him that he will have to wait extra 4 hour...

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Anders Holt
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2020-12-24 11:42

Absolute terrible experience!!! AVOID!!!

Absolute terrible experience!!! AVOID!!!

I don't even know how to start as I could write thousands of words about this awful experience. Let me try to keep it short:

- 23 June they changed my lock as my house keys had been stolen.

- 24 June in the morning I tried to unlock the door the firs...

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Owen Phillips
Reviews 1
2020-12-21 15:42

Very rarely leave reviews but the service I receiv...

Very rarely leave reviews but the service I received here was so appalling I ve got to. Ordered a drainage CCTV survey expressing that we were under time pressure and needed it done quickly, the guy on the phone expressed this was possible and could be turned around in a few days, saying that once p...

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The Ginger
Reviews 1
2020-12-20 04:29

COMPLETE SCAM, DO NOT WORK FOR THIS COMPANY. I wou...

COMPLETE SCAM, DO NOT WORK FOR THIS COMPANY. I wouldn t even give this company one star, complete waste of time. My boyfriend has been working for them since December, every month it is a struggle to get paid, 2 weeks overdue for the first 3 months and he now hasn t been paid for 3 months!!!!!! They...

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leigh crick
Reviews 1
2020-12-17 10:41

31Avoid/rubbish quoted me price for replacing a ...

31Avoid/rubbish quoted me price for replacing a part on immersion heater which I got them to confirm twice on the phone what the quote included. When they arrived they informed me it didnt need replacing as it was just a tripped switch. Was expecting to pay something for there time but have Still ...

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Alastair Douglas
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2020-12-16 08:11

Engineer arrived well within the time-frame advise...

Engineer arrived well within the time-frame advised, was prompt at deciding what the problem was and fixed it quickly and well. He advised that SP Energy Networks should be called in to ascertain if there was further damage to equipment that he could not get to and, subsequently SP Energy Networks e...

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Keith Treadaway
Reviews 1
2020-12-14 06:51

Sure these will be on Rogue Traders soon..

Sure these will be on Rogue Traders soon..
I told them yesterday their reviews are shocking!! Then a couple of hours later a over the top, glowing review appears!! Funny that!!!!

7 or so after we refused to pay for materials that was not used they said they would take us to court, brilliant!! We...

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nicki lambert
Reviews 1
2020-12-14 03:02

My elderly mum called them out to fix a leak in a ...

My elderly mum called them out to fix a leak in a pipe and promised her heating/hot water will be back on within 2 hours - 3 days later still no heating and they are saying they are going to charge more money to come out. Bearing in mind the heating was fine before they come to do the pipe! Absloute...

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Dave Hamilton
Reviews 1
2020-12-14 00:04

Didn't really rate Able Group one star actually , ...

Didn't really rate Able Group one star actually , poor inadequate treatment and very expensive , pleasant bloke but couldn't wait to take away the rat boxes after a week which we have been told by the environmental health team is far too More

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Lenny Eastwood
Reviews 1
2020-12-13 07:38

Still waiting for someone to turn up to fix my 80y...

Still waiting for someone to turn up to fix my 80year old grandmothers window since last week!! Terrible service, engineer very unprofessional charging extra after quotation! Being told to wait and still no set time they will fix this window!! not happy one bit

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Richard Redman
Reviews 1
2020-12-12 21:30

Absolute comedy outfit. I wish I'd read reviews be...

Absolute comedy outfit. I wish I'd read reviews before employing their services. I was promised a replacement glass door panel 'Friday or Saturday this week' because I need the job done before Sunday, and paid a deposit on the basis of that promise. At 11am on Friday I had to chase them, not knowing...

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Jose Monreal
Reviews 1
2020-12-12 13:39

I booked an electrician through them. The first ap...

I booked an electrician through them. The first appointment they cancelled 1 hour before they were due as apparently the engineer got some sort of vehicle problem, fair enough... They re-schedules ir for a couple of day later and...same thing again!! When I phoned (I was quiet angry) they admitted t...

