Top 5 Plumbers in Stroud

Hand-picked and independently researched — the most trusted plumbers in Stroud, chosen on Google rankings, review signals and trade accreditations. No business pays for an organic spot.

Stroud, Gloucestershire
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Independently researched by the Top5Trades team·Last reviewed June 2026·How we choose our Top 5 →
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Tim Smith Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Stroud · Plumbing, Heating & Boilers

Tim Smith Plumbing & Heating is an independent, owner-run business operating from the heart of Stroud, built on over 30 years in the trade. They're Gas Safe registered and a Vaillant accredited installer — meaning boiler installs can carry an extended manufacturer warranty — and cover everyday plumbing, full heating systems and bathrooms alongside boiler work. A reliable, well-established local all-rounder.

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Ballinger Plumbing & Heating
Stroud · Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms

Ballinger Plumbing & Heating are a Stroud-based team whose engineers are all Gas Safe registered. Their work spans boiler installations — with up to a 12-year warranty on qualifying installs — bathrooms, showers, en-suites and general plumbing and heating. The reviews point to a small, personable team, which tends to mean a consistent, accountable point of contact from quote to completion.

3
JRF Plumbing & Heating
Sheepscombe, Stroud · Oil, Gas & Solid Fuel Heating

JRF have been trading since the 1970s, giving them well over 40 years of experience around Stroud. They're one of the few local firms covering oil, gas and solid-fuel heating, which makes them a strong option for the area's many rural and off-mains-gas properties. Domestic, residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and central-heating enquiries are all welcome.

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Parker & Son's Plumbing & Heating
Stroud, Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds · Plumbing & Heating

Parker & Son's bring over 40 years of plumbing and heating experience, covering Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds and into Wiltshire for both domestic and commercial clients. Their work ranges from simple repairs through to bespoke design, and the long family trading history is a good signal of a business that's earned repeat custom across the region.

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Kerry Maintenance
Stroud · Gas, Plumbing & Heating Engineers

Kerry Maintenance are Stroud-based gas and plumbing engineers covering Gloucestershire, with Gas Safe registered engineers handling boiler servicing, gas fires, unvented hot-water cylinders and general plumbing. Their broad servicing focus makes them a practical choice for ongoing home maintenance as well as one-off plumbing jobs.

How we chose the top 5 plumbers in Stroud

Every business on this page earned its place through independent research. We look at where companies rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, ratings and verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and the kind of word-of-mouth and social proof that's hard to fake. No business can pay to appear in this organic Top 5 — the list is earned and reviewed regularly.

If you're comparing plumbers in Stroud, any of the five above is a sound starting point. We'd still recommend getting more than one quote and confirming current availability and accreditations directly with the business before you book.

Finding a good plumber in Stroud

Stroud has a healthy mix of independent tradespeople and small local firms, and as anywhere, quality varies. Every business on this page earned its place through independent research — online reputation, verified reviews, local trading evidence and professional credentials — and none of them paid to appear.

For any gas or boiler work, always check a plumber is Gas Safe registered — it's a legal requirement, not just a quality mark. For general plumbing, look for verifiable reviews on Google, Checkatrade or Which? Trusted Traders rather than a company's own website alone.

What do Stroud plumbers cover?

Most plumbers in Stroud also cover Stonehouse, Nailsworth, Painswick, Minchinhampton, Chalford, Woodchester and the Five Valleys. Coverage varies by business, so it's always worth confirming your postcode when you make an enquiry.

Typical jobs include leaks, heating, bathrooms, boilers and emergency callouts — and most offer free quotes for larger work.

Frequently asked questions

Our list is based on independent research. We look at how businesses rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and local trading evidence. No business paid to be included in the organic Top 5.
We check for Gas Safe registration as part of our research for businesses offering boiler and gas work. If your job involves a gas appliance, always confirm Gas Safe registration directly with the business before work begins — you can verify any engineer on the official Gas Safe Register at gassaferegister.co.uk.
The organic Top 5 is based solely on our independent research and isn't open to paid inclusion. We do offer a Featured placement above the Top 5 for one local business per page — find out more about featured spots.
Most of the businesses on this list cover a wider area beyond Stroud itself, typically including Stonehouse, Nailsworth, Painswick, Minchinhampton, Chalford, Woodchester and the Five Valleys. Coverage varies by business, so always confirm your location when you make an enquiry.
We aim to review each list at least every three months, and this page was last reviewed in June 2026. If you believe a listing is out of date or inaccurate, please get in touch and we'll look into it promptly.

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