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Martin Kidman
Reviews 1
2020-12-12 13:27

Had a drain blockage and didn't really know what t...

Had a drain blockage and didn't really know what to do. Found these guys via Google and I had a local drain removal guy out the same afternoon who sorted everything out. The lady was pleasant who I spoke to on the phone and the sub contractor was also really nice and helpful. Smooth transaction and ...

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Viet Lam Gian
Reviews 1
2020-12-12 01:40

Got my boiler fix 3 weeks ago it was solved then r...

Got my boiler fix 3 weeks ago it was solved then run to the same problem on Friday night. Tried to contact them on Sunday morning then they keep transferred me like 4-5 times and i have to explain every single time. Finally got someone to talk to but still need the other guy responds so they will ca...

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Jennifer Johnson
Reviews 1
2020-12-11 12:54

Gave 4 stars as quite expensive. However was deal...

Gave 4 stars as quite expensive. However was dealt with quickly and an extremely helpful guy, Daniel, came the same afternoon and sorted out the blockage. I wasnt automatically given a receipt but received one quickly on applying. This firm were extremely helpful and gave a professional service.

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Mike Silverthorn
Reviews 1
2020-12-11 07:30

Did not find fault just put a do not use sticker o...

Did not find fault just put a do not use sticker on it charged call out in March 2020 still awaiting for refund. PR7 6JY 4066403.
After a reply from one called Sue 10 emails and 13 phone calls no near getting refund would not use again.

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Kathy Eldridge
Reviews 1
2020-12-07 12:20

Utterly charming and efficient call centre staff a...

Utterly charming and efficient call centre staff are let down by unreliable tradesmen. I made 4 bookings in one week to have a dripping shower repaired in my home in Oxford. I even sourced the required spare parts myself. Sadly although I waited in on Monday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday m...

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Ian Owens
Reviews 1
2020-12-07 04:06

I booked a plumber for today and arranged to work ...

I booked a plumber for today and arranged to work from home. He turned up on time and said he needed to get parts but he would be back later but customer services would be in touch to give me the price of the work. Waited over an hour for the call so I called up and was told he would be back on Frid...

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George Preston
Reviews 1
2020-12-05 15:42

Wish I could have given -1 Stars!

Wish I could have given -1 Stars!

Engineer was not prepared to complete the job. He did not possess adequate resources or equipment for the job, despite me having clearly stated the job required on the phone to their phone advisor. We had a window that required replacing, however, he was not able...

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F Ahmadi
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2020-12-05 11:46

I called the firm for mice control.Their guy(who w...

I called the firm for mice control.Their guy(who was very pleasant and helpful) placed a few bags of poison in the loft and kitchen. He returned a week later believing the mice would have gone. However we could still hear them. The two More

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Gemma Heydon
Reviews 1
2020-12-02 10:22

Avoid at all costs.

Avoid at all costs.


Husband contacted customer services and asked to speak with a manager, this manager then put the phone down on him twice stating there was nothing else to say. Nobody was able to tell us when we can expect the report, have spoke to multiple advisers this week and been told d...

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Valerie Edwards
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2020-12-01 10:57

An Engineer was with us within an hour and teleph...

An Engineer was with us within an hour and telephoned to inform us that he was near the property before he arrived.. We unfortunately left a key in the door on the inside of the front door so were unable to open the door from the outside. The Engineer had the right equipment and opened the door ...

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Jade Fernandes
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2020-11-28 19:11

Able Group were quick to take our money but not co...

Able Group were quick to take our money but not complete the job- I would not recommend their services.

A CCTV drainage inspection was carried out and a report was sent to us. We have questions about the report and require a quote for repairs.

We have contacted Able Group five times now over t...

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Alan Watson
Reviews 1
2020-11-27 10:53

Brilliant service ! Had a cistern fail and called ...

Brilliant service ! Had a cistern fail and called Able that gave me a fixed price and sent a plumber immediately. Chap was very professional,clean,polite and repaired the cistern within an hour. Could not have been a better service,a pleasure to do business with and will always use Able now.

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Eleanor Miller
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2020-11-24 17:41

Able Group were recommended to me.

Able Group were recommended to me.
Team were helpful in accommodating my availability for a weekend appointment.
The locksmith who came to my house was professional and personable. The jobs were completed in good time.
Would use again.

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John Robinson
Reviews 1
2020-11-23 08:16

on no account use this company. They advertised on...

on no account use this company. They advertised online as a local company but are in fact intermediaries. The plumber they supplied to fix a leaking tap removed my kitchen taps and was unable to return promptly so I engaged a real local More

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freja kane
Reviews 1
2020-11-21 18:20

The amount of time it took from initially requesti...

The amount of time it took from initially requesting a quote, to our shattered window actually being replaced, took 6 weeks exactly.

I have had to chase to get someone round to measure up, I had to chase to then go ahead with the quote they had provided. I had to constantly email to get an update...

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Fraser Guy
Reviews 1
2020-11-20 09:28

***AVOID***

***AVOID***

Rang up for a quote and then I called back - the prices were different despite them accessing the notes to the job.

Didn't turn up - tried to call and was on hold for 14 minutes. Then I called back and they put me on hold again when I wanted to complain.

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linxlife style
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2020-11-15 18:14

Very pleased. Spoke to a lovely lady at 9am who sa...

Very pleased. Spoke to a lovely lady at 9am who said someone would be out between 10am and 1.30pm to unblock my drain. She also advised me on pricing over the phone. The chap arrived at 1pm and speedily unblocked the drain! Great service all round.

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Squ3akbond
Reviews 1
2020-11-14 13:38

While away and Work out of UK by property was bein...

While away and Work out of UK by property was being lived in by my wife, we had an issue from our toilet and was backing up, she made contact with able group and they promptly visit the property and the "plumber" took toilet off the wall More

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Gail Gillingham
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2020-11-14 03:49

On May Bank holiday we required a plumber...Able ...

On May Bank holiday we required a plumber...Able Group was fantastic...Kevin came to us within four hours..Sorted out the problem, very courteous, helpful and Knowledgeable..The receptionist Stephanie at Able group, was very good in explaining everything to me, very polite..good customer service...

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Joana Ferreira
Reviews 1
2020-11-14 00:35

If there was an option for no stars that is what I...

If there was an option for no stars that is what I would give it to this company! Absolutely disgusting service , false promises of a visits and no attended to a no heating and hot water, despite chasing for 3 days. I had to continuously chase for an update as the promised call backs were never made...

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Hitosh
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2020-11-12 22:10

I found this company on google which was rated 4.7...

I found this company on google which was rated 4.7 but on google map it's 3.2.. Isn't that strange? Actually they didn't turn up. When I called them they said the plumber was taking a day off. Then I was told another engineer was coming but in the end he didn't. I needed to cancel my order as they k...

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cathyrmatthews
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2020-11-12 13:51

Able Group are brilliant (especially the worker's ...

Able Group are brilliant (especially the worker's Ben & Billy).
I only wished I had contacted them first.
I had been trying to have a cat flap fitted in an aluminum frame double glazed door. The Pet-TeK providers of the cat flap referred me to local experts who came, saw and claimed it was not pos...

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Anjan Kaur
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2020-11-11 10:13

The engineer was brilliant but the customer servic...

The engineer was brilliant but the customer service on the phones was terrible. They need to go to course on how to speak to customers. Very rude they make up stories to get you to stay with them for the job but it's all lies. I wouldn't recommend them!

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Allen Johnson
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2020-11-11 02:20

First the plus points. I had 2 windows that needed...

First the plus points. I had 2 windows that needed repairs. I rang Sunday and they were able to come on Monday morning. Great! The charges were more than I had hoped for but for convenience I was happy to pay. I had one window that couldn t open and the locksmith had a tool that done the job. He clo...

